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Labor wins a few in Florida

May 25, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

"Working families, the unemployed and the impoverished faced numerous assaults in the continuing drive to make the rich richer," said the state AFL-CIO.

Immigrant students win in-state tuition battle

May 25, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Four years ago, the legislature passed a similar bill but lacked enough votes to override Republican Gov. Jodi Rell's veto.

Critics: Mandatory E-Verify comes at a serious price

May 25, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The GOP in Congress is pushing new laws that would force employers to check the immigration status of new hires.

Democrats score first big victory since 2010 defeats

May 25, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The election shows that "Republicans and independent voters, along with Democrats, will reject extreme policies like ending Medicare."

Putting high-speed rail back on track

May 25, 2011 By Blake Skylar

President Obama announced recently that $8 billion in Recovery Act grants are going to the development of America's first nationwide high-speed intercity rail service program.