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The Problem of Our Aging Prison Population
As the number of prisoners growing old behind bars increases at an alarming rate, correctional facilities are scrambling to come up with the resources for the care of elderly prisoners.
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From Canada Down To Argentina, The Oil Flows
Four of the world's top nine oil producers are now in the Americas thanks to recent increases.
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Chicago Ward Gives Budgetary Power To The People
In the 49th Ward, the purse strings are controlled by the residents, not the alderman.
Can May Polls Predict A November Winner?
Early presidential polls are all over the map, but can be used by both campaigns to their advantage.
Spanish Lender Requests $24 Billion Bailout
Bankia is close to collapse in part because of Spain's busted real-estate market.
Consumer Confidence Highest Since Before Recession, Survey Says
The latest Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey has positive news.
Xconomy Report: Full 'Metal' Funding
What’s catching Bill Gates’ attention these days? Local startup Liquid Metal Battery. Its technology could help the grid make better use of renewable energy sources.
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Commission Relicenses Controversial Nuclear Plant
POWER STRUGGLE: THE FIGHT OVER PILGRIM NUCLEAR >>Opponents of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant expressed their anger after federal regulators voted to extend the plant's license for another 20 years.
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