U.S.
Florida tea party governor rejects Obama’s rail funds
February 17, 2011Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott is refusing billions of dollars from the Obama administration for what Scott's critics say would be an economic boom for the state: a high speed rail project connecting Tampa and Orlando.
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Heartbreak at Bank of America
February 17, 2011Bank of America got a Valentine's Day surprise with a picket line protesting the bank's receiving "unrequited love" in the form of tax breaks from the community.
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Black History Month: George B. Murphy, Jr., journalist for the people
February 17, 2011I got to know George B. Murphy, Jr. during the 25 years I commuted from Baltimore to Washington D.C. covering the capital for the Daily World newspaper, now the People's World online daily. His long career...
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Missouri groups fight anti-equality bills
February 17, 2011JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - "The Republicans want to undermine and turn back the clock on equal rights," state Rep. Karla May told activists and reporters as they packed into a state Capitol hearing room.
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Teachers and students support Obama’s education budget
February 16, 2011President Obama's education budget is being applauded as a sign of the administration's commitment to public schools and higher education.
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