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The New Economy Penny Pritzker steps into limelight as Commerce nominee
Penny Pritzker is first member of the wealthy family to accept a federal post. President Obama has nominated Penny Pritzker as Commerce secretary.
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Chicago teachers strike ends with a vote (+video)
Public school doors in Chicago will open on Wednesday following a settlement between the city and its teachers. Chicago's mayor Rahm Emanuel called the agreement, 'an honest compromise.'
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Chicago strike: It's back to school as teachers accept key reforms (+video)
Mayor Rahm Emanuel hailed the agreement ending the Chicago school strike as 'an honest compromise.' The union made concessions on both teacher evaluations and seniority. Schools reopen Wednesday.
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As strike goes on, parent support wavers for Chicago teachers
Signs are mounting that parent support for striking Chicago teachers, which has been strong, is eroding the longer the strike lasts. Union will decide later Tuesday whether to accept the contract that would end the strike.
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Chicago teachers strike: Why Rahm Emanuel's court gambit may backfire (+video)
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Public Schools on Monday asked a court for a temporary injunction that would end the teachers strike immediately. They are taking a calculated risk that the move won't actually slow resolution of the conflict.
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Strike-ending 'framework' in place for Chicago teachers as Big Labor flexes muscle
Union influence may have waned, but organized labor planned to rally in Chicago on Saturday to support what appear to be two rare union victories in Chicago and neighboring Wisconsin.
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Karen Lewis: Fiery Chicago Teachers Union chief takes on wrath of Rahm (+video)
An Ivy League union organizer with deep ties to Chicago's community activists, Karen Lewis is emerging as the new face of resistance to a national education reform movement. She's a match for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's storied temper, backers say.
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End to Chicago teacher's strike grows closer (+video)
After school was canceled for a fifth consecutive day Thursday, the Chicago Teacher's Union and the school district both indicated they were drawing closer to deal.
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Chicago teacher strike: Talks to end strike make progress
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said the sides had definitely come closer together.
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Chicago teachers strike: Illegal under Illinois law?
Illinois state law could bar teachers from striking on anything except pay and benefits, but the Chicago teachers strike is also about class size, job security, and teacher evaluations. Mayor Rahm Emanuel can take the union to court – but at a risk.
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Chicago: Why is the teachers strike ongoing? (+video)
Both sides in the Chicago teachers strike reported progress on Tuesday, but not enough to keep the strike from continuing into Wednesday. Teacher evaluations and the role of school principals are major issues in dispute.
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Chicago strike: Parents support teachers, but for how long? (+video)
Parents in Chicago are marching with the city's teachers, but some wonder how long this support will last if children are forced to miss days or weeks of school because of the strike. The teachers union has made efforts to inform parents about their position.
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Schools say no knee-jerk flu closures this fall
More than 700 schools closed last year, but that may not be the best thing to do. Other steps are being urged to protect public health.
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