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E.J. Dionne Jr. | Health Care’s New Nullifiers
Washington - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli seems determined to use an attack on health care reform to bring us back to the 1830s. Cuccinelli, to cheers from the …
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The New Dumb
It's pretty much official now. The GOP, in whole and in part, has gone completely over the high side in the aftermath of the House's successful passage of President …
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Whistleblower Protection Legislation Will Help Some, but Not All
As the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act works its way through the House and Senate, advocates celebrate the possibility of stronger safeguards against employer retaliation, jury trial rights on retaliation …
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A Message From Jason Leopold
Editor's note: Please see below for an update from Carolyn Eisenberg, legislative director of United For Peace and Justice, regarding the group's status. Dear Truthout Readers, That I …
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Have a Nice World War, Folks
Here is news of the Third World War. The United States has invaded Africa. US troops have entered Somalia, extending their war front from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen …
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Words, and Now Bricks Thrown at Lawmakers Over Health Care Vote
Washington - Law enforcement officials are investigating a series of threats against Democrats in the House of Representatives who backed the recent health care legislation, threats that have lawmakers …
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Yemen: Where Men Marry Children
Fathers marry off pre-teen daughters here for many reasons, not least to remarry themselves. Sanna, Yemen - A new white dress, chains of gold jewelry sparkling brightly and more …
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Nuclear Waste Piles Up, and It’s Costing Taxpayers Billions
The Bush administration agreed to store nuclear waste from 21 new reactors. But the federal government still can't meet its commitment to find permanent storage. In the waning days …
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When Was the Last Time You Visited Iraq?: Exporting American Democracy to the World
Recently, I wrote about a crew of pundits and warrior-journalists eager not to see the U.S. military leave Iraq. That piece appeared on the op-ed page of the Los …
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“Shallow Throat”: Obama, the GOP and “Potomac Fever“
With the Democrats running the show, the Republican mole “Shallow Throat,” now a high-priced political consultant, is no longer positioned inside the government, but still has a wide network …