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Max Baucus Has Only Himself To Blame

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.14.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have little sympathy for Baucus at this point, when he complains that his adversaries have had time to put out a report attacking his bill. Because there is one reason that they've had all that time.

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Recession Is Dangerously Good for the Arms Business

Nathan Schneider | Posted 10.23.2009 | Business

Read More: U.S. Economy, Cars, Military, War on Terror, Arms-Trade, Industry, Economic Crisis, Business News
Nathan Schneider

The more wages (and executive bonuses) come to hinge on the war business, the more war will seem like reasonable economic policy, and the less reluctance business leaders will have to wage it.

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Health Reform That Works for Labor and Industry

William George | Posted 08.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Reform, Labor, Organized Labor, Labor Unions, Health Care, Industrial Workers, Industry, Politics News
William George

A health care system committed to eliminating waste, and preventing costly chronic illnesses would go a long way towards turning the economy around, and creating countless jobs in the process.

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Lessons Learned and Leading Change

Jeffrey B. Swartz | Posted 07.25.2009 | Green

Read More: Environment, Human Rights, Environmental Issues, Climate Crisis, Industry, Green News
Jeffrey B. Swartz

What if we were to apply the same organic formula that worked to address human rights issues to environmental issues? Could we imagine the same progress?

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Slapped by the Invisible Hand

Mike Papantonio | Posted 04.12.2009 | Business

Read More: Markets, Ring of Fire, Chelsey-Sullenberger, Mike Papantonio, Industry, Airline Industry, Deregulation, American Airlines, Invisible Hand, Air America Radio, Delta, Pilot, Business News
Mike Papantonio

As Sullenberger continues to speak out, he should make it clear that all the pilots and crews who are still operating in the deregulated airline industry are truly heroes.

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No to More Media Personalities in Government!

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 02.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: France, Politics, Sarkozy, Washington, Industry, President Obama, Kennedy, High School, Clintons, Obama, Media, Hollywood, Carla Bruni, Facebook, Camelot, Politics News
Vivian Norris de Montaigu

I live in France where we already have a people-izing of government with the President marrying an ex-model just three months after his divorce and li...

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The Deceptions Of Prevailing Opinion

John Hallmann | Posted 01.11.2009 | Business

Read More: Financial Crisis, Government, Marketing, Construction, Media, Entertainment, Industry, Economy, Business News
John Hallmann

As the nation stews in its current state, it is a perfect time to reevaluate power's employment in this country. What is that power used for and is it used for the long term good of society?

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What Does Health Care "Reform" Mean? How Soon Can We Get There? Part 1

Maggie Mahar | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: Drugmakers, Insurers, Health, Industry, Overtreatment, Medicare for All, Obama, Lbj, Medicare, Healthcare, Politics News
Maggie Mahar

Forces calling for health care reform are gaining momentum. But if by "reform," they simply mean "universal coverage," I have to disagree.

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Mom Does Not Always Know Best

Marguerite Manteau-Rao | Posted 12.08.2008 | Green

Read More: Processed Food, Retailers, Bishop Consulting, Economic Crisis, Shopping, Health, Nutrition, Industry, Carbonated Beverages, Nielsen, Food, Grocery, Obesity, Bottled Water, Green News
Marguerite Manteau-Rao

The majority of households spend between a fourth and a third of their grocery budget on junk, and empty calories. That's a lot of money that could be used on other more nutritious groceries.

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