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  • The other Colombia stirs

    The other Colombia stirs

    November 7, 2008

    “What was new was the breadth, extent, and depth of the protest, and above all the confluence of actors.” For analyst Raul Zibechi, the “other Colombia” was manifest in a wave of indigenous and workers’ protests...

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  • Economy fix cant wait until 1.20.09

    Economy fix cant wait until 1.20.09

    November 7, 2008

    $700 billion bailout ‘like using a can of Red Bull and a candy bar’ As the economy continues crashing and as Congress readies for a special post-election Nov. 17 session at which it could pass a...

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  • Calif. the poster child for states economic woes

    Calif. the poster child for states economic woes

    November 7, 2008

    As the nation’s economic crisis deepens, more states are struggling with huge and escalating budget gaps. Unless they receive substantial help soon from the federal government, many will be forced to make further cuts in health...

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  • Dems add to House, Senate majorities

    Dems add to House, Senate majorities

    November 7, 2008

    Riding Barack Obama’s long coattails, the Democrats expanded their Senate majority by at least five seats and added 20 or more to their majority in the House of Representatives Nov. 4. Voters in North Carolina ousted...

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  • Worldnotes: November 8, 2008

    Worldnotes: November 8, 2008

    November 7, 2008

    Greece: Labor builds toward political change Striking workers brought schools, hospitals and transportation services — and half of Greece’s factories — to a 24 hour halt Oct. 21 as the Confederation of Greek Workers, joined by...

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