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Do We Have Another Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on Our Hands?
The Federal Housing Administration is suffering in a mortgage hell of its own making.
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When Postmasters Attack
The beloved institution will shrink beyond recognition if the Postmaster General and other privatization advocates get their way.
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Vegetable Waste to Zero Waste in La Pinata, Chile
The Chilean community of La Pintana has found that recycling the largest segment of their waste can save them money, produce valuable compost, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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From Soap to Cities, Designing From Nature Could Solve Our Biggest Challenges
We need products that don't harm us or the environment, and nature's already done the research.
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One Sandy Victim Among Many More
Danny Katch talked to Rockaways resident Kizzy Parsons about the hardships she and her children have had to endure in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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Hawaii Teachers Unleash Work-to-Rule Campaign
Two years after an imposed contract stuck them with wage and benefit cuts, the teachers are building momentum to win a better deal in 2013.
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After Dismantling Campaign Finance Laws, Montana Group Under Scrutiny
Reports suggest possible illegal coordination with candidate campaigns and indications that American Tradition Partnership may have misled the IRS.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Introduces Right-to-Work Law, and More
In today's On the News segment: Michigan’s Republican Gov. Rick Snyder called on his allies in the state legislature to immediately introduce and pass a Right-to-Work (for less) law …
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Fracking for Foreigners? New Report From Feds Backs More Natural Gas Exports
The US appears to be getting ready to significantly increase exports of natural gas from fracking.
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Supreme Court to Review Gay Marriage Cases
The courtu2019s docket is now crowded with marriage equality cases, with decisions expected by June.