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• Editorial: Voting for Discrimination

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 901
  Gov. David Paterson was right to insist on a vote to legalize same-sex marriage during the current special session, but he was too weak to get the job done.
  5 hours ago

• Start Popping the Pocorn

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 140
  CQPolitics is reporting that Maureen Reed won’t abide by the DFL endorsing convention for Rep. Michele Bachmann’s seat. This isn’t a total surprise as there were some hints last week that that’s the path that she’d be taking: I told Isaacson that that sounded pretty close to declaring that Reed ...
  6 hours ago

• Credit Card Debt Consolidation Loans

  
  Get out of debt books — Authority: 135
  Loans are provided by institutions including credit unions services and companies along with many other sources. One way to take control of your financial situation is with financial services and pay the cash balances. Finance services can be a really good option to help you take control of your finance. While debt ...
  6 hours ago

• News Analysis: Amid Small Victories, Advocates Lose the Marquee Battles

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 901
  Rubén Díaz Sr. urged fellow senators to vote against the bill as Senator Thomas K. Duane, one of its sponsors, looked on.
  8 hours ago

• From the Floor and the Heart, Senators Make an Issue Personal

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 901
  Protesters, top, reacted after the New York State Senate defeated the same-sex marriage bill.
  8 hours ago

• Critics Not Welcome?

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 140
  True to form, the only people attending President Obama’s job summit will be people who agree with him. I’m confident now that I know that the Obama administration will have a photo-op event with the people who’ve created this robust economy. Confirmed attendees include liberal economists credited with ...
  8 hours ago

• Update on PenFed CDs for January - New and Rollover CDs

  
  Bank Deals - Best Rates and Deals — Authority: 441
  There was disappointment and confusion when PenFed canceled its CD Rollover Subscription Promotion last week. According to my PenFed contact, the canceling was due to an IT issue rather than high demand. Consequently, they have a new rollover certificate promotion thats just as good as before. Unfortunately, if you ...
  12 hours ago

• SOME GAYS SEEK A RENEWED FOCUS ON CIVIL UNIONS: Associated Press

  
  MARRIAGEDEBATE.COM--MAIN BLOG — Authority: 133
  reports: Leland Traiman, who runs a sperm bank in California, worries about his lesbian clients in more conservative parts of the country when he hears fellow gay rights activists talk about winning the right to wed. With 34 states lacking any legal recognition of same-sex relationships, Traiman wonders if all the ...
  14 hours ago

• STOP ILLEGAL ALIENS and FOREIGN WORKERS FROM FILLING AMERICA’S JOBS!

  
  Desert Conservative — Authority: 154
  Alert! Tell Congress that reduced immigration means more jobs for Americans!   The unemployment rate has increased to 10.2 percent, the highest rate in over 25 years. Since the start of the recession, the number of unemployed American workers has risen by over 8 million, to almost 16 million. In spite of ...
  14 hours ago

• Arbitration? Consider Your “Decider” Carefully..

  
  Michigan Taxes Too Much — Authority: 426
  In arbitration, a neutral third party is empowered by the parties involved, to decide the outcome of a dispute.  Somewhat resembling legal proceedings, it is generally agreed beforehand the arbitrators decision will be final. Perusing through a recent financial statement of the MEA I decided to randomly pick a ...
  15 hours ago

• Workers Give Rite Aid CEO the Raspberry for Union-Busting

  
  AFL-CIO NOW BLOG — Authority: 651
      Rite Aid worker Tom Brown (far right), ILWU organizer Mary Winzig and supporters confront Rite Aid CEO and execs.         Workers at Rite Aid’s Lancaster, Calif., distribution center have been fighting for justice and a voice at work for years. Here’s the latest report on their ...
  15 hours ago

• Court Awards Custody to Non-Biological Mother in Same-Sex Custody Battle

  
  The United Families International Blog — Authority: 430
  A Vermont judge has ruled to give full custody of a seven year-old girl to her non-biological, lesbian mother in the state’s first same-sex custody battle. The child, Isabella, was conceived by Lisa Miller during her one year civil union to Janet Jenkins. When the couple split in 2003, Miller moved to Virginia with ...
  15 hours ago

• Thu 08:20 - Tony Abbott sending cold comfort to workers on Workchoices-by-another-name says union boss... (audio)

  
  Australian Broadcasting Corp. | abc.net.au — Authority: 813
  Marius Benson is speaking to ACTU President Sharan Burrow
  15 hours ago

• New York State Senate Votes Down Gay Marriage Bill

  
  NewsHunter.org — Authority: 158
  After an emotional debate, the bill was defeated by a decisive margin of 38 to 24, leaving it effectively dead for the year.
  15 hours ago

• Job Summit Tomorrow: What Do We Need to Create Jobs?

  
  AFL-CIO NOW BLOG — Authority: 651
        Tomorrow, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and other national leaders will meet with President Barack Obama at the White House jobs summit , where they’ll start a much-needed conversation about what to do for the 26 million workers who are unemployed or underemployed. Across the country, union ...
  15 hours ago

• Women’s Solidarity Breakfast Highlights Need for Employee Free Choice

  
  AFL-CIO NOW BLOG — Authority: 651
      Roselyn Maina         Roselyn Maina wasn’t about to settle for doing first-class work but being treated like a second-class worker. So she and her co-workers at the Budget car rental operation at Boston’s Logan Airport joined together, and despite strong management opposition, ...
  16 hours ago

• Union Threatens to Walk Out On NBC Tree Lighting

  
  Western Journalism.com — Authority: 144
  By Michael Malone and John Eggerton, Broadcasting and Cable   The Tree may be dark if Unions walk out on NBC The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET-CWA) union has threatened to walk off on NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center special due to stalled contract negotiations with ...
  16 hours ago

• New York Leaves Same-Sex Couples Without Full Protection of Law

  
  OutGayLife.com — Authority: 159
  In a big disappointment, today the New York State Senate failed to pass legislation recognizing marriage equality for same-sex couples. The senate voted 24-38 this afternoon against the bill following impassioned debate on the floor — particularly by openly gay State Senator Tom Duane. In July, the state assembly ...
  16 hours ago

• CEOs, Union Leader Agree: Manufacturing Strategy Crucial

  
  AFL-CIO NOW BLOG — Authority: 651
  United Steelworkers ( USW ) President Leo Gerard will be part of the discussion on CNBC’s “Meeting of the Minds: Rebuilding America” today at 8 p.m. EST. Defying the popular stereotype, CEOs and labor representatives sat on a panel and largely agreed on major issues confronting industry and working people. ...
  17 hours ago

• Beige Book Turns Almost Optimistic in December

  
  24/7 Wall St. — Authority: 694
  The Federal Reserve Board’s Beige Book has offered a dismal report and dismal outlook for what is roughly two years now.  That can’t be a shock considering how crummy the economy and job prospects have been.  But today’s release of the Beige Book from the FRB has turned what will feel almost nothing short of ...
  17 hours ago

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