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NAACP, labor demand bold action on jobs
November 17, 2009WASHINGTON - The nation's top labor, civil rights and community leaders joined forces here today and put forward a bold program they say is needed to create millions of new jobs and to lift the economy...
Read moreHunger in America
November 17, 2009In a sure sign the recession is far from over the Department of Agriculture reported that close to 50 million people in the U.S. are going hungry.
Read moreSeeking time to plan for son, Army mother is arrested
November 16, 2009For now, U.S. Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson has not been forced to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving her 11-month-old son, Kamani, in foster care.
Read moreHealth care vigil calls on Lieberman’s conscience
November 16, 2009Over 500 Connecticut supporters of health care with a strong public option gathered in front of Sen. Joseph Lieberman's home for an interfaith prayer vigil Sunday.
Read moreTexans say health care can’t wait!
November 16, 2009The Texas AFL-CIO initiated a statewide rally for health care reform at the state capitol for November 14.
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