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GOP lawmakers bash unions and labor board

June 1, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Republicans on the House Education and the Workforce Committee veered between criticizing unions and bashing the the NLRB.

Afghan president warns NATO: Stop killing civilians

June 1, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

U.S. and NATO airstrikes have long been a bitter issue with Afghans, but observers said Karzai's latest comments were the strongest yet.

Obama scores high approval rating, but not in all areas

June 1, 2011 By Dan Margolis

54 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s overall job performance, while 45 percent disapprove.

GOP rewards Northrop Grumman for slashing jobs

May 31, 2011 By John Wojcik

People here are in shock after Republicans, just before Memorial Day, voted in Congress to reward the owners of the Avondale Shipyard $310 million for putting 5,000 local people out of work.

Greece: A nation with its back to the wall?

May 31, 2011 By Emile Schepers

For Greece to thumb its nose at the international elites and win would set a precedent for many other nations.