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GOP bill would expose Grand Canyon to uranium mining
October 20, 2011Republicans are proposing a bill that would expose one million acres of Grand Canyon National Park to uranium mining, which critics say would spread pollution and destroy 8,000 jobs.
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Millions wear purple, GOP hopeful bashes gays
October 20, 2011Millions are wearing purple Thursday to mark the second annual Spirit Day, when people put on the color purple to show support for LGBT youth.
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In Virginia, North Carolina, President Obama touts jobs bill
October 20, 2011Winding up a two-state tour this week, President Barack Obama stumped throughout North Carolina and Virginia, campaign-style, to rally support for the American Jobs Act.
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Occupy Chicago fills the jail with inspiration and solidarity
October 20, 2011On Oct. 15, I was one of the 200 occupiers who were arrested standing up for free speech and assembly and against corporate greed, after Occupy Chicago attempted to establish an encampment at the edge of...
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Unions lobby for teachers and first responders
October 20, 2011Carmen Morales, RN, a nurse practitioner from Bakersfield, Calif., brought a message to Kevin McCarthy - who happens to be the GOP majority whip.
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