U.S.
Big lies vs. health reform
July 31, 2009Labor and other analysts are noting that a virtual river of lies now being pumped into millions of American homes via the mass media underlies much of the confusion about health care reform. Turning their noses...
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Calif. resolution apologizes to Chinese Americans
July 31, 2009Though attention has focused largely on the state budget, among other issues the California legislature has dealt with this year is a unanimously-passed resolution recognizing the great contributions people of Chinese origin have made to the...
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Chicago postpones action on new Wal-Mart stores
July 31, 2009CHICAGO – For the moment, the Wal-Mart monster has been held at bay. Standing up to immense pressure by the retail giant to open new stores in Chicago, the City Council postponed a decision allowing construction...
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For many, state budgets cuts are life-or-death issue
July 31, 2009ST. LOUIS - Melanie Shouse has a hard road to travel. Not only is she fighting breast cancer, she's also fighting the health care industry. As a small business owner, she could only afford a catastrophic...
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Climate bill provides real cost relief for consumers
July 30, 2009While most people understand the urgency of climate change, one of the top concerns many working families have with a cap-and-trade system is added costs for energy. During the House debate on the cap-and-trade program included...
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