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AFL-CIO backs President Obama’s action on immigration

November 21, 2014 By Richard Trumka

"By extending relief to an estimated four million people, the Obama Administration will help prevent unscrupulous employers from exploiting unprotected workers."

Democrat Bera beats Republican Ose in close California race

November 20, 2014 By Marilyn Bechtel

Right after the election, Bera appeared to be trailing Ose by more than 3,000 votes. But on Nov. 19, with nearly all ballots counted, he led by over 1,400.

Some say “too late,” others see hope in Ferguson Commission

November 20, 2014 By James Raines

While some in the community here see the formation of a 16-member Ferguson Commission as "too little, too late" others see it as cause for some hope.

Walmart fueling hunger crisis in America

November 20, 2014 By John Wojcik

Just nine days before workers are planning Black Friday protests at more than 1,000 Walmarts, the country's largest employer is contributing to the hunger crisis in the United States.

Keystone XL struck down for now

November 19, 2014 By Blake Skylar

The Keystone XL pipeline is down, but not out; despite losing in the Senate, Republicans threatened to bring the bill back next year.