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The President’s Budget: A Mixed Bag for Women’s Health
On February 1, President Obama sent his proposed budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2010 to Congress. On the domestic front, the administration’s top priority for reproductive …
Eugene Robinson | Cold Truths of a Harsh Winter
Washington - We're the nation that put a man on the moon, so we can't be stupid. We're just pretending, right? We're not really taking seriously the “argument” that …
4th World Congress Seeks to Abolish Death Penalty
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the 4th World Congress Against the Death Penalty February 24-26 in Geneva. The Congress is organized by the French NGO Ensemple …
Army Soldier Jailed for Rap Lyrics to Face Court-Martial in Iraq
US Army Spc. Marc Hall, jailed for writing a song about the personal impact of being forced to remain in the military, including lyrics the Army claims are veiled …
We’ve Caught the Taliban Chief! Can We Go Home Now?
How the US handles the Pakistani arrest of the top Afghan Taliban military commander, and the aftermath of the US military assault in Marjah, may have a decisive impact …
Crackdown on Credit Card Provisions Begins Monday
Washington - U.S. consumers will get long-awaited relief from some of the most costly and deceptive credit card tactics when the sweeping provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility …
Officials: Pilot Intentionally Crashed Airplane Into Building Housing IRS Office
Witnesses say the single-engine plane appeared to accelerate before crashing into the seven-story building, where IRS employees, among others, worked. A small airplane appears to have been intentionally crashed …
Iran May Be Seeking Nuclear Warhead, UN Watchdog Says
The United Nations' nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there are signs Iran is trying to develop a nuclear warhead that would fit atop a missile, its bluntest assertion to …
Dahr Jamail | “Mass Casualties”: The Dark Underbelly of Occupation, an Army Medic’s Account
“Look around,” the drill sergeant said. "In a few years, or even a few months, several of you will be dead. Some of you will be severely wounded or …
Why the Democrats Are Losing
Washington - If you want to be honest, face these facts: At this moment, President Obama is losing, Democrats are losing, and liberals are losing. Who's winning? Republicans, conservatives, …