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Chavez expropriates more private firms
May 24, 2009Original source: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered the nationalisation of major iron and steel firms, accelerating his drive to bolster the country's industrial base. Mr Chavez, who has already brought many of Venezuela's biggest industries...
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Pres. Obama’s Memorial Day remarks
May 24, 2009Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Saturday, May 23, 2009 This Memorial Day weekend, Americans will gather on lawns and porches, fire up the grill, and enjoy the company of family, friends, and neighbors....
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Black trade unionists: Now is the Future.
May 23, 2009ATLANTA — The first major gathering of Black trade unionists since the election of Barack Obama, the nation’s first African-American president, is taking place in this city this Memorial Day weekend under the theme of “Now...
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GLBT leaders side with labor union to boycott restaurants owned by GLBT ally
May 23, 2009Reposted from http://www.gaylesbiantimes.com Local government officials and GLBT activists are siding with UNITE HERE Local 30’s boycott of Old Town San Diego Historic Park’s restaurants Fiesta de Reyes and Barra Barra, owned by GLBT ally Chuck...
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Bold move by Bolivia’s President Morales
May 23, 2009Original source: Bolivian President Evo Morales has approved a decree allowing the state to seize property from citizens suspected of terrorism or separatism. Mr Morales said on Wednesday that the measure is needed to dissuade right-wing...
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