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Letters December 13 -19, 2008
December 13, 2008Special election The situation in Illinois with Governor Rod Blagojevich is a perfect example of why governors should not have the right to appoint people to fill the terms of politicians who leave office. If Miss...
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Challenges and possibilities in the time of economic crisis
December 13, 2008Given the current situation, it is apparent that the Obama administration enters the White House with huge challenges. At the same time, no president in recent memory brings to the job so much popular good will,...
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Republic sit-in ends, workers declare victory!
December 12, 2008CHICAGO — Workers occupying Republic Windows and Doors declared victory after they unanimously voted to approve a settlement reached after three days of negotiations with the company and Bank of American, its chief creditor. “The occupation...
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Another season, another Maria
December 11, 2008It was hot in the vineyard east of Stockton on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Hotter than the day before when the temperature reached 90 degrees by the early afternoon. Hotter than usual for May. Maria Isabel...
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Layoffs dampen celebration for new wireman
December 11, 2008BALTIMORE — This should be a time to celebrate for Carlton Stone, 42. He received a letter from Local 24 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Dec. 4 that after completing his five-year apprenticeship...
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