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In Illinois, high-speed rail seen as economic engine
January 19, 2010CHICAGO, Ill. - In an effort to boost local and statewide economic development Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said they are committed to improving passenger and freight rail operations in...
Read moreChicago rally calls for full citizenship, equality and jobs
January 19, 2010Religious, civil rights, and labor leaders and activists packed an historic African American church here to rally for immigration reform and jobs for all.
Read moreAutoworkers find little comfort in industry show
January 14, 2010Ford's Fusion Hybrid was named "car of the year" by Motor Trend. But the award will bring little comfort to unemployed autoworkers.
Read moreFederal aid needed to save jobs and vital services
January 14, 2010NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- In Connecticut, jobless workers were unable to file for unemployment benefits because the phone lines were overwhelmed.
Read moreChallenging anti-government ideas
January 13, 2010We need to show that the American people through their struggles have established the basic institutions of democratic society including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Postal Service, the VA, public schools and libraries, and much more....
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