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  • The rich have their own photographers I photograph the poor the forgotten ones   Milton Rogovin

    The rich have their own photographers I photograph the poor the forgotten ones Milton Rogovin

    February 10, 2006 By Eileen Reardon

    Photographer Milton Rogovin has used his camera to take us into the world of workers, showing us their humanity, dignity and strength. He has photographed in the steel factories of Buffalo, N.Y., in the coal mines...

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  • State of the Union  More unhealthy proposals

    State of the Union More unhealthy proposals

    February 10, 2006

    I thought I would hit the roof when the president talked about the Ryan White CARE Act and how he would give money to faith-based organizations to do testing for HIV. Do you think the results...

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  • HSAs  Disaster for working families

    HSAs Disaster for working families

    February 10, 2006

    In his State of the Union address President Bush announced the centerpiece of his efforts to reform health care would be tax breaks for people to pay for their own health care, including Health Savings Accounts...

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  • Six more weeks of winter?

    Six more weeks of winter?

    February 10, 2006

    Vice President Dick Cheney emerged from his secure, undisclosed location to make television appearances following the president’s State of the Union Address, but then immediately returned to his hiding place — indicating that America may be...

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  • Shift to service jobs

    Shift to service jobs

    February 10, 2006

    Dramatic effects for the U.S. working class are being wrought by the sustained shift to service from production occupations. The shift is powered by both globalization and technological revolution. One effect of this shift in the...

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