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Consumer groups, unions praise rule limiting companies’ use of forced arbitration

July 12, 2017 By PAI

The rule, announced by CFPB Director Richard Cordray on July 10, reopens the way for consumer class actions against the financial institutions.

Yet another Trumpcare push by the GOP triggers yet another uprising

July 12, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

The demonstrators chanted "Save our lives, kill the bill" and "Come out and talk to us."

This week in history: The bicentennial of Henry David Thoreau

July 10, 2017 By Special to People’s World

Thoreau's ideas went on to influence many readers, including political figures, artists, authors, and future naturalists.

Missouri Gov. Greitens slashes St. Louis’ $10 minimum wage down to $7.70

July 10, 2017 By Al Neal

Low-wage workers in St. Louis began to receive the higher wage two months ago.

This week in history: The Summer of Love

July 6, 2017 By Special to People’s World

Fifty years ago, as many as 100,000 mostly young people, sporting hippie fashions of dress and behavior, converged in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.