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February 10, 2006BIBB COUNTY, Ala.: Arson destroys rural churches Beginning Feb. 9 and lasting through the weekend, 10 Baptist churches burned, with six fires reported in 24 hours. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) sent...
Read moreBush budget: Trillions for rich, cuts for the rest of us
February 10, 2006WASHINGTON — President Bush’s $2.77 trillion 2007 budget brutally slashes funds for health, education and other vital human needs while lavishing $1.8 trillion in tax cuts on the wealthy over the next 10 years, a coalition...
Read moreApril 29 End the war demonstration set
February 10, 2006NEW YORK — A coalition of peace, civil rights, women’s and environmental groups announced a national April 29 demonstration in New York to end the Iraq war. The National Organization for Women, United for Peace and...
Read moreThank you and lets celebrate!
February 10, 2006Dear Readers, As the final accounting for our 2005 fund drive winds up, I want to thank each and every one of you who gave your time and money to the People’s Weekly World. At press...
Read moreBushs Enron pal goes on trial; 11 fraud, conspiracy charges for Kenny Boy Lay
February 10, 2006HOUSTON — The trial of former Enron Chairman Ken Lay began at the federal courthouse here Jan. 30. Lay, affectionately dubbed “Kenny Boy” by his longtime pal President George W. Bush, faces 11 conspiracy and fraud...
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