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26
Apr 2010
Labor unions have long accounted for the Democratic Party's ground troops in political campaigns. Their ability to reach members and get workers to the polls has been part of the reason Democrats have enjoyed such electoral success in...
26
Apr 2010
It has become a recession mantra: Do more with less.
Now, this heartland city is testing whether that's possible when it comes to public safety.
Since January, Tulsa has laid off 89 police officers, 11% of its force. That has pushed the...
26
Apr 2010
As if their rising cost to state and local governments weren't trouble enough, public pensions also face legislation cracking down on pension boosting, improperly influenced investments and real estate schemes that displace the poor.
A...
26
Apr 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court will review California's law that sought to ban the sale and rental of "excessively violent" video games to children.
The law was signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005 - but never took effect. The...