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George Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about his contacts with Kremlin-connected Russians and is cooperating.
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Trumka, Shuler and Gebre Re-Elected; Four New Members Join AFL-CIO Executive Council
At the AFL-CIO 2017 Convention last week, federation officers—President Richard Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler and Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre—and the Executive Council—made up of 55 vice presidents—were elected, with four new members joining the council.
Four new members joined the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Click on the links to learn more about the new members.
George E. McCubbin, AFGE District 12: “I’m honored to be joining the AFL-CIO Executive Council and look forward to working with my fellow union leaders to organize more workers and better engage with all union families.”
Vonda McDaniel, Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle Tennessee: “Vonda McDaniel serves as president of the Nashville Central Labor Council. A native Nashvillian, she grew up in the First Baptist Church at Capitol Hill where her family remains active members. The church was an early center of organizing during the civil rights movement, and the legacy and memory of that movement helped shape her belief from early on that ordinary people can...
National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Dellicarpini said there were reports of downed trees and roads that were impassable in spots due to flash flooding.
Kevin King was kidnapped at gunpoint from the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul alongside Australian colleague Timothy Weeks in August 2016.
Kevin King was kidnapped at gunpoint from the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul alongside Australian colleague Timothy Weeks in August 2016.
"We never got a chance to go to Tahiti, or Papeete, or Moorea," 48-year-old Jennifer Appel said.
Enrollment for Obamacare plans begins on Wednesday, but President Trump's moves could make it harder for customers to find a plan.
Enrollment for Obamacare plans begins on Wednesday, but President Trump's moves could make it harder for customers to find a plan.
Kevin Spacey says he doesn't recall the incident with Anthony Rapp, who said he was aged 14, but he apologized for "deeply inappropriate drunken behavior."
