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The Free Exercise of Religion Clause: An Important Clause in the First Amendment to the Constitution

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By: Thomas Wyatt

United States Army - Fort Hood Shooting: Tragedy Strikes On American Soil

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By: Terah Talley

National Health Care Reform and Amish People: How the Amish Community will be Affected by Obama's Health Reform

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By: Thomas Wyatt

Black Friday Ad Deals Prior To Thanksgiving 2009: Best Pre-Christmas Holiday Shopping Discounts Advertised Now

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

FOX News and the New World of Opinion Journalism: How Rupert Murdoch and FOX Are Redefining News In the United States

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By: Benjamin Poyant

2010 Census Mission, Issues and Politics: The U.S. Census Began in 1790, But it's Still A Work in Progress

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By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Health Care Hawaiian Style: Nearly 90 percent of Hawaiians Have Health Insurance

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By: Gerard Shea

U.S. Holidays and Observations in December 2009: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, & Pearl Harbor Day

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Still Working Hard: Retired Senator Continues to Support Native American Initiatives

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By: Philip McIntosh

Joe Biden's Best Political Gaffes Of 2008 & 2009: The 47th Vice President And His Many Bidenisms

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By: Charlie Doherty

Health Care Reform Public Option Opt Out: State Decision on Public Plan with National Health Reform

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By: Thomas Wyatt

Survey – Voters Say U.S. Still in Recession: Despite Reports, Americans Continue to Feel Economic Pain

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By: Louise Harris

Duties of American Citizenship: Responsibilities Include Voting, Jury Duty, and Paying Taxes

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Sex Scandal America: Changing Attitudes Toward Political Morality Gaps

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

American Drug Companies' Political Influence: Pharmaceutical Companies and USA Healthcare Reform

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Guide to Network Neutrality and FCC Regulation: Telecommunications, the FCC, and Net Neutrality in the United States

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By: Benjamin Poyant

White House Declares War on Fox News: News Organization Becomes a Political Target

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By: Steve Brady

Bostonians Protest Media Bias: Activists Speak Out for Truth in the News

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By: Michael Carl

The Monserrate Case: Controversial Judement Enrages Senators and Women's Groups

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By: Priya Ravindran

The Baucus Health Care Reform Plan of 2009: President Obama's Plan to Make Health Insurance Affordable for All

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By: Molly Markey

Real Army Wives: Military Spouse Life is Challenging as well as Fun

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By: Erin MacFarland Phillips

Give a Damn, Help the Hungry, It's Thanksgiving: Start Now — Volunteer, Donate, Do a Run, Get Macy's Matching Funds

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

911, 311, now 511. Assistance Phone Numbers: Web-based Mobile Technologies, Foreshadowed by AT&T

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Gun Rights War: History of the Fight for Second Amendment Rights

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Timothy Geithner's Background: Treasury Secretary Geithner; Hero or Heel?

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By: Bruce Silver

Pelosi and the Democrats' Second Stimulus: Will Another Stimulus Pacakge Help The US Economy?

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By: Curt Guillory

Obama Third US Black Nobel Peace Prize Winner: At-a-Glance Facts: Nobel Peace Award and African-Americans, Africans

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Hazardous Chemicals Leak from E-waste: Apple Acts Responsibly Toward Carbon Footprint and E-waste

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By: Dawn Goldsmith

The Mojave Desert Cross: Veteran’s Memorial Becomes a Federal Case

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By: Steve Brady

Politics of Basic and Applied Research: How Should Politicians Strike an Appropriate Balance

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By: Dr. David Warmflash

Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio: Renewing the Fairness Doctrine by Any Other Name

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

The Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish: U.S. Schools Must Balance Diversity with Patriotic Sensitivities

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Hear the Bill Features Health Care Reform Audio: Voice Actors Come Together to Record Legislative Proposals

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By: Arlene Miles

Family Benefits for US Veterans: American Veterans and Their Dependents

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By: Jason Chavis

E-waste Recycling Attracts Senate Attention: Sen. Amy Klobucher Offers Legislation for Electronic Waste

