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George W. Bush's presidency since 2007

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George W. Bush's presidency from 2005-06

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George W. Bush's presidency, 2000-04

Who Is Bob Gates?
The secret world of Defense Secretary Gates

2004 Campaign
Bush Bests Kerry

Behind Colin Powell's Legend
Gauging Powell's reputation.

The 2000 Campaign
Recounting the controversial campaign.

Media Crisis
Is the national media a danger to democracy?

The Clinton Scandals
Behind President Clinton's impeachment.

Nazi Echo
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The Dark Side of Rev. Moon
Rev. Sun Myung Moon and American politics.

Contra Crack
Contra drug stories uncovered

Lost History
America's tainted historical record

The October Surprise "X-Files"
The 1980 election scandal exposed.

International
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Editorials

In securing concessions from the auto unions regarding GM and Chrysler, the Obama administration has softened the blow by assuring autoworkers that an effective national health insurance program will lessen some of the pressures on health-care costs.

However, New School economist Richard Wolff says the medical and insurance industries are resisting any quality health-care program from the government, so President Obama’s promises may prove empty.

(The story summary continues below.)

Wolff says the medical and insurance industries have successfully resisted the notion of a quality government-run health insurance program for decades and they continue to fight such an option.

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