April 2009

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    Politics

    LegiStorm Infuriates High-Paid Government Officials

    LegiStorm is a sweet website that does wonders for government transparency. How? By making it easy to find congressional staffers’ salaries, bonuses, and other financial information. More from the Washington Post: All this stuff is public information, mind you. But it used to be a pain to find: Hike up to Capitol Hill, descend into […]

  • 109 Views

    Business

    5 Global Presidents to Watch During the G-20 Summit

    The Group of 20, or G-20, is a coalition made up of the countries that make up 85% of the world economy. In light of the ongoing crisis, this year’s G-20 conference is especially important. It could result in globally coordinated bailout action, new power for the IMF, and new global regulations. However, if personal […]