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There’s blood on those Valentine’s Day roses
February 11, 2011It's not what you think about when you buy flowers, but your Valentine could end up with a bouquet picked by sexually harassed women or child laborers and then sprayed, rinsed and dipped in lethal chemicals.
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“Clean Ports Act” reintroduced in Congress
February 11, 2011In a move praised by a broad coalition of environmental, labor, business and public health organizations, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, and 50 other House members reintroduced legislation to protect clean truck programs and cut harmful air...
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NY festival will showcase Cuban artists
February 10, 2011The festival will include Cuban artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, photographers and writers who will showcase their work.
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Jobs not a concern at annual conservative gathering
February 10, 2011Thousands of conservatives are meeting for the Conservative Political Action Committee's annual convention, but they're not talking about jobs.
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Arrest of human rights activist in Colombia under scrutiny
February 10, 2011The arrest of Liliany Obando on trumped up charges is under scrutiny, as evidence against her is lacking.
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