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D.C. Center Monument to Congress — and Pork
Written by: Meghan Gordon, Tuesday 02 December 2008 - 11:02 AM 
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The U.S. Capitol’s new visitors’ center, which opened today, came in almost nine times over its original cost estimate.
A Nation of Savers?
Written by: David Villano, Wednesday 12 November 2008 - 12:40 PM 0 Comments
Our addiction to easy credit — and aversion to thrift — got us into this mess. The withdrawal may be painful for policymakers and consumers alike.
Scary Cinema Verité
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Thursday 16 October 2008 - 09:00 AM 0 Comments
A documentary film warns that America’s fiscal policies are a looming disaster as Wall Street melts down in real time.
Being a Decider Takes Its Toll
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Monday 21 April 2008 - 15:43 PM 0 Comments
New research suggests every choice made depletes our store of mental energy, lessening our ability to control impulses.
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- 5 The Man Who Bridges Troubled Waters
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