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Union takes a stand against cruelty
July 2, 2008FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — The Unite Here union struck a blow June 24 against some particularly vicious anti-immigrant ordinances in place in a Texas town. One of the worst of those ordinances seeks to instill fear...
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Colombia: hostages freed but troubles remain
July 2, 2008The July 2 liberation of hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) was welcomed by world leaders, ranging from U.S. officials and French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who earlier...
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Gun ruling heats up in Chicago
July 2, 2008CHICAGO – Every day 82 people die to gun violence throughout the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control. Chicago Public School officials say 27 students have died by gunfire since September 2007. One weekend...
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Health care for all on the horizon
July 2, 2008Nation’s mayors endorse single-payer bill Universal health care moved closer to reality when the U.S. Conference of Mayors upped the ante June 23 by backing HR 676, the National Health Insurance Act. The bill, introduced by...
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Africa says no to Pentagon
July 2, 2008Plans to base the much-talked-about United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Africa have been dropped for now. The U.S. government acknowledged defeat in its all-out campaign to convince any African ally to welcome the installation on...
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