Legislators hold hearing on unionizing child care Proponents say a union would enable the 11,000 in-home providers in Minnesota to negotiate with state officials on child care subsidies or regulation of providers.October 25, 2011
Illegal immigration slows, but the debate rages on Illegal border crossings between Mexico and the U.S. are at their lowest levels since the 1970s. What policies and conditions have stemmed the tide of illegal border crossings? How is the change affecting towns along the fence? And why aren't any U.S. politicians claiming victory?Midmorning, October 25, 2011
Union seeks to resume talks with American Crystal Union leaders say they have new proposals to offer company officials that could end the lockout that's dragged on for more than two months.October 10, 2011
September Jobs Report The latest unemployment figures were released this morning. What impact will the jobless rate have on the economy, President Obama's jobs bill and next year's election?Midmorning, October 7, 2011
NLRB sides with American Crystal over union complaint The National Labor Relations Board ruled Wednesday in favor of American Crystal Sugar in a dispute with workers who have been locked out since August 1.September 28, 2011
What's the deal with Social Security? With attention on the national debt, GOP Presidential candidates and elected Democrats alike are talking about changes to social security. Behind the political rhetoric, what's the current state of the Social Security trust fund and what impact would suggested changes have on millions of Americans who receive financial aid through the program?Midmorning, September 28, 2011
Are Politics Crashing the Economy? President Obama's latest plan to tackle the deficit returns to the theme of taxing the rich. Republicans continue to target budget cuts. As unemployment is stuck around 9 percent, could it be that politics, and not financial conditions, are to blame for the country's sustained economic problems? Does either side have the "political will" to force a solution?Midmorning, September 27, 2011
Locked out sugar workers take to football stadiums Locked out workers from American Crystal
Sugar say they'll distribute leaflets outside weekend football
games to get out the union's message.September 17, 2011