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Labor leaders hail Obama speech, call for more action on jobs
April 15, 2011Labor leaders, while endorsing the president's budget deficit speech, say job creation will need to be addressed if the long-term fiscal health of the nation is to be restored.
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Banks agree to compensate foreclosure victims
April 14, 2011Over a dozen banks will compensate victims for losses that occured as a result of mistakes on foreclosures according to an agreement reached with government regulators today.
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Union leaders urge: Act now to stop paycheck “protection” laws
April 14, 2011"This is about eliminating the organizations that represent people. With one vote they are trying to take away our rights."
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World Notes: China, Hungary, Ivory Coast – and more
April 14, 2011International news about China, Hungary, Ivory Coast, Palestine, Costa Rica and Cuba are explored.
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Union leaders: World climate meet must include green, decent jobs
April 14, 2011International trade union leaders are calling for decisive and ambitious climate action centered on social protections, doubling the number of green and decent jobs and ensuring a just transition to a greener future.
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