legislation
Nurses give qualified support to Sanders-McCain VA proposal
June 10, 2014"While Congress has spent billions on wars and conflicts over the past few years, not enough has been spent to care for service members returning from them."
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Today in labor history: Mass. first state to pass minimum wage
June 4, 2014"The industry employing her is in receipt of the working energy of a human being at less than its cost, and to that extent is parasitic."
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Sens. Warren and Sanders, Rev. Barber inspire at New Populism Conference
May 27, 2014The "new populism" spoken of at the conference was described, defined and delivered with hope and realism.
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Missouri Republicans fail to achieve much of their agenda
May 21, 2014"Their whole legislative agenda revolves around this one central idea: Weaken unions and increase profits for big corporations."
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Ohio students, faculty, parents: Reinvest in higher education
May 16, 2014"Ohioans deserve responsible budgeting that will provide more support for higher education and reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for our students."
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