Fiat’s First Year Back In The U.S. Marred By Missteps
After an absence of 27 years, Fiat cars are back in the U.S. But the launch of the Fiat 500 …
States Weigh Time Frame For Child Sex Abuse Suits
Stories of child sexual abuse dominated the headlines in 2011, but because the alleged crimes happened so long ago, few …
New Rules Mean Full Disclosure For Airfares
New rules will soon compel airlines and travel sites to disclose the total price of an airline ticket upfront. But …
No, The School Nurse Is Not In
More than half of American public schools don’t have a full-time nurse, and the situation is getting worse as school …
Online School Helps Grown-Ups Finish College
There are an estimated 37 million Americans who have some college credit but no degree — and Western Governors University …
In Iowa, Young Voters Unenthusiastic About Obama
Young voters came out in huge numbers to elect President Obama in 2008. This year, with no primary contest, Democrats …
In Final Pitch To Iowa Voters, Gingrich Stresses Experience
Newt Gingrich is making his closing arguments to voters in the Mississippi River towns of Muscatine and Burlington in advance …
Once A Blockbuster Video, Now A Campaign Headquarters
Last week, NPR reporter Liz Halloran and I stopped by each of the candidates’ campaign headquarters in the Des Moines, …
Candidates Make Last Push Before Iowa Voting Begins
Republican presidential candidates prepared Tuesday for their first major test of the primary season, making last-minute whistle-stops throughout Iowa in …
Raising The Minimum Wage: Who Does It Help?
For some of America’s lowest-paid workers, the new year means a pay raise. Some states set their own minimum wages, …
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