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Swine flu: word of the day is ‘caution’

September 29, 2009 By Diane Mohney

A retired nurse talks about what to do about the flu.

Chicagoans hope Obama Olympic bid will benefit workers

September 29, 2009

As President Obama departs for a last minute lobbying effort to bring the Olympics to Chicago, labor and community groups want to insure the money goes where it's needed most.

ACORN files lawsuit against video con artists

September 29, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

ACORN fights smear campaign in courts and Congress. "Why no accountability for Halliburton and Blackwater?"the group asks.

New AFL-CIO leaders set fighting tone

September 29, 2009 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO's new leadership launches a national tour pressing for a public health option and passing the EFCA.

Left makes gains in German election shakeup

September 29, 2009

The recently formed Left party in in German gains ground as both the Christian Democrats and the Social Democratic Party falters.