Friday, August 30, 2013

August 30 News Update


Each Monday-Friday, by 9AM Central, we’ll post links to news stories and analytical articles of interest to working people. Sometimes they will be accompanied by editorial commentary. Stories from the New York Times will be followed with a *. The Times pay wall policy allows free access to only about ten articles a month.

Britain says no to Syria intervention as U.S. considers actions
U.S. ready to go it alone on Syria after stinging British defeat
Obama's air strike plans in disarray after Britain rejects use of force in Syria
Within U.S. military, deep doubts about strike on Syria

U.S. spy network's objectives detailed in 'black budget' summary
The NSA unravels a civil rights-era win

Fast-Food Strike Supersized!
Fast-food workers in US-wide strike
In largest protests yet, fast-food workers seeking higher wages walk off job
In New Wave of Walkouts, Fast-Food Strikers Gain Momentum *

Colombia braced for mass protests
Colombian president calls for calm as farm protests reach Bogota

Sheen seen on river near Delaware City refinery
Santa Clara County Union Workers Reach Labor Deal
RI child care workers to vote on joining union
Warren County freeholders ink four-year deal with largest labor union
Wake up and smell smoke of bad decisions
Vancouver airport strike averted, union says
No deal: White House, Republican senators abandon budget talks
Study: Strain of struggle to make ends meet drains mental powers of poor
Navy: Training, Testing May Kill Whales, Dolphins *
Taylor Farms, Big Food Supplier, Grapples With Frequent Recalls *
The Central Challenge in U.S. Health Policy *

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