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San Francisco firms back paid sick leave law
February 16, 2011Two thirds of 727 San Francisco businesses surveyed back the city's paid sick leave ordinance, contradicting prior corporate claims that it would be expensive to business and hurt the economy.
Read moreTaking care of dad in the tea party’s America
February 9, 2011When I stopped into a local fast food restaurant after church, the woman behind the counter explained with tears in her eyes why she had to bring her father to work with her.
Read moreOldest Cuban celebrates her 126th birthday
February 4, 2011The oldest peson in Cuba, Juana Bautista de la Candelaria Rodriguez celebrated her 126th birthday with relatives and friends and attributes her health to the pure air of the countryside, a diet rich in meat and...
Read moreAmericans support the EPA, oppose its dismantling
February 3, 2011Two-thirds of all Americans support the Environmental Protection Agency, placing the Republican push for its dismantling at odds with the will of the people.
Read moreYour mailman contemplates Obamacare
February 3, 2011As this national debate plays out, I hope we all take some time to stop and really consider what kind of nation we want to leave our children.
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