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Report: Toxic cloud could sicken millions in Chicago

April 18, 2013 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

A rapidly spreading toxic cloud of hydrofluoric acid fumes from an accident at two oil refineries in Lemont and Channahon, Ill., could kill thousands and sicken millions in the Windy City.

Battling crisis, Iraq’s communists remain optimistic

April 17, 2013 By Susan Webb

Ten years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, pretty much no one is optimistic about the prospects for democracy and a decent life for the people in that cradle of civilization.

Vigils remember victims, vow action on gun violence

April 17, 2013 By Teresa Albano

Across the country, participants at gun violence vigils vowed to pressure the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill, mandating background checks for firearm purchases at gun shows and online.

San Francisco Symphony musicians ratify new contract

April 17, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

The musicians, members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 6, overcame draconian proposals to slash pay of substitutes and extras.

Over labor opposition, House OKs anti-NLRB bill

April 17, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Over labor and Democratic opposition, the GOP-run House has narrowly approved legislation (HR1120) to try to shut down the National Labor Relations Board.