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Billionaires, builders and business bigwigs turned out in droves for America's youngest Governor in the last week of September.

With a sixth union ratifying its deal Thursday, the lack of some benefits most American workers readily count on -- like paid sick leave and regularly scheduled weekends -- is driving other railroad workers to veto their contracts despite hefty raises and $5,000 bonuses.

A crippling nationwide strike could still happen.

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh touted federal infrastructure and job training investments during a visit to Indianapolis and Northern Indiana Wednesday.

Alaskans will be asked on the Nov. 8 general election ballot: “Shall there be a constitutional convention?”

Republican East Moline attorney Esther Joy King will face former TV weatherman Eric Sorensen in the Nov. 8 election for Congress.

Ultimately Congress may step in to block a strike and impose a contract if the two sides can’t reach agreements.

A crippling nationwide rail strike could still happen as some railroad workers are vetoing contracts that include 24% raises and $5,000 bonuses. The workers say they are focused on quality-of-life concerns, noting that the major railroads have eliminated nearly one-third of their workers over the past six years and left many of their remaining workers on-call 24 hours a day, every day.

With early voting underway as of Tuesday, New Mexicans are casting their ballots for statewide races, and for the N.M. House of Representatives. Union leader Eleanor Chavez and small business owner Patrick Sais are vying to replace Democratic Rep. Georgene Louis.