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NSA surveillance 101: What US intelligence agencies are doing, what they know
US intelligence agencies are gathering massive amounts of US telephone calling data and social media data on both foreigners and citizens. Here are seven questions and answers about what is known so far.
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Top 10 states for clean tech
Clean Edge, a clean-tech research and advisory firm based in San Francisco and Portland, has ranked states for their leadership in clean tech. Here are its Top 10 picks:
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Opinion 6 ways to make tax reform happen
Here are six ideas that can guide Congress to a tax reform-deal that both parties should be able to live with – a deal that will raise necessary revenue and help pay down the debt.
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Debt-ceiling showdown: 4 reasons it's not a replay of 2011
In 2011, Congress and President Obama went to the brink of government default when congressional Republicans balked at raising the nation's debt ceiling. The spring of 2013 appears to have another debt ceiling fight in store. Here are the top four things that have changed.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Will Americans raise taxes to curb deficits? Oregon a test case.
A ballot before Oregon voters Tuesday would raise taxes on high earners to lower the yawning state deficit. It is being seen as a snapshot of the national mood.
01/26/2010 04:35 pm -
Marijuana in the classroom? Sometimes it's legal
Medical marijuana legally prescribed to young people is showing up in classrooms. This is putting teachers and principals in a new and challenging position.
01/23/2010 09:42 am -
New green wonder: the Hanging Gardens of ... Portland?
A portion of Oregon's federal stimulus money is being used to create the world's largest 'living wall.'
01/21/2010 11:50 am -
El Nino prime culprit for severe weather in California
Three days of severe weather, including mudslides and flooding, is largely courtesy of El Nino, say meteorologists.
01/20/2010 05:52 pm -
After US Airways 'miracle on the Hudson,' concern grows about bird strikes
For the first time since records have been kept, the number of instances in which aircraft hit birds or other wildlife could top 10,000 for 2009. Increasingly, pilots worry about 'feathered bullets'.
01/16/2010 01:28 pm -
Opinion What Haiti needs now: a personal visit from Obama
US presidents visit disaster areas in America all the time. President Obama can build on his good response to the Haitian quake so far by bearing personal witness to this tragedy.
01/14/2010 03:46 pm -
Bailout aftermath: Obama proposes fee on big banks
To recoup taxpayer money used in the bailout of financial firms, Obama on Thursday outlined a fee that big banks would have to pay for 10 years or more.
01/14/2010 01:26 pm -
Conservationists tell commercial bumblebees to buzz off
Commercially produced bumblebees may be detrimental to wild bumblebees.
01/13/2010 11:42 am -
California edges toward legalization of pot
The California Assembly's public safety committee approved a bill to legalize pot on Tuesday. A day earlier, New Jersey became the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana.
01/12/2010 06:21 pm -
Montana becomes third state to legalize physician-assisted suicide
In essence, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that suicide – even when a physician plays a role – is not a crime. Now, the state legislature is likely to argue the issue.
01/02/2010 02:58 pm -
New year's new laws target texting, trans fats, and more
At least 30 states will see new laws going into effect on New Year's Day. Many of the new laws reflect zeitgeist concerns on health, technology, and the economy.
12/31/2009 11:25 am -
Diggin' It A bird-friendly garden needs good shrubs
When you want birds in your bushes, make sure you choose the right shrubs.
12/30/2009 02:54 pm -
Diggin' It A garden contributes to healing
An Oregon garden gives solace to patients as they heal.
12/23/2009 11:16 am -
Coming soon: a Christmas tree that won't shed its needles
Not everyone agrees on what makes a perfect Christmas tree, but one that doesn't shed its needles would be high on most lists.
12/22/2009 03:14 pm -
The New Economy Fed's Ben Bernanke wins committee approval, but tougher road ahead
Ben Bernanke faces a tougher path to winning a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve after a Senate committee's 16-to-7 approval vote.
12/17/2009 03:19 pm -
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Squid invasions signal changes in the Pacific Ocean
In the Pacific, jumbo squid have moved to new waters, signaling changes in the ocean, scientists observe.
12/15/2009 11:36 am -
Nation-building at home: Civics 101
How to run a country - a.k.a. nation-building - is the bottom line of the US high school civics revival.
12/10/2009 12:00 am -
Brown pelicans are no longer endangered
After decades on the US Endangered Species list, American brown pelicans have made a comeback.
12/03/2009 12:00 am -
Diggin' It Warm, waterproof garden gloves – really
12/02/2009 12:00 am -
America the jobless: Ron Paul wins, Timothy Geithner loses?
Frustration at how Washington has managed the 'jobless recovery' is turning some members of Capitol Hill against Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner – and in favor of a controversial measure by Rep. Ron Paul.
11/22/2009 12:00 am -
New York, terror trial capital of the US
New York's federal courts have seen many major terrorist trials since the early 1990s, several involving Al Qaeda-linked operatives.
11/20/2009 12:00 am -
Veterans Day is a teachable moment for many US schools
Schools are mostly finding noncontroversial ways to bring Veterans Day into the classroom. For some students, this is the first time they've ever met a vet.
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Pew report: nine states join California in facing fiscal crisis
Ten states from Arizona to Oregon now face a fiscal crisis, says a Pew report. Some economists say additional stimulus is needed to soften the economic impact of impending state budget cuts.
11/11/2009 12:00 am -
Texting while driving: the new drunk driving
Texting and driving – and gadgets like iPods and GPS devices – are a public safety epidemic.
11/05/2009 12:00 am
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