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CBO Report: Boosting Oil Production Won’t Protect Americans from Gasoline Price Shocks
More domestic drilling does not make America less susceptible to global supply disruptions or protect consumers from gasoline price volatility, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. The …
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Why Isn’t Closing 40 Philadelphia Public Schools National News?
On February 14, 2012, Pennsylvania public school students, parents and teachers converged at the Capitol Rotunda to denounce Governor Corbett's education plans and demand better schools. (Photo: karathepirate) If …
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Year Shapes Up to Be Big One for Both Sides of Gay Marriage Battle
Supporters of gay marriage watch President Barack Obama's interview with Robin Roberts of ABC News at the Human Rights Campaign Headquarters in Washington, May 9, 2012. (Photo: Doug Mills …
A Dumb War
In the airport in Atlanta yesterday, I happened to be standing next to some American soldiers, wearing camouflage, on their way to Afghanistan. They knew the name of the …
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Wisconsin Democrats Choose Challenger to Run Against Governor in Recall Race
Milwaukee - Wisconsin Democrats will get a do-over election between Gov. Scott Walker and Tom Barrett when the two face off in a rare recall vote next month. Mr. …
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After Austerity
This year’s annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain rudderless when it comes to economic policy. Financial leaders, from finance …
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Long-Time Senator Lugar Loses Primary Challenge in Indiana
Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Indiana) speaks during his primary night party in Indianapolis, May 8, 2012. (Photo: Peter W. Stevenson / The New York Times)Indianapolis - Richard G. Lugar, one …
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Election Puts French Afghan Force on Notice
Kabul - A spokesman for the French military here said that about a fourth of French troops were on course to leave Afghanistan by the end of this year, …
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North Carolina: Marriage Rights (but Not Equal Rights) on the May 8th Ballot
North Carolina polls are open for early voting in the primary election, and the rights of unmarried couples are being put to a public referendum. I voted against North …
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Japanese-Owned Corporation Donates to Super PAC Active in Indiana’s Senate Race
Today, Indiana voters will go to the polls to decide the political fate of Senator Dick Lugar. The Republican primary, as many observers have noted, has been rocked by …