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Obamacare's Survival on the Line Again Mar 04, 2015

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For the third time, the US Supreme Court is considering a challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Federal health insurance subsidies for seven million Americans will depend on how the Justices rule on arguments they heard today.

Fallout from Netanyahu's Address Mar 03, 2015

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a joint meeting of Congress today that negotiations with six countries, including the US and Russia, won't prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. And he said that, ideologically, Iran is no different from the so-called Islamic State or ISIS.

The Spread of 'Right to Work' Laws Mar 02, 2015

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Wisconsin is poised to become the 25th State to allow workers to benefit from union negotiations without paying union dues. We look at the impact—on wages, on political fundraising by organized labor and on the presidential prospects of Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker.

FCC Hands Down Historic Ruling for 'Net Neutrality' Feb 27, 2015

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A ruling yesterday by the FCC means that cable companies and telecoms cannot discriminate between content providers—delivering some at faster speeds -- and higher prices -- than others. We hear about winners, losers—and more battles to come over "net neutrality."

Will Hillary Clinton's Money Complicate Her Presidential Ambitions? Feb 26, 2015

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Hillary Clinton hasn't declared her candidacy for President, but the campaign against her is already taking shape. Is she the right person to raise issues of economic inequality and gender discrimination? What about conflicts of interest between the Clinton Foundation and her actions as Secretary of State?

Playing Politics with Homeland Security Feb 25, 2015

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It's already down to the wire for the Department of Homeland Security. Republicans are divided over a partial shutdown, and Democrats are refusing to allow a challenge to the President's actions on immigration.

America's Diet…and the Environment? Feb 24, 2015

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A federal committee on dietary guidelines reports that 65% of American women are overweight or obese along with 70% of men. Its findings on how we got that way — and what should be done — have surprised most nutritional experts and outraged parts of the food industry.

Corporations Make a Move on Minimum Wage Feb 23, 2015

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Walmart is increasing wages for its lowest paid workers, But $10 an hour is hardly enough to support a family. We hear about pressure for raises at other big companies as some cities and states increase their minimum wages.

Is ISIS Religious? Does It Matter? Feb 20, 2015

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President Obama has refused to grant the so-called "Islamic State" its claim to be based on the Muslim religion. That has set off a semantic debate with potential consequences for the war on terror.

Libya's Power Vacuum Draws ISIS Closer to Europe Feb 19, 2015

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Since the fall of Moammar Gadhafi, Libya has descended into chaos—with two rival governments vying for control. Now a faction of the Islamic State has moved into the vacuum of power. Would another international intervention make things better or worse?

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