UAW Strike Focuses On Job Security At GM
The first nationwide GM strike in 37 years centers on job security not wages. UAW says 73,000 members across about 80 plants want guarantees that future models like a Cobalt replacement and the Volt plug-in will be built in U.S. plants, protecting jobs amid GM restructuring. President Ron Gettelfinger emphasizes investment, job creation, and preserving benefits as talks fail.
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Administration says Social Security fix needed soon
The Treasury report estimates a $13.6 trillion long term shortfall, urging reform through benefit cuts or tax increases while Bush opposes tax hikes. Democrats accuse the plan of pushing sharp benefit reductions to privatize Social Security.
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Ahmadinejad at Columbia Spreads Holocaust Denial Claims
Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defended Holocaust deniers and questioned Sept. 11 attacks during a tense Columbia University appearance. Host Lee Bollinger labeled him a petty cruel dictator, prompting clashes over history, insults, and Iran’s stance on Palestinian issues.
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Army sniper defense cites baiting tactic in Iraq killings
Defense attorney says Sgt. Evan Vela acted under orders to bait insurgents with detonation cords and then kill those who collected the bait. He and relatives cite sworn statements about a classified program. Army denies any such program exists or authorizes murders of civilians. Transcript mentions the baiting program with few details.
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