One of the most popular programs on Iraqi TV these days is Hotline, a call-in show that allows viewers to take their problems directly to the highest government officials.
It offers an unprecedented chance for ordinary Iraqis to confront their government.
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Virtual U.S.-Mexico Border Fence At A Virtual End
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announces she is halting funding for the 2,000-mile virtual fence just days before the release of a Government Accountability Office report that...
Police Commandos Crack Down On Afghan Drug Trade
The opium trade in Afghanistan is a key source of income for the Taliban. The group uses the money to carry out suicide bombings and other attacks. But a team of Afghan police commandos is...
Shamrocks As Elusive As A Pot Of Gold
There is a shamrock shortage throughout Ireland. Severe winter weather delayed the growing season. Plus, farmers have mostly replaced the natural hay meadows where shamrocks thrive with a...
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Proponents Seek To Resurrect Public Option
After a messy Senate burial late last year, the government-run health insurance plan may be back. Proponents cite continued wide support and the fact that this time it needs fewer votes to...
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