January 13 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.

Critics Say Chemical Spill Highlights Lax West Virginia Regulations *
West Virginia chemical spill declared federal disaster
Chemical spill brings W.Va. capital to standstill
West Virginia chemical spill triggers nausea and vomiting among residents
Chemical spill a blow to W.Va. capital's economy
W.Va. residents enter fifth day without water

Crude oil shipments, tanker punctures top of agenda at rail talks
Plaster Rock derailment fires out, evacuees going home

Surprisingly weak jobs report puzzles economists
Job numbers fall short of expectations

Franklin McCain, pioneer of the civil rights sit-in movement, dies at 73
Franklin McCain, Who Fought for Rights at All-White Lunch Counter, Dies at 73 *

Florida’s Site Said to Delay Millions in Aid to Jobless *
Train safety inspector positions cut in B.C. Interior
3 CP train cars carrying coal derail in Burnaby, B.C.
Panel Blocks Gas Pipeline in New Jersey Pinelands *
Gold mine stirs hope and anger in shattered Greece
Doctors issue food stamps warning