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July 18, 2006 - This article in the Birmingham Business Journal says that bankruptcy rates in some Southern states are among the highest in the nation:

July 17, 2006 - I'm back from a mostly-restful vacation. Many thanks to R. Neal for covering last week, including his excellent exclusive interview with former N.C. Sen. John Edwards about fighting poverty in America.

July 17, 2006 - Part of the "culture of corruption" is the undue influence of big money in politics. Despite fits and starts of reform, special interest money dominates the political system -- and it's those with the biggest wallets that benefit.

July 14, 2006 - A Facing South Exclusive

July 13, 2006 - It's official!

July 13, 2006 - See if you can get your head around this. I can't.

July 13, 2006 - The Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved an additional $4.2 billion in funding for Louisiana homeowners affected by Katrina: