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Is Los Angeles poised to ban fracking?
March 7, 2014It would halt all forms of "extreme well stimulation," including fracking, and require an independent multi-agency study be conducted exploring the economic, environmental, and health impacts of such drilling operations.
Read moreOn health care “listening” tour, GOP Guinta ignores retirees
March 6, 2014When Guinta asked who in the room supported the Affordable Care Act, all audience members indicated their support.
Read moreHundreds arrested at White House in XL pipeline protest
March 5, 2014In a dramatic sign of growing opposition to construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, 398 students were arrested March 2 after they chained themselves to the White House fence.
Read moreObama budget funds job creation, ups minimum wage
March 5, 2014Obama's proposed budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 would increase spending for innovative manufacturing and infrastructure improvements and raise the federal minimum wage.
Read moreYouth march and celebration inspires struggle for equality
March 5, 2014When Mayor Toni N. Harp declared Feb. 23, 2014 as "Craig Gauthier day in the City of New Haven," the overflow crowd at the Peoples Center burst into cheers.
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