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  • Republic workers win victory for entire labor movement

    Republic workers win victory for entire labor movement

    December 13, 2008

    CHICAGO – “The occupation is over,” said factory worker Armando Robles to reporters here late Dec. 10, amid a celebratory crowd of his fellow co-workers that chanted, “Yes we did.” “We have achieved victory,” added Robles...

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  • Anti-worker Republicans block auto aid

    Anti-worker Republicans block auto aid

    December 13, 2008

    DETROIT — It looks like autoworkers have dodged a bullet. Congress seems likely to pass some sort of “bridge” loan to keep General Motors, and perhaps Chrysler, from declaring bankruptcy and throwing union contracts and jobs...

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  • Autoworkers rally for good jobs

    Autoworkers rally for good jobs

    December 13, 2008

    SAN FRANCISCO — “I don’t know but I’ve been told, Wall St. got bailed out with gold,” and “What kind of jobs? Good jobs!” they chanted, as they circled the entrance to Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office,...

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  • Afghanistan: Peace group projects a way out

    Afghanistan: Peace group projects a way out

    December 13, 2008

    Ex-presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, visiting Afghanistan this week, predicted the situation there will get worse before it gets better, “just like the surge in Iraq was.” Gen. David McKiernan, who commands U.S. and NATO troops...

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  • World Notes: December 13

    World Notes: December 13

    December 13, 2008

    India: Russia aids nuclear development Visiting in India, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed agreements with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh providing for Russian construction of four more nuclear energy reactors in addition to two already being built,...

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