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We present a digest of news, commentary and analysis about working class issues from around the world. We offer these stories “as is” and don't necessarily agree with all of the views expressed.

Monday, March 15, 2010

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War Zone

Taliban bombings target Kandahar, NATO strategy
Shaken Afghan City Seeks More Support From Kabul

Car bomb blast strikes Iraqi city

Drones Are Lynchpin of Obama's War on Terror

Hizma: A microcosm of a disappearing Palestine

Contractors Tied to Effort to Track and Kill Militants

New Fraud Cases Point to Lapses in Iraq Projects
Marines gone rogue or leading the fight?
Frustration Grows in Iraq at Slow Pace of Vote Tally
US Cautious on Removing Nuclear Arms From Europe

USA

Obama Outlines 'No Child' Rewrite
Teachers, parents concerned as budget cuts lead to larger classes

UAW aims to rebuild, rebound

Tourist District Shouldn't Grow on Poverty Jobs

Health Care Bill's Hidden Pitfalls
Democrats Have Optimism--Not Votes
Millions Spent to Sway Democrats on Health Care

St. Paul union locals demand leader's ouster in wake of arrests
In Hard Times, Lured Into Trade School and Debt
SAG's board makes peace with rival union
UFCW's reins of power tangled
UAW Brokers First Union Contract Under Tribal Law
A Move to Protect Low-Wage Workers
Station Casinos workers seek refuge with Culinary Union
MLS players say they'll strike if deal is not reached by season opener
Judge declares winner in union dispute at West County hospital
Union tries personal tactics on some UC regents
ACLU intervenes after Birmingham protest

The Financial Economic Crisis

Toyota is just the latest automaker to face safety litigation

Social Security to Start Cashing Uncle Sam's IOUs

Lending Squeeze Thwarts Rebound

Depression is coming soon, Olathe economist predicts
Republicans name six to Obama's deficit-reduction commission
Unemployment rate for young veterans hits 21.1 percent
The Global Financial Meltdown and Left Alternatives
Salvation Army is a residential real estate powerhouse

Around the World...

Britain
Brown says BA strike 'deplorable'
Canada
Aboriginal Peoples, Muslims face discrimination most: poll
Ontario seeks Ottawa's help as welfare cases spike
Questions raised about gap in food inspection standards
France
Socialists Lead in Early Voting in France
Haiti
UN chief says world hasn't forgotten Haiti
Haitians who fled capital strain impoverished towns in countryside
Ireland
Irish Government to Resume Talks With Unions to Prevent Strikes
Italy
Thousands protest against Italy's PM

Our Environment

New Film Exposes Dirty Canadian Oil

Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Costly

NOAA director urges better explanations of climate
FEMA's sale of Katrina trailers sparks criticism
FDA targets processing of spices in bid to make supply safer
Tuna, tuskers, tigers headline wildlife trade meet
Apollo men decry Obama Moon plans
Bees are busier than ever as disease besieges colonies