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Watchdog Enumerates Problems in Afghanistan as Trump Considers Replacing US Forces With Private Contractors
Congress has allocated $714 billion to the war since it started in 2001.
Kochs and Trump Team Up to Cut Billionaires’ Taxes
The Kochs' publicized hostility toward Trump has been replaced by a strategic alliance.
“Give Them Hell”: Exposing the Corporate Backers of Anti-Immigrant Hate
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are financing the suffering of immigrant families.
A Budget for the 99 Percent
Wouldn't it be great to have a federal budget that matched the priorities of most of us in the country?
Is Capitalism in Crisis? Latest Trends of a System Run Amok
Political polarization is to be expected after a long-lasting structural crisis of capitalism, says David Kotz.
The Hidden Extra Costs of Living With a Disability
Living with a disability may cost an additional several thousand dollars per year.
Saving Illinois: Getting More Bang for the State’s Bucks
Illinois is teetering on bankruptcy and other states are not far behind, largely due to unfunded pension liabilities — but there are solutions.
Follow the Money: Drugmakers Deploy Political Cash as Prices and Anger Mount
Despite running into trouble this year, drugmaker, Mallinckrodtt, has been increasing its lobbying efforts in Congress.
Economic Update: The Economics of Socialism
This week's episode discusses sanctions on Russia, medical companies' failures, cable company monopolies and more.
Ratepayers Foot the Bill for Utilities’ Push Against Rooftop Solar
Edison Electric Institute pushes for policies that curb the growth of distributed solar energy.