House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains on Postal Service
The bill would also require the Postal Service to display online how efficiently it delivers mail to communities. read more >
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Tyson Foods Rejects White House Claims on Consolidation, Profiteering
The Arkansas-based company blamed "unprecedented market conditions" for rising prices. read more >
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A Measure of Congressional (un)Productivity (Robert Coon On Politics)
The 113th Congress is on track to pass a record low number of laws enacted. While not the only measurement of productivity, examining the number of laws passed does shed light on the level of cooperation within the Congressional body. And looking at the record low level of confidence the public has in the institution, it's fair to say things aren't going well. read more >
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Few Senators Block Vote on Internet Sales Tax Bill
A handful of senators from Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire and Delaware -- states without sales taxes -- are blocking a bill that would tax Internet purchases. read more >
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Online Privacy is Evolving. Does It Matter to You?
Online privacy rules are changing. The question now is how much you'll care. read more >
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Congress Back to Work to Deal With Fiscal Cliff, Farm Bill
Looming large in the lame-duck session is the need for the president and Congress to figure out how to avoid the double economic hit of tax increases and automatic spending cuts. There's also the matter of the farm bill. read more >
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