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IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer ...
13 May, 2013
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IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer ...
13 May, 2013
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2 min read
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer ...
13 May, 2013
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2 min read
Student Expresses Frustration With Education in Viral Video
Student Expresses Frustration With Education in Viral Video
The following video is making its way around the internet as we speak. A student expresses frustration with how his teacher shows a lack of commitment to engaging with students. It is said to take pla ...
09 May, 2013
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In Praise of Basic Research
In Praise of Basic Research
 I don’t know which political controversies will end up being the most important ones during 2013, but I am fairly certain that the funniest catch phrase of the year will be “duck penis.” The rea ...
08 May, 2013
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4 min read
Senate Bill to Upgrade California Secretary of State Website
Senate Bill to Upgrade California Secretary of State Website
credit: EduVolunteerCalifornia's secretary of state has been the subject of criticism regarding the state's antiquated campaign finance reporting system and clumsy online interface. A letter signed b ...
08 May, 2013
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The U.S. Will Remain Dependent on Foreign Oil
The U.S. Will Remain Dependent on Foreign Oil
The United States uses more oil than any other country in the world, consuming more than 18.5 million barrels a day. Despite important resources in its soil, the U.S. remains dependent on foreign oil. ...
07 May, 2013
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Beyond the Headlines: Nathan Fletcher, Drones and Election Reform
Beyond the Headlines: Nathan Fletcher, Drones and Election Reform
Illinois Concealed Carry Debate Continues by Carl WicklanderApproximately one month separates Illinois from its deadline to enact some form of concealed carry legislation and the passions on both ...
06 May, 2013
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Campus Handgun Bill Passes Texas Senate, Likely to Pass House
Campus Handgun Bill Passes Texas Senate, Likely to Pass House
Rob Wilson / Shutterstock.comOn April 30, the Texas Senate passed SB 1907, a campus handgun bill that would allow university and college students to store handguns in their vehicles while on campus. ...
06 May, 2013
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2 min read
Texas Water Wars Foreshadow Nationwide Trend
Texas Water Wars Foreshadow Nationwide Trend
Ricardo Garza / Shutterstock.comIn 2012, the United States experienced the worst drought in the last 50 years. Sixty-one percent of the country was affected by it, leading states to increase their w ...
18 Feb, 2013
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