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A Climate Deal: Serious Materials

David Kroodsma | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Kroodsma

Since the mid 80's, Kevin Surace has been a leader in designing semiconductors and electronics. Now he makes drywall and windows. Why do these materials require high-tech engineering?

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Biden In Chicago For Urban Forum, Visit To Occupied Factory

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE 6:00 P.M. CHICAGO (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden on Monday visited a reopened Chicago window factory that had been a symbol of the plight of...

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Republic Windows Sit-In Workers To Get Jobs Back Under New Owner

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — The factory where laid-off workers staged a highly publicized sit-in that garnered national attention last year was sold to a Californ...

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Republic Windows Factory May Reopen Under New Owner

Crain's Chicago Business | Meghan Streit | Posted 05.25.2011

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Republic Windows & Doors Inc., whose sudden closure in December garnered national attention, may be back in business with a new owner. California-bas...

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