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Obama climate change speech important, but just a step
June 26, 2013Obama argued for the necessity of tackling climate change. Al Gore said it was the "best presidential address on climate" ever.
Read moreEmission Impossible: Obama plans to cut carbon output
June 21, 2013As part of a planned comprehensive climate change strategy, President Obama will announce an effort in July to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Read moreUnions descend on Capitol Hill for big immigration push
June 13, 2013WASHINGTON (PAI) - Backed by strong statements from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry, dozens of local union leaders from around the nation descended on Capitol Hill starting on June 12...
Read moreUnions say Senate must act to fill court vacancies
June 6, 2013Richard Trumka said the Senate should "move expeditiously" to approve Obama's nominees for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for DC.
Read moreProtesters to Obama: “400,000, not one more deportation”
May 30, 2013CHICAGO - Twelve undocumented Chicagoans were arrested May 29 as they blocked rush hour traffic to demand that President Obama stop deportations.
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