Tim Wheeler
LATEST ARTICLES BY Tim Wheeler
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U.S.
“Long time coming”: Congress OKs compensation for Black farmers, Native Americans
December 1, 2010The legislature approved a landmark bill to pay $4.6 billion in compensation to African American farmers and Native Americans.
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Seniors joining Nov. 30 call-in to Senate: Hands off Social Security
November 29, 2010"This is a brutal time and it is a time to fight back!" said Robby Stern, president of the Puget Sound Alliance of Retired Americans.
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Jobless cry: “Save our holiday, extend UI benefits!”
November 24, 2010Angry but undaunted, the labor movement called for the “lame duck” Conngress to approve an extension of unemployment benefits before they adjourn for the holidays in December.
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Republicans kill Paycheck Fairness
November 18, 2010Advocates for women's equality denounced yesterday's unanimous Republican vote to kill a bill that would have strengthened enforcement of women's right to equal pay.
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Congress urged to pass paycheck fairness, equality bills
November 16, 2010The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights released a list of six priority bills Congress should enact before recessing for Thanksgiving.
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The thumbs up win in Washington State
November 12, 2010SEQUIM, Wash. - The highest profile election victory here Nov. 2 was the reelection of Sen. Patty Murray. She defeated Republican Dino Rossi by more than 100,000 votes.
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Labor
Lame-duck Congress must act on jobs, union leaders say
November 10, 2010The Laborers Union is urging an outpouring of e-mail messages demanding passage of the Surface Transportation Act to put thousands back to work.
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Washington state Dems on a roll, vow fight for jobs
October 15, 2010With street-corner "waves" and grassroots energy, Washington state Democratic incumbents Norm Dicks and Patty Murray are "on a charge" to win.
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