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Black and Latino seniors face double poverty rates
February 28, 2012A new report says that 19.4% of Black seniors and 19%t of Latino seniors have incomes below the federal poverty line, compared to 9.4% for the senior population as a whole.
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Big Oil may rob Canada of jobs
February 28, 2012There is growing concern that Canada is rapidly becoming a petro-state. And in this shift, manufacturing jobs are disappearing.
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Push work sharing to soften impact of joblessness
February 24, 2012The job-sharing plan is another attempt to cut the impact of joblessness even in a weak recovery.
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Over 300 pack White House Hispanic Summit in Ohio
February 21, 2012The all-day event brought 18 representatives from nine federal departments for round-table discussions on many questions including immigration, jobs, education and entrepreneurship.
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Fired warehouse workers hold Walmart accountable
February 17, 2012On Feb. 17, with the support of community and business leaders, they gathered in front of a Walmart Express store and fought back.
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