Louisiana Purchase

NYU Founder's Mixed Record on Slavery and Race

Alan Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Albert Gallatin, a founder of NYU, claimed to oppose slavery. However, his claims to oppose it can also be read as racist attacks on the humanity of Africans.

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Mary Landrieu Defends 'Louisiana Purchase' Medicaid Deal For Louisiana

AP | By ERICA WERNER | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Called a prostitute by conservative talk show hosts, a Louisiana Democrat on Thursday defended a deal she cut for her Hurricane Katrina-...

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Voters See Health Care Reform As Marred By Backroom Deals

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Special legislative favors, especially one designed to secure a Nebraska senator's vote for the embattled health care package, igni...

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List Of Government Expenditures That Cost Less Than Credit Crisis Bailout

The Big Picture | Barry Ritholtz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Whenever I discussed the current bailout situation with people, I find they have a hard time comprehending the actual numbers involved. That became a ...

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