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Number of Millionaires in US Increased 16 Percent in 2009
A new study released by the research and consulting firm Spectrem Group finds that the number of millionaires in the United States increased by double digits the last year. …
Homes for Our Troops Building 32 Homes for Disabled Veterans
After losing his right leg and severely injuring his left leg while serving in Iraq, veteran Frank Pierson moved in with his wife at her mother's home in Cicero, …
Health Care Reform: Politics and Prejudice
In the wake of last week's summit on health care insurance reform, President Obama demonstrated his willingness to compromise by making some incremental concessions to Republicans in a speech …
Child Rape in Afghanistan?
The stated goal of the US-led war in Afghanistan, according to the Obama administration, is to defeat the Taliban and establish a stable democratic government over the entire country. …
Utah Governor Signs Law Charging Women and Girls With Murder for Miscarriages
On Monday afternoon, a controversial Utah bill that charges pregnant women and girls with murder for having miscarriages caused by “intentional or knowing” acts, was signed into law by …
FDIC Chief Hits Banks for Not Making Loans (2)
Arlington, Virginia - Putting political pressure on the nation's banks, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairwoman Sheila Bair called Monday for borrowers to identify and report banks that aren't lending …
A Campaign Promise Dies: Obama and Military Commissions
The crowd at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC, gathered to hear their candidate outline his grand strategy for a new way forward and Barack Obama delivered. "I …
I Am Angry
I am angry. I'm tired of pundits and know-nothing, media gasbags. I'm tired of snarky “inside politics” programming. I am sick of the bigotry and hatred of “birthers” and …
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Al Gore Still Won’t Talk About Meat
Al Gore penned a lengthy New York Times op-ed entitled, “We Can't Wish Away Climate Change,” on February 28, 2010. As expected, Gore was wordy, made no effort to …