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Former Texas Governor and progressive Democrat Ann Richards, 73, died yesterday from esophageal cancer at her home in Austin. Richards was elected governor of Texas in 1991 after a brutal campaign against West Texas millionaire Clayton Williams. Richards went on to help revitalize the state’s economy, appoint more women and minorities to state agencies and
Read moreU.S. Remembers 9/11 Victims All across America ceremonies and vigils (http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/iam-news/2006-iam-news-archives/3515-video–remembering-9/11) marked the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives in New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. “Let us honor all of the victims of this terrible tragedy and never forget the great loss suffered by their families. Our union
Read moreThe Alliance for Retired Americans held its national convention in Washington, DC, this past week, where delegates voted IP Tom Buffenbarger to a third four-year term on the organization’s board of directors. The Alliance, headed by former IAM International President George Kourpias, is a grassroots organization representing more than 3.1 million retirees and seniors nationwide.
Read moreSEPTEMBER 12, 2006 – According to the Alliance for Retired Americans, there’s a problem with the new Medicare Part D. Depending on your annual out of pocket prescription costs you many not be covered, slipping into what’s being called the donut hole.
Read moreSEPTEMBER 11, 2006 – Five years ago America changed. Today marks the 5th anniversary of the September 11th attacks which took the lives of nearly 3,000 people including two members of the Machinist family. Across the country and at the sites of destruction in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, ceremonies honoring the fallen and the heroes
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