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Some unions angry about health care law

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FILE – In this July 28, 2004, file photo, Harold Schaitberger, president of the International Association of Firefighters, addresses the delegates to the Democratic National Convention, in Boston. Some labor unions that initially backed President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of the plan that could hurt their members. Schaitberger said unions have been forceful in seeking solutions from the Obama administration, but none have been forthcoming. Continue reading →

Health care overhaul faces backlash from once supportive labour unions

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By Sam Hananel, The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Some labour unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members. Union leaders warn that unless the problem is fixed, there could be consequences for Democrats facing re-election next year. Continue reading →

NASA Operating Plan for FY 2013 to Target Planetary Overall, Cuts Research and Completed Missions

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PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Melissa Lane, Susan Benecchi Email: pen_editor at psi.edu SPECIAL REPORT AND ANALYSIS: NASA OPERATING PLAN FOR FY2013 TO TARGET PLANETARY OVERALL, CUTS RESEARCH AND COMPETED MISSIONS CALL TO ACTION: CONGRESSIONAL HELP IS NEEDED, AND CALL NASA TO TASK Mark V. Sykes Planetary Science Institute In his FY13 budget request, President Obama proposed the NASA Planetary budget be cut by more than 20% from its FY12 level (From $1.5B to less than $1.2B). Continue reading →