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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:22:56 -0500

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian death toll in Israel's 13-day-old offensive had risen to 765.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:33:44 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:12:44 -0500

Citi backs measure to help avoid foreclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc will support a proposal in Congress to rewrite U.S. bankruptcy law to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, Chief Executive Vikram Pandit said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:50 -0500

U.S., Iran share interests in Afghanistan: Petraeus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies share some interests with Iran when it comes to stabilizing Afghanistan, Army Gen. David Petraeus, head of the U.S. military's Central Command, said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:31:56 -0500

Illinois panel recommends governor's impeachment
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A legislative committee on Thursday recommended the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, citing widespread abuse of power including allegations he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:00 GMT

Democrats strike early with labor rights bills - Boston Globe
WASHINGTON— Congressional Democrats are wasting no time in promoting labor rights issues they argue have been thwarted during eight years of the Bush administration. Two pay discrimination bills on the House floor Friday could be among the first ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:58:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe to serve on House Agriculture and Education and ... - Kingsport Times-News
Newly sworn in U.S. Rep. Phil Roe said today he will serve on the House Agriculture and Education and Labor committees. Those assignments weren’t exactly what the former Johnson City mayor wanted, but he still felt good about it. "One of the ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Labor agency assistant retires after 37 years - Riverside Press Enterprise
Tony Bisceglia, who spent 37 years with the National Labor Relations Board's Los Angeles office, retired Friday. Bisceglia spent most of his career at Region 31and was assistant to the regional director since 1999. Region 31 covers part of Southern ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Environment and Labor Usher in Next Generation of Congressional Green ... - Common Dreams
WASHINGTON - January 8 - As America welcomes a new Congress this week, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), joined by the Blue Green Alliance Action Fund, ushered in the next generation of green leaders: freshmen representatives from around ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:51:00 GMT

More from Star Tribune union leaders on the paper's likely bankruptcy - Minnpost.com
Go ahead, make our day. That wasn't what the Star Tribune's newsroom union said to management at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday as negotiations ended, but the implication was clear. Last month, ownership said it would file for bankruptcy shortly after Jan. 16 ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:44:41 GMT

Stocks end mostly higher after mortgage deal
A deal to help head off more mortgage foreclosures pulled Wall Street out of a slump Thursday, giving stocks a mostly higher close.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:44:38 GMT

Unions and Govt head for showdown over wage claims
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's Labor Government appears set on a collision course with the union movement as wage demands soar despite the global financial crisis and rising unemployment.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:43:41 GMT

Bennet outlines policy stances
For the record, Michael Bennet is pro-choice. He likely would have voted against the federal bailout, but isn't sure if he would've opposed the auto industry rescue package.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:43:15 GMT

Inauguration gown buyers go Goodwill hunting
You've snagged the highly coveted inaugural ball tickets, a hot date and, most importantly, a place to crash afterward.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:42:45 GMT

EMS worker who helped woman give birth honored
An Emergency Services dispatcher is receiving kudos after helping to talk a woman in premature labor through a difficult breech birth.

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