Syria Says it Will Defend Itself Using "All Means Available" if Attacked by the US
Intervention looking increasingly likely
Policy
UN Examination of Sites of Possible Chemical Attacks Postponed
Syria's foreign minister says the visit is postponed because of a security dispute with rebels
Hagel Says the US is Ready To Launch Strikes on Syria
Necessary military preparations have been made, Obama's order is now all that is needed
Senate Committee Looking Into Regulating Virtual Currencies
For some, lack of control and regulation is part of the appeal
British Parliament To Be Recalled To Discuss Response To Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria
The British military is making plans for intervention
German Official Says Greece May Be Eligible for More Assistance Next Year
Jörg Asmussen also said there was no change in policy from Greece's euro zone lenders
US Lawmakers Want To Be Consulted by Obama on Possible Intervention in Syria
Some on Capitol Hill don't feel like they've been fully informed
US Officials: Obama Likely To Order Limited Airstrike on Syria
American ships with cruise missile capability are already in the Mediterranean
The British Military is Making Plans for Intervention in Syria
Prime Minister David Cameron said to be considering what a "proportional response" would be
Democratic Congressmen Sponsor Bill That Would Introduce New Taxes on Guns and Ammo
The Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act would almost double current tax on handguns and would raise the levy on ammo
Manning's Attorney Explains Gender Change Announcement
Issued statement after military said it would not provide hormone treatment
India's Budget Academies
The private schools that educate the subcontinent's poor are under attack.
Russia Says Strike on Syria Would Be 'Catastrophic'
U.S. and some of its allies considering intervention
Federal Government To Hit Debt Limit in October
Of course, officials want to run up more debt rather than spend less
Flurry of New Charter Schools Opens in Columbus, Ohio
Easier than ever to escape the government schools
Unforgiving Alimony Rules Reduce People to Jail and Poverty
You can't pay what you don't have
Lobbyists Representing Government Bodies Enjoy Public Pensions
Which are probably underfunded
NM State Senator to Sue to Block Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
Because of Alexander the Great
DOJ Attacks Louisiana School Voucher Program
Wants to stop it in schools with still operational desegregation orders
Hagel: Syrian Strikes Happen Only With International Support
Does the complete lack of American support mean anything?
CIA Files: US Helped Saddam Against Iran, Knowing He'd Use Chemical Weapons
Gave troop location to Iraqis, knowing they'd use mustard gas and Sarin on them
NC Church Group Says They Were Threatened by Cops for Feeding Homeless
There's a law against distributing food in Raleigh parks
North Carolina Allows Students Legal Representation in University Disciplinary Hearings
Usual suspects worried
Market Forces Lead to Better Treatment for Farm Animals
On the farm, making room for humanely-raised pigs.
