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politics May 1, 2021

Biden Cancels Military-Funded Construction of Border WallThe DHS also says it will repair flood levees and soil erosion caused by Trump’s wall-construction efforts.

By Chas Danner
public health May 13, 2016

Senate Approves $1.1 Billion in Emergency Funds to Fight ZikaThe $1.1 billion package cuts Obama’s request nearly in half, but it’s better than nothing.

By Jonah Shepp
penis pumps Jan. 14, 2014

U.S. Government Pays Way Too Much for Its Penis PumpsAbout half a million of them.

By Adam Martin
Dec. 15, 2011

Government Will Not Shut Down!Deal pulled off with 28 hours to spare.
money woes Nov. 18, 2010

Americans Only Want to Cut the Deficit on a Theoretical LevelWhen it comes to actually cutting things … not so much.

By Dan Amira
early and often Nov. 10, 2010

Bi-partisan Commission Calls for Cuts in Spending and Increased Taxes to Lower Federal DebtThe proposal calls for cuts in domestic and military spending, curbing Social Security benefits, and increasing the payroll tax.

By Nitasha Tiku