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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that labor unions suffered sharp declines last year. Overall, union membership fell from 11.8% of workers to 11.3%. That’s the lowest percentage of union membership since the 1930s.

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Why Everyone Hates Apple

RUSH: I know many of you get irritated with me for talking about Apple and my iPhones and all that stuff that I love, but there is, I think, an object lesson here. It has nothing to do with Apple, except as they have become an enemy. Much like anybody else who is successful has become the enemy. Plus, it's also the ribald competition of capitalism. 

What Took You So Long, Mr. Speaker?

RUSH:  Wow, I wonder what gave him this idea?  At any rate, five years into the game the Republicans finally, at least they say they understand what they're up against now.