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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Healthcare in the Spotlight: A Shutdown Strategy?

A recent conversation shed light on the Democratic Party's approach to healthcare during a government shutdown. Randi Weingarten, a prominent labor leader, shared her thoughts on the matter. She believes that the shutdown was a deliberate move to bring healthcare to the forefront of public discussion. The discussion took place on a news program. The host asked if De...

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Feb 16 2025BUSINESS

Amazon Workers in North Carolina Say No to Union

In a recent vote, workers at an Amazon warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, chose not to form a union. The final tally was 2, 447 against and 829 in favor. This means only 25. 3% of the workers wanted a union. The Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) group, which pushed for the union, said Amazon used its power to sway the vote. ...

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