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Is Your Bank Safe?
Probably. Despite the woes of IndyMac, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, most banks are not in danger. Each bank should be examined on an individual basis for mortgage and credit issues, as well as other practices and factors affecting performance.
Driving Safety Legislation - Cell Phones
Many states are legislating cell phone use while driving. Read and review new laws and information from around the United States.
Gun Control
Recent reports of gun violence and the Supreme Court's ruling on the Washington, D.C., handgun ban bring to light ongoing debates about gun control in the United States.
Transition to Digital TV
After years of delays, the nation's full-power television stations are facing a deadline of Feb. 17, 2009, to switch from traditional analog broadcasting to all-digital. Are broadcasters and viewers ready for the switch?
Global Food Crisis
Prices are increasing sharply for some of the most basic foodstuffs traded on international commodity markets.
Confined Animal Feeding Operations
Recent surveys and studies are reviewing the impact of CAFO's. Are CAFO's needed? Are we ruining family farms and the environment with industrial farming?
U.S. Economy
Subprime Lending
Subprime lending has been on the rise in recent years. This trend brings problems, particularly in the housing market. Complications are developing, not only for lenders that are losing money, but also for borrowers who are losing their homes.