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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:23:36 -0400<BR>From: aflcioblognews@aflcio.org<BR> Subject: AFL-CIO Announces Commitment to Promote Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments<BR><BR>
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<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13px"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><B>June 29, 2011</B></SPAN></SPAN><BR>
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<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13px"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The AFL-CIO is announcing a major “commitment to action” to promote large-scale investments in America’s infrastructure and skilled labor. The goal: $10 billion in investments over the next five years.</SPAN></SPAN> <BR>
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