World-News: 26 April 2011

Ellen Dannin, American Constitution Society: 'In this era of high unemployment, the United States has increasingly become a country of bad jobs that are held by people desperate to provide food and shelter for themselves and their families. As a result, many workers and unemployed workers have become so desperate that they are willing to forego fair treatment on the job, the enforcement of laws enacted to provide safe, fair, and remunerative work, and the working conditions of other employees who have benefitted from collective bargaining.'

http://www.truth-out.org/democracys-work-work-democratic-society/1303841302

Public Pensions, Once Off Limits, Face Budget Cuts

Michael Cooper and Mary Williams Walsh, The New York Times News Service: 'When an arbitrator ruled this month that Detroit could reduce the pensions being earned by its police sergeants and lieutenants, it put the struggling city at the forefront of a growing national debate over whether the pensions of current public workers can or should be reduced. Conventional wisdom and the laws and constitutions of many states have long held that the pensions being earned by current government workers are untouchable. But as the fiscal crisis has lingered, officials in strapped states from California to Illinois have begun to take a second look, to see whether there might be loopholes allowing them to cut the pension benefits of current employees. Now the move in Detroit - made possible, lawyers said, because Michigan's constitutional protections are weaker - could spur other places to try to follow suit.'

http://truth-out.org/public-pensions-once-limits-face-budget-cuts/1303823863

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=budget
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http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Ellen+Dannin
http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Mary+Williams+Walsh

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Starmail - 26. Apr, 22:20

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Human Milk from Cloned Transgenic Cattle

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/human_milk_from_cloned_transgenic_cattle.php

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Starmail - 26. Apr, 17:03

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Unnötige Genrüben-Freisetzung genehmigt

http://umweltinstitut.org/pressemitteilungen/2011/2011_04_21_2-873.html
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 13:24

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Verheerenden Boom von Minijobs stoppen

26. April 2011

Anlässlich der von der Bundesagentur für Arbeit veröffentlichten Zahlen von ausufernden Dumpinglöhnen in Deutschland kritisiert die Vorsitzende der Partei DIE LINKE, Gesine Lötzsch, die Politik der Hartz-IV-Parteien:

Der Trend war abzusehen und ist hausgemacht. Sowohl Rot-Grün als auch Schwarz-Gelb priesen Minijobs als Erfolgsmodell der Agenda 2010. Diese Politik hat Deutschland europaweit zum Niedriglohnland gestempelt. Die Folgen sind verheerend. Inzwischen konstatiert die Bundesagentur für Arbeit, trotz wirtschaftlichen Aufschwungs, mehr als 7,3 Millionen geringfügig entlohnt Beschäftigte. Immer mehr Menschen müssen Sozialleistungen beantragen, weil sie sich mit mehreren Nebenjobs nicht über Wasser halten können. Davon besonders betroffen sind Frauen. Die Situation wird sich ab dem 1. Mai 2011 weiter verschärfen, denn damit steht der Arbeitsmarkt auch Beschäftigten aus Mittel- und Osteuropa offen. Das ist ein guter Schritt auf dem Weg zu einem vereinigten Europa. Es ist ein schlechter Schritt, wenn Arbeitgeber nicht daran gehindert werden, die Löhne weiter zu drücken. Doch statt umzusteuern lässt die Bundesregierung weiter zu, dass Leiharbeit und Ausbeutung zu miesesten Bedingungen Hochkonjunktur haben. Das wirksamste Mittel gegen Lohndumping ist die Einführung eines flächendeckenden gesetzlichen Mindestlohns von 10 Euro, wie ihn DIE LINKE fordert. Wir werden dafür gemeinsam mit den Gewerkschaften am 1. Mai auf die Straße gehen. Es ist Zeit, die verheerende Entwicklung auf dem Arbeitsmarkt zu stoppen. Deutschland braucht gute Arbeit und faire Löhne ebenso wie gleichen Lohn für gleiche Arbeit.

http://www.die-linke.de/nc/presse/presseerklaerungen/detail/artikel/verheerenden-boom-von-minijobs-stoppen/

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Schluss mit Jobcenter-Willkür und Schikane - Zahltag am 2. Mai - Jobcenter Bonn

