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Democratizing credit
March 12, 2009The $780 billion stimulus package will help stimulate the economy and create jobs, no matter how hard the Rush Limbaugh lunatics try to make it fail. It is already creating jobs and the ripple effect will...
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American stories on American Idol tell all
March 12, 2009The interesting thing about following American Idol this year is the contestant’s personal stories, their backgrounds and their rags to riches struggle to stardom. Okay, yes, I have been watching, when I’m not watching sports. And...
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Dont disgrace Chicago, Congress Hotel workers tell tourism board
March 12, 2009CHICAGO -- To its great shame, the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau still promotes the Congress Hotel despite a six-year strike that has garnered national attention and solidarity. Several dozen strikers and their supporters picketed the...
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Obama admin. tackles comprehensive education reform
March 12, 2009Outlining his proposals for education reform in a speech this week at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President Obama praised the 'legacy of excellence' of America's schools and colleges, but added, 'we have let our...
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UPDATE Citigroup, AIG, on taxpayer dole, lead charge vs. worker rights
March 12, 2009WASHINGTON — Organized labor hit the ground running March 10, bringing hundreds of workers to the capital to visit their senators and representatives to urge passage of the Employee Free Choice Act on the day it...
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