Lunchtime Links « The Washington Independent
Even as the GOP makes fiscal restraint a focus of its platform, Republicans lead in securing earmarks.
Most moderates support Obama-style health care reform; it’s liberal wariness that’s dragging down poll numbers.
Dramatic health insurance premium increases may take hold in six more states.
The foreclosure program may be showing signs of improvement, but some negative trends still exist.
Tax cuts may explain why the average income of the 400 highest-earning U.S. households grew by 31 percent from 2006 to 2007. **
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In U.S. juvenile detention facilities, more than one in 10 young people are molested and/or raped.
The Project on Government Oversight creates a list of possible solutions for helping the government work better.
How can the U.S. not help California when the EU is helping Greece?