Unions Lobby Dems to Back Air-Pollution Plan
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A coalition of labor unions &#151; traditionally a bastion of support for Democrats &#151; are lobbying senators of that party in favor of President Bush's air-pollution plan.
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Barack Obama's appeal among Democrats is undeniable. He's near the top of every poll and he packs rooms wherever he goes. But a vital piece of the Democratic power establishment isn't showing him any love: labor unions.
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By JOHN HEILPRIN  WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency announced a plan Friday that would do away with most of the smog and soot caused by diesel-burning trains and boats.  It's an ambitious move supported by many environmentalists and air pollution officials.
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On Labor Day two big unions announced they were backing Democratic candidate John Edwards for president.
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Democratic presidential hopefuls on Monday brandished their labor credentials and tried to outdo one another with political promises as they competed for the support of two powerful labor unions.
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The Bush administration's rejection of state efforts to tighten rules on greenhouse gas emissions touched off a flurry of counterattacks Thursday. Democrats in Congress launched an investigation. Governors led by California's Arnold Schwarzenegger said they would sue, and environmental groups demanded to see the government's rationale for its decision.
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By Terry Rindfleisch, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Feb. 21--When people talk about a statewide smoke-free workplace law, Doug Mormann understands the politics but wishes legislators and others would be more concerned about public health.
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Bloomberg - Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- At a union hall in Detroit packed with 800 members of the AFL-CIO and their families, Democratic presidential candidate and New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton promises to break the mold on trade.
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By The Dallas Morning News  May 24--State lawmakers have run hot and cold when it comes to environmental legislation this year.   The session began with a flurry of activity and a foot-high stack of proposals aimed at improving air quality.
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Conference delegates back attempt to position the Lib Dems as the party of the environment.
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By Paul Burgarino  Representatives from one of the worst air pollution regions in California voted last week to join the state in a possible lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency concerning emissions regulations for newer-model cars.
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By Adam Wilson, The Olympian, Olympia, Wash.  Sep. 8--Three union men are vying for the Democratic spot on the ticket against a maverick Republican, state Rep. Tom Campbell of Roy.
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Opponents of New York Mayor Michael  Bloomberg's smoking ban have donated thousands of dollars to  the leading Democrat expected to challenge his re-election bid  this year.
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The four Democratic senators who are seeking their partyÃ¢ÂÂs 2008 presidential nomination have been spending much of their time on the national campaign trail. But all were on Capitol Hill Tuesday to support a bill that was very important to organized labor Ã¢ÂÂ a key ally of the Democratic Party, and a constituency that will be a major influence in the upcoming primaries and caucuses.
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A top union leader says it's time for Democratic presidential candidates to get up close and personal with union members. In 2004, Democratic presidential hopefuls seeking the endorsement of the nation's fastest growing labor union faced the "hang test" &#151; before delivering their stump speeches, they had to hang out with 25 union members for an hour to show how well they could connect with real people.
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An anti-union group is urging the Federal Election Commission to investigate one of the largest unions in the country, claiming the Service Employees International Union unlawfully spent workers' dues to elect Democrats in last week's election.
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Democrats across the country are abuzz over the possibility of the "dream ticket" featuring Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama running for the White House in November.