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April 8, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On April 8, 1935, with the nation in the depths of the Depression, Congress voted to approve the Works Progress Administration.

April 5, 2013 By John Wojcik

The economy added just 88,000 new jobs in March while the official jobless rate dropped a tad to 7.6 percent from February's 7.7 percent.

April 5, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1989, the United Mine Workers began their historic strike against Pittston Coal.

April 4, 2013 By John Wojcik

It's more than just jobs on the chopping block as air traffic control towers at 149 airports begin shutting down this month.

April 3, 2013 By Charles Pervo

Hundreds of teachers and supporters - joined by teachers from other parts of the state - demonstrated in front of the board of education building.