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[WillyT]

This morning...

Are Senate Dems About To Cave On GOP Union-Busting?
BRIAN BEUTLER - TPMDC
FEBRUARY 6, 2012, 5:20 AM

Article: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/labor-blast-senate-democrats-anticipating-cave-on-union-busting-legislation.php

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This afternoon...

Senate Dems Greenlight Key Anti-Union Bill
BRIAN BEUTLER - TPMDC
FEBRUARY 6, 2012, 6:05 PM

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With the help of Senate Democrats, Congress took its final step Monday toward enactment of long-term FAA reauthorization legislation, despite an aggressive last-minute effort by organized labor to kill the package.

The final vote was 75-20, with — not nearly enough Democratic opposition to prevent a supermajority from passing it and sending it off to President Obama for a signature.

Further background here. Democrats and Republicans have been tussling over this bill for a year now, with the key flashpoint being language aimed at preventing transportation workers from forming unions. In the end, Democratic leaders agreed with Republicans on a new measure that largely accomplishes the same anti-union goals — and labor officials are steamed.

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Article: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/senate-dems-greenlight-key-anti-union-bill.php