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Bruno welcomes a special guest, the Chief! Unrest in Libya triggers UN Sanctions Wisconsin’s labor unrest and unions in America Congress weighs a shutdown Links mentioned: Gene Sharp, the guy behind the protests Krugman: Shock Doctrine David Brooks lauds private sector unions now that they’re nearly dead Newt says to shut ‘er down

One of the weird things about the legislative process is that a congressman can propose an amendment, and vote for it, but then not have to vote for the actual bill to which the amendment is attached. It’s bizarre. Apparently the same principle does not apply to earmarks: Top members of the Appropriations Committee might, [...]

Egypt, Iran, and nonviolent revolutions The power of cities Obama and the GOP spar over the budget Grammies

Topics: Egypt, Turkey, and the EU The last space shuttle flight Reagan Centennial Tunnels in New York and Seattle AOL buys the Huffington Post Links Mentioned: Cowen and “The Great Stagnation“ NYT on Bankruptcies and the bond markets Mark Kelly’s last flight The new tunnel in town