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At Social Security birthday party, Rosa DeLauro cuts the cake
August 16, 2010NEW HAVEN, Conn. - "The genius of the Social Security system is that it ties generations together," Rep. Rosa DeLauro said at a kickoff event for Social Security's 75th birthday.
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Blue-Green Alliance demands congressional action on clean energy jobs
August 16, 2010A coalition of unions and environmental groups launched a campaign this week to overcome Republican roadblocks to clean energy jobs and climate legislation.
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Obama administration announces new aid for struggling homeowners
August 16, 2010After a generally dismal report on home foreclosures in last month, the Obama administration took steps to beef up its support to unemployed workers who face foreclosure.
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“Fun work experience” turns to nightmare at liquor superstore
August 16, 2010"Leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle" superstore BevMo! offers job-seekers "fun, fast-paced and constantly changing work experiences" - but workers say the reality is different.
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Social Security at 75 is under attack, again
August 16, 2010"There is no tragedy in growing old, but there is tragedy in growing old without means of support,"President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said in 1934.
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