Talks resume as AT&T unions avert strike for now
Washington AP reports talks resumed between the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and AT&T after 125,000 employees’ contracts expired. Negotiators focus on manufacturing sites producing switching gear fiber optics and microprocessors while other operations await progress. Wage proposals and job protection are central with potential pay increases and enhanced benefits for workers facing tech layoffs.
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Ban on killer and gangsters cards grows in states
A dispute over trading cards depicting killers and gangsters spreads from religious and victims groups to state legislatures, with New Jersey moving to ban sales to minors. Eclipse Enterprises defends the product saying it mirrors news reports, while noting Dahmer is a defining, controversial figure that boosted attention and orders.
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Leaders: Not much gets done at Capitol
Washington AP reports the 102nd Congress, amid election-year tensions and ethics troubles, shows one of the weakest records in years. Key bills linger or die, vetoes rise, and lawmakers predict little major action before adjournment. With many retiring, leadership and unity erode.
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