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Saving workers' lives with the '10 cents' pledge

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Parent Category: Worker Rights
Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 03:44

Protect Workers: 10 cent pledgeNCL has launched the 10 cents pledge campaign to harness consumers’ collective power and to send a message to retailers that we American consumers really do care about the health and safety of workers overseas who manufacture our clothes.

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Telecom advocacy at top of agenda

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Parent Category: Technology
Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 15:58

telephone pole and wires as seen from belowNCL staff has been busy at the Federal Communications Commission lately. From comments on inmate calling rates, to the new FCC chair and activity on wireless cramming, telecom and technology issues remain an area of focus for the League.

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LifeSmarts 2013: What a competition!

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Parent Category: Personal Finance
Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 15:36

2013 LifeSmarts Champions with trophyAfter four exciting days of individual assessments, group activities, and team buzzer matches, the Paxon School for Advanced Studies from Jacksonville, Florida outlasted 38 other teams from around the country to claim the title of LifeSmarts champion in the annual national competition. This year’s championship in Atlanta was the biggest competition ever, featuring teams from 35 states, the District of Columbia, and two student organizations, FCCLA and FBLA.

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How many Americans contract foodborne illness every year?

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