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Toxic chromium in New Jersey town plagues residents
June 15, 2012While I was growing up as a teenager in Garfield, residents more directly affected by the chromium contamination were suffering.
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Piggly Wiggly: “We’d rather close than be fair!”
June 15, 2012Piggly Wiggly announced it would close its Sheboygan, Wis., store, throwing all 108 workers into the street, rather than submit to a federal court ruling.
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My New Jersey hometown – contaminated?
June 14, 2012Garfield, like the other neighborhoods along the Passaic River that border it, was a working class factory town during the 20th century.
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Caregivers push for a voice at senior home
June 14, 2012Willson has gone two years without a raise. She currently makes $9.39 an-hour, while caring for senior citizens.
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Firefighters formally endorse Obama
June 14, 2012The Fire Fighters, one of the most politically active unions - and one that is plurality Republican - formally endorsed Democratic President Barack Obama.
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