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Consumer Group Finds Elevated BPA Levels In Range Of Foods

latimes.com | Andrew Zajac | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living


A consumer advocacy group's analysis of canned goods has found measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A, or BPA, across a range of foods...

Next Up in the Senate: The Credit Card Fight

Danny Schechter | Posted 06.07.2009 | Business


Danny Schechter

As card companies began to experience the losses, they began operating in a more predatory manner, jacking up fees and putting the collection pressure on.

Taking a Serious Look at Health Care Effectiveness

Craig Newmark | Posted 03.19.2009 | Politics


Craig Newmark

Looks like the stimulus bill has a feature that'll create action that might help get us healthier and reduce health care costs.