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Immigration raises wages of U.S.-born workers, study shows
February 10, 2010A new study by the Economic Policy Institute takes on the idea that immigration is causing a drop in wages of U.S.-born workers.
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Texas labor calls for quick action on jobs
February 10, 2010AUSTIN, Texas - Labor leaders from across the state, meeting here last weekend, gave their biggest applause when speakers talked about government action to end sky-high unemployment.
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It’s an unemployment crisis, not a deficit crisis
February 10, 2010Extension of jobless benefits is delayed again in the Senate, while conservatives push spending freezes and tax breaks for the rich.
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Global warming deniers, like zombies, come back from the dead
February 9, 2010Is global warming a conspiracy concocted to destroy private property and freedom?
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Saints win seen as symbol of hope for New Orleans
February 9, 2010For New Orleans Saints fans and city residents , becoming Super Bowl champs is more than just about football. It's about surviving and endurance.
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