U.S.
Texas primary election teaches lessons
June 4, 2012Tthe Republican-dominated Statehouse redistricted Texas so that, in spite of a gigantic population gain by Democratic-leaning Latinos, Republicans could be sure of taking three of the new congressional seats.
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Library closing plan will shut people out
June 4, 2012If the mayor's budget is approved, it will reduce Memphians' library access by nearly 25 percent.
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Families to Bloomberg: don’t cut our kids
June 4, 2012Under the banner "A Better New York for All," City Councilor Jackson set the tone for the day: "Youth services is our number one priority. We are going to fight tooth and nail until the cuts...
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Protesters force retreat on plan to dismantle Philly public schools
June 4, 2012A coalition of parent, community, student and labor groups brought their message to the Philadelphia city School Reform Commission
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AFGE: new poultry inspection rules endanger public’s health
June 1, 2012The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents all federal poultry inspectors, is telling the Obama administration to reject planned new poultry inspection rules.
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