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A view of a home in Deposit, New York. The Southern Tier of New York, an area which borders Pennsylvania and is predominately rural, has been struggling for decades with both high unemployment and chronic levels of poverty. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

US Poverty On Track To Rise To Highest Since 1960s

The ranks of America’s poor are on track to climb to levels unseen in nearly half a century. That means gains from the war on poverty in the 1960s are being erased amid a weak economy and fraying government safety net.

2012/07/22

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Opinion: Supreme Court Obamacare Ruling Lets Big Brother Walk In The Front Door

The Supreme Court’s decision upholding the individual mandate and the Affordable Care Act amounts to rolling out the welcome mat for Big Brother to intrude on the lives of Americans.

2012/07/03

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Opinion: It’s About Questionable Needs Of Those Who Get Government Assistance

Stricter governmental guidelines are needed for a person to receive a government paycheck. These guidelines need to involve stricter limits on what people can do with their free government paycheck. If something isn’t needed for survival, it should not be purchased with the American taxpayer’s dollars.

2012/07/02

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Will Smith Supports Obama’s Call For Higher Taxes

One of Hollywood’s biggest and best-paid stars is supporting President Barack Obama’s call for higher taxes on the country’s top earners.

2012/05/07

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‘Walmart Of Weed’ Sprouts In DC

Washington DC (AP) – A company dubbed the “Walmart of Weed” is putting down roots in America’s capital city, sprouting further debate on marijuana — medical or otherwise. Just a few miles from the White […]

2012/03/29

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Government Sues AT&T Over Billing Dispute

The Justice Department has sued to recover millions of dollars from AT&T Corp., alleging the company improperly billed the government.

2012/03/22

Lawyers Say IMF Protests In DC Were Recorded

Newly produced photographs show that protests about a decade ago were recorded on video, contradicting earlier claims that no footage existed of the demonstrations where hundreds of people were arrested.

2012/03/13

AIG Tax Breaks Under Fire From Bailout Watchdogs

Former members of a congressional panel that oversaw bailouts during the financial crisis blasted the Treasury Department for quietly granting a tax break worth billions to AIG.

2012/03/12

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Carmakers: Crackdown On Dashboard Devices Will Lead To Increased Distracted Driving

Drivers will switch from using distracting devices built into car dashboards to using even more distracting handheld devices unless the government addresses both issues at the same time, automakers warned Monday.

2012/03/12