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Legalizing civil unions nears in Illinois
October 6, 2010For decades gay and lesbian rights activists here and throughout Illinois fought to end discrimination against people in housing and employment based on their sexual orientation.
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Poll: candidates backing health care likely victors in November
October 6, 2010Fifty-four percent of voters say they would be more likely to back a candidate who supported health care reform. That number includes 51 percent of independents and 70 percent of Democratic voters.
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White House summit seeks to boost community colleges
October 6, 2010President Obama hosted a White House summit aimed at strengthening community colleges, the largest section of the U.S. higher education system.
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Labor leads campaign for moratorium on foreclosures
October 6, 2010Calls for a nationwide moratorium on foreclosures come after several large banks revealed widespread irregularities in procedures for home repossessions.
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GOP candidates target minimum wage
October 5, 2010A look at races across the country shows that many Republicans are attacking a concept Americans have long held sacred - the federal minimum wage.
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