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The Watcher: October 12, 2011

Vol. 12     No. 19      PDF Version

  • Citizen Health & Safety

    Ongoing Listeria Outbreak Illustrates the High Stakes of Food Safety Regulation

  • Revenue & Spending

    Financial Taxes Can Raise Revenues, May Help Stabilize Markets

    Congress Should Streamline Budget Process

  • Open, Accountable Govt.

    Despite Delays and Threats, EPA Finally Classifies TCE as a Cancer-Causing Chemical

    Libraries Can Connect the Public to Open Government

  • Protecting Nonprofit Rights

    Pulpit Freedom Sunday Clarifies the Need for Clarity

Citizen Health & Safety

Ongoing Listeria Outbreak Illustrates the High Stakes of Food Safety Regulation

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Revenue & Spending

Financial Taxes Can Raise Revenues, May Help Stabilize Markets

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Revenue & Spending

Congress Should Streamline Budget Process

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Despite Delays and Threats, EPA Finally Classifies TCE as a Cancer-Causing Chemical

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Libraries Can Connect the Public to Open Government

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Pulpit Freedom Sunday Clarifies the Need for Clarity

by

read in full
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