Politics and Government

Read in-depth coverage of critical issues facing the nation, get an inside view of politics from our Loose Cannon political blog and learn more about the economy, government legislation, and politicians.

Quick Study: Census 2010 Every ten years, the U.S. government essentially takes attendance, using results to distribute seats in the House of Representatives and $400 billion in federal aid. Will this year’s census make some people angry? We can count on it.

19 Poignant Photos of the Kennedy Family Edward Kennedy passed away on August 25, 2009 after losing his battle with brain cancer. See this slideshow commemorating him and the iconic Kennedy family. Plus, read Kathleen Kennedy Townsend's reflection on tragedy.

American Weapons in the Hands of the Taliban Our allies in Pakistan and Afghanistan are using our money to pad their pockets—or worse, giving it to terrorists.

Outrageous: Worst of America There are plenty of people to blame for our current economic woes. Here, the miscreants who deserve special recognition.

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1 The Slave in the Garage
Sold by her parents and smuggled into the U.S., one young girl did a family's dirty work for two years. And then help arrived.
2 Breaking the Silence
One woman is risking her life to speak the truth about radical Islam.
3 Michelle Obama Interview: Her Father's Daughter
The wife of Democratic President Barack Obama and her mother talk about her childhood, family, the campaign and more.

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1They Never Said That!
Are you guilty of spreading counterfeit quotes? Read on for some whoppers—and beware graduation speakers.
2Outrageous: We're Done with Greed
Leaders on Wall Street and in Washington have let us down. Here's what we can do about it.
3Chris Anderson on the Meaning of Free
In the new economy, how can people give away so much and still make money? In his new book Free: The Future of a Radical Price, the editor of Wired investigates.
4What's My Line?
Here are nine memorable quotes. See if you can match them with their actual authors.

25 Ways to Stop Smoking Cigarettes
25 Ways to stop smoking cigarettes and ways to quit smoking for good can help you towards a healthier, smoke-free life.
Thanksgiving Turkey 101
Before making a purchase, bulk up on your turkey knowledge so you can select the right bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
The Funniest Joke in the World
We have a winner for the World's Funniest Joke Contest! It's Sweden. Read on to see the gag that left them rolling in the aisles from here to Stockholm.
How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We'll show you the techniques for a first-rate job.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It will be difficult to wait until the end of the meal for these gorgeous desserts.

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Read in-depth coverage of critical issues facing the nation, get an inside view of politics from our Loose Cannon political blog and learn more about the economy, government legislation, and politicians.

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