Tuesday, February 19, 2013

February 19 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.

Keystone XL protesters pressure Obama on climate change promise
Thousands at climate rally call on Obama to reject Keystone pipeline
Crowd marches to voice opposition to Keystone pipeline
Obama Faces Risks in Pipeline Decision *

School Bus Drivers End Strike, in Win for New York Mayor *
NYC School Bus Strike Ends After a Month *

Enbridge offers Quebec towns money for emergency services
De Beers wants Attawapiskat blockade injunction
Shale gas rules in New Brunswick among 'strictest'
Irish PM meeting UK Magdalene women
Eight hundred at rally over Wales hospital closure plan
Amazon to Investigate Claims of Worker Intimidation at Distributor in Germany *
As Fisheries Struggle, Debate Heats Up Over How to Help *
Incomes Flat in Recovery, but Not for the 1% *
Farmer’s Supreme Court Challenge Puts Monsanto Patents at Risk *
Sea ice loss in Arctic causing ecosystem changes: study
Most Americans will retire worse off than parents
Market Forces Took Horsemeat from Farm to Fork
Iberia workers begin five-day strike
Some Employers Could Opt Out of Insurance Market, Raising Others’ Costs *
Obama’s Plan Sees 8-Year Wait for Illegal Immigrants *
Veterans waiting longer for help with disability claims

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