U.S.
NBA players to owners: We want a fair deal
July 5, 2011Critics note the NBA just completed its most profitable season ever, pulling in a record $4.3 billion in revenue. And attendance was the fifth-highest total in league history.
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White House to hold Twitter town hall
July 5, 2011The White House will host the first ever "Twitter town hall" Wednesday, July 6, on the economy and the president's plan to create jobs.
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What’s at stake in Minnesota shutdown: video
July 5, 2011A video produced by the Labor Education Service outlines the many public services being affected by the state government shutdown.
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Black Caucus demands immediate action on jobs
July 5, 2011The CBC will be hosting a "For the People Jobs Initiative" in several urban areas stricken by high unemployment.
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L.A. alliance organizes to block right-wing attack
July 5, 2011The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy may be the far right's next target, but it is organizing to "get in front" of an Andrew Bretibart/Karl Rove type attack.
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