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Law books reflect mixed legacy for Sandy Hook tragedy

Anthony KayruzJanuary 26, 2014January 26, 2014

Regardless of which party “won,” it is refreshing to see that the problem of gun control is being attacked quickly from multiple angles.

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Sens. Booker, Murphy, and Coons weigh in on transit tax credit

Matthew NussbaumJanuary 23, 2014January 23, 2014

New comments from three Democratic US Senators highlight the strangeness of the expiration of a key tax credit.

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Drama in Switzerland

Jacek OleszczukJanuary 23, 2014January 23, 2014

It is now obvious that the trust the Secretary General placed in Iran was premature, but even the most cynical person must admit that this twenty four hour controversy added some spice to the talks.

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Cuomo and de Blasio face off over education funding

Hannah SachsJanuary 22, 2014January 22, 2014

Cuomo said that he plans to set aside $1.5 billion over five years, which would hardly cover the cost of de Blasio’s education initiatives.

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Trenton or Tammany Hall?

Lily Sawyer-KaplanJanuary 21, 2014January 21, 2014

Luckily for Christie, he seems to have stumbled on impeccable timing, but his presidential prospects just got grimmer.

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President Obama signals shift on marijuana stance

Azeezat AdelekeJanuary 21, 2014January 21, 2014

Legalizing marijuana isn’t at the top of President Obama’s second term to-do list, but his words set a decidedly new tone.

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The Case for the Google Doodle

Anthony KayruzJanuary 20, 2014January 20, 2014

The Google Doodle cleverly educates the public on the lives of great historical figures and events.

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A dumb Congress and a smart tax credit

Matthew NussbaumJanuary 14, 2014January 14, 2014

Congressional gridlock to blame for the expiration of a sensible public transit tax credit

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