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July 19, 2006 - As energy interests continue to post record profits, the Wall Street Journal reveals (no link, pay only) that refineries are still c

July 19, 2006 - Ralph Reed, the former darling of the Christian right movement, conceded defeat in his bid for the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor of Georgia at 10 pm last night.

July 19, 2006 - In the wake of the 2005 hurricanes, experts offered an avalanche of proposals for jump-starting the ravaged Gulf economy.

July 18, 2006 - Here's an interesting article in USA Today that reminds us there are still lingering problems all along the Gulf Coast. In two days, Katrina caused more damage to the Louisiana coastal wetlands than would occur in 20 years of natural erosion.

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.