Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown in 1995 : The conventional viewpoint says we need a jobs program and we need to cut welfare. Just the opposite!
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The founder and publisher of the Political Wire, Taegan Goddard , wonders if this attack ad isn’t the best of all time, and it may be, but it also feels like something that aired between segments of “Saturday Night Live.” Only this is funny. Related Entries October 21, 2010 A National Election, Like It or Not October 20, 2010 French Demonstrations Mark the End of an Era
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Dell announced back in June that it’s set aside a $100 million reserve fund for a potential settlement , and it looks like it’s now finally going to have to use it — a federal judge has today approved a settlement with the government for that very amount in a long-standing civil fraud case brought by the SEC. Of particular note, CEO Michael Dell himself has agreed to pay a $4 million fine, although neither he nor the company has actually admitted to any wrongdoing in the settlement. Dell did say that the company is committed to implementing the range of reforms it’s promised, however, and adds that “we will certainly live up to all the commitments in the settlement.” As for the SEC, attorney John Worland says that the settlement is “appropriate,” and he notes that there isn’t any evidence that Dell intended to defraud. Dell reaches $100 million settlement in SEC fraud case originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Michelle Obama was doing a little campaigning in a Chicago polling place today (during early voting), a violation of election law.
Continue reading …Did a Betrayal from Inside the White House Kill the Senate Climate Bill?
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Photo: WN , Creative Commons In the months that have passed since the ignominious death of the Senate climate bill , there’s been speculation abound as to what, exactly, caused its demise. Some argued that oil and coal interests were just too strong, or that public opinion was never strong enough, or that health care reform drained Congress’ will. Many have also focused on the role of the White House, and how the … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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President Barack Obama says the military’s ban on gays serving openly in the military will end on his watch. (Oct. 14)
Continue reading …Probably not completely realistic, but it may not be that far off:
Continue reading …Walmart’s Newest Sustainability Initiative Focuses on Local Produce, Small Farmers
October 14, 2010 No Comment
Image: Flickr via mjb84 Walmart announced the next steps it will take toward sustainability today, with a series of changes focused on increasing local produce in its stores and improving relationships with small- and medium-size farmers. The chain has divided the latest goals into three main categories: supporting farmers and their communities, producing more food with fewer resources and less waste, and sustainably-sourcing key agriculture products…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Excerpt from: Today on Planet 100: Combating Prostitution with Deforestation (Video)
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Senate candidate and tea party favorite Christine O’Donnell has done her darnedest to lose the whole “witch” label as she makes her play to join Delaware’s ranks in Congress, but she was more than ready to brand opponent Chris Coons with her own scary term in their debate on Wednesday.
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