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The Best Remedy for the Price of Gas
There is no magic wand that will bring down the price of gasoline, which has once again crossed the $4 mark in California. But there is a long-term solution …
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Fukushima Residents Seek Answers Amid Mixed Signals From Media, TEPCO and Government
Mistrust of the media has surged among the people of Fukushima Prefecture. In part this is due to reports filed by mainstream journalists who are unwilling to visit the …
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Life in Louisiana, and on Earth, Struggles to Survive
On this anniversary of the largest accidental marine oil spill in history, attention here in south Louisiana is focused on the consequences of that traumatic event. As the Deepwater …
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Researchers Say Oil Dispersants Still an Issue in the Gulf
A boat wades through the oily waters of the Gulf of Mexico, on June 16, 2010. The water has an iridescent rainbow sheen from the dispersant used to …
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Extortion Politics: Why Won’t American Business Stop the GOP From Threatening to Blow Up The Economy?
As the government approaches its borrowing limit of $14.3 trillion, Republicans are seeking political advantage over what conditions should be attached to raising that limit. This is a …
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The Big Lie
Is there any limit to the outrageousness of the GOP lies? Is there any limit to the capacity of a large number of our fellow citizens …
Aetna CEO: I Would Be Turned Down for Health Insurance
Washington - To a greater degree than most insurance company chiefs, Mark Bertolini has encountered his own personal challenges with the health care system. Bertolini, the head …