In the final days of a Democratic Congress, the DREAM Act sailed through the House and now awaits today's vote in the Senate.
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Debunking 'Green Living': Combatting Climate Change Requires Lifestyle Changes, Not Organic Products
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Debunking 'Green Living': Combatting Climate Change Requires Lifestyle Changes, Not Organic Products
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Infographic: Understanding Social Enterprise
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Billr: The App for Dining on a Budget (Without Annoying Your Friends)
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The Most Important Chart About the Patriot Act You'll See
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Why the American Dream Doesn't Work in Developing Countries
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Beauty Contest: Cosmetics Companies Split Over Safety Act
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White House or Green House
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Press Pass
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You Shall Not Pass
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Will a Hurricane Pass over the Oil? Looks Likely
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The Nation's First Carbon Tax, Passed
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Wow: “Cash for Clunkers” Passed Yesterday
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The Senate Passes Health Care Reform
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