Topic: Indiana

Why Pakistanis would reject $7.5 billion in US aid

New poll indicates that the Kerry-Lugar bill, already confronting opposition from Pakistan's political and military establishment, faces a wave of popular distrust of the US as well.

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.

What would a Republican healthcare bill look like?

Democrats have chided Republicans for not offering their own healthcare ideas. But GOP attempts to turn the debate toward more incentives and fewer mandates have been rebuffed.

Not safe from layoffs in this recession: the public sector

The unemployment report on Friday showed 53,000 fewer government jobs in September.

Another Biden for Senate?

Beau Biden, son of the vice president, is back from a year in Iraq. He'd start a Senate run in Delaware with a leg up, but 2010 looks to be a tough election for Democrats.

Craigslist goes down: apartment hunting, job searching comes to a halt

Rising college costs prompt student loan reform

States struggle to contain fees at public universities while the federal government rolls out affordability measures to help counter the rising costs of higher education.

Airline Ambassadors: Taking flight on a mission

This and other 'voluntourism' networks offer a wealth of ways to deliver goodwill.

Out of work? This week's most intriguing job offers.

Can wind power save the Midwest?

Renewable energy isn’t big enough to offset declines in the auto industry, but companies are gung-ho for any new business.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Catskill folkies, Discovery Channel on a world of ancient relics, a look at real high school musicals, and more.

Energy and climate rallies – real or astroturf?

Energy rallies organized by coal and oil industry.

The reshaping of the GOP

The most fertile ground for Republicans is the growing ranks of independents. And efforts to rebrand the party from the inside are prompting a stir within a new generation of young politicians.

Nuclear power’s new debate: cost

Issues of safety and waste make way for a focus on funding.

The real reason for Obama's $2.4 billion electric car grants

More than half of the money goes to battery manufacturing. US-made hybrids are currently dependent on batteries made abroad.

In Indiana, Obama sells small side of stimulus

Obama gives $600 million to next-gen car batteries

Car companies received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars.

In Indiana, Obama offers $2.4 billion for clean tech

Opinion: The problem with conservative echo chambers

Separate spaces such as A Conservative Cafe in Indiana lead us further from a united America.

Sotomayor roundup: How Republicans will vote

Six GOP senators have announced their intentions ahead of Tuesday's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nominee.

In show of unity, eight Midwest governors OK high speed rail deal

State of diversity on the courts

Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination draws focus to the gains of minority and female judges nationwide.

Opinion: Gates, race, and 'driving while black'

US push to put an Afghan face on Helmand offensive

Just 650 Afghans are fighting alongside the 4,000 US Marines in the Helmand province. US commanders and now Congress are pushing to grow Afghan security forces.

Recession spreads to suburbs and beyond

In most metro areas surveyed in a new report, unemployment is growing faster in suburbs than in nearby cities.