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Arne Duncan’s $800 million fight
July 16, 2010$800 million is a lot of money but in comparison to the total federal budget of $3.6 trillion is represents less than .00022 percent. So why is Education secretary Arne Duncan fighting so hard to keep...
Read moreCheers and jeers, from the Gulf to the Vatican
July 16, 2010A lot of jeers - for BP, CEOs and Vatican officials - and some cheers too.
Read moreWall Street reform overcomes Wall Street blockade
July 16, 2010After a year of intense struggles on one side, and bank lobbying on the other side, Congress yesterday passed Wall Street reform - a big step, but the battle's not over.
Read moreMy heroes in baseball oppose Arizona’s immigration law
July 16, 2010Latino players plan to boycott baseball's all-star game if it occurs in Arizona.
Read moreThe war on antibiotics
July 15, 2010Without strict new regulations, the way beef, poultry, and pork are produced in America could rob us of effective antibiotics.
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