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Will the Campaigning Never End?
Despite expectations, Obamacare, immigration reform and global warming have not been in the forefront of this year’s mid-Term election campaigns — but Republicans and Democrats are girding for battles to come. We look at the prospects for the next Congress and for Presidential campaigning that’s already begun.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenDespite expectations, Obamacare, immigration reform and global warming have not been in the forefront of this year’s mid-Term election campaigns—but Republicans and Democrats are girding for battles to come. We look at the prospects for the next Congress and for Presidential campaigning that’s already begun.
Also, historic penalties against Korean carmakers for overstating fuel economy claims, and Brittany Maynard has ended her life.
Photo: (L-R) Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
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3 storiesHistoric Penalties against Korean Carmakers for Overstating Fuel Economy Claims
Kia and Hyundai have agreed to the largest penalty in the history of the Clean Air Act: $100 million for misrepresenting the fuel economy of 1.2 million cars. The carmakers agreed to a settlement with the EPA and the Justice Department. Joe White is Senior Editor for Automotive Coverage at the Wall Street Journal .
Read the story6 minWill the Campaign Never End?
Because of possible runoffs in Louisiana and Georgia, it may be next year before it’s clear if Republicans have taken control of the Senate. Predictions all lead in their direction, but there’s lack of consensus in either party on major issues that have been submerged by relentless attack ads.
Read the story36 minBrittany Maynard and the “Death with Dignity” Movement
Brittany Maynard ended her life on Saturday after what she called a “brief but solid 29 years.” Diagnosed with a stage 4 malignant brain tumor, she had moved to Oregon, where the law allows people to “die with dignity.”
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