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Gun control battle opens in Senate
January 31, 2013"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."
Read moreNationwide rallies against austerity
January 31, 2013Footballs, dodge balls, and pumpkin pie were props used in some of the nationwide actions for fiscal fairness during the National Day of Action sponsored by the AFL-CIO and allies.
Read moreWomen in combat: A deeper look into women’s equality
January 31, 2013With the ending of the ban on women in combat, the discussion on women's equality is taking an interesting turn.
Read moreSingle-payer health care advocates plan new campaign
January 31, 2013Some 200 union advocates of single-payer government-run national health care met in Chicago in mid-January to plan their next moves.
Read moreHarkin, Senate Labor Committee chairman, to retire
January 31, 2013Senate Labor Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said on Jan. 26 that he would not seek re-election next year.
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