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Indiana Dems take Wisconsin Lead, Flee the State: Report
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If Wisconsin Governor prevails, U.S. union movement would suffer devastating blow
A fascinating battle is brewing in the state of Wisconsin between the newly-elected Republican governor and thousands of public sector workers who are outraged over proposals to sharply reduce (or eliminate) the union’s right to collective bargain.
Sarah Palin urges Wisconsin unions to make sacrifices (FULL-TEXT)
Potential 2012 Republican presidential candidate Sarah Palin wrote the following letter on her Facebook page, expressing her solidarity with the union movement, but warning of the need to make sacrifices.
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