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The Incestuous Relationship Between Bankers, Business and Congress
It's more than a revolving door we're talking about. Itu2019s an incest fest.
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Indian Country Looks Forward With Optimism After Record Turnout Beats Voter ID, Other Barriers
Minnesota's most heavily Native American precincts more decisively rejected a state constitutional amendment that would have required photo ID to vote than did precincts with fewer Native voters.
Now What? Think Campaigning Is Hard? Try Governance
WIth the close of election season, the Solutions column returns to the business of identifying ways to rein in defense spending.
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William Rivers Pitt | Winning the Outside Chance
All we won on Tuesday night was the outside chance of not losing. What is made of that very slim margin is entirely up to you.
The Cost of War: An Interview With Hawaii Congressional Candidate and Veteran Tulsi Gabbard
The former Honolulu city councilwoman, state legislator and combat veteran shares her views on Afghanistan, Iran, drones and military spending.
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Which Legislators Care the Most About Your Food?
The first-ever National Policy Score Card lets the public hold Congress accountable on food policy.
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The Audacity of Fate, the Arrogance of Self-Deception and the Romney/Ryan Plan: “Let Them Eat Cat Food“
The stakes are too high to choose
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A House Majority Leader with a Suspect Attitude Toward Corruption
A troubling narrative raises questions about death of graft bill in Congress.
New Robin Hood Tax Introduced in Congress
A half-percent tax on all financial transactions makes it to Congress.
Uncle Sam Is Watching You: Stop FISA Renewal
This week, Congress prepares to abuse the Constitution again, by extending its 2008 amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act