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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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USA
05/06/2008 01:00 am -
A second chance for subprime borrowers
An Oregon company offers credit cards to those with bad debt. It's good business, for both sides.
05/05/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/01/2008 01:00 am -
Bush administration response on car mileage riles governors
The fine print in a new federal plan forbids states from setting their own standards.
05/01/2008 01:00 am -
Bush administration response on car mileage riles governors
The fine print in a new federal plan forbids states from setting their own standards.
05/01/2008 01:00 am -
Readers' picks
Readers write and tell us what they are reading.
04/29/2008 01:00 am -
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04/28/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about political uses of Scripture, working toward retirement, and appreciating America's military.
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Fishermen hit hard by closure of West Coast salmon fishing
Drastic federal action to try to save chinook salmon is latest move in ongoing battle.
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Fishermen hit hard by closure of West Coast salmon fishing
Drastic federal action to try to save chinook salmon is latest move in ongoing battle.
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Bush's climate goals vague – but a start
His call for US emissions to stabilize by 2025 marks a policy change, but is still behind other nations.
04/18/2008 01:00 am -
USA
04/14/2008 01:00 am -
For an Iraq war veteran, new play is a personal odyssey
When Melissa Steinman was picked as an adviser to a topical play, it aided her postwar recovery – and helped other veterans, too.
04/11/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View To behold spring, and its blossoms
Nature is a now-you-see-it, now-you-don't event. Clear the schedule for a good look.
04/10/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about taxes, NATO, Internet gambling, and REAL ID.
04/09/2008 01:00 am -
Mutual funds: A ride reserved for the strong at heart
The first quarter of '08 witnessed many investors shifting from stock- to money-market funds. They may miss out on a recovery.
04/07/2008 01:00 am -
Clinton down, but not out of running
She needs to win nearly all the remaining contests, analysts say, and persuade superdelegates that she has a better chance than Obama of beating John McCain.
04/04/2008 01:00 am -
Economic woes hit state budgets
Soaring inflation and shrinking tax revenues will make it tougher for at least 25 states to fund public services.
04/02/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Don't fold on Internet gambling ban
A 2006 US law has cut Web-based betting. If anything, the law needs to be toughened.
03/25/2008 01:00 am -
West Coast salmon season imperiled by low stocks
With chinook at record lows in the Sacramento River, fishery will set limits in April.
03/17/2008 01:00 am -
In the Amazon, a forestry cop matches wits with illegal loggers
As deforestation rises, the Lula government launches a major new effort to stop it.
03/13/2008 01:00 am -
For Clinton and Obama, next six weeks are critical
By the next primary, April 22, the way to count Florida and Michigan may be settled.
03/13/2008 01:00 am -
Earth-friendly school
Kids at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., love their new 'green' campus.
03/11/2008 01:00 am -
Home-schoolers reel from California court blow
A ruling that parents in the state 'do not have a constitutional right' to home-school their children prompts anger, confusion. Schwarzenegger may ask legislature to intervene.
03/10/2008 01:00 am -
Wave-power proposals alarm locals
US waters could supply up to 10 percent of electric needs but fast-track permits anger communities.
03/04/2008 12:00 am
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