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The answer to the question, most likely, is no. Members of Congress love the Corps, because they love to cut ribbons at water projects that steer jobs and money to their districts and donors. Reforms have been stalling on Capitol Hill for a decade. Scandals haven't stopped the madness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will the Katrina Ruling Prevent Another Disaster? | 11/19/2009 | See Source »

For many, the behind-the-scenes negotiations run counter to the Lisbon Treaty, which is meant to make the E.U. a more efficient, transparent and democratic system. Former Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, one of the few declared candidates for the presidency, said last week that the machinations over the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: An E.U. Election Without Candidates (or a Vote) | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

Indeed, the fact that there aren't many declared candidates for the jobs - let alone debates - also undermines the entire selection process. The three men who are seen as front runners for the presidency - Van Rompuy, Balkenende and Juncker - have all refused to confirm that they are even in the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: An E.U. Election Without Candidates (or a Vote) | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

Economists and other experts say it's critical that small businesses recover for the broader economy to truly rebound. "Smaller firms, with fewer than 20 employees, account for 25% of all jobs, but they generated 40% of the [job] growth in the last expansion in 2001," says Brusuelas. He believes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Small Business, Key to Recovery, Is Still Hurting | 11/17/2009 | See Source »

“The tremendous cost of this war will also be paid in larger taxes, slowed-down growth, and the inability to pay for jobs and education because we are spending the money on a bad bet in Afghanistan,” he said.

Author: By Barbara B. Depena, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Khazei Says He Opposes Troop Increases | 11/17/2009 | See Source »

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