Specter Efca

Card Check Cut From Employee Free Choice Act By Democrats

New York Times | STEVEN GREENHOUSE | Posted 05.25.2011

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A half-dozen senators friendly to labor have decided to drop a central provision of a bill that would have made it easier to organize workers. The ...

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Poll: Even Republicans Want Specter To Back EFCA

The Plum Line | Posted 05.25.2011

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Buried in this week's Quinnipiac Poll of Pennsylvania is a stunning number that really leaves you wondering why Arlen Specter is holding out against...

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Wanted: A Pennsylvania Ned Lamont to Defeat Arlen Specter in 2010 Democratic Primary

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 05.25.2011

Pennsylvania needs a Democratic Senator from the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party.

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Specter's Defection Likely Doesn't Change EFCA Calculus, Dems Acknowledge

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The first wave of speculation over the implications of Sen. Arlen Specter's defection to the Democratic Party surrounded one of the day's most hotly c...

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Teabag the Boss, Card Check for the Masses

Daniel Denvir | Posted 05.25.2011

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The business community is scared shitless by the prospect of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) becoming law. They have conjured up images of aggress...

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Unions See Specter Opening, Dangle Electoral Help For EFCA Vote

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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With poll numbers showing Sen. Arlen Specter in dangerous electoral water, union officials have begun presenting what amounts to a "get-out-of-jail-fr...

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Specter's EFCA Move Helps Him With Primary: Norquist

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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In announcing his opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act on Tuesday, Sen. Arlen Specter -- labor's best hope for a Republican defector -- declared...

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Poll: Specter Would Be Crushed By GOP Primary Challenger Toomey

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows that Republican Sen. Arlen Specter may have trouble holding onto his seat in 2010. He's trailing former Co...

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Specter Stuns Dems And Labor, But EFCA Fight Not Over

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Congressional Democrats and labor officials pledged on Tuesday to push forward with the Employee Free Choice Act even as their best hope for a Republi...

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Specter Will Vote Against Employee Free Choice Act

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE: Senator Specter ended speculation on where he would come down on the Employee Free Choice Act by declaring, on the Senate floor, that he would...

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Specter Not Ruling Out Running As An Independent In 2010

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Arlen Specter said Tuesday that he will not run for reelection in 2010 as a Democrat, but might run as an Independent....

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Kos: Specter's Only Chance At Survival Is Becoming A Democrat

Daily Kos | Posted 05.25.2011

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I've now heard from multiple sources that the AFL-CIO and other labor unions have promised to stand firmly with Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter if he ...

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Employee Free Choice Act: Key Senators Express Reservations

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Employee Free Choice Act was introduced in Congress on Tuesday, marking the official launch of what promises to be a fierce legislative battle. L...

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Union Official: Don't Assume Specter Is The Only Republican We Have On EFCA

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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News that Sen. Arlen Specter will face a primary challenge for the 2010 Senate race has prompted a bit of concern among those hoping that he would ser...

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