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Rights Groups Denounce Dropping of CIA Torture Cases
U.S. human rights groups have roundly condemned Thursdayu2019s announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder that the Justice Department will not pursue prosecutions of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers who …
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Brooklyn’s Self-Powered Solar Building: A Game-Changer for Green Construction?
The unique bed and breakfast and green building showcase aims to redefine the limits of green urban designu2014everywhere.
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Republicans On the Ground Keeping Ryan’s Budget Plan at Arm’s Length
Even as Mitt Romney and Representative Paul D. Ryan exhort Republicans to embrace their proposed Medicare changes and spending cuts, the partyu2019s rank and file is growing less enthusiastic …
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South Carolina Voter ID Law Takes Hits in Court
In a case that, under the Voting Rights Act, hinges partly on whether the voter ID law was motivated by discriminatory intent, the lawu2019s chief architect, state Rep. Alan …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Romney Overshadowed by an Empty Chair During End of RNC, and More
In today's On the News segment: The RNC wrapped up this week, but Mitt Romney was overshadowed by Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair for ten minutes; austerity …
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Chicago City College Teachers Being Used as “Pawns” Against Teachers Union, Say Teachers
As the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) sets September 10 as the day it will begin its strike, another group of Chicago teachers say they are being unfairly pressured into …
Meet the Industry That Makes the Koch Brothers Look Poor
When will the United States start thinking beyond bars?
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Fed Chairman Pushes Hard for New Steps to Spur Growth
Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, announced that the Fed
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Justice Department Closes Investigation of Interrogation Deaths
Unable to secure evidence that would sustain a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt, charges resulting the death of two men who were killed during US interrogation will be dropped.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Barack Obama Endorses Movement to Amend the Constitution and Overturn Citizens United, and More
Movement to amend the Constitution and overturn the Supreme Courtu2019s disastrous Citizens United decision just got its biggest endorsement yet u2013 from President Barack Obama.