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Nation’s biggest union fast tracks Obama endorsement

June 1, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Delegates to the convention of the National Education Association will vote on whether to immediately endorse Democratic President Barack Obama for re-election.

Afghan president warns NATO: Stop killing civilians

June 1, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

U.S. and NATO airstrikes have long been a bitter issue with Afghans, but observers said Karzai's latest comments were the strongest yet.

Illinois poised to enact state DREAM Act

May 31, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The measure will not impose any cost on Illinois taxpayers and could benefit as many as 95,000 immigrant youth.

Top labor leader: The fight is about morals

May 27, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is redefining workers' battle with the radical right as a moral struggle, saying it involves the nation's future.

House almost passes Afghanistan pullout call

May 27, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Obama has set July 1 to start the drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, but the amendment's supporters fear that as few as 5,000 troops may be withdrawn initially.