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April 24, 2007 -
In this earlier report on an investigation into the application of the death penalty around the South, we noted that Tennessee's death penalty came under fire when it was discovered that the procedure manual for lethal injection advises executioners to have fire extinguishers at the ready and has instructions to "engage the automatic rheostat" and afterwards to "disconnect electrical cables" before allowing a doctor to examine the inmate to determine if the lethal inject
April 19, 2007 -
As a follow up to Chris's post today, here's more background on TVA's nuclear power program.
April 19, 2007 -
The Public Citizen Health Research Group has a new report out on state Medicaid programs across the U.S.
April 12, 2007 -
Is South Carolina shaping up to be the new-age-hipster Mecca of the South?
April 10, 2007 -
Record-low freezing temperatures around the South over this past weekend had a devastating impact on crops that could result in damages in the hundreds of millions of dollars and higher prices for produce in the coming months.
April 5, 2007 -
The recent scandal and cover up surrounding fired U.S. Attorneys who turned out to not be "loyal Bushies" highlights a growing concern about the Justice Department's enforcement of civil rights.
April 3, 2007 -
In a somewhat surprise ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court said that the EPA can regulate carbon emissions. The ruling addressed three questions: