Monthly Archive: October 2009
Political rivals in Honduras reach a power-sharing deal Dozens of lawmakers face ethics investigations as public distrust grows Activists demand an end to mountain top removal Native American communities cope with toxic legacy of...
House of Representatives releases its version of health care reform legislation Obama signs law to change military commissions Maine voters decide future of state’s same-sex marriage law Governor’s race in Virginia seen as key...
Militants attack UN guesthouse in Kabul Afghan President Karzai’s brother linked to CIA Lawmakers question whether pay cuts to CEOs go far enough Obama’s key nominee for review of torture policy held up Activists...
Obama announces overhaul of nation’s energy grid Republicans and Democrats spar over climate change bill Advocates push for long term health care Report says Israel is restricting Palestinian access to water resources Violence in...
Senate releases health care proposal that includes limited public option Vice President Joe Biden meets with Eastern European leaders Worst bombings in two years hit Baghdad Uruguay’s leftist coalition wins elections, but still faces...
Congressmember Eric Massa of New York refuses to support health care reform (Part Two) Musicians protest the use of their music as a method of torture African nations agree on a new strategy to...
FCC opens public comment period on rules to regulate the internet Congress member Eric Massa of New York on Health Care Reform (Part One) US State Department reports on alleged war crimes in Sri...
The Department of Homeland Security’s new budget affects immigration policy Campaign against health insurance industry heats up Farmers in Georgia call for assistance for flood recovery Students struggle to return to schools in Pakistan’s...
Afghanistan’s presidential election goes to run-off vote Lack of security hampers humanitarian aid distribution to those fleeing South Waziristan Lead poisoning affecting Chinese children Lawmakers mull extending tax credit for first-time home buyers Census...
Pakistani Military Offensive Continues in South Waziristan White House Announces New Sudan Policy Chomsky Book Barred from Gitmo Detainee Library Accusations Against Muslim NGO Stir Fears of Intolerance Ocean Policy Task Force Meets in...