U.S.
“Long time coming”: Congress OKs compensation for Black farmers, Native Americans
December 1, 2010The legislature approved a landmark bill to pay $4.6 billion in compensation to African American farmers and Native Americans.
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Connecticut leaders to receive People’s World awards
November 29, 2010Three leaders have been named as recipients of the Amistad Award to be presented here by the People's World on Sunday, Dec. 5.
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GOP poised to pull lifeline from jobless
November 29, 2010If Congress fails to immediately extend benefits more than two million jobless workers will lose their lifeline in December.
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Broad coalition urges passage of DREAM Act
November 29, 2010Supporters of the DREAM act range from the labor movement to self-identified conservatives.
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Seniors joining Nov. 30 call-in to Senate: Hands off Social Security
November 29, 2010"This is a brutal time and it is a time to fight back!" said Robby Stern, president of the Puget Sound Alliance of Retired Americans.
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