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Obama visits storm torn Alabama, orders federal help
April 29, 2011President Obama on April 29 rushed to towns in Alabama slammed hardest by tornadoes.
Read moreGOP drive to recall Wisconsin Democrats fizzles
April 29, 2011Republicans have been able to file petitions to recall only three of eight Democratic state senators they are trying to unseat. And their petitions may end up being thrown out.
Read moreMust pension funds prove losses before they can sue?
April 29, 2011Must public pension funds prove they lost money before they can sue as a class against the corporations involved? That's the problem the Supreme Court wrestled with, in a case that pitted a non-profit foundation against...
Read moreJudge bans NFL lockout of players but team owners defy ruling
April 29, 2011A federal judge in Minneapolis, with power over labor-management in relations in the National Football League thanks to prior court rulings, has banned the NFL's lockout of its players. But the teams defied her ruling and...
Read moreWorkers file charges over racist symbols, hostile work environment
April 29, 2011Besides Nazi symbols the workers also say a vehicle displaying confederate flags has consistently been seen parked on the property near the warehouse entrance.
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