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Why We Use Statistics, NFL Example Edition

…and an even smaller one will guess 6-3. But then add information. For instance I say, “They lost their first game of the season by 20 points.” At this point,…

Tax Relief for Victims of Sandy

…apply for assistance from FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) via mobile device at m.fema.gov, or online at http://apps.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ More information about the low-income housing credit waiver is available in Notice…

Repeal the ACA and Lower Costs for Citizens

…the amounts of rebates in total, by state, and by Healthcare Insurance Company. “The 80/20 Rule” http://www.healthcare.gov/law/resources/reports/mlr-rebates06212012a.html To take this a step further and look up your own insurance company,…

Via Alternet, Thomas Ferguson and Paul Jorgensen and Jie Chen point us to the FEC deleting information on “dark” political contributions. You need to go to the original to read…

What is Mitt Romney Hiding?

…how Romney encouraged him to lie to get secret information on competitors. There is, of course, the fact that Romney has funds parked in numerous tax havens and the fact…