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High-end buyers boost Florida condo market
Kate Archer Kent Jul 24, 2012
Empty nesters with money to spend are fueling something of a boom in Florida's vacation home market.
Teach for America fields political candidates
Blake Farmer Jul 23, 2012
Teach for America is tapping its nationwide network of alumni to recruit candidates for public office -- so much so that in one Tennessee race, two TFA alums are squaring off against one another.
These fireworks are brought to you by Bacardi
Sarah Gardner Jul 5, 2012
Thanks to corporate sponsors, Coral Gables, Fla., gets its fireworks show back after budget woes axed it six years ago.
Senator Rand Paul on opposing the health care law
Jeremy Hobson Jun 29, 2012
Even after the Supreme Court announced its decision on the Affordable Care Act yesterday, many outspoken critics of the law remain. We talk to Senator Rand Paul on why he believes the law is unconstitutional.
How the U.S. can fix its political infighting
Stephen Dubner Jun 27, 2012
By taking a note from our neighbors in Great Britain. Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner explains why he thinks U.S. Congress should borrow the U.K. tradition of the Prime Minister's Question Time.
Condo buyers square off against foreign investors
Karen Burkett Jun 25, 2012
The condo market is on the rise in hot cities like Miami. But that means competition from international buyers who bring cash.
Decisions on students, health care and immigration pending
Jeremy Hobson Jul 1, 2012
A decision is expected from the Supreme Court on President Obama's health care overhaul, which is sure to have big economic implications however it is decided -- but there are some other high stakes battles going on.
Plan would strip conventions of taxpayer money
Adriene Hill Jun 5, 2012
A Senate bill may end $36 million in funding for Republican and Democratic national conventions -- money that pays for everything from patriotic flags to the teleprompter.
What's not getting done in Washington
John Dimsdale May 29, 2012
There's a long list of legislative issues on hold. Blame the upcoming election.
The Obama Dashboard and what it means
John Moe May 25, 2012
The President’s re-election campaign is using high tech tools for grass roots organizing
