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CSMonitor editors share their favorite people to follow on Twitter
Twitter turned 7 this week. In celebration of the social network's birthday, The Christian Science Monitor compiled a list of favorite Twitter accounts. Each is informative and useful in its own way. Find out what each section recommends for you.
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Four reasons Republicans are embracing the 'sequester'
Republicans, it is clear, are conflicted on the "sequester." How did they come to embrace it? Here are four reasons.
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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Beige Book: boring color, great highlights about the economy
Beige Book is the Federal Reserve's periodic survey of economic conditions around the US.
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Is coal power headed for a downsizing in US?
Utilities may close up to 1 in 5 coal-fired power plants after tougher EPA air pollution rules go into effect next year, Wall Street investment banker Credit Suisse recently reported. Coal power is losing its price edge to natural gas, too.
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Arkansas blue star: A winner worth growing
A nice native plant with many good growing qualities, Arkansas blue star shines in the fall garden. It was recently named the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2011.
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Bank of America will restart foreclosures despite accusations of flawed documents
Bank of America will resume home foreclosures in 23 states despite claims that documents used in the process were flawed.
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Classic review: The Only Game in Town
A sparkling, eclectic collection of sports profiles from the pages of the New Yorker.
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Strong Oklahoma earthquake felt in Kansas
The Oklahoma earthquake that struck at the beginning of the work day, Wednesday, could be felt as far away as Kansas.
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Oklahoma earthquake shakes more than Sooner state
Oklahoma earthquake is felt as far away as southern Kansas. The Oklahoma earthquake struck just after 9 AM local time on Wednesday.
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Lawsuits to undo key parts of health-care law move forward, so far
Challenges to the new health-care law have met with some sympathy in court. Twenty-one states argue it's unconstitutional to require individuals to buy health insurance, as the law requires. Here's a guide to the cases.
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Dianne Jacob dishes on everything from food blogs to making it as a writer
Dianne Jacob is the food writer all other food writers turn to for help.
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Elizabeth Warren: Obama picks aggressive consumer adviser
Elizabeth Warren understands 'every American has to get a fair shake in their financial dealings,' Obama says.
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Uncovering life behind the burqa
An interview with Zoë Ferraris, author of "Finding Nouf" and "City of Veils"
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Senate passes small-business jobs bill, opening tax cut battle
The bill includes a $30 billion fund to increase access to lending for small businesses, and $12 billion in tax cuts. It also sets off debate on whether to extend the Bush tax cuts to more than the just 'middle class.'
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Oil spills hit on land, too: Aging pipelines imperil Midwest
Oil spills in recent weeks, from Canadian-owned pipelines that supply Midwest refineries, are another sign of nation's aging infrastructure. Latest spill expected to raise Midwest gas prices by 30 cents a gallon for several weeks.
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Ballot measures 101: Will they boost voter turnout in Election 2010?
So far in Election 2010, voters in 35 states will confront 149 citizen-backed initiatives and referendums. Evidence is mixed on how ballot measures affect voter turnout.
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Dallas tornado: Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues north
Dallas tornado: A series of tornadoes touched down outside of downtown Dallas, damaging warehouses in an area near Dallas Love Field.
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Find of the Month: Two compulsively readable books about geography
History, geography, and trivia buffs should not miss these books.
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Analysts: Expect a bitter health care fight if GOP wins
If Republicans regain power this fall, you can expect a fierce battle over repealing all or part of the health care overhaul, say analysts.
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Tropical Storm Hermine crosses into Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine continued dissolving just south of San Antonio and was expected to be downgraded into a tropical depression later Tuesday.
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Showtime
How did we get from "Show Boat" to "Shrek the Musical"? A well-researched look at the history of American musical theater.
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Will hurricane Earl rate in Top 10 most expensive hurricanes?
Hurricane Earl is threatening Cape Cod's expensive real estate. But it takes a lot more to be one of America's Top 10 costliest hurricanes. Which hurricanes made the list? Click the right arrow to see.
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Florida voters can’t strip down Obama health-care bill, judge rules
Florida was one of four states – along with Arizona, Oklahoma, and Colorado – with a ballot initiative this November to potentially override the health-care bill mandate that all Americans must have health insurance. But a Florida court said the ballot language was 'misleading.’
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Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of August 16 & 23
Readers write in about foreign aid, the electoral college, and freedom in America
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Reader mailbag: Should you loan money to parents?
A reader asks if it's unethical to charge interest on a loan to parents.
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Race to the Top school reforms: Will they make a difference?
The Obama administration is awarding $3.4 billion in grants to the 10 winners of the Race to the Top competition.
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