Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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U.S.
Judge rules for L.A. Clean Trucks Program
August 27, 2010In a major step forward for better air quality around the nation's ports, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder ruled Aug. 26 that the Port of Los Angeles is within its rights to implement a Clean Trucks...
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Peace
U-turn in Afghanistan
August 26, 2010As the ninth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan approaches, the war is failing, casualties are escalating among both U.S.-NATO forces and Afghan civilians, and Americans' support for the conflict is at its lowest ebb.
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Labor
Dinner honors workers’ ‘incredible courage’
August 18, 2010Union and community supporters showed solidarity with Castlewood Country Club workers who have been locked out of their jobs at the posh Pleasanton club for nearly six months.
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U.S.
“Most successful social insurance” celebrates 75th birthday with a warning
August 17, 2010“We are here today to celebrate it, and to demand that our elected officials keep their hands off of it,” said Nan Brasmer of the California Alliance of Retired Americans.
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Labor
“Fun work experience” turns to nightmare at liquor superstore
August 16, 2010"Leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle" superstore BevMo! offers job-seekers "fun, fast-paced and constantly changing work experiences" - but workers say the reality is different.
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U.S.
Calif. Democrats seek to avoid the worst cuts
August 11, 2010California Democratic legislative leaders have released a budget plan they say avoids the worst of Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's slash-and-burn cuts
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U.S.
Marriage equality supporters celebrate Prop. 8 ruling
August 5, 2010SAN FRANCISCO - Marriage equality supporters celebrated a ruling striking down Proposition 8, which seeks to limit marriage to a man and a woman.
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U.S.
Down at the docks, cleaner air may be coming
August 3, 2010The docks near you might be getting a breath of fresh air soon, with a crucial piece of environmental legislation introduced into Congress last week.
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