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Salem-News.com (May 10,2013 12:54)

Reason and Responsibility: the Rana Plaza Collapse

The Rana Plaza tragedy was an outcome of a corrupt system that is rotten to the core. Who should - and can - be held accountable?

(YORK, UK) -Rana building collapseThe deadly collapse of a building in Bangladesh late last month made news around the world and brought the country back into the western media spotlight.

On 24 April Rana Plaza, a eight-story building housing several garment factories, situated in Savar, 24 kilometers outside Dhaka, was reduced to rubble...

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Salem-News.com (May 09,2013 16:22)

A Mother Lode of Scams

Mother’s day phishing emails top the list.

(LAKE OSWEGO, OR) -Scam alertLoving sons and daughters looking for thoughtful ways to show affection for moms this year should think twice before opening up hearts and wallets.

A recent survey from the National Retail Federation estimates that total Mother’s Day spending will reach $18.6 billion in 2013, and scammers will employ all sorts of tricks to fool consumers.

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Salem-News.com (May 09,2013 13:22)

Vote Alert: Congressman Walden Votes for `Pay China First Act`

“China is the largest foreign creditor to the United States, holding more than $1 trillion in Treasury debt as of March, U.S. data shows.” - Reuters

(WASHINGTON DC) -Greg WaldenCongressman Greg Walden just voted to pay Chinese bondholders ahead of American troops and veterans, and our doctors and hospitals.

Instead of solving problems and making sure the nation avoids default, Congressman Walden voted for a plan that says China is the first to be paid if a default happens.

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Salem-News.com (May 06,2013 19:49)

Trade Disputes at Global Solar Summit

"Dumping is the fundamental problem in the European solar market" - Milan Nitzschke, President of EU ProSun

(MILAN) -Global Solar SummitThe forecast is for an extremely heated debate, full of surprises, between the international associations representing the solar power industry at the first Global Solar Summit.

It takes place at the Milan Rho Fair from 8 to 9 May 2013...

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Salem-News.com (May 05,2013 14:28)

Upcoming Action at Dow Chemical`s Shareholder Meeting

The ongoing chemical disaster occurring in Bhopal, India, has claimed over 25,000 lives in the past 29 years.

(DA NANG Vietnam) -chemical disaster in BhopalAn upcoming action at is planned for the Dow Chemical shareholder meeting in Michigan, the event is organized by the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal--North America (ICJB-NA)

ICJB-NA strives to hold Dow Chemical accountable for the ongoing chemical disaster occurring in Bhopal, India, which has claimed over 25,000 lives in the past 29 years.

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Salem-News.com (May 01,2013 11:33)

International Workers Day: A Reminder of U.S. Progress on Worker`s Rights

This May 1st, let us all take a moment to consider the people whose work is undervalued...

(PORTLAND, OR) -MaydayMay 1 is International Workers Day.

It is a day to be reminded that “just and favorable” work conditions, “equal pay for equal work,” workplaces “free of discrimination,” and “protection against unemployment” are fundamental human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Salem-News.com (April 30,2013 15:26)

Let`s Let Asia Have This Century

Asia living standards rise, American watch theirs fall. If that continues, what's the point of an American Century. Maybe we should let the Asians have it.

(WASHINGTON DC) -Asian centuryOver the past two or three years a lot of ink has been spilled to explain that this the 21st century will be the Asian Century.

Yet, in a Washington Post article last Sunday, CFR President Richard Haass makes the argument that it's really going to be the second American Century.

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Salem-News.com (April 29,2013 21:41)

Bayer AG Announces Intention to Buy California-Based Conceptus

Bayer will pay up to $1.1 billion dollars to control the company.

(FRANKFURT) -Bayer AGThe Germany based drug company known as "Bayer AG" announced today their intention to buy California-based "Conceptus" so that they can "expand their ability to offer birth control" globally.

Conceptus caught Bayer's attention because the company makes a product called "Essure", an irreversible birth control method...

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Salem-News.com (April 29,2013 19:04)

Oregon Proposal to Tax Fuel Efficient Cars Gains Speed

To date, there are 1,200 cars registered in Oregon that would meet the 55 miles per gallon criteria.

(SALEM) -Fuel efficient carA proposal to tax fuel efficient cars could be getting some mileage in the Oregon legislature.

Though the bill that would put a per-mile fee on cars that get 55 miles to the gallon or more still sits in committee, it’s far from dead.

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