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FED Knew About LIBOR Scandal in 2007

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“The New York Federal Reserve on Friday released documents showing it knew banks were manipulating a key interest rate more than four years ago. The documents, which date back to 2007, show that the Fed became fully aware that banks were lying about their borrowing costs when setting Libor, and …

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Internet Making Us Crazy?

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“Does the Internet make us crazy? Not the technology itself or the content, no. But a Newsweek review of findings from more than a dozen countries finds the answers pointing in a similar direction. Peter Whybrow, the director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, argues …

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Which Industry Bought This Congressman?

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Cenk Uygur discusses Congressman Rick Berg’s (R-ND) recent Senate campaign ad praising the drone industry. In the campaign ad Berg touted his efforts to insert language into legislation that would allow drones to share airspace and runways for domestic test flights. “It’s clear to me that expanding the use of …

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Beware APPLE!!! iPad Competitor Released

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“If you’re looking to get in God’s good graces, or you’re simply in the market for a family-friendly tablet, you may want to check out Family Christian’s Edifi…But the Christian tablet is more than just an e-reader. It also comes with movie-watching capabilities, Christian radio stations, and even a web …

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Tax The Rich or Cut Food Stamps?

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“These cuts would be catastrophic for vulnerable older adults and their families,” said NCOA President & CEO Jim Firman. “93% of SNAP benefits go to households below the poverty line, and 76% of SNAP households include an elderly person, child, or disabled person. Taking food out of the mouths of …

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The Birthday Gifts I Always Wanted!

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