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Cartoon by Signe Wilkison published in theWashington Post
Cartoon by Stuart Carlson published in the Washington Post
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Cartoon by Ben Sargent published in the Washington Post
Cartoon by Tony Auth Published in the Washington Post
US to Lower Emissions 17 Percent by 2020
By Alec Rivera
Published: January 29, 2010
US to Lower Emissions 17 Percent by 2020 | The Washington Post reports that the US has pledged to cut it’s carbon emissions by 17 percent (based on 2005 levels) by the year 2020. The commitment depends on whether Congress can pass comprehensive climate change legislation with those cuts in the bill. All parties to the Copenhagen Treaty were required to submit their target [...]
Execution of Two Men in Iran
By Karina Verlan
Published: January 29, 2010
Execution of Two Men in Iran | Two men were executed in Iran after being accused of affiliation with an armed anti-government group following the disputed June elections.
The Washington Post reports that the prosecutor said there would soon be more trials of protesters and groups.
The two men, who were hanged before dawn, had been arrested before the election and did not appear [...]
Senate OKs Bernanke for Second Term
By Alec Rivera
Published: January 29, 2010
Senate OKs Bernanke for Second Term | The Washington Post reports that the Senate has confirmed Ben S. Bernanke as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by the narrowest margin in history, 70-30. The Fed’s stature has been severely threatened by the most recent US financial crisis, and Bernanke faces a populist backlash against both him and the Fed [...]
Efforts to Stop Spread of Protests in Israel Through Arrest
By Karina Verlan
Published: January 29, 2010
Efforts to Stop Spread of Protests in Israel Through Arrest | In a village called Nilin, Israeli officials are attempting to stop the spread of protests against the Israeli security barrier through arrests and home searches of activists and organizers in the area.
The New York Times reports that the protests originated the village of Bilin, where they successfully got the court ruling to move the barrier [...]
NY Times: US Economy Grew at Fastest Pace in 6 Years Last Quarter
By Alec Rivera
Published: January 29, 2010
NY Times: US Economy Grew at Fastest Pace in 6 Years Last Quarter | The New York Times reports that the US economy grew at a faster rate than at almost any time this decade, but the sour jobs market has some questioning whether the recovery is sustainable. The US gross domestic product (GDP) grew at nearly 5.6% last quarter after growing only 2.2% in the third quarter of [...]
Restoring Timbuktu with History
By Karina Verlan
Published: January 29, 2010
Restoring Timbuktu with History | Timbuktu’s chance to shine is brittle and ancient, yet strong enough to have survived through fire, rain and even termites. Thousands of manuscripts, including key verses from prophet Muhammad, provide a sort of distant hope for economic prosperity, if Timbuktu is able to attract tourists to their treasure.
The challenge lies in restoring the fragile documents, [...]
Senate Holds Up Bill to Take Banks Out of Student Loan Business
By Alec Rivera
Published: January 29, 2010
Senate Holds Up Bill to Take Banks Out of Student Loan Business | The Washington Post reports that the Senate bill to put the Federal government in charge of issuing student loans, rather than private banks, has stalled. The House passed a similar measure four months ago, a policy which the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) claims could save the government $80 billion over 10 years. President Obama asked [...]
Indian Women Rise to be Top Bankers
By Karina Verlan
Published: January 29, 2010
Indian Women Rise to be Top Bankers | India’s financial industry is somewhat dominated by women, with banks like Fidelity International, JPMorgan Chase, Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC, Icici Bank and Axis Bank all run by women.
The New York Times reports that many women find that their success was improved with the supportive help of male managers and by their ability to grow [...]
Dionne: Obama Shows he’s a Conciliator–And Also Willing to Fight
By Alec Rivera
Published: January 28, 2010
Dionne: Obama Shows he's a Conciliator--And Also Willing to Fight | 
In The Washington Post, contributor E.J. Dionne, Jr. argues that in his first State of the Union speech, President Obama was able to effectively reassure the center while gaining approval from the left on several key policy initiatives. Many Obama supporters had grown disillusioned over the past several months as health care reform stalled and [...]