Former Ohio Attorney General Picked to Lead Consumer Agency

In picking Richard Cordray, President Obama passed over Elizabeth Warren, who drew strong opposition from Republicans.

Both Sides Confident on Deficit Talks Despite Impasse

Lawmakers continued to squabble over the details of competing proposals, offering little evidence that a deal was at hand.

For Bachmann, Gay Rights Stand Reflects Mix of Issues and Faith

Michele Bachmann’s political rise has its roots in her dogged fight against same-sex marriage and her mixing of politics with her evangelical faith.

Willamette Valley Fruit Co. issues allergy alert on undeclared butter in 8” Apple, Cherry & Marionberry Pies

Willamette Valley Fruit Company of Salem, OR is recalling all its Apple, Cherry and Marionberry pies sold from July 1 – July 13, 2011 due to the use of butter that was undeclared on the product label.

Tom Vander Ark’s New York-Area Charter Schools Falter

A former top official with the Gates Foundation found that opening innovative schools in the New York area was harder than he had anticipated.

California to Require Gay History in Schools

California will become the first state to require public schools to include the works of gays and lesbians in social science instruction and in textbooks.

China Urges U.S. to Protect Creditors by Raising Debt

China said it hoped the United States would adopt “responsible policies,” highlighting concerns around the globe about the protracted budget talks.

Bruce Foods Corporation Recalls Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce Because Of Possible Health Risk

Bruce Foods Corporation of New Iberia, LA is recalling mislabeled cans of 10 oz Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce with code ECH 451244, Best Before Date: 5/13/2015 that could contain Green Enchilada Sauce instead of Red Enchilada Sauce.

Politics Give Some U.S. Subsidies Staying Power

Even in the hardest times, programs subsidizing tiny airports or storage of excess farm products survive.

How Gross is Poop in the Tub?

We rate the nasty factor on some common germ scenarios

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