We are creating an exclusive growth environment that benefits some people but not the poor. While there is some multiplier read more

We are creating an exclusive growth environment that benefits some people but not the poor. While there is some multiplier effect, the pace is still slow.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, every single leading Muslim intellectual was in love with the west, and wanted read more

At the beginning of the twentieth century, every single leading Muslim intellectual was in love with the west, and wanted their countries to look just like Britain and France.

I've come to the time in my life where I'd like to step back and look at different avenues of read more

I've come to the time in my life where I'd like to step back and look at different avenues of life and see where they lead.

We have no clue where they came from, ... We don't know if someone raised them and let them go read more

We have no clue where they came from, ... We don't know if someone raised them and let them go or they got loose. We just don't know.

The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If read more

The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If China moves to block this effort they should explain to Aung San Suu Kyi and average Burmese people why their concerns are less important.

Franz Kline, who became known for his black and white paintings, did a whole series of gorgeous landscapes and wonderful read more

Franz Kline, who became known for his black and white paintings, did a whole series of gorgeous landscapes and wonderful portraits that may still hang in Greenwich Village.

He gave it serious consideration; he had a number of conversations with his family. He is not going to run read more

He gave it serious consideration; he had a number of conversations with his family. He is not going to run for governor next year.

What we have been doing is turning around and donating them (donations) to the various donation sites set up around read more

What we have been doing is turning around and donating them (donations) to the various donation sites set up around town for other hurricane evacuees. From what I understand, even more people are showing up here from that area,

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's read more

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's cost of doing business and their ability to effectively market their products. This award is a way for us to show our appreciation for the continued support that these legislators have demonstrated to Illinois pork producers.