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Bush Sneaks Social Security Privatization Into Budget

Staff / Truthdig Feb 9, 2006 The president put in the $700-billion proposal without announcement or fanfare. | storyPerhaps he thought no one would notice? Maybe he missed the standing ovation Democrats gave the sinking of that scheme during his State of the Union speech? | video Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Did Bush Kick the Abramoff Prosecutor Upstairs?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2006 The president has removed the chief prosecutor investigating the Jack Abramoff case. How? By nominating him to a federal judgeship. | storyDemocrats find the move so suspicious that they are calling for a special prosecutor in the corruption case. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Makes Internet Annoyance a Federal Crime, CNET Reports

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 Under a new law, it is illegal to anonymously send a message via the Internet that annoys its recipient. | storyThis interpretation has its critics: here or here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Disgraced Congressman ‘Wore a Wire’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2006 Ex-GOP Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham went undercover to implicate others before copping a plea. | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rhode Island Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2006 It is the 11th state to do so, but users can still be prosecuted under federal law. more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Intelligent Ruling on Intelligent Design

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 21, 2005 It's good to know that some of our judges are standing up to the fundamentalists A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled today that a public school district can't require the inclusion of "intelligent design" in biology classes as an alternative to evolution See story. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )