Robert Byrd

The money and the politics of the global AIDs epidemic

Health & Medicine

The debate in the Senate over the AIDS bill may not just be about money; often global AIDS attracts a debate on abortion.

This week in Congress: July 7

Global Politics

The Evolution of Byrd

The World

For senate races, Obama’s visits prove mixed blessing

Global Politics
The World

How much does job training actually help with unemployment

Global Politics
The World

Unemployed anxiously await senate vote on benefits extension

Conflict & Justice

While lawmakers are adjourned this week for the July 4th recess, many of the country’s millions of unemployed workers await their return for an expected vote on an extension of unemployment insurance benefits.

The World

In Colorado pot-selling pioneers don’t get rich quick

Colorado is the first state where the medical marijuana business is fully regulated, licensed and taxed. However, tight rules and restrictions have made it hard for these businesses to thrive.