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Would $12,000 Convince You To Move Closer To Work?

A program in Washington, D.C. is bribing people to move from the suburbs to downtown. Is it money wisely spent?READ»

The Generation Y Mind: Summit Series Lessons

Summit Series was a seriously impressive event. White House appointees co-mingle with A-list celebrities and starry-eyed young entrepreneurs, all in the pursuit of solving perennial social and economic issues. Since my first day, ...READ»

Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan Chosen By Obama

Obama Picks Elena Kagan, U.S. Supreme Court Nominee VIDEO Below  - If confirmed by the White House and later by the U.S. Senate, Kagan will replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. VIDEO NBC News: ...READ»

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Senator Tom Coburn Tells Me Why He Likes Bloggers

"Tech is how we get our freedom back, " Senator Tom Coburn says. He wants a totally transparent government thanks to technology. We have a wide-ranging conversation about a number of topics, but he focused in on why he thinks bloggers ...READ»

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Talking Child Protection Issues with FCC Commissioner

In our recent trip we visited FCC Commissioner, Jonathan Adelstein, and we had a wide-ranging conversation about a number of topics including child protection issues, which he’s passionate about.READ»

Weight of the Nation

Each year, the average American eats 16 pounds of fries, 23 pounds of pizza, and 26 pounds of candy. Let's just say the CDC may have bittenoff more than it can chew with this inaugural conference dedicated to combating the obesity ...READ»

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Bike-Sharing: Cycling to a City Near You

Nearly every major city in the U.S. has plans for some sort of bike-share program, but there’s still plenty of room for growth.READ»

Cash For Clunkers Bill Passed: Maryland Car Dealer Is Ready For Sales

Cash for Clunkers has just been approved and will be available for use starting the 1st of July. Preston Automotive Group, serving the Maryland and Delaware area, has announced that they will be a participating dealer, offering the cash vouchers to all who qualify.READ»