Two Charities Plan Merge To Boost Food Distribution
Two food distribution charities announce a merger to combine national operations based in Chicago. The unified network covers about 200 food banks and Puerto Rico, distributing roughly 1 billion pounds of food annually to an estimated 260 million Americans. Food Chain focuses on prepared and pantry foods and runs 140 food rescue programs.
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Chicago janitors ratify three year contract
Thousands of downtown Chicago janitors represented by SEIU Local 1877 ratified a three year contract after a 24 hour walkout. The deal provides pay raises of 45 cents first year, 35 cents second year, and 30 cents third year, higher health insurance contributions, and a fifth week of vacation after 25 years. Other labor disputes include Los Angeles builders seeking wage increases and benefits.
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Judge orders Columbine records opened for review
GOLDEN Colo The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office must make its Columbine investigative report available to the families of two victims a district judge ruled Monday. The judge set a filing deadline for lawsuits on Thursday, the anniversary of the attack, as families seek access to the documents to understand their child’s death.
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Ventura urges McCain's nun as independent
PAUL Minn Monday meeting marked the first time Gov. Jesse Ventura pressed John McCain to resume his presidential campaign as an independent. McCain reaffirmed the Republican Party is his home despite Ventura's bid to lure him away.
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Global protests spark debate over IMF World Bank roles
Protests yield little impact on global finance as IMF and World Bank face pressure from activists and a Meltzer Report calling for ending poverty programs and curbing lending to nations that can raise funds privately. The World Bank expands environmental regulatory loans while acknowledging social spending effects.
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Protests Surround Elian Custody Fight in Miami
A Miami teenager and thousands of Cuban Americans rally outside Elian Gonzalez home as the custody dispute with his family and the U.S. government continues. The Justice Department seeks return to his father in Washington while relatives press for asylum and a hearing. The Bay of Pigs anniversary adds tension as vigilors and officials weigh the next steps.
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Clinton Putin set for Moscow summit in early June
President Clinton will meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow in early June to discuss missile defense options and Chechnya policy. The talks come as Russia threatens to abandon major arms control accords if anti missile limits are undercut while START I faces Senate resistance and prospects of new talks in Geneva.
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IRS holds millions in unclaimed tax refunds in L A
Los Angeles residents learn the IRS lists over 4 500 unclaimed refunds from 1980 onward totaling about 3 8 million in Los Angeles and Ventura counties 837 average per check. Sherman urges stronger outreach and a searchable national list on the IRS site.
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