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The rich get richer and
May 3, 2002“Pulling Apart: A State-by-State Analysis of Income Trends,” released jointly by the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) April 23, documents the growing gap between those in the top fifth...
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Stop increased health costs
May 3, 2002The figures are staggering. According to projections by the federal government, the cost of health care will increase by 7.3 percent per year and will, by 2012, amount to 17 percent of gross domestic product, up...
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FDA reverses plan to abandon pediatric rule
May 3, 2002Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson announced April 19 that the Federal Drug Administration had reversed its decision to abandon the Pediatric Rule, an essential protection that ensures drugs are properly labeled for pediatric use...
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Janitors protest at Bank of America
May 3, 2002ST. LOUIS, Mo. – More than 300 people protested outside of the Bank of America building here on April 26. The action was in support of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 50 Justice for...
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Over 10,000 transit workers rally for health benefits
May 3, 2002NEW YORK – On April 24, over 10,000 transit workers rallied here to defend and improve their negotiated health benefits. The rally took place during the evening rush hour on 44th Street and Madison Avenue. The...
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