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TRNN This Week June 3 - June 8

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TRNN This Week June 3 - June 8
June 8, 2012
Is USDA Playing Chicken with Chickens?
Obama Admin. and Congress push USDA to allow poultry industry to "self-inspect"
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What Happened to Climate Change Debate?
Polls show majority of Americans believe climate change a serious problem, but US Presidential campaigns do not mention it
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Should Fed Intervene in Spanish Bond Market?
ECB is using crisis to unravel the European welfare state, but this could push the US economy into deeper recession
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June 7

Objective of US and Israeli Policy is Economic Warfare Against Iran
Gareth Porter: IAEA keeps Iran in "dock of global public opinion" while sanctions aim to weaken Iran as a regional power
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Is Ecuador's Economic Policy a Non Neo-Liberal Alternative?
Rebecca Ray: Ecuador's economy continues to grow in spite of recession as they pursue policies that target poverty alleviation
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The Minimum Wage and Making Work Pay
Jeannette Wicks-Lim: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is no substitute for a higher minimum wage
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June 6

Incitement Against Refugees leads to Racist Attacks in Israel
After weeks of violence, incitement against African refugees living in Israel's poorest neighborhoods led to a race riot and a wave of protests
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Walker Wins in Wisconsin
Mark Karlin: Right wing money and Democratic Party establishment created conditions for GOP victory
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June 5

Protests Turn Into Occupations Throughout Egypt
For the fourth consecutive day, Egyptians protesting the exoneration of key regime figures have settled into sit-ins
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Wisconsin Recall Vote – Is "John Doe" Federal Investigation Aimed at Walker?
Mary Bottari: Right wing money flooding into state as voters head to polls
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Jobs Numbers Show Recession Far From Over
Bob Pollin: There is no engine driving job creation so no real recovery is possible
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Solomon Fights for Primary Win in California
Norman Solomon, an independent Democrat, makes a final push to get on November ballot
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June 4

Quebec Students Resist State Repression
Paul Jay talks to Jérémie Bédard-Wien, Student Organizer, CLASSE
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Quebec Student Strike Gathers Wide Support
Worldwide marches held in solidarity with striking Quebec students
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Removing Gov. Walker Necessary, but Wisconsin Mass Movement Must Reorganize
A Commentary by Colette Brown: Recalling Walker is important, but it isn't good to lose momentum by diverting all energy into the recall campaign to elect a Democrat
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June 3

Mubarak Verdict Sparks Nationwide Protests
Tens of thousands of Egyptians retake Tahrir Square after the surprise verdict of their former President and key regime figures. Activists are calling for the reoccupation of Tahrir in a last push before the contested presidential elections to remove the military junta.
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Egyptians Denounce Election Results in Cairo and Alexandria
Demonstrations have erupted nationwide after the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi and former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq were announced the frontrunners.
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