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“Right to Work” Laws Explained
The phrase “right to work,” which diffuses the power of labor unions, is a hot ticket subject that most people really do not understand.
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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz Tapped to Succeed Sen. Daniel Inouye
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has appointed Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz to replace Daniel K. Inouye in the U.S. Senate, opting against Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, whom the late senator had wanted …
Economists’ Statement on Health Care
We are economists who think that the economy should serve people, the planet and the future.
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Court Rules Antiwar Activists Can Sue Government Spies
New ruling in by federal appeals court marks the first time they legally endorsed the peopleu2019s ability to sue the military for violating their First and Fourth Amendment …
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Watchdogs: US Regulators Are Not Prepared to Prevent Arctic Spill, Sue for Access to Info on Shell Oil Drilling Plan
Watchdogs seek secret documents on oil drilling safety plans.
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New Report Shows Tectonic Shifts in Campaign Spending
Outside groups spent more money in the 2012 election cycle than the past four cycles combined.
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As More Disabled Sue and Protest, Politicians Draw Line on Accessibility
Disabled are seen as a force to be reckoned with as more file lawsuits and protest for enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which some politicians seek to …
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A Grief-Stricken Randi Weingarten Engages Hesitant Unions on Gun Control in Wake of Sandy Hook
Six AFT members were gunned down in the tragedy in Newtown.
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How Much Did a Billionaire Casino Magnate Really Spend on Campaign 2012?
We don't really know, and it's likely we never will.
New Report Sheds Light on Bin Laden Murder, as Pakistan Faces Fallout from US-Led Vaccination Plot
Today we look at the capture of Osama bin Laden u2014 the focus of the controversial new movie, “Zero Dark Thirty,” which was released this week.