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Seven Things You Should Know About the National Debt
Washington, D.C.- As talk of the debt ceiling and deficits reaches a fever pitch in the media and on Capitol Hill, a great deal of inaccurate information has clouded …
Weiner Quits House Seat Over “Mistakes“
Washington - Representative Anthony D. Weiner, an influential Democrat who had been considered a leading candidate to be the next mayor of New York City, said Thursday that he …
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As Number of Medicaid Patients Goes Up, Their Benefits Are About to Drop
Washington - The Obama administration injected billions of dollars into Medicaid, the nation’s low-income health program, as the recession deepened two years ago. The money runs out at the …
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Greek Government in Turmoil Over Austerity Measures
Athens - Struggling to contain his fractured government under the glare of world markets, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said on Thursday that he remained committed to leading Greece …
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Seven Ways Scott Walker and the GOP Are Still Trying to Screw Wisconsin’s Poor and Working Class
Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin speaks to the press in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 23, 2011. (Photo: Max Whittaker / The New York Times) Wisconsin governor Scott …
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The European Parliament’s Revolving Door
A number of former MEPs are still active inside the Parliament, lobbying on issues they previously worked on while in post. Their networks inside the EU institution are invaluable …
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US Needs to Completely Withdraw From Iraq
Don't count on the United States to withdraw its 47,000 troops from Iraq by the end of this year, as President Obama has promised. Defense Secretary Robert …
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Adoptions by Gay Couples Rise, Despite Barriers
Growing numbers of gay couples across the country are adopting, according to census data, despite an uneven legal landscape that can leave their children without the rights and protections …
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Mind Games: Cyberspace and Psychiatric Drugs
At least 10 percent of all Americans over six-years-old are currently on antidepressants. That's more than 35 million people, double the number from 15 years ago. Meanwhile, anti-psychotics have …
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News in Brief: Manning Supporter Silent Before Grand Jury, and More
Manning Supporter Silent Before Grand Jury David House, a computer expert and Bradley Manning supporter, evoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer any questions beyond providing …