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Minority Police Officers Gain Ground In Discrimination Lawsuit

Minority police officers who filed a lawsuit can move forward on their claim that a promotional exam discriminates against black and Hispanic officers, the highest court in Massachusetts ruled Friday.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/11/10

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MassPort Workers Claim They Were Fired For Speaking In Foreign Language

MassPort is looking into claims of discrimination at Logan International Airport. Two employees say they were let go because they were speaking their native language on the job.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/10/20

New twenty dollar bills at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC(Photo credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama Is Trying To Buy The Hispanic And Female Vote With Another Government Giveaway

Conveniently-timed for Obama’s reelection, the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Resolution program began September 24, 2012 – just a month-and-a-half before the election. Apparently the Obama administration did not care about this alleged injustice to females and Hispanics any time in the past three-and-a-half years. It just happened to be thought about and addressed now – just before voters pull the lever.

2012/09/27

Sen. Scott Brown Weighs In On Chick-fil-A Controversy

Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown says he disagrees with the CEO of fast food chain Chick-fil-A, whose opposition to gay marriage has touched off a national furor.
Brown said he was glad company president Dan Cathy later clarified that his company doesn’t discriminate.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/07/28