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Guantanamo Bay and an unending war on terror
The new National Defense Authorization Act currently being debated Congress contains provisions that would declare an ongoing war on terror.
President Obama takes hard line against an anti-tax GOP
In his debt reduction speech, Obama vowed to veto any plan Congress sends him that does not raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations. ...
Republicans call taxing super-rich 'class warfare'
President Obama's $3 trillion deficit reduction plan includes the "Buffett Rule," which imposes a minimum tax rate on those earning more than $1 million per year. ...
Air quality regulations could save US economy billions
With clean air regulations, the EPA estimates as early as 2016, the US would have 17,000 fewer deaths, 4,500 fewer cases of bronchitis, 120,000 fewer cases of asthma....
Norway's 'summer camp' prison emphasizes rehabilitation
At the island prison of Bastowey, in Norway, inmates swim and hang out on beaches, and there are no walls or chains....
President Obama's jobs plan includes billions in tax cuts
Last night, President Obama presented a $447 billion package of tax cuts and new government spending meant to increase jobs in America....
Officials receive tip on terrorism threat for New York, DC
Federal authorities are working to confirm reports that there is a specific, credible terrorist threat for the New York City and DC areas this coming weekend....
Cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for US: $4 trillion
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have already cost the United States about $2.5 trillion, and researchers expect the price tag to reach some $4 trillion....
US relationship with oppressive regimes under scrutiny
Washington's past compromises now plagues its policy throughout the Arab World: supporting an unpopular strongman in exchange for a military stronghold....
With $9 billion deficit, US Postal Service may shut down
Unless Congress takes emergency action, some say the Postal Service, operating at a deficit of $9 billion, could shut down by this winter....
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