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Obama Scores Political Points with Suspension of Deportation of Immigrants Brought to U.S. as Children
Facing political pressure from both left and right, President Barack Obama announced last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will no longer deport persons simply because they were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Speci... read more
Next in Line for Saudi Throne…Prince Accused of Supporting Al-Qaeda
Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, now the next in line to take over the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was one of several defendants sued last year for his alleged support of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
After paying more than $21... read more
Why Did U.S. Wait 2 Weeks to Admit Extent of American Causalities in Afghan Attack?
The Department of Defense downplayed the seriousness of a June 1 attack on an American military outpost in Afghanistan, raising questions as to why officials were not forthcoming two weeks ago.
Following the assault on Forward Operating Base... read more
Catholic Church Fighting Loosening of Sex Abuse Statute of Limitation Laws
The Roman Catholic Church in America, whose complicity in decades of sexual abuse of children by its priests and other clerics has already cost it at least $2.5 billion for legal fees, out-of-court settlements and prevention programs, is fightin... read more
Dozens Imprisoned for Violating Non-Existent Federal Gun Control Law
Federal prosecutors in North Carolina have been aware for nearly a year that dozens of North Carolinians currently incarcerated in federal prisons should not be there, but they have done next to nothing to help them, and in at least once case ar... read more
Autism Research Set Back by Destruction of Brain Samples
Scientists conducting research into autism suffered a serious setback recently when a large number of brain tissue samples were destroyed by a freezer malfunction.
The accident occurred at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, which hou... read more
Secret Obama Trade Agreement Would Allow Foreign Corporations to Avoid U.S. Laws
In order to secure a new international trade agreement with Pacific nations, the Obama administration appears willing to grant foreign corporations the power to avoid U.S. laws.
This revelation came in the form of a leaked document posted onli... read more
Federal Reserve Board Members Gave Their Own Banks $4 Trillion in Bailouts
Following the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve provided more than $4 trillion in near zero-interest loans and other help to banks and businesses whose executives also served as directors for the national bank.
At least 18 current a... read more
Net Worth of Average American Family Reverts to Lowest Level in 20 Years
As a result the last two recessions and their weak recoveries, American families find themselves going backwards as their net worth today is the lowest since the early 1990s.
From 2007 to 2010, during which the country endured the Great Rece... read more
Indiana First State to Allow Citizens to Shoot Law Enforcement Officers
Police officers in Indiana are upset over a new law allowing residents to use deadly force against public servants, including law enforcement officers, who unlawfully enter their homes. It was signed by Republican Governor Mitch Daniels in March... read more
AllGov France Launched
It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of AllGov France, the first expansion of AllGov outside the United States. Like allgov.com, allgov.fr is built on a foundation of hundreds of trustworthy, well-researched articles about a wide ... read more
More Americans Killed by Bees and Wasps or Falling Televisions than by Terrorists
Fear, an emotion often only tenuously tethered to reality, arises from the belief that danger is near, whether it really is or not, and can be created and manipulated by those in power. Fear of terrorism is a case in point. Since the tragic atta... read more
House Republicans Reject FCC Rule to Force TV Stations to Publish Who Paid for Political Ads
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are attempting to block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from imposing a new rule that would reveal who is behind political advertisements.
The FCC approved a new regulation in Apri... read more
Halliburton Complains of Fall in Fracking Profits because of Bean Shortage
A shortage of beans from India is cutting into Halliburton’s profits from hydraulic fracturing, according to the company.
Among the ingredients that make up the fluids used in fracking wells is guar gum, which is derived from beans, most of wh... read more
Majority of Recent High School Grads are Unemployed
Being new to the workforce has not been a fruitful experience so far for the majority of recent high school graduates who skipped going to college.
Among those from the classes of 2009, 2010 and 2011 who received their diplomas, 54% are unem... read more
Mitt Romney’s Tax Plan Would Help…Mitt Romney
A victory in November could be twice as sweet for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
If Romney defeats President Barack Obama, the Republican would be able to implement his tax-cut plan for the nation—and save $4.8 million on his... read more