U.S.
California legislature passes bill to ease deportations
August 28, 2012As California's legislative session races to the finish line this week, bills to ease restrictions on the state's undocumented immigrants are making headlines.
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Truncated GOP convention to feature Ann Romney and Chris Christie
August 28, 2012The GOP will squeeze Ann Romney and Chris Christie onto its agenda in a convention already cut short by what some say is the rain-swept wrath of God.
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Workers in Tampa say “no” to the Romney economy
August 27, 2012Even before the opening of the Republican Convention, workers have been targeting places delegates gather to voice opposition to Romney's prescriptions for the economy.
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Disney, big biz, fight Florida sick-time measure
August 27, 2012Progressive forces here have put a ballot initiative mandating paid sick time onto the Nov. 6 ballot. Disney World and other interests are going all-out to block it.
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Government paid to influence Cuba 5 jury
August 24, 2012Miami area newspapers and television outlets blanketed the region with reports and editorials directed against the Five before and during their trial that ended in 2001.
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