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Detroit needs emergency action, not an emergency manager
April 24, 2013Detroit is far from the only community feeling the shock of the economic crisis.
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Chicago fast food and retail workers walk out
April 24, 2013They've dubbed their push The Fight for $15 campaign after their aim of winning $15 an hour for workers.
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Social Security advocate says bigger cost-of-living raises needed
April 24, 2013Nancy Altman told lawmakers that instead of considering how to cut the cost of living adjustments, Social Security should adopt an alternative inflation measure.
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Another Bangladesh factory collapse: Hundreds of casualties
April 24, 2013Officials said they expected the death toll to rise.
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Students strike vs. standardized tests, school closings (with video)
April 24, 2013High school students went on strike today, refusing to participate in the second day of standardized testing.
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