Sunday, November 13, 2011

Today's Teamster News 11.13.11

Obama, leaders set framework for Asia-Pacific trade agreement  The Hill   ...President Obama and representatives of eight other nations agreed to a framework on Saturday for a free trade agreement in the Pacific Rim region...
Ad By Crossroads, Karl Rove's Outfit, Yanked Off Air For Being False  Huffington Post   ...Recently a number of ads by the well-funded conservative outfit have been declared misleading and false, but the spot targeting Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is apparently the first pulled from the air...
Occupy Homes: New Coalition Links Homeowners, Activists in Direct Action to Halt Foreclosures  Democracy Now   ...A loose-knit coalition of activists known as "Occupy Homes" is working to stave off pending evictions by occupying homes at risk of foreclosure when tenants enlist its support. The movement has recently enjoyed a number of successes...
Democratic Party Of Georgia Treasurer Destroys Bank Of America Card At Occupy Athens  ThinkProgress   ...Russell Edwards ... offered to defend anyone who was arrested pro bono and encouraged everyone there to move their money from big banks to local community banks or credit unions. He also destroyed his Bank of America card in front of the audience...
Scott Walker, Wisconsin Governor, Cancels GOP Fundraiser Appearance Amidst Protest, Recall Plans  Huffington Post   ...Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), who is currently under threat of being recalled from office, is canceling his plans to attend a GOP fundraiser in Wichita, Kan., and labor unions are taking the credit...
Voters rate Scott's performance poor  Florida Today   ...the Republican governor’s approval ratings have remained steady the past few months, with 50 percent of voters saying he’s not doing a good job and 36 percent saying he is...