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Small Businesses Still Struggle, and That’s Impeding a Recovery
As the economy celebrates its small victories, small business is still waiting to be rescued from the bottom.
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Victory! Judge Throws Out Arizona Planned Parenthood Law
Recent ruling by a federal judge ruled against an Arizona state law which banned Planned Parenthood from working with Medicare members.
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Green Housing: In Buffalo, It’s Not Just for Rich People Anymore
Can we build sustainable housing that's affordable, too? The city of Buffalo did, and created a community jobs pipeline in the process.
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White House Tactic for CIA Bid Holds Back Drone Memos
The White House doesn't want its stance on targeted killings to endanger the confirmation of John Brennan.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Wisconsin’s Private Sector Unions Are Under Attack, and More
In today's On the News segment: Wisconsin's private sector unions are under attack; 26 states haven't set up their insurance exchanges - leaving it up to the federal government; …
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Poll: Voters Say Minimum Wage Is Not Enough to Live On
Released today, the poll shows a majority of voters agree with the president that a federal increase is in order.
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Farmer Challenges Monsanto Seed Patent in Supreme Court
At stake is whether patents on seeds - or other things that can self-replicate - extend beyond the first generation of the products.
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US: Hacking Attacks Are Constant Topic of Talks With China
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said hacking came up at virtually every meeting of Chinese and US officials.
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Nine Economic Facts That Will Make Your Head Spin
Half the population of the US has slipped into poverty or is barely making enough to get by.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: In First Congressional Race Since Newtown, NRA Support Backfired on a Candidate, and More
In today's On the News segment: Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles will put out a new deficit-reduction plan; Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson dropped her bid for a congressional …