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On the Gulf, bipartisan backing for federal money, and unions

July 25, 2011 By John Wojcik

The enormous tasks of rebuilding after Katrina also has at least one local Republican siding with the unions.

Wisconsin recall victories clarify voter mood, next steps

July 22, 2011 By Dominique Paul Noth

Recall fever got an enormous boost July 19 when Democratic incumbent Dave Hansen easily crushed a legally challenged Republican challenger.

Picket lines in 9 cities slam Hyatt

July 22, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Hotel workers were participating in nationwide coordinated actions that drew thousands of protesters to Hyatts in nine cities around the country.

Louisiana workers say union jobs break down barriers

July 21, 2011 By John Wojcik

The bosses don't want lots of union workers because they tend to break down the racial divide that has slowed progress in this part of the country ever since the end of the Civil War.

Grappling with cuts when Democrats are in charge

July 20, 2011 By Juan Lopez

In many states, Democratic leaders make cuts to social programs, putting a big hole in the safety net as the economic crisis and unemployment worsen - What to do?