U.S.
Florida victories hailed as progress for same sex couples
September 19, 2011Two Florida municipalities passed ordinances recently that make employee healthcare benefits available to same-sex domestic partners.
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After encounter with Perry, Bachmann feels HPV sting
September 16, 2011A doctor is challenging Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann's wild claims that the HPV vaccine causes mental retardation.
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Labor calls for aid after Texas wildfires
September 16, 2011The AFL-CIO of Texas is working with United Way organizations to set up a Union Wildfire Relief Fund and aid the victims of the Texas wilfire disaster.
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What’s the beef? USDA toughens regulations
September 16, 2011The New York Times reports that the beef industry is upset with the Agriculture Department over its new regulations on deadly food toxins found in ground beef.
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Post office of the future will be busier than ever!
September 16, 2011It is time for us all to ask the billion-dollar question: What is the role of the United States Postal Service in the 21st century?
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