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Across nation, Walmart workers protest illegal firings
September 6, 2013Across the nation, Walmart workers struck again, and rallied with union and community supporters in some 15 cities.
Read morePublic opposition could be key in Congress Syria vote
September 5, 2013Polls show substantial public opposition to a military strike on Syria, even "limited" strikes to deter chemical weapons use.
Read moreEnd of prisoners’ hunger strike marks new phase in struggle
September 5, 2013In a dramatic announcement Sept. 5, leaders of the nine-week-long hunger strike by California prison inmates said they are suspending their strike.
Read moreStand up for Cincinnati
September 4, 2013What do you call a proposal that breaks promises to city workers, destroys their family's hard-earned retirement security, lowers the city's tax base and harms our fragile economy?
Read moreTo ease or not to ease, that is Fed’s question
September 4, 2013The Jackson Hole conference attended by many of the world's top economists, central bankers and policy makers revealed divisions over current Fed stimulus policy.
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