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March 15, 2006 - Government contracting -- a growing form of privatization, which turns over public work to private interests -- is one of the biggest cesspools of corruption and scandal in our country today.

March 15, 2006 - Every December, the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University goes out on a limb and makes an official prediction of the chances that a major (Category 3-4-5), land-falling hurricane will hit the United States in the coming year.

March 15, 2006 - Here's our quote for the morning:

March 14, 2006 - It's not just for broadcast media any more. With their acquisition of Knight Ridder, McClatchy will control most of North and South Carolina's major daily newspapers:

March 14, 2006 - Engineers: 1985 Test Predicted Levee Break:

March 14, 2006 - Florida U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris is expected to make a big announcement tomorrow regarding her campaign for the U.S. Senate against popular incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson. Speculation is that she will announce her withdrawal.

March 14, 2006 - The Florida Secretary of State picked an unusual way to observe Sunshine Week, a celebration of open government: