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Senate Democrats Enabled the Biggest Bank Merger Since the 2008 Crash
The proposed purchase of SunTrust by BB&T would create the sixth-largest bank in the U.S.
Fracking Linked to Increased Hospitalizations for Genital and Urinary Issues
The researchers observed a similar link between fracking wells and hospitalizations for skin issues.
Big Pharma, Insurers and Hospitals Team Up to Kill Medicare for All
Every attempt to overhaul the healthcare system has failed or become watered down due to opposition from industry.
Activists Are Pushing to Remove Donor Influence From College Campuses
A model developed by the student-led activist group UnKoch My Campus will be invaluable in this effort.
Chelsea Manning Is Jailed After Refusal to Answer Questions
Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning expressed no regrets Thursday when she revealed that she faces a contempt hearing.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Offers Only Two Dozen Permanent Jobs
The 17,000 jobs advertised for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline don't stand up to scrutiny.
Big Pharma Gave Money to Patient Advocacy Groups Opposing Medicare Changes
About half of the groups representing patients have received funding from the pharmaceutical industry.
Trump Ends Rule Requiring US to Disclose Number of Civilians Killed by Drones
The Trump administration will be able to continue expanding the use of drone strikes with even less oversight.
US Oil and Gas Production Soars in Trump’s Second Year
The rush to drill positions the U.S. for long-term oil and gas use rather than a transition to renewables.
ICE’s Human Smuggling Initiative Targeted Parents and Children
ICE used unaccompanied minors as bait to find and arrest undocumented immigrants.