Greece Cracking Down on Illegal Immigration
The Euro crisis, officials say, is forcing Greece to step up in the front lines of illegal immigration into the European Union
Economics
Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten and Gold Labeled Conflict Minerals by SEC, Disclosure of Use Required
Smartphone makers, among others, will have to disclose the source of minerals involved in various conflicts around the world
Gypsies in France: We Want to Work Legally, Send Kids to School
The new Socialist government largely continues the muddled anti-Roma migrant policies of the previous government
Greenwashing the Games?
An oil company emphasizes its environmental credentials at the London Olympics.
Who Is Paul Ryan?
If America gets off the road to serfdom, Paul Ryan deserves much of the credit.
California's For-Profit Two-Year Schools Are Kicking Community Colleges' Asses
Graduation rates reverse trends when looking at "non-traditional" students.
CBO: Scheduled Tax Hikes, Spending Reductions Will Tip U.S. Into Recession, Lift Unemployment Past 9 Percent
The spending reductions aren't actual cuts, just a largely across-the-board slowing of the growth of federal spending.
Big-Government Ratchet Turns Another Click
Soon, Obamacare II could limit how much you spend on health care.
Iceland's Recovery is 'Impressive'
Policy of letting banks fail is yielding impressive growth and employment figures.
British Businesses Ask For Government to Implement Reforms
Most polled business owners want a simplified tax code and support the government's 'austerity' program
Northern Ireland to Consider Legalizing Prostitution
Bill introduced to address human trafficking
Romney Medicare Plan Puzzles Experts
Presumptive GOP nominee struggling to explain how savings will be made under his plan
Facebook Cofounder Sells His Shares
Dustin Moskovitz sold 450,000 shares for between $19.38-$20 each
Greece Needs More Time to Cut, Says Greek PM
Samaras is expected to ask for a two year extension
Democratic Convention to Sidestep the Economy
Abortion rights, women's health, and equal pay will feature heavily at the convention
Chinese Banks Prop Up "Zombie" Companies
Banks lend to companies because the government makes them, not because they're good loans.
Romney Talks Energy Plan with Oil Executives
Promises jobs and increased U.S. energy production.
Calif. Bill Would Turn Stores into Mandatory Recycling Centers
Large shops would be required to have in-house plastic bag recycling programs.
19 Million Americans Lack Broadband Internet
Apparently the FCC thinks this is a problem it is supposed to fix.
Reopened NATO Supply Line Thrills Black Marketeers
Pakistan's shadow operators thrive off of NATO transport
Maryland Wants Private Payers To Subsidize Medicare, Medicaid
The government can't pay its bills, so skate them along to somebody else!
Private Mars Missions Are Possible
The massive cost estimates tossed around by NASA are, let us say, based on the bureaucratic factor
Somali Pirates Follow Classic Rules of Innovation
Even thugs recognize value in asymmetrical fights, cooperation, and even stock markets
Energy Regulators Think You're Crazy
A new study uncovers what regulators really think of American consumers.
"Clean" Energy Sidelined by Gas and Oil
Traditional fuels are becoming cheaper and more plentiful
Forty Nine Percent Reject Ryan's Medicare Plan
Voter aren't big fans of the veep pick overall either.
Education Next on Obama's Hit List
The President has shifted from attacking Ryan's welfare proposals and has his sights on the VP nominee's education plans
Borrowing Costs Fall in Spain
The Spanish government is hoping that the ECB will start buying its bonds
