U.S.
Calif. governor lashes out at services for poorest
July 12, 2009With California’s budget overdue by more than a week, and banks poised to stop cashing state IOUs, Republicans including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger are seeking ever larger cuts to social programs while Democrats keep trying to balance...
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President Obama: Economic recovery and jobs
July 11, 2009Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Saturday, July 11th, 2009
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End of Republican coup means victory for NYC tenants
July 11, 2009NEW YORK—The July 9 deal to put the New York State Senate back to work and restore the Democratic majority, however unsavory, was a huge victory for New York’s working people, especially tenants, say housing rights...
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Illinois governor signs affordable energy bill
July 11, 2009CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn signed into law an affordable energy bill, July 10, at a west side senior citizen center here. The new law will benefit tens of thousands of low-income utility customers. The measure...
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Anguished families search historic Black cemetery for graves of relatives
July 11, 2009The message on the website is terse: “If you have family or a loved one buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, please email your information or call our designated hotline. All inquiries regarding the Burr Oak Cemetery...
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