U.S.
Inhuman immigrant treatment protested
February 17, 2006NEW YORK — Federal anti-immigrant policies have left a Chinese woman, Jiang Zhenxing, recovering from a miscarriage after being denied medical treatment while she was awaiting deportation.
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Community fights to save schools
February 17, 2006CHICAGO — “Save our schools,” someone shouted from the crowd of more than 100 legislators, teachers, students, parents, and religious and community activists during a public hearing Feb. 9 at the Chicago Public Schools administration building.
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Young Communists map fight-back
February 17, 2006With the slogan, “Our Future, Our Fight: Youth Beat Back the Ultra-Right,” the Young Communist League USA has issued a ringing call for its 8th National Convention, May 27-29, in New York City.
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Corruption poster boy DeLay faces challenger
February 17, 2006HOUSTON - Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas) may be in trouble in his re-election bid this fall. If he loses, it could help end GOP control of the House.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
February 17, 2006Cheney victim has heart attack Sensenbrenner scolded on spying Specter brings up impeachment Taxpayers: $0, Big oil: $65 billion $385 million to Halliburton for immigrant prisons Report slams Bush on Katrina Private accounts buried in budget
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