The decision by Washington’s mayor brings focus to the fact that Walmart’s customers are often as economically disadvantaged as those who scrape by on its hourly wages.
September 2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Bombings kill 48 in south and central Iraq
No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts, which targeted commercial areas and parking lots in seven cities.
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Kerry to Syria: ‘Threat of force is real’
The U.S. secretary of state warns Syria of consequences if it does not carry out a plan to hand over its chemical weapons.
Posted inNews
Trial approaches in alleged Vermont drug killing
Frank Caraballo of Holyoke, Mass., is accused of executing a woman who he thought had stolen drugs from him.
Posted inNews
Maine biologists study endangered turtle species
Wildlife biologists in Maine are wrapping up the trapping portion of a two-year study to determine ways to better protect Blanding’s turtles.
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Maine police launch text-message tip line
The ‘KVTip’ service targets underage drinking and illegal sharing of alcohol and drugs.
Posted inPolitics
House Republicans plan vote on cuts to food aid programs
The proposal would shave $40 billion off nutrition assistance programs over the course of 10 years.
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Mainers can get help navigating Obamacare
Federally funded workers will fan out to explain options in the insurance marketplace being created by the Affordable Care Act.
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Portland-Montreal Pipe Line faces dual threat from Canada
Two pipeline proposals could reduce the need for overseas oil that moves through Maine.
Posted inPolitics
Tea Party activists sour on Republican leaders
The push to defund President Obama’s health care law is causing a rift among conservatives.