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Congress OKs massive theft of Native land

July 2, 2004

The “Western Shoshone Distribution Bill” (S 618/HR 884) has passed both houses of Congress and is on its way to the Bush administration for signature. The bill would authorize a payout to the Western Shoshone Indian...

International notes

July 2, 2004

Angola: Parliament OKs AIDS bill By a unanimous vote on June 24, Angola’s Parliament approved legislation outlining measures for prevention, control, treatment and investigation of HIV/AIDS, Angola Press Agency reported. The measure establishes the right of...

58 students, 57 teachers: Cuba tackles autism

July 2, 2004

HAVANA – At the Dora Alonso school for autistic children there are 58 students and 57 teachers. The school is bright, colorful and clean. It is in the middle of a campus full of schools.

National Clips

July 2, 2004

CHARLESTON, S.C.: Independent truckers strike ports Carl Hopkins, 45, married father of three, has been on the road before sun-up for decades hauling cargo to and from the port of Charleston. For a 14-hour day, Hopkins,...

Caravan to Cuba defies new U.S. restrictions

July 2, 2004

MILWAUKEE – Activists held a day-long series of events here for the 15th Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba. Since 1992, the caravan has challenged the U.S. embargo by sending busloads of aid to the...