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CEOs Ring in New Year With Early Pay-Day Windfall to Beat Expiration of Bush Tax Cuts
In anticipation of higher taxes on dividends, a number of corporations are paying out dividends early - even when they have to borrow to do so.
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The Folly of “Right to Work“
Please support Truthout’s work by making a tax-deductible donation: click here to contribute. Seventy-four years ago this month, sit-down strikers in Flint, Michigan began to give organizational shape and …
How Dark Money Helped Republicans Hold the House and Hurt Voters
The GOP control of the House came despite more votes for Democrats. Republicans used dark money to control redistricting in many states, aided by other supposedly nonpartisan groups.
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Court Rules Antiwar Activists Can Sue Government Spies
New ruling in by federal appeals court marks the first time they legally endorsed the peopleu2019s ability to sue the military for violating their First and Fourth Amendment …
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Top Three Dirty Energy Battles to Watch in 2013
While many environmental issues took a back seat to economics and foreign policy during the election, the year 2013 has many eco-battles left to fight.
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Watchdogs: US Regulators Are Not Prepared to Prevent Arctic Spill, Sue for Access to Info on Shell Oil Drilling Plan
Watchdogs seek secret documents on oil drilling safety plans.
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New Report Shows Tectonic Shifts in Campaign Spending
Outside groups spent more money in the 2012 election cycle than the past four cycles combined.
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The Sky’s the Limit: The Demanding Gifts of 2012
As this wild year comes to an end, we return to the season of gifts.
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As More Disabled Sue and Protest, Politicians Draw Line on Accessibility
Disabled are seen as a force to be reckoned with as more file lawsuits and protest for enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which some politicians seek to …
The Border Security Muddle Post 9/11
As the nation transitions away from its post-9/11 fears and wars, US border strategy needs to be overhauled and updated. A new strategy for border control should be closely …