health care
New health care law benefits women and children
September 17, 2010The new health care reform law, the Affordable Health Care Act, contains numerous benefits for women and children, women's advocates say.
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Budget impasse hurts millions of Californians
September 1, 2010Programs affecting millions of Californians face a double-whammy: delays in funding, and uncertainty about what funding they will ultimately receive.
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Some thoughts on the class struggle
August 18, 2010The conflict between working people and corporate power permeates all aspects of society - but why can't the two sides just call a truce and live in peace?
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“Fun work experience” turns to nightmare at liquor superstore
August 16, 2010"Leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle" superstore BevMo! offers job-seekers "fun, fast-paced and constantly changing work experiences" - but workers say the reality is different.
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Health reform to close Medicare “donut hole”
August 10, 2010More than 750,000 Medicare beneficiaries have so far received relief from the so-called prescription drug donut hole as a result of President Obama's health reform law.
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