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New START hangs in the balance
December 20, 2010Senate Republicans appeared increasingly determined to use the nuclear treaty as a political football in their drive to block all possible administration initiatives.
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DADT repeal to end discriminatory policy
December 20, 2010In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.
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DREAM Act lives on, supporters say
December 20, 2010DREAM Act supporters, both in Congress and at the grassroots, vowed to continue the fight for justice.
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Labor, environment, rights groups launch campaign for Internet expansion
December 20, 2010The Communications Workers of America, NAACP and the Sierra Club have come together to launch a campaign for what they say is a much needed faster and more available Internet in the United States.
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Locked out workers give traditional posada new twist
December 20, 2010Re-enacting the Biblical story of Mary and Joseph was apt, because like the religious heroes, 57 janitors, cooks and other support workers have been locked out.
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