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Central American solidarity activists dispute DOJ order
March 12, 2008WASHINGTON-- The Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES), illegally targeted in the 1980’s by the largest FBI Internal Security investigation of the Reagan era, has in recent months again received threatening communications...
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McCain flip flops on Social Security
March 12, 2008Vows to revive privatization Angry retirees descended on Social Security Administration offices in downtown Phoenix Mar. 7 holding placards that read, “Tell McCain ‘hands off Social Security.’” They were protesting Republican Sen. John McCain’s recent statements...
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We are against school closings
March 12, 2008CHICAGO — Parents, community groups, teachers and students are fed up with Chicago Public Schools officials who voted to close, consolidate or restructure 18 schools here Feb. 27. School officials say 10 schools will be consolidated,...
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Labor propels Kucinich to big win
March 12, 2008CLEVELAND — Labor and its progressive allies scored a major victory in the Democratic primary here March 4 when Congressman Dennis Kucinich beat back a heavily financed effort to take his seat. Kucinich won in a...
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Gov’t sued for citizenship delays
March 12, 2008More than one million, mostly Latin American, U.S. permanent residents applying for citizenship are being denied “the ability to vote and fully participate in determining the future of the country” charged the Puerto Rican Legal Defense...
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