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Let a Thousand Militias Bloom
Gen. David Petraeus stoked Iraq's still-ongoing sectarian war u200bby establishing the Special Police Commandos as a force to fight the Sunni-based insurgency.
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Billions Proposed for New Border Security. Where Would the Money Go?
Federal spending on border security is at an all-time high, and it would get even higher under the Gang of Eight's new plan.
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Disability Advocates, Nursing Home Industry Battle for Health Care Dollars for Aging, Disabled
Most elderly and disabled people prefer home- or community-based care. It's also cheaper, but state and federal policy often favors the assisted-living industry. Now, activists are speaking up.
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Los Angeles County Registrar Says “No” to Internet Voting, but “Yes” to Unverifiable Touch-Screen Voting for New Election System
Nation's largest voting jurisdiction plans to design system for L.A., sell it to other counties in state, country.
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Houston’s Most Polluted Neighborhood Draws the Line at Alberta Tar Sands
Residents are joining up to demand a healthier future.
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Pentagon Claims $757 Million Overbilling by Contractor in Afghanistan
The principal food supplier to US troops in Afghanistan is embroiled in a costly dispute with the Pentagon that has attracted congressional interest.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Washington State Wants to Protect Businesses’ Right to Discriminate, and More
In today's On the News segment: Washington state wants to protect businesses' right to discriminate; the motivation behind the world-wide economic con of austerity has been discovered; Sen. Bernie …
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US Cities Joining Push to Dump Fossil Fuel Investments
Nearly a dozen US cities have announced their interest in withdrawing municipal investments from fossil fuel companies.
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Congress Heads Home for Recess, Leaving “To-Do” List Behind
Gun control? Forget it, for now. Immigration? See you in May.
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Mexican Journalists Threatened and Murdered Exposing Official Involvement With Narco Gangs
A report on how courageous Mexican journalists are threatened and assassinated while reporting on relationship between senior police and political figures and transnational narco gangs.