September 22, 2008 -
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is expected to rule as early as today that it won't set a drinking-water safety standard for perchlorate, a chemical found in rocket fuel that has been linked to thyroid problems in pregnant women, babies and young children, the Washington Post
September 22, 2008 -
Hurricanes, flooding, and coastal erosion continue to threaten many indigenous communities across coastal Louisiana.
September 22, 2008 -
Election 2008 has arrived. Even though there hasn't been a single presidential debate yet, thousands of voters will start casting their ballots this week as early voting kicks off in several states. USA Today reports:
September 19, 2008 -
According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, the country's large disaster-response charities are not equipped to respond adequately to a catastrophic event like Hurricane Katrina or a major earthquake, or to address fully the need for food and shelter, the New York Times
September 19, 2008 -
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September 19, 2008 -
An American Civil Liberties Union survey released this week found local South Carolina election officials don't know enough details about allowing ex-felons to vote in South Carolina.
September 18, 2008 -
The U.S. House of Representatives passed compromise legislation this week that would allow oil and gas drilling past the 50-mile mark off the nation's coast with the agreement of the state involved. It would also boost funds for alternative energy sources and end certain tax breaks for oil companies.