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Unions, allies to rally in Washington for health care
June 20, 2009WASHINGTON (PAI)--There’s a mass march on Washington for health care, after all, on June 25. Unionists from around the country are set to descend that day on the nation’s Capital to demand universal, quality, affordable health...
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It’s still Main Street versus Wall Street
June 20, 2009Original source: Over the past few months, we've had conversations across our union and across our country about how to improve the lives and future of working families. The good news is that for the first...
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Minnesota lawmakers ask Congress to offer public health option
June 20, 2009WASHINGTON - Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans. President Obama has said a public insurance plan option to essential...
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Mau Mau veterans to sue Britain for torture
June 20, 2009Original source: Kenyan independence veterans have announced that they will file a lawsuit against the British government next week for the torture that they claim they suffered at the hands of their former British colonial rulers....
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New Yorkers rip Bloombergs budget
June 20, 2009Workers protest: ‘We’re not going to take this anymore!’ NEW YORK—A militant demonstration called by the union of school support staff brought together thousands of people—workers facing layoffs and their supporters—at City Hall June 17 to...
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