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Friday, 10 May 2013 19:05

Russia and US agree to hold Syria conference

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Russia and the US have agreed to work towards convening an international conference to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

You never know how popular you are, how smart you are, and how funny your jokes are – until you become the head of a Congressional committee.

If you're named to chair a major legislative panel, suddenly people are eager to show you love, respect… and cash!

ust after 6 pm, we learned that the jury had reached a verdict.

All three defendants were found guilty of both counts against them: vandalism and sabotage. They could face a 20 year prison sentence.

When their boss tried to fire them, the workers of Republic Windows and Doors occupied the factory. Now they own it as a cooperative.

Four years ago, as the recession took hold and layoffs around the country were approaching 500,000 a month, a group of workers in Chicago saved a factory and inspired a nation.

Prostitutes are amateurs compared to Texas State Sen. Kel Seliger, whose going rate is $20,000-a-pop. At least, that's what he was paid last year by Waste Control Specialists.

There was a moving and powerful event this morning at Union Station in D.C. where low-wage workers for federal contractors, leaders of the faith community, and members of Congress all did a little preaching to President Obama. 

a speech in Congress by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC), on

Mr. Speaker, like most Members of Congress, I was home last week and did two or three different civic clubs. Everywhere I went, when I said it's time to get our troops out of Afghanistan, save lives of our American soldiers, and save money, I would get applause.

In December 1945, with World War II at last ended, President Harry Truman focused on the future of the nation's security. In a message to Congress, Truman proposed a new idea: a unified "Department of National Defense" to more effectively confront the challenges and threats of a post-war world.

As a fourth generation shrimper and an environmental activist on the Texas gulf coast, I have gone on hunger fasts to protect the seas that my community of fishermen depend upon. I know how far I would go to be heard. 

Could Mark Sanford pull off this special election on Tuesday after all? It’s more than possible.

Democrats and Republicans agree the former governor has half a shot at winning the 1st District special election Tuesday.

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