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Swiss vote signals rise in Islamophobia

December 4, 2009

The Swiss, known for cheese, the Alps, watches, chocolate and secret bank accounts, at least two of which are full of holes, have now added a sixth important product: intolerance.

Campaign launched for mercado workers’ rights

December 4, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Labor, community and faith-based organizations announced a campaign for owners of ethnic grocery stores - often called "mercados" - to comply with state and federal laws.

Workers hold roundtables as jobs summit begins

December 3, 2009 By John Wojcik

As union leaders, business CEOs and economists meet at the White House today for a jobs summit workers across the country are holding roundtable gatherings on job creation.

Thousands flock to Senate to stop Stupak Amendment

December 3, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

WASHINGTON - Women holding placards that read, "No wire hangers ever!" packed a U.S. Senate ballroom Dec. 2 to lobby in opposition to the anti-abortion Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the House-passed health care bill.

Black lawmakers shake up finance panel vote

December 3, 2009 By Joe Sims

In a dramatic display of political independence, 10 members of the Congressional Black Caucus boycotted a House Financial Services Committee vote on regulatory reform on Wednesday.