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DREAM Act hunger strikers to end strike after 40 days
December 20, 2010After going up to 40 days without food to show their determination to get the DREAM Act passed, strikers will take their first meal at the United Methodist Church.
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Communications workers, Sen. Harkin lead fight for filibuster reform
December 20, 2010WASHINGTON (PAI) - Saying senatorial filibusters rob workers of legislation they want and need, the Communications Workers are leading a new coalition, unveiled Dec. 15, behind Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin's filibuster reform plan.
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Union catalogue highlights books for the holidays
December 20, 2010Puzzled by what to get relatives in last-minute holiday shopping? Union Communication Services might have a solution.
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NY governor bans fracking – for now
December 20, 2010Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.
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Pakistan flood victims face harsh winter
December 20, 2010Reports indicate that the hardships from Pakistan's earlier monsoon floods have been exacerbated by the onslaught of winter.
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