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Obama administration wins high marks for ‘transparency’
January 12, 2010The Obama administration has scored high marks for curbing lobbyist influence and transparency, says a new report by a group of government watch dogs.
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World Notes: Brazil, Cuba, Guadaloupe, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Yemen
January 12, 2010This week in World Notes: Brazil passes landmark climate legislation; Cuba rejects U.S. terror designation; Guadaloupe prepares for general strike; Spain's unemployment is highest in Europe; Sudan exports food, while country starves; Thailand's army deport Laotian...
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We looked into the future and the problem is us
January 12, 2010Harsh talk about Obama from the left can easily become a substitute for examining our inadequacies. Wouldn't we be well served to look into the mirror?
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Recent attacks in Europe expose racist underbelly
January 12, 2010Resurgent racism manifested by death threats and violence cropped up last month in Italy and Hungary.
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Helping the homeless isn’t profitable
January 12, 2010Accused of deliberately destroying unsold winter clothing, including gloves and overcoats, instead of using them to clothe the homeless and poor, two New York City retailers, H&M and Wal-Mart have beat hasty retreats in recent days.
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