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Obama to reverse Bush labor policies (Politico)

 
Politico - Staking his presidency on the success of the middle class, President Barack Obama will sign three executive orders Friday to reverse Bush administration policies on organized labor, and formally establish a middle class task force headed by Vice President Joe Biden, a White House official said. (link)

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