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Senate GOP health bill could cost nearly a million jobs
July 13, 2017A study from the Commonwealth Fund says the GOP's replacement for Obamacare could cost 919,000 jobs in less than a decade.
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Consumer groups, unions praise rule limiting companies’ use of forced arbitration
July 12, 2017The rule, announced by CFPB Director Richard Cordray on July 10, reopens the way for consumer class actions against the financial institutions.
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Yet another Trumpcare push by the GOP triggers yet another uprising
July 12, 2017The demonstrators chanted "Save our lives, kill the bill" and "Come out and talk to us."
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This week in history: The bicentennial of Henry David Thoreau
July 10, 2017Thoreau's ideas went on to influence many readers, including political figures, artists, authors, and future naturalists.
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Missouri Gov. Greitens slashes St. Louis’ $10 minimum wage down to $7.70
July 10, 2017Low-wage workers in St. Louis began to receive the higher wage two months ago.
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