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Today in labor history: Air Line Pilots Assocation founded in Chicago
August 10, 2012A five-man Central Executive Council was established, dues were set, and the official motto became "Schedule with Safety."
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Romney’s Bain Capital connected to Salvador death squads?
August 10, 2012A new dimension of the story of Mitt Romney has now emerged, namely the possible connection of Bain, and Romney, to violent political circles in Latin America.
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Chevron refinery fire sparks community anger
August 10, 2012Richmond's residents live amidst five refineries, three chemical plants and eight superfund sites, in a county that produces the most hazardous materials.
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Corporations loot tax monies as Chicago schools suffer
August 9, 2012Why would some of America's richest families need lavish public subsidies while schools, parks and other public services are in desperate need of funds?
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Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?
August 9, 2012Seismologists have concluded that wastewater disposal wells from fracking are causing the unpleasant phenomenon, adding new controversy.
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