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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, August 21, 2011: Taxi Chair’s First Extended Interview; PG’s Troubling Pattern

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO THE SHOW FROM AUGUST 21: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [In addition to listening to The Voice of DC Cab Drivers live on the radio, you can listen live online at wust1120.com or on … Continue reading →

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In Defiance of Mayor, New Taxi Chair Continues with Past Practice

Posted on August 21, 2011 by admin

Q&A from Mayor Gray’s weekly press conference 8/17/2011: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Ron Linton interview 8/18/2011: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “We don’t intend to pass anything in the dead of night,” Mayor Vincent Gray … Continue reading →

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Prince George’s Has a Petition Problem: Drivers Thrown Out of Public Events at Morningside and Temple Hills

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO MARKOS GEBREHIWOT: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 A troubling pattern is emerging in Prince George’s County. In at least three instances, taxi drivers were prevented from collecting petition signatures at public events held throughout … Continue reading →

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Department of Labor (Violations): DOL Decision Causes Hundreds of Teachers To Face Deportation

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO MILLET DE VERA PANGA: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 Last week at a protest in front of the White House, Millet De Vera Panga said, “We’re here to appeal to President Obama to provide … Continue reading →

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, August 14, 2011: Taxi Drivers Barred From Collecting Signatures at Public Event in New Carrollton

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [In addition to listening to The Voice of DC Cab Drivers on the radio, you can listen live online at wust1120.com or on your phone at (712) 432-6620.] Tonight, we continue … Continue reading →

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New Carrollton vs. the Constitution: Taxi Drivers Barred From Collecting Signatures at Public Event

Posted on August 14, 2011 by admin

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 New Carrollton’s highest officials allowed police to prevent taxi drivers from collecting signatures for a petition at a public event held earlier this month. Neither Mayor Andrew Hanko nor Chief David … Continue reading →

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Del. Norton’s Job Fair: “Record Breaking” and “Heart Breaking”

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO DEL. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 Yesterday, more than 4,000 District residents came to the Convention Center hoping to find a job. “Normally you are pleased to have a record breaking … Continue reading →

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, August 7, 2011: Taxi leader Haimanot Bizuayehu discusses the medallion bill, the new Taxicab Commission chair and the growth of The Small Business Association of DC Taxicab Drivers

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [In addition to listening to The Voice of DC Cab Drivers on the radio, you can listen live at wust1120.com or on your … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Rhee’s Reign: A 2010 Interview with Teacher/Bloggers Candi Peterson and James Boutin

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

Last week, Washington Teachers’ Union president Nathan Saunders suspended WTU general vice president Candi Peterson without pay. The reason? Because Peterson “walked out of a meeting with me,” wrote Saunders. Peterson, speaking to The Washington Examiner, said she left the … Continue reading →

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The Department of Labor and Prince George’s County May Be Teaming Up to Punish Whistleblowers

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 “Okay, we’ve made use of you. Okay, it’s time for us to dump you.” – Charisse Cabrera, pre-kindergarten teacher, on PGCPS’s recent actions Is the Department of Labor teaming up with … Continue reading →

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