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'... a little breathing room to just be human and deal with human needs.'

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"We will vote against any and every cut to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid."

On the Recent German Elections

NSA, Medicare, Israel, Thomas Friedman, education, "Grand Bargain," Cruz

More and more unions are turning to one-day or other short-term strikes to add punch to contract campaigns. Walmart, fast food, and other non-union workers have also used the tactic to demand changes in wages, working conditions, and safety, and to protest discharges.