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Commentary: Immigrants for sale

Commentary: Immigrants for sale

Georgia is the latest state to pass an anti-immigrant bill like SB1070, with Governor Deal expected to sign it…

Congress, courts curtail whistleblower protections

Congress, courts curtail whistleblower protections

House Republicans introduced legislation Wednesday targeting the already-delayed whistleblower rule in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. The proposed change…

Wyoming sovereign group calls for fed do-over

Wyoming sovereign group calls for fed do-over

A loosely organized political movement that believes the federal government is illegal and must be replaced is a “

‘Obamacare’ foes eye interstate compacts

‘Obamacare’ foes eye interstate compacts

Governors who oppose the national health care act have no shortage of strategies they are willing to try —…

Rainy day funds explained

Rainy day funds explained

To an unusual degree, rainy day funds have become a point of contention for state lawmakers this year — even…

Report: Fracking chemicals stay underground

Report: Fracking chemicals stay underground

A report released Saturday confirmed details about what many already knew was happening: gas drillers have injected millions of…

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