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Unions urge last minute calls to Senate today on jobs

November 3, 2011 By John Wojcik

The U.S. Senate will vote on the Rebuild America Jobs Act, which would immediately create jobs by putting $59 billion into infrastructure repairs.

Initiative 26: life-threatening proposition for Mississippi women

November 3, 2011 By Ryan C. Ebersole

The legality of abortion has remained a hot topic in American politics, the most recent incarnation of which is the "personhood" initiatives.

Bank of America yields to consumer outrage over $5 fee

November 2, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

"It was a classic David-and-Goliath fight, fueled by the growing populist outrage against the nation's financial system."

Retired librarian sees trouble ahead

November 2, 2011 By Blake Skylar And Kevin Gustafson

Rahm Emanuel announced there would be significant cuts in the city's library system. These cuts would reduce staff members' 60 plus hours a week to 40.

“Conservative values” Texas judge beats daughter

November 2, 2011 By Tim Steinhelfer

Shocking video surfaced recently showing Republican Aransas County Judge William "Bill" Adams battering his physically disabled 16-year-old daughter.