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Don't be fooled by the 'Freedom Act': It won't stop government spying

A decision last week about NSA spying by a panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals in New York City sent shock waves through the government. The court ruled that a section of the Patriot Act that is due to expire at the end of this month …

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Revelations From the Regulation Bill

New York and Washington woke up today to news that the financial regulation bill now before the Senate had run afoul of none other than the legendary investor Warren Buffett. At issue is the bill’s crackdown on derivatives (those complex financial instruments that were used for so much gambling on …

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A War Breaks Out Over the Tea Party

As you may know, the Tea Party held a convention in Nashville over the weekend. Sarah Palin was the keynote speaker and spent some time defining the movement, beginning with President Obama. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) SARAH PALIN: There are many things that he is doing today that cause an uneasiness …

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