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Marijuana Busts: ‘Where The Money Is’ For Police

Marijuana is certainly not the most pressing crime problem in the United States — but local police departments, with chronic budget shortfalls, are concentrating more on pot busts than ever before, because “it’s where the money is,” according to one California sheriff.

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Larry Kudlow’s Anti-Gay Mutual Funds

The same disregard shown by Wall Street and ‘Big Finance’ to laws and regulations governing exploitation, fraud, and theft, has been extended to principles of civil rights and civil liberties. Ave Maria Funds, Advised by Larry Kudlow, and managed by Schwartz Investment Counsel, will not serve the investment needs of any companies that do not discriminate against homosexuals and same-sex marriages,

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Vermont Gubernatorial Candidate Backs Pot Decriminalization

A gubernatorial candidate in Vermont has added his voice to the effort to decriminalize marijuana. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County state senator fighting his way through a five-part primary, said he is throwing his support behind the burgeoning decriminalization movement.

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5.9 Earthquake Shakes Southern California

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday night at 9:26 pm, PST. The quake was located near the Laguna Salada fault, 5 miles southeast of Ocotillo, California — a very deserted part of the state. The jolt was felt stronger in San Diego, 86 west of the epicenter, and also in El Centro, […]

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Obama: Letting Down Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries

Obama: Letting Down Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries

During his presidential campaign, candidate Obama made many promises to veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. However, a new investigative report conducted by ProPublica and NPR shows that President Obama has failed to deliver on most of his promises made as a candidate in term of  giving veterans the health care they so desperately need and […]

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