U.S.
Connecticut to Congress: “Keep the promise on Social Security”
November 29, 2010A week after being re-elected as chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. John Larson joined with retired union members at the state capitol who were calling for the protection and expansion of Social Security.
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Unions were California’s election game-changer
November 24, 2010California's labor movement was the game-changer in the state's Democratic election sweep.
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DREAM Act hunger strike in 15th day
November 24, 2010SAN ANTONIO - Thirteen students carrying out a hunger strike here have reached their 15th day, pushing for Congress to pass the DREAM Act.
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Jobless cry: “Save our holiday, extend UI benefits!”
November 24, 2010Angry but undaunted, the labor movement called for the “lame duck” Conngress to approve an extension of unemployment benefits before they adjourn for the holidays in December.
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TSA airport checks: making sense of the furor
November 23, 2010Civil liberties advocates, libertarians and some passengers are protesting new airport security screening procedures, while some are skeptical about the furor.
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