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Workers in New England rustbelt fight to keep plant open

September 16, 2010 By Susan Webb

A group of workers in New England's economic rustbelt are battling an aerospace giant to preserve their livelihoods.

Tea party candidate vies for open House seat in Illinois

September 16, 2010 By John Bachtell

Illinois is an election battleground with important races up and down the ballot. The fight has only begun as voters become aware of just how reactionary some of the Republican candidates are.

Celebrating Mexico’s bicentennial is bittersweet

September 15, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

On Sept. 16, Mexico will celebrate its bicentennial and honor the heroes that first declared the nation's independence from Spain in 1810.

Government offers $1 billion more for housing crisis, still hard to keep pace

September 15, 2010 By Joe Sims

As the nation's poverty rate rises to 15 percent, the highest level since the 1960s, the Obama administration announced this week new measures to help struggling homeowners prevent foreclosure.

Abercrombie & Fitch sells the corporate, un-American look

September 15, 2010 By Blake Skylar

Abercrombie & Fitch is a well-known American retailer that focuses on clothing for target consumers, ages of 18 through 22. The company also operates offshoot brands, including Hollister and Gilly Hicks. The store, however, has kept...