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Clinton’s List of Bundlers Is Shorter Than Obama’s, and She’s Disclosing Less
Hillary Clinton's record of bundlers contains some familiar names — though it's not nearly as long as President Obama's list was at this point in 2012.
Justice Department Announces Initiative to End Use of For-Profit Prisons
The Justice Department said that it will attempt to cease its use of for-profit prisons.
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Brazil Gets Carbon Credits for “Methane Factory” Amazon Dams
An expert on hydroelectric dams has criticized a scheme allowing companies building dam projects in the Brazilian Amazon to claim carbon credits.
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Fire Departments, Airports and Military Bases May Be More Toxic to Workers Than You Think
People are likely exposed to PFAS through drinking water, raising additional concerns for people — like firefighters — regularly exposed on the job.
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Trump Campaign Blames “Scammers” After Being Busted (Again) for Soliciting Foreign Donations
It is against the law for campaigns to receive or even seek out foreign donations.
New Koch-Funded Group Aims to Promote the “Positives” of Fossil Fuels
Fueling US Forward wants to talk not about statistics, facts and figures, but to reach people's emotions.
Did Federal Agents Spy on Offshore Oil Lease Protesters in New Orleans?
An advocacy group wants to know if federal officials worked with local law enforcement and oil and gas industry insiders to spy on environmentalists.
Immigrant Family Detention Center Made For-Profit Prison Company $1 Billion in No-Bid Deal
The deal was made to deter the arrival of asylum seekers.
Trump Vows Ideological Test for Immigrants and Return to McCarthy-Era Repression
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump invoked the Cold War in a speech he recently gave in Ohio.
As Clinton Slams Trump for ISIS Speech, We Look at Her Own Positions
Hillary Clinton slammed Donald Trump's foreign policy positions on Syria and fighting ISIS.