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End of an Effigy: Twilight of The Burning Bush Fire Starternew

As the Bush administration prepares to leave Washington, business is about to burn out for Rick Fornoff's profitable invention -- The Burning Bush Fire Starter -- and he says he's just fine with that.
Mountain Xpress  |  Jon Elliston  |  12-01-2008  |  Politics

What's Sen. Gordon Smith Hiding at His Food Processing Plant?new

Low-wage Latino workers keep Smith's family business -- Smith Frozen Foods -- humming. But not all of them are legal.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  09-10-2008  |  Politics

Rep. Bart Stupak Pushes for Regulating Oil Speculatorsnew

The sophisticated finance boys on Wall Street are making fun of Stupak, the Michigan congressman who is so much of a hick he cares about poor people who are having trouble affording gasoline. What really bothers them is that he is now in a position where he may be able to do something about it.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  07-29-2008  |  Politics

Obama Economic Appointment Highlights Old Trade Disputenew

Before giving Jason Furman a pass on his emerging trade polices, it's important to focus on the true differences between Free Trade and Fair Trade.
East Bay Express  |  Jay Youngdahl  |  06-25-2008  |  Politics

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