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Senate Reformers Push for “Talking Filibuster” to Mark First Day of New Congress, but Vote May Be Delayed
Lawmakers are unlikely to tackle filibuster rules on first day of new Congress.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: House Republicans Scrapped the Hurricane Sandy Relief Aid Package, and More
In this week's On the News Segment: After giving billionaires a tax cut in the fiscal cliff deal, Republicans in the House went back on vacation without giving victims …
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On the Left, Seeing Obama Giving Away Too Much, Again
Just as Boehner has been under pressure from his right, Obama faces a virtual Tea Party of the left that sees his compromise as capitulation.
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The Latest Effort to Fix Election Results: Rig the Electoral College
The proposed changes to how electoral votes will be allocated are only the latest effort by Republicans to twist the democratic process.
Gaza Uncut: Another Year of War and Siege
Gaza remains under Israeli siege, making life more difficult.
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How Bicycling Is Transforming Business
Cities across the US discover that good biking attracts great jobs and top talent to their communities.
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Reluctant Migration: The Vicious Cycle of Debt, Deportation and Flawed Policy That Drives Central Americans Over the Border Again and Again
No two deportations are alike, but what every deportation shares is hardship.
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Fear of Rape Stalks Indian Women
Huge numbers of women and even school children have braved police batons, water cannons and teargas shells in a wave of public fury against India's rape epidemic.
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Largest Wind Farm in Kansas to Begin Operation Soon
Besides being the largest wind farm in Kansas, the $800 million project is the largest ever to be built all at once, instead of in phases.
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UN’s Last Stand on Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations will meet in March to finalise an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) after nearly two decades of negotiations.