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Group urges federal benefits protections, decries tax breaks outside Schiff's Burbank office
Roughly a dozen activists and union members gathered outside the Burbank office of Rep. Adam Schiff’s Wednesday, urging the congressman to protect federal health insurance programs, while blasting what they called the nation's “rigged tax...
Tags: Adam Schiff, Social Security, AFSCME, Medicare, Insurance
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Unions realize problems with Obamacare
The president has lost support for Obamacare from leading labor unions. The United Food Commercial Workers International said members will lose health care coverage once Obamacare is implemented. Joseph T. Hansen, president of the 1.3 million-member...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Employment Opportunities, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Employment, Employees
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Area roundup
Friday, May 24, 2013 YOUTH BASEBALL Conococheague Little League Lions 13, Tony’s Pizza 8 Lions: Colby Slusarz 3 hits, 4 RBIs; Alex Avey 3 hits; Dylan Moats 2 hits, 3 RBIs; Trace Draper 2 hits. Tony’s: Josh Gerber 2 hits, 3 RBIs....Tags: Baseball, Ryan Clark, High School Baseball, National Football League, Sports
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Cullerton pension bill best for workers
The We Are One Illinois coalition represents the hundreds of thousands of active and retired teachers, police officers, nurses, child protective workers and other public servants who never register on the Tribune’s elitist radar. In their name, we...Tags: Buffalo Grove, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, John J Cullerton, Elaine Nekritz
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On top of big salaries, companies pile on perks
NEW YORK (AP) — Wynn Resorts kept a suite open all year at its tony Las Vegas hotel and casino for founder and CEO Steve Wynn, at a cost of nearly $452,000. Former IBM CEO Samuel Palmisano was guaranteed an administrative assistant and furnished...
Tags: CEO Pay, Corporate Officers, Constellation Brands Incorporated, Jeff Bezos, Economy, Business and Finance
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Hatch was the Republican to win over on immigration
WASHINGTON — When Sen. Orrin G. Hatch took his seat on the dais for the Senate Judiciary Committee's debates on the immigration reform bill, the 79-year-old was not just one of 18 senators. He was the most sought-after vote. A towering but genteel...
Tags: Jeff Flake, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Republican Party, Interior Policy, Mark Zuckerberg
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Sen. Orrin Hatch emerges as key GOP vote on immigration
WASHINGTON – When Sen. Orrin Hatch takes his seat on the dais in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, the 79-year-old slides into his status as the most sought-after vote for immigration reform. A towering but genteel figure, Hatch is seen...
Tags: Dick Durbin, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Lifestyle and Leisure, Mark Zuckerberg, Labor Legislation
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Immigration reform bill heads to full Senate
WASHINGTON — A sweeping bipartisan plan to overhaul the nation’s immigration system headed to the Senate floor after a key committee approved it Tuesday, but not before tilting the bill to the political right with amendments designed to...Tags: Jeff Sessions, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Labor Legislation, Marco Rubio, Barack Obama
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Lehigh Valley takes action to 'Stamp Out Hunger'
On behalf of Second Harvest Food Bank and our network of member agencies that provide food assistance to more than 70,000 people each month, I would like to extend sincere thanks to the National Association of Letter Carriers. On May 11, for the 21st...Tags: U.S. Postal Service, Relief and Aid Organizations
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Illinois Chamber, AFL-CIO agree on compromise over fracking rules
It's no secret our two organizations, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO, don't always see eye to eye on issues. However, we're proud that the issue of hydraulic fracturing is one where our voices have united as part of a broader coalition...Tags: Environmental Politics, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues, Lisa Madigan, Labor Legislation
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Johnson leads Williamsport at 2A West meet
Saturday, May 18, 2013 PREP TRACK & FIELD IJAMSVILLE, Md. — Nick Johnson led the Williamsport boys team to a fourth-place finish at the Maryland Class 2A West region championships at Oakdale High School. Johnson won the 400-meter dash in 50.23...Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Francis Scott Key, Charles Johnson (football, defensive end), San Diego Padres, Baseball
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Labor group won't back away from campaign mailer
The most powerful labor organization in Los Angeles refused Friday to back away from a campaign mailer in which it urges voters to support Wendy Greuel for mayor because she "will raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour." Even though Greuel has said she...
Tags: Los Angeles International Airport, Illegal Immigrants, Los Angeles Hotels, Elections, Antonio Villaraigosa
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