U.S.
South Dakota ban: taking the long view
October 13, 2006On March 6, South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds signed a law banning nearly all abortions in the state—the most restrictive state measure enacted since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide. The ban, which was scheduled to...
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Shifting voter mood sharpens battle for Congress
October 13, 2006Karl Rove’s fear factor is falling flat. Yes, the threat of terrorism is a scare, but a lot of folks are getting even more scared by the combination of Bush in the White House and a...
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THIS WEEK IN LABOR
October 13, 2006RNs threaten strike for union rights Thirty thousand members of the California Nurses Association have signed strike pledges putting employers in all CNA-represented facilities on notice that RN’s will strike any employer who seeks to exploit...
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Tainted spinach: experts say govt regulation needed
October 13, 2006WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent outbreak of E. coli in spinach from California exposed a weakness in the nation’s food chain: A system that quickly delivers meat, fruits and vegetables to consumers just as easily can...
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Goodyear workers strike to stop plant closings
October 13, 2006Refusing further concessions, this is where rubber workers meet the roadPITTSBURGH — “How would you feel if you worked a lifetime to build a great company, made sacrifices to save the company and now are being...
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