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Amid shopping, Wal-Mart protesters question wages
Nov 23, 2012
Wa-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, had impressive Black Friday sales, including more than 1.3 million televisions. Outside some stores, employees and supporters picketed for higher wages and better benefits.
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New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
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Skechers warehouse showcases state-of-the-art technology
Nov 21, 2012
Jobs are better, but fewer, as high-tech machines replace lower-skilled warehouse loaders and handlers
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Turkey giveaway programs say donations are down
Nov 20, 2012
One agency fills the turkey donation gap with free chickens instead.
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Were you born on an Inauguration Day?
Nov 19, 2012
Marketplace and the Annenberg School at USC are looking for everyday citizens to share their stories of how life has changed since the day they were born -- and a president was sworn in.
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Can California celebrate a revenue turnaround?
Nov 16, 2012
California's debt is shrinking, for now, thanks to voters who approved a tax hike and a growing economy.
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The growing income gap, state by state
Nov 15, 2012
A new analysis highlights states with wide income inequality, and suggests ways to narrow the gap.
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Homeless vets face challenges in filing disability claims
Nov 12, 2012
The Veteran's Administration has made homeless vets a priority, but delays in getting benefits persist
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Arizona board grants emergency funds to needy vets
Nov 9, 2012
Vets often face long delays in resolving disability claims, and need assistance to tide them over.
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Gov. Romney: 65 and out of work
Nov 7, 2012
If you're 65 and unemployed, you're more likely to be that way for a long time.
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