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Republicans lying about train safety funding
May 14, 2015By mid-day Thursday, at least seven people were dead with more than 200 injured, in the wake of Tuesday's Amtrak train derailment.
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Union leaders, lawmakers, mayors unveil Progressive Agenda
May 14, 2015Saying "we need to reward work, not wealth," the group unveiled a massive grassroots campaign for "A Progressive Agenda."
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Protesters set up “Raunerville” outside Illinois governor’s penthouse
May 14, 2015Nearly 200 Chicagoans rallied in front of the building where Gov. Rauner owns a lakefront penthouse.
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Today: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 14, 2015"The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans the world and the depths of America's history."
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Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty
May 14, 2015The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday.
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