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A Health Law at Risk Gives Insurers Pause
As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the federal health care law, one option that had seemed unthinkable to its designers and supporters now seems at least possible: …
On the News with Thom Hartmann: Anti-Austerity Strikes Halted Business in Spain Yesterday, and More
In today's On the News segment: Supreme Court now deciding the fate of Obamacare, the recall vote of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is set, new oil subsidies sail through …
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The Corporations Bankrolling ALEC, Which Has Promoted the “Stand Your Ground” Gun Law as a “Model” Bill
The gun lobby has come under the spotlight for its role in the so-called “Stand Your Ground” or “Shoot First” law that may protect the man who shot and …
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Northeast Markets Eyed for Oil Sands as Clean Fuels Standard Fades
In New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie's administration pulled out of a proposed pact to cut global warming emissions in transportation fuels. In New Hampshire, the House passed a bill …
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Campaign Spending Shows Political Ties, Self-Dealing
For an example of the fluidity of campaign finance rules, as well as the tangled web of connections between candidates and super PACs, look no further than the digital …
Fault Lines: Occupy Wall Street: Surviving the Winter (Part 2)
Part two | Fault Lines follows key Occupy organisers through the winter as they continue to build a movement even after violent evictions across the country. Also see: (Photo: …
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CWA Union Teams Up With Free Press, Consumer Groups to Oppose Telecom Deregulation
The Communications Workers of America union has been criticized by progressive consumers groups like Free Press for its positions on net neutrality and the proposed AT&T-T-Mobile merger. Last year, …
Israel Shields Public from Risks of War with Iran
Tel Aviv - The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been telling Israelis that Israel can attack Iran with minimal civilian Israeli casualties as a result of retaliation, …
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California Gov. Brown Wants Health Care Changes Regardless of Supreme Court Decision
Gov. Jerry Brown's administration vowed Thursday to continue pushing forward elements of the federal health care overhaul in California, even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes it down. If …
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Can You Predict an Outcome From Supreme Court Justices’ Questions?
Supreme Court justices can hide their intentions in plain sight, even with something as complicated as health care. The judicial utterances during this week's lengthy oral arguments left a …