Labor unions plan largest voter drive to defeat Bush in 2004
Organized labor aims to mobilize 13.5 million workers and 16.1 million union households in a broad, education focused effort led by AFL CIO allies. The push precedes primary season ads in Iowa and New Hampshire and a Chicago forum with nine Democratic hopefuls.
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New USDA rule requires permits for industrial crop tests
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