Labor Day parades showcase unions and campaigns nationwide
In Charlotte and other towns Labor Day events drew thousands as Obama and Romney era campaigns intersected with union displays. North Carolina bans public worker bargaining while Tim Kaine and Elizabeth Warren joined marchers in Marlborough. Michigan saw Gov. Snyder lead a Mackinac Bridge walk amid long-running labor solidarity.
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Obama campaign under pressure over better off question
The piece notes that despite endorsements and economic actions like the auto bailout and stimulus, Obama faces voter fear amid 8.3 percent unemployment and falling home values. Critics call the messaging tone deaf while aides defend gains and acknowledge the lagging unemployment metric.
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Nasrallah Warns Hezbollah Plane to Strike Israel and U.S. Bases
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah warns that a Lebanon Israel war would involve missiles reaching across Lebanon and that American bases in the Gulf could be targeted. He says Hezbollah does not need chemical or nuclear weapons to achieve responses against Israel and cites past conflicts and arsenal upgrades. Israel and Lebanon dispute borders and control of land since 1982.
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Residents recall Nathan Isaac flooding as Obama visits affected area
Melton describes mud, debris, and stifling heat in a home once under two feet of water. Ed Powell questions long-term relief timelines as flooding persists. The president's visit elicits mixed reactions while shelters host over 2,800 kept out of homes.
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