'Ist euer Arbeitslosengeld häufig unpünktlich auf dem Konto? Verschwinden auch immer wieder eure Unterlagen im Jobcenter und der Antrag wird deshalb nicht bearbeitet? Werden euch aus den banalsten Gründen die Leistungen verweigert oder werdet in unsinnige Maßnahmen gedrängt? Habt ihr auch schon mal den ganzen Tag versucht das Jobcenter telefonisch zu erreichen? Wenn ihr auch nur einer dieser Fragen mit Ja beantwortet dann habt ihr begriffen, dass das Ganze seit mehr als 6 Jahren System hat und das ist einfach: Druck von oben wird nach unten weitergereicht! Betroffene werden mit Anträgen wochen- ja sogar bis monatelang hingehalten, angegriffen, finanziell sanktioniert, entrechtet, mit Hausverbot bedroht und entwürdigend diszipliniert. Aus diesem Grunde findet am Montag 02. Mai 2011 die Aktion ?Zahltag!? beim Jobcenter Bonn statt. Schon mehrmals haben 'Zahltag-Aktionen' für Unruhe bei den Jobcentern gesorgt und zu dem Ergebnis geführt, dass zahlreiche Erwerbslose ihr zustehendes Geld bekamen oder andere persönliche Anliegen durchsetzen konnten. Unser Erfolgsgeheimnis heißt: Niemals alleine zum Jobcenter! Übrigens exakt gegenüber dem Jobcenter Bonn werden im Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales die Hartz IV-Gesetze erarbeitet Es reicht! Darum kommt am Montag 2. Mai zum Jobcenter Bonn, Rochusstr. 6 zum Zahltag.? Siehe den Aufruf beim Erwerbslosenforum vom 22.04.2011 http://www.erwerbslosenforum.de/nachrichten/22_222011220422_433_1.htm

Was folgt dem Feiertag, Tag der Arbeit, es folgt der Mahntag der Erwerbslosen!

Erwerbslosen-Mahntag 5 nach 12 Uhr Rathaus Münster. Siehe dazu das Plakat bei Harry Seeman (pdf) http://muenster.org/harry4ob/2ter%20Mai/Plakate/Plakat%202011.pdf

Aus: LabourNet, 26. April 2011

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Arbeitslos
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 13:09

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Reality clashes with Obamas promised utopia

Hawaii Reporter
by Christopher G. Adamo

04/25/11

In virtually every situation where the U.S. government should be working on behalf of the country, as well as many that it should leave alone, it is consistently inflicting grave damage. It is virtually impossible to deny the preponderance of concurring evidence. But are Americans ready to face the utter fiasco of the 'hope and change' instituted during the Obama Administration s first two years, or will they accept more of the liberal disease as the purported cure for its symptoms?

http://tinyurl.com/3wjoejr

Looking over the horizon

Freedom Politics
by Chuck Martin

04/25/11

As our political leaders gather to raise the debt ceiling and debate yet another profligate budget, many now increasingly ask 'Where does this lead?; How will this all end?' It is a worrisome consideration for all of us.

http://tinyurl.com/3mxua9x

Chalmers Johnson and US foreign policy

Campaign For Liberty Campaign For Liberty
by Anthony Gregory

04/25/11

Most Americans would very likely deny that their government is a global empire, horribly destructive to national security, liberty, and wealth. But whatever we call this U.S. system of ubiquitous military bases, satellite regimes throughout the world, ever-growing 'defense' budgets, and an ever-expansive international presence in military hardware and personnel, it is probably even more controversial to say that the whole apparatus cannot be sustained forever and that the pressing question is not whether it will be dismantled but whether its dismantling will happen disastrously and violently or deliberately and peacefully...

http://www.campaignforliberty.com/article.php?view=1421

Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Obama
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 09:15

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Pakistanis rally against drone strikes

Angry with a US drone strike which killed at least 25, Pakistani activists block a key NATO supply route to Afghanistan.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2011/04/2011424185743193696.html

From Information Clearing House

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Pakistan
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 08:54

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Iraqis rally against extending U.S. troops presence

Thousands of Iraqis rallied in the northern city of Mosul Sunday in one of the biggest protests yet against any extension of the U.S. military presence in Iraq.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/24/us-iraq-protests-idUSTRE73N21C20110424

From Information Clearing House

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Iraq
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 08:52

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Wall Street Is Behind High Food-Oil Prices Thats Causing Arab Instability

Starmail - 26. Apr, 08:23

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From Russia, Dire Warnings on Libya

By Robert Bridge

NATO forces have unleashed a powerful missile attack on Tripoli, the Libyan capital, in the latest sign that the coalition has ignored its UN mandate to 'protect civilians' and has chosen instead to take sides in the revolt.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27959.htm

