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As spill kills jobs BP nickels and dimes victims
June 7, 2010As oil continues gushing into the Gulf of Mexico and the resulting environmental and economic catastrophes worsen, BP is dragging its feet on the damage claims.
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Portugal: Economic struggle goes to the streets
June 7, 2010On Wednesday June 2, the Portuguese parliament voted by a thin margin to accept the austerity package presented by Socialist (PS) Party Prime Minister Jose Socrates.
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Illinois budget crisis deepens, as lawmakers recess
June 7, 2010Suffering from the worst budget deficit in state history, the Illinois legislature passed a FY 2011 budget in late May that will mean continued devastation of education and social service programs.
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Jobs bill is ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
June 7, 2010Steve Lipton worked as a plumber for over 25 years - the last 16 with the same employer; the last eight as a general foreman. And then one day in January 2009, he was abruptly laid...
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Revelations on Posada and Cuban Five case smell bad
June 7, 2010When does a stink become one stink too much? That becomes an issue with Luis Posada and with the Cuban Five.
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