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By: Dawn Goldsmith

A Do-It-Yourself Community Called Co-Housing: Baby Boomers May Change the Paradigm of Aging and Build Communities

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

America's New Mortgage Situation: New Trends Show Promise for Home Owners

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By: Curt Guillory

Why Sin Taxes Are Problematic at Best: Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Soda Not as Attractive as They Seem

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By: Laney Traylor

Senate Panel Rejects Health Care Public Option: Plan would have provided options in Obama’s health insurance package

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By: Kristi Gray

Un-Trashing the Planet: Recycling Efforts Make a Difference

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By: Dawn Goldsmith

U.S. Holidays and Observations in November 2009: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Veterans Day, and Other Celebrations

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

American Trash: Hopeful Optimism leaves Room for Improved Waste Management

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By: Dawn Goldsmith

Memphis Mayor Fist-Bumps the Dalai Lama: Buddhist Leader Takes the Gesture in Stride

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By: Joanna Castle Miller

Health Care Reform 101-Public Option: Public Health Option? Or Public Option? It's a World of Difference

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Pros and Cons of Survey Methods: Data Collection via Mail, In-Person, Phone, Internet, & Focus Group

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By: Sarah Spiker

Where American Health Care Ranks in the World: The Facts About the United States Standing in World Health

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By: Gerard Shea

Health Care Reform and the Insurance Industry: Any Meaningful Change Will Require an Overhaul of Current Practices

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By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Corporations Are Not People (Yet): US Supreme Court Ponders Landmark Ruling

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By: Jacqueline S. Homan

Glenn Beck Boycott – Liberals vs Conservatives: Two Lists of Advertisers, Companies & Sponsors

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By: Feature Writer Christina Gregoire

One School Warns: The Gideons are Coming! A Massachusetts School System Frets Over Planned Bible Give-Away

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By: Michael Carl

From the Front Line to the Dean's List: Military Discipline Leads to Success in School

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By: Christopher Pascale

California's Drought Threatens Salmon Runs: Endangered Coho get Help from SPAWN

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By: Kathryn Hedderig

Obama's Claim Inaccurate: Wilson’s Rude but Correct

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By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

George W. Bush and World Trade Centers on 9/11: Bush Saw First Plane Hit WTC Tower on TV Before Entering Classroom

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By: Teresa Knudsen

Prince Mongo for Mayor Unites City of Memphis: Zambodian Prince Campaigning Again

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By: Joanna Castle Miller

Food Safety Enhancement Act Stresses Prevention: Legislation Improves Food Safety, But Not US Health

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By: Lauren Witlin

Baby Boomers Moving Abroad Consider Health Care: The US Isn't the Only Nation with Good Health Services

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Should Polls Matter in American Politics? Representative Democracy's Great Paradox

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By: Brian Eason

Better Dress up Before Going Out: New Fashion Police Site Slams Wal-Mart Shoppers

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By: Christopher Pascale

Where to Go for Conservative Research: Websites and Books on Economics and Constitutional Understanding

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By: Feature Writer Bill Scherer

Private Health Insurance with the Reform: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Individual Health Coverage

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By: Thomas Wyatt

Michelle Obama's Impact on the President: First Lady from the South Side of Chicago Illinois

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By: Rhonda Campbell

President Barack Obama Tackles Major Issues: Focus on National Health Care Reform

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By: Rhonda Campbell

Barack Obama as America's 44th President: The Commander in Chief's Strengths and Struggles

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By: Rhonda Campbell

Defining Socialism and Fascism: Understanding and Differentiating Between the Two Political Extremes

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By: Elvira Nieto

How to Apply for a Driver License in the USA: Obtaining a License to Drive as a US Resident

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By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Why the Public Option is Necessary: Health Care Reform and Basic Coverage Problems

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By: Thomas Wyatt

Health Care Reform 101-Mandates: Understanding Health Insurance- Individual and Other Mandates

