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“Fast for Families” Hunger Strike for Immigration Reform Comes to Richmond

“Fast for Families” Hunger Strike for Immigration Reform Comes to Richmond

Published April 5, 2014Click here to view videoRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -Advocates for immigration reform have begun a four day hunger strike in Richmond.It’s part of the nation ...

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Immigration Reform Advocates Begin Fast in Richmond

Immigration Reform Advocates Begin Fast in Richmond

Published April 3, 2014By Larry O'DellAdvocates for immigration reform have begun a four-day hunger strike in Richmond.It's part of the national "Fast for Famili ...

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More Deportations Follow Minor Crimes, Records Show

More Deportations Follow Minor Crimes, Records Show

By Ginger Thompson and Sarah CohenApril 6, 2014© 2014 The New York Times CompanyWith the Obama administration deporting illegal immigrants at a record pace, the president has ...

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Marroni: The Fruits of Our Labor

Marroni: The Fruits of Our Labor

By Ed Marroni The warmer weather heralds the planting season! Growing our own vegetables can be a rewarding experience. Such action enables us to be in close contact with our Eart ...

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“Fast for Families” to Break 4-Day Fast in Goodlatte’s Backyard, Urge Vote on Immigration Reform

“Fast for Families” to Break 4-Day Fast in Goodlatte’s Backyard, Urge Vote on Immigration Reform

Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2014 Contact: Beatriz Lopez, beatriz.lopez@seiu.org, 202-412-7396 Michael McGovern, mmcgovern@faithinpubliclife.org, 937-245-1232 ...

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“Fast for Families” Bus Tour to Launch Four Day Richmond Fast, Calls on Majority Leader Cantor and Goodlatte to Lead on Immigration Reform

“Fast for Families” Bus Tour to Launch Four Day Richmond Fast, Calls on Majority Leader Cantor and Goodlatte to Lead on Immigration Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2, 2014CONTACT: Beatriz Lopez, 202-412-7396, beatriz.lopez@seiu.orgMichael McGovern, 937-245-1232, mmcgovern@faithinpubliclife. ...

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New “Corporate Tax Explorer” Site Details What Fortune 500 Companies Pay in Corporate Taxes

New “Corporate Tax Explorer” Site Details What Fortune 500 Companies Pay in Corporate Taxes

March 28, 2014 10:48 AMA new web tool, the Corporate Tax Explorer, from Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ) and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), is a one ...

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VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESS UPDATE   #77      March 26, 2014

VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESS UPDATE #77 March 26, 2014

OPEN ENROLLMENT ON THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE CLOSES NEXT TUESDAY MARCH 31.  This is the new way to buy health insurance for yourself or your family.  Private ...

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For Whites (Like Me): On White Kids

For Whites (Like Me): On White Kids

Published Augest 23, 2013 by Jennifer HarveyDear Parents of White Children,I vote that we strike the following from our parental lexicon:1. "Everybody is equal."2. ...

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Virginia Organizing Welcomes the Mobile Justice Tour to Fredericksburg for a Forum on Successful Reentry

Virginia Organizing Welcomes the Mobile Justice Tour to Fredericksburg for a Forum on Successful Reentry

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2014WHAT: On-site training and assistance for the restoration of rights process for former felons; information about the local “Ban-the-Box ...

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