health
Food safety at risk with Republican slashes
January 4, 2011Republican plans to cut taxes for the rich and social spending for working families may threaten food safety, say supporters of a law passed in the lame duck session of Congress and signed into law this...
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Imperialist bullying sharpens in Haiti
January 4, 2011Foreign intervention in Haiti is as problematic as ever, including food aid that is undoing Haiti's economy and independence.
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Demonstrators to Rite Aid: Respect workers, respect communities
December 16, 2010Hundreds rallied in some 45 cities Dec. 15 in a national Day of Action to protest efforts by Rite Aid to slash health coverage for its low-paid clerical and warehouse employees.
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Startling facts about infanticide and mothers
December 15, 2010A disturbing study finds that killing of newborn babies in some parts of France is five times more frequent than official estimates had expected - but why?
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Interfaith rally pushes public option forward in Connecticut
December 15, 2010A large interfaith rally Dec. 14 demaned implementation of a state public option that would bring residents the full benefit of national health care.
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