Two lawyers will go before a judge today to make closing arguments on an issue that divides the nation. Though …
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How Low Interest Rates Sap Economic Growth
Conventional wisdom tells us we need record-low interest rates to help the global economy recover from the Great Recession and …
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New U.S. Long-Term Care Plan Misses The Mark
The recently passed health care reform bill reminds me of the cuisine at the Cheesecake Factory: It attempts to cover …
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Genuinely Hosed By Counterfeit Cash
David Lipin got a nasty shock after he recently cashed a $1,000 money order at a Los Angeles post office: …
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Primary Races To Watch Today
The most interesting races to watch today are all west of the Mississippi River, as voters in 10 states cast …
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Free If You Use It, Pay If You Don’t
Recently I redeemed some of my Hilton Honors points for a free night’s stay in East Brunswick, N.J. (Stop snickering; …
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In The Middle East, Fighting Is Easier Than Peace
Decade after decade, the world’s most powerful leaders have tried to resolve the conflict between Israel and its neighbors, yet …
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Getting Safely Home
While Laurence and Marianne Sunderland waited for their 16-year-old daughter, Abby, to be rescued from her disabled sailboat in the …
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