Archives for 28 July 2008
July 29, 2008
Published 28 Jul 2008 at 1:50 pm.
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Oil Companies like Conoco-Phillips are exposing a serious profit orgy, according to Consumer Watchdog. As foreclosures double, the US Senate passes the housing relief bill. And, a look at what’s behind the recent bombings in Turkey.
Despite Huge Subsidies, Airline Industry Shafts Workers and Customers Alike
Published 28 Jul 2008 at 10:29 am.
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The House of Representatives last week passed legislation intended to separate airlines from its government oversight agency. Citing years of too-cozy-a-relationship between the airline industry and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the bill addresses a dangerous “revolving door” between the two groups and calls for a “whistleblower” office on safety matters. In March of this year, …
The Decline of Newspapers
Published 28 Jul 2008 at 10:29 am.
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Less than two weeks after carrying out orders to lay off 150 newsroom workers, the publisher of the Los Angeles Times resigned earlier this month in protest. The Times now finds itself without a publisher, advertising director, foreign editor, editorial editor, or UN bureau chief. Sam Zell, owner of the Times, says the downsize results …
EPA Fails to Regulate Mercury Pollution
Published 28 Jul 2008 at 10:29 am.
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A new study released by the Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice has found that mercury pollution from cement kilns is nearly double the level projected by the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the environmental groups, 23,000 pounds of mercury emissions are released into the air every year. The report also claims that the EPA was …
Empire Notes on McCain’s Campaign
Published 28 Jul 2008 at 10:27 am.
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Empire Notes are weekly commentaries filed by Rahul Mahajan, author of Full Spectrum Dominance and The New Crusade. Today’s commentary is about John McCain’s campaign.
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July 28, 2008
Published 28 Jul 2008 at 9:48 am.
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“Because we don’t think about future generations, they will never forget us.” — Henrik Tikkanen
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