U.S.
Bushs Enron pal goes on trial; 11 fraud, conspiracy charges for Kenny Boy Lay
February 10, 2006HOUSTON — The trial of former Enron Chairman Ken Lay began at the federal courthouse here Jan. 30. Lay, affectionately dubbed “Kenny Boy” by his longtime pal President George W. Bush, faces 11 conspiracy and fraud...
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Cardinal Mahony initiates immigrant rights campaign
February 8, 2006LOS ANGELES — A leading member of the Catholic Church has condemned a congressional resolution that, he says, further victimizes immigrants. In response he has initiated a campaign for immigrant rights.
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PEOPLES HEALTH: Mineworker president on coal tragedies
February 3, 2006Putting “the coal industry in charge” of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is leading to dangerous conditions for the nation’s coal miners, United Mine Workers President Cecil Roberts told lawmakers at a Jan. 23...
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Southeastern Ohio farming community suffers educational crisis
February 3, 2006Guernsey County in southeastern Ohio is having serious problems with the educational budget. Education is under fire by the Bush administration on a national level and by the administration of Republican Gov. Bob Taft on a...
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DREAM Act renews hope for immigrant students
February 3, 2006By the end of this school year, an estimated 65,000 undocumented youth will graduate from our nation’s high schools. Children are brought to the U.S. by impoverished hard-working parents seeking a better life for their families...
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