February 12, 2009
U.S. arms sent to Afghanistan go missing U.S. sells countless arms to unstable nations Groups present proof DOD involved in secret rendition Peanut salmonella scandal sparks call for FDA reform “Running on Empty” Energy...
Category: 2009
February 11, 2009
House and Senate strike stimulus deal How far does Richardson’s pay-to-play scandal reach? Split decision in Israeli election Gazans weigh in on Israeli elections Egyptian blogger released; others still held in secret locations US...
February 10, 2009
Bernanke explains $2 trillion market investment Geithner explains $1 trillion plan Senate approves stimulus Georgians ask for people’s bail-out Former SEIU United Healthcare Workers West file at Labor Board A new look at US-Iranian...
February 9, 2009
Senate cuts $100-billion from stimulus Civil rights advocates argue US torture survivors deserve day in court A new program for returning vets caught up in the criminal justice system Kenya’s media campaign to...
February 6, 2009
Unemployment hits 16 year high Is economic despair the vehicle for totalitarianism? Extraordinary rendition discussed at CIA Director confirmation hearing Army tries to tackle growing suicide rate Humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka Running on...
February 5, 2009
Republican lawmakers frustrated over stimulus Controversial social security verification program may be added to stimulus Will U.S. send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan? Chris Hedges weighs in on Obama’s first two weeks in office...
February 4, 2009
Pay cap for executives whose firms get government funds Whistleblower lambastes SEC Running on Empty Series: Will green jobs be outsourced? How relevant is today’s Congressional Black Caucus The hate behind D.C.-based anti-immigrant groups...
February 3, 2009
Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human Services Obama Nominates Judd Gregg to Head Commerce U.N. Official Kidnapped in Pakistan Gazans Rebuilding Tunnels Sri Lanka: Government Announces Victory over Tamil Tigers; People Protest Government...
February 2, 2009
Republicans seek to reduce spending in the stimulus Iraq auditors report outlines waste, fraud and abuse Congress may investigate Cheney Sri Lankan civilians caught in violence between troops and rebels Indians in Tamil Nadu...
January 30, 2009
President Obama reverses Bush-era labor policies “Buy American” provision meets free trade opposition Iraqis head to polls Saturday Did Israel use “cancer bombs” in recent Gaza attack? Lawsuit filed in tax office raid Tasers...