The War in Libya: Race, 'Humanitarianism,' and the Media

By Maximilian Forte

What is lacking in much of what passes for 'informed commentary' on Libya is historical depth and context. Everything seems structured to explain the events of the day, without relation to previous days, let alone previous years, and the wider social and economic context.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27957.htm

'NATO Wages War On False Claims'

'No Evidence Gaddafi Bombed Tripoli'

Video Report

Nato aircraft carried out fresh air strikes on the capital Tripoli overnight, with a government spokesman saying at least three people were killed in the raid.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27951.htm

Libya Burns As The World Cheers

By David Rothscum

How was Libya doing under the rule of Gadaffi? How bad did the people have it? Were they oppressed as we now commonly accept as fact?

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27956.htm

NATO Kills Three people in Gaddafi compound attack

Three people were killed in a NATO airstrike early on Monday on Muammar Gaddafi s Bab al-Aziziyah compound and 45 wounded, but he was unhurt and is in high spirits, the Libyan government said.

http://bit.ly/dQMoiU

Belarussian President phones Gaddafi, says Western media wrong about Libya

'Doesn t everybody understand that there is a war on for resources, for oil? Everybody knows that.'

http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=16177551&PageNum=0

From Information Clearing House

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Unwelcome surprises in Libya

Reason Reason
by Steve Chapman

04/25/11

Is it too early to declare our intervention in Libya a failure? More than a month after we started bombing, the insurgency has suffered a string of defeats. The government in Tripoli suddenly looks as permanent as the Sahara...

http://reason.com/archives/2011/04/25/unwelcome-surprises-in-libya

The war on Libya has made things worse

Downsize DC Downsize DC
by Jim Babka

04/25/11

In the past, Presidents told lies to trick Congress into authorizing wars. The War on Libya is different: President Obama started the war first, and THEN lied about it...

http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/the-war-on-libya-has-made-things-worse

Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

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Westminster warriors untouched by Libyas suffering and bloodshed
http://www.newstatesman.com/africa/2011/04/pilger-british-libya-yemen

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Starmail - 26. Apr, 08:14

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Obama Declares Manning Guilty Before Trial

Veterans for Peace
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2011/04/25-3

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Obama Speaks on Manning and the Rule of Law

By Glenn Greenwald

How can Bradley Manning possibly expect to receive a fair hearing from military officers when their Commander-in-Chief has already decreed his guilt?

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27952.htm

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Newly leaked documents show the ongoing travesty of Guantanamo

Wikileaks Salon
by Glenn Greenwald

04/25/11

Numerous media outlets -- The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and NPR, among others -- last night published classified files on more than 700 past and present Guantanamo detainees. ... The documents reveal vast new information about these detainees and, in particular, the shoddy and unreliable nature of the 'evidence' used (both before and now) to justify their due-process-free detentions...

http://salon.com/a/stzIfAA

Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=Obama
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 08:09

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War Hawk or Deficit Hawk? You Cannot Be Both

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2011/04/25-7

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Starmail - 26. Apr, 07:58

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World Remembers Chernobyl, Haunted by Nuclear Fears

http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/04/25-4

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'The Media Corruption that Protects TEPCO and Government Censorship Media' by Makiko SEGAWA Fukushima

'La Corruption Médiatique qui Protège TEPCO et Censure Gouvernementale des Médias' par Makiko SEGAWA Fukushima

http://www.cartoradiations.fr/

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Chernobyl 25 years later: contaminated food a part of daily life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQ_1GMws-U

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Chernobyl: distorted reality, and unanswered questions

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/news/Blogs/makingwaves/chernobyl-distorted-reality-and-unanswered-qu/blog/34331

Informant: Iris Atzmon

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LLRC has listened to Fallout: The Legacy of Chernobyl (BBC Radio 4 20:00 - 20:40 British Summer-time: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010mckx .

First impression is that this 40 minute treatment was slightly less unbalanced in favour of nuclear power than the 2006 BBC2 tv documentary Nuclear Nightmares which, according to a decision of the BBC Trust, was biased.

LLRC will make a complaint to the BBC about Fallout: The Legacy of Chernobyl and the manner in which it was used to underplay the likely impact of the Fukushima disaster.

In light of emerging information about the degree and geographical extent of radioactive contaminants emanating from Fukushima, citizens of nations where reckless endangerment is a criminal offence might consider bringing a legal action against the BBC for encouraging members of the public to disregard the potential health effects.

http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=nuclear+power
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Starmail - 26. Apr, 07:44

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