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Democrat Bera beats Republican Ose in close California race

November 20, 2014 By Marilyn Bechtel

Right after the election, Bera appeared to be trailing Ose by more than 3,000 votes. But on Nov. 19, with nearly all ballots counted, he led by over 1,400.

Some say “too late,” others see hope in Ferguson Commission

November 20, 2014 By James Raines

While some in the community here see the formation of a 16-member Ferguson Commission as "too little, too late" others see it as cause for some hope.

SEIU’S Henry urges Obama to let undocumented adults stay

November 20, 2014 By PAI

SEIU president Mary Kay Henry joined 15 other leaders in urging President Obama to let an estimated five to six million undocumented adults stay in the U.S.

Walmart fueling hunger crisis in America

November 20, 2014 By John Wojcik

Just nine days before workers are planning Black Friday protests at more than 1,000 Walmarts, the country's largest employer is contributing to the hunger crisis in the United States.

Social Security workers launch campaign vs. budget cuts

November 19, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The workers who run Social Security are launching a campaign against future budget cuts.