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First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 16 2012 - 1 Documents

Mitt Romney

Unions, progressive groups assail Romney's business record ahead of Des Moines visit

A coalition of Iowa unions and progress groups sharply criticized Mitt Romney’s business record and approach to governance in a press conference this morning ahead of the presumptive Republican presidential candidate’s scheduled appearance in downtown ... [ Published May 15 2012 by Des Moines Register ]

Entities: Des Moines (Iowa, United States), Mitt Romney, Bain Capital LLC, Medicare, Assault

First Reported May 05 2012 - Updated May 05 2012 - 1 Documents

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mixed martial arts likely KO'ed by Legislature

HARTFORD -- For Charlie Dowd, legalizing and regulating mixed martial arts in Connecticut is a no-brainer."This is a sport which is worldwide. Forty-seven out of 50 states currently monitor and license it. It is readily available on television," said ... [ Published May 05 2012 by Connecticut Post ]

Entities: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Martin Looney, AFL-CIO, Hartford (Connecticut, United States)

First Reported May 02 2012 - Updated May 03 2012 - 1 Documents

Iowa Senate

SUV carrying Branstad, Reynolds hits deer; no injuries

Iowa Democrats stress diversity of national delegates May 2, 2012Jimmy Carter to give free lecture at Drake University Sept. 13 May 2, 2012Romney video accuses Obama of not delivering the economy he forecasted May 2, 2012Obama uses Gingrich’s words ... [ Published May 02 2012 by Des Moines Register ]

Entities: Iowa Senate, Drake University, AFL-CIO, Jimmy Carter

First Reported May 01 2012 - Updated May 01 2012 - 1 Documents

Barack Obama

Iowa AFL-CIO releases resolution in support of Obama

Categories: Iowa Politics InsiderAn Iowa union today endorsed Democratic President Barack Obama as party officials work to show unity.Here’s the news release:DES MOINES – Today, Iowa AFL-CIO released their resolution supporting the re-election of President ... [ Published May 01 2012 by Des Moines Register ]

Entities: AFL-CIO, Barack Obama, Iowa (United States), Mitt Romney

First Reported Apr 30 2012 - Updated Apr 30 2012 - 1 Documents

National Association of Letter Carriers

Letter carriers food drive is May 12

The National Association of Letter Carriers annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive will be held May 12 this year.Residents are asked to leave a sturdy bag of nonperishable items (canned foods, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.) next to their mailboxes prior to mail ... [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Chicago Daily Herald ]

Entities: National Rural Letter Carriers Association, National Association of Letter Carriers, Campbell Soup Company, Feeding America

First Reported Apr 25 2012 - Updated Apr 26 2012 - 1 Documents

AFL-CIO

Vikings Stadium Bill Scores Another Committee Victory

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Legislation to build a new stadium in downtown Minneapolis for the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings continues to move forward at the state Capitol, with approval Tuesday in a second Senate committee.The Minnesota AFL-CIO ... [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Public News Service ]

Entities: John Michaelson, Dayton (Minnesota, United States), AFL-CIO, Infrastructure

First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Backer abandons mining, casino tax initiatives

Conservative Las Vegas businessman Monte Miller says hes backing off ballot initiatives to raise taxes on Nevada mining and casino companies.Miller cites what is perceived as waning support for a competing measure being pushed by the Nevada AFL-CIO to ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Reno Gazette-Journal ]

Entities: Casino, Taxes, Mining

First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 18 2012 - 1 Documents

An LGBT-labor alliance

This originally appeared on AlterNet.As a straight, black labor organizer, Ezekiel Jackson is not the conventional face of gay rights. But as a visible defender of queer justice to the non-queer population, Jackson was the ideal choice for the presidency ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Salon ]

Entities: Ezekiel Jackson, Gay, Service Employees International Union

First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Groups to protest Wisconsin govs visit

