GOP senators block top Obama jobs initiative CNN ...Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked the No.1 item on the president's congressional "to-do-list," refusing to allow a vote on a bill that would give tax breaks for companies that "insource" jobs to the U.S. from overseas while eliminating tax deductions for companies that move jobs abroad...
Study: Millions in voter ID nightmare Politico ...In the states with significant voter ID laws, more than 10 million eligible citizens live 10 or more miles from an office issuing the proper photo IDs and about half a million of those voters don’t have access to a vehicle, according to a study...
Wisconsin is still a leader…in job losses Badger Democracy ...Wisconsin (population 5.7 million) is number 4 in initial unemployment claims – behind New York (population 19.4 million), Michigan (population 9.8 million) , Ohio (population 11.5 million), and Pennsylvania (population 12.7 million) – all states with significantly larger populations...
Hostess hothouse New York Post ...The two sides are expected to meet in court today to show the judge they are making progress...
Teamsters plan fourth annual food drive to benefit County families Bangor Daily News ...Members of the South Portland-based Teamsters Local 340 are once again planning a statewide food drive to benefit Aroostook County families.,,
Canada's Raitt names arbitrator in CP Rail labour dispute Reuters ...Canadian Labour Minister Lisa Raitt named William Kaplan as the arbitrator in the dispute between the Canadian Pacific Railway and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference...
