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General Electric Writes Legislation for N.C. Congressmannew
Why would a North Carolina congressional representative introduce legislation to stall GE's clean-up of the Hudson River? And why would he let the company write it? Congressman Charles Taylor did just that.
Mountain Xpress |
Brian Sarzynski |
06-16-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Why Smoking May Be Good for Houstonnew
People on antismoking crusades miss the point of how good smoking can be; it helps people burn calories and hook up, and it generates a lot of tax revenue.
Houston Press |
Keith Plocek |
05-16-2005 |
Policy Issues
The Triangle Unwirednew
Around the country, some cities say providing cheap wireless Internet access is as essential as water. Why not in the North Carolina Triangle?
INDY Week |
Fiona Morgan |
03-28-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: North Carolina, technology, Internet, BellSouth, broadband, Carrboro, digital divide, Durham, Raleigh, verizon, Wi-Fi, WiFi, wimax, wireless
Penalizing Homeowners: Ameriquest Mortgage's Smashmouth Loansnew
Ameriquest Mortgage is bringing you the Super Bowl’s halftime extravaganza -- while it roughs up borrowers and encroaches on their homes. Ameriquest has claimed another honor: top political contributor in the mortgage industry, spending nearly $5.6 million to influence November’s elections.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
01-06-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: business, Richard, Ameriquest, lending, lord, Mortgage, Pittsburgh, predatory, Rich, Super Bowl