Activist groups will protest Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's appearance in Troy today, pointing out tax policies they say favor corporate interests and restrictions on union workers.Republican Walker will speak at the 9th Congressional District Republican ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Detroit News ]

Entities: Rick Snyder, protest, American Federation of State, County and Munici..., United Auto Workers

First Reported Apr 12 2012 - Updated Apr 13 2012 - 1 Documents

Groups announce campaign to oppose Photo ID amendment

Now that Photo ID is headed to the ballot, opponents are organizing to defeat it.A host of organizations, including the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the League of Women Voters- Minnesota and AARP were joined by other labor, community, rural and public interest ... [ Published Apr 12 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

Entities: Dan McGrath, AFL-CIO, Election Day, Doug Peterson

First Reported Apr 11 2012 - Updated Apr 11 2012 - 1 Documents

Teachers Union President "Excited" That Business Profits Tax Ballot Proposal Moving Forward

CARSON CITY - The president of the powerful state teachers union said today she is "excited" that another labor organization, the AFL-CIO, plans to pursue a business profits tax initiative petition."It will be a big d Copyright 2012 Lahontan Valley News ... [ Published Apr 11 2012 by Lahontan Valley News ]

Entities: Carson City (Nevada, United States), AFL-CIO, Powerful

First Reported Apr 06 2012 - Updated Apr 06 2012 - 1 Documents

Dog eats tickets to Masters golf tournament, owner gets them back

Russ Berkman's dream came true when he won a lottery for four passes to Wednesday's practice round at the Masters golf tournament in Georgia. But the Seattle-area resident's stomach turned when he found his dog, Sierra, had eaten them.Next Article in ... [ Published Apr 06 2012 by FOX9 ]

Entities: AFL-CIO, Boise City (Idaho, United States), Georgia

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...Mary Fallin when they spoke during the party convention in Norman last Saturday. Both are presidential candidate Mitt Romney supporters. "Paul supporters, who numbered about 600 and made up about 40 percent of the convention, used various parliamentary procedures to contest rules,’ the Oklahoman reported. The Arizona Republic said that Paul supporters at the Arizona convention booed Romney’s son, interrupting his speech several times.” Can’t you just feel the 11th Commandment?"

Minnesota GOP gets ready for a Ron Paul wrangle [MinnPost - May 18 2012]

These amendments, also part of the national RightRight Wing agenda, "Would shred the very fabric of our state's diversity and proud inclusivity that makes Minnesota a desirable and livable state that's strong economically, socially and culturally" said Javier Morillo, president of SEIU Local 26

War on workers in Minnesota: unprecedented attacks in 2012 legislative session [People's World - May 18 2012]

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Iowa AFL-CIO releases resolution in support of ... [ Published May 01 2012 by Des Moines Register ]
Letter carriers food drive is May 12 [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Chicago Daily Herald ]
Obama Speaks to Unions, Blasts GOP [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]
Vikings Stadium Bill Scores Another Committee V... [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Public News Service ]
Stadium bill clears another Senate committee [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Hometown Source ]
Fund managers leery of Groupon offer [ Published Apr 23 2012 by Post-Tribune ]
Debbie Dingell scolds Obama volunteer, Obama ge... [ Published Apr 21 2012 by Detroit Free Press ]
Backer abandons mining, casino tax initiatives [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Reno Gazette-Journal ]
An LGBT-labor alliance [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Salon ]
Groups to protest Wisconsin govs visit [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Detroit News ]
New $16.5 million shelter for families [ Published Apr 16 2012 by San Jose Mercury News ]
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Groups announce campaign to oppose Photo ID ame... [ Published Apr 12 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

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Who Knew Philip Rivers Was A Right-Wing Nutjob? [ Published Mar 09 2012 by Busted Coverage: Booze, Ladies And Football ] We’ve always thought San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was pretty much a prick because he always seems to be yelling at someone or whining about something. Well, it turns out there’s a reason for his on-field antics — he’s out of his ...

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Obama Speaks to Unions, Blasts GOP [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]