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Gun control battle opens in Senate

January 31, 2013 By Susan Webb

"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."

Nationwide rallies against austerity

January 31, 2013 By Rick Nagin

Footballs, 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.

Germans say Americans need “attitude shift” about work

January 31, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Remaking the U.S. workforce to make it more competitive in the 21st century will take an attitude shift by companies, students, and their parents.

Harkin, Senate Labor Committee chairman, to retire

January 31, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Senate Labor Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said on Jan. 26 that he would not seek re-election next year.

Move to expand Medicaid in Missouri

January 17, 2013 By Tony Pecinovsky

"We have an opportunity to expand Medicaid here in Missouri. We have an opportunity to give security to over 250,000 people who currently do not have health care."