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Californias levees need a long-term plan
April 21, 2006Though winter rains are finally ending, managers of California’s many dams and aging, sometimes dilapidated levees expect the system will face serious challenges into the summer. While many observers have warned a “Katrina-style” disaster is possible...
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Politics heating up in Arizona
April 21, 2006The Arizona political establishment was amazed when over 30,000 immigrant rights supporters marched through the streets of Phoenix March 24. The media noted this was the largest political demonstration in the state’s history. When contacted for...
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N.Y. judge slams transit union
April 21, 2006NEW YORK — On April 10 Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Theodore Jones sentenced Roger Toussaint, president of Transport Workers Union Local 100, to 10 days in jail for leading his union on a pre-Christmas three-day strike....
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Generals stick by demand: Fire Rumsfeld!
April 21, 2006WASHINGTON — Despite President George W. Bush’s strenuous defense, former high-ranking military commanders continue to demand that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld be fired for his role in the disastrous invasion and occupation of Iraq. So far,...
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TAKEACTION: Dont attack Iran
April 21, 2006Americans are justifiably concerned about reports of the Bush administration’s plans to bomb Iran. Online organizations like TrueMajority.org and Afterdowningstreet.org are campaigning to raise public opposition to such plans. You can get active and educated on...
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