Police
Worker receives mixed verdict in court battle
January 12, 2011What happens if a city trains a police officer on condition she stays five years on the job, but she resigns after two years?
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More arrests as foreclosure protests spread
December 22, 2010Six people were arrested December 20 when they locked arms as they attempted to enter a Bank of America branch in Missouri, refusing police orders to turn back during a protest against the bank's home foreclosures.
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Mexican union leader jailed in Puebla
October 28, 2010An official of the Mexican Electricians Union was thrown in jail after delivering a petition to the Puebla state government for public control of electrical utilities.
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Burge trial exposes police torture and racism
June 11, 2010CHICAGO — While the circus trial of disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich has garnered the headlines, another more important trial is underway.
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Senator presses $100 billion jobs bill
June 4, 2010CLEVELAND - At a packed press conference and rally, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced he will introduce a $100 billion jobs bill when the Senate reconvenes next week.
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