Public Interest

In The Public Interest: Senate Moderates Get it Right

Larry McNeely | Posted 12.14.2009 | Politics

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Larry McNeely

Progressives continue to have real disputes with some of the Senate centrists. But some of those centrists' proffered amendments are serious attempts to hold down costs and they deserve support.

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In The Public Interest: Pharma Can Do More

Larry McNeely | Posted 12.09.2009 | Politics

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Larry McNeely

With the Senate fighting hard to pass a bill that would tackle rising costs and extend coverage to millions more Americans, the time has come for PhRMA to pay its fair share.

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In the Public Interest: Rein in the Financial System That Failed

Ed Mierzwinski | Posted 12.07.2009 | Politics

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Ed Mierzwinski

In my 20 years in Washington, I've witnessed the deregulation of the financial marketplace and the ruin that goes along with it. I am determined not to let it happen again.

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The Obama-Effect in Journalism: Decentralized Editorial Power

Tanja Aitamurto | Posted 11.17.2009 | Media

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Tanja Aitamurto

Donors tend to feel empowered after the donation. Donating seems to create a sense of belonging to the community, and the donors also feel a sense of participation in the journalistic process.

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Is Anybody There? Does Anybody Care?

Norman Horowitz | Posted 08.15.2009 | Media

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Norman Horowitz

Networks are all controlled by gigantic companies, who for the most part do business with the Federal government and would not be critical of the Federal government in any meaningful way.

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Must-Read About Alhurra TV

Nancy Snow | Posted 01.14.2009 | Media

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Nancy Snow

Technorati Profile Correction: The University of Missouri has received a grant to train Alhurra TV journalists. It may be for $50,000, but I'm wait...

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