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Labor weighs its next move in the health care battle
December 17, 2009A clear position on the latest Senate compromises did not emerge from closed-door meetings of the nation's labor leaders last night, but labor remains determined.
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The racial diversity of hunger
December 17, 2009Everyone knows Oakland, CA, is a diverse community. Probably more people from more races and nationalities live in the city than anywhere west of New York or north of Los Angeles
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Demonstration calls on Schumer to stand firm on health care
December 17, 2009More than 75 people gathered in midtown Manhattan outside the office of NY Senator Charles Schumer on December 15 as the Senate debated the health care reform legislation.
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Protests continue vs. cuts in Calif.’s public higher education
December 17, 2009Despite looming finals and the oncoming holidays, students, staff and faculty at California's public colleges and universities continue to protest.
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Gutierrez, Ortiz introduce progressive immigration reform bill
December 17, 2009On Tuesday December 15, Reps. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and Solomon Ortiz, D-Tex., announced a new comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives.
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