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Understanding the Health Care Reform Debate: Health Insurance, Universal Coverage, Medicare

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

The Life of Edward Moore Kennedy: February 22, 1932 – August 26, 2009

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By: Allison Westbrook

Information Used for Unemployment Statistics: How The U.S. Government Determines and Reports The Unemployment Rate

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By: Tracey Carter

The Next Generation of Kennedys: The Legacy Lives On

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By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

How to Build Credit History as a US Immigrant: Establishing a Good Credit Rating When Moving to the USA

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By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

How to Apply for a Social Security Number: Social Security Card Application as a US Citizen or Resident

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By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Ted Kennedy's Legislative Achievements: Nineteen of His Accomplishments

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By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Freedom of Religion Turns Freedom Into Fascism: Pastor Calls For Death of President , Assaults on Women's Rights

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By: Jacqueline S. Homan

National Security May Be ACES in Senate Debate: Passing the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Legislation

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By: Lauren Witlin

Who is Mary Jo Kopechne? What Happened on Chappaquiddick Island with Senator Edward Kennedy?

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By: Feature Writer Bill Scherer

U.S. Holidays and Observations in October 2009: Halloween, Columbus Day, Sukkot, and Some Unusual Celebrations

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Abortion as a Human Rights Issue: Pro-Lifers Say “No” to Abortion Money in Health Care Reform Bill

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By: Michael Carl

H1N1 (Swine Flu) and Health Care Reform: A Widespread Crisis Could Crush America’s Medical System

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By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Gold vs. Salmon, Environmentalists Prevail: Gold Dredging Equipment Temporarily Banned in California

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By: Kathryn Hedderig

Arlington Nat'l Cemetery Is Kennedy Burial Site: Champions of Civil Rights, the Kennedy Brothers Will Rest Together

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

How Abortions Can Be Covered In Healthcare Bill: TIME Says Current Bill Provides for All Abortions

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By: Linda DeMerle

Senator Edward M. Kennedy Dies Peacefully at 77: Massachusetts’ Senior Senator, Teddy Kennedy, is Brain Cancer Victim

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Death of Sen. Edward Kennedy Announced: Leave a Message Here as a Memorial to Senator Teddy Kennedy

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By: Christine Fadhley

Torture of Terrorism Suspects: The Law and Politics of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques

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By: Renato Bautista, Jr.

Stacking the Deck in the Health Care Debate: How Several Meetings Were Actually Rigged Rallies, Not Town Halls

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By: Michael Carl

Legally Troubled: The Cape Wind Project is the Subject of a Court Fight

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By: Michael Carl

Troubled with Wind: The Cape Wind Project, Renewable Energy, Nantucket and the World

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By: Michael Carl

Government Run Health Care for Native Americans: Health Insurance Reform is Needed on Underserved Reservations

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By: Steve Brady

Sarah Palin's Effective Use of Facebook: How the Former Governor of Alaska Shapes National Debate

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By: Feature Writer Bill Scherer

Could More Regulation Prevent Oil Price Swings? U.S. Regulator Considers Action Against Energy Market Speculation

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By: Deirdre Daly

Pushing Healthcare Through, Whatever it Takes: Why the President Can’t Sell the Plan and What’s Next

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By: Linda DeMerle

Does Talk Radio Help or Hurt Healthcare Reform? Discussion of Obamacare Impossible in Tempestuous Atomosphere

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By: R.L. Coffield

Health Care Reform at the Local Level: Community Health Centers Offer a Proven Benefit to the Uninsured

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By: Steve Brady

Private Insurance Cos. Reject Healthcare Reform: 4 Points Medical Corps. Argue Favoring the Current Wellness System

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

American Versus Japanese Healthcare Costs: A Differing Approach to the US Medical Care Crisis

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

U.S. Holidays and Observations in September 2009: Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, Patriots Day, Grandparents Day, and More

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

U.S. Health Care Reform: A Look Inside the Uninsured Numbers Reveals Surprising Results

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By: Steve Brady

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