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Archives for May 2014

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Letting unauthorized immigrants serve as soldiersLetting unauthorized immigrants serve as soldiers
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Members of Congress in both parties want unauthorized immigrants to serve in the military. So, reportedly, does the Pentagon. But opposition and a race against the clock are threatening both congressional and administrative action

By Vox Staff
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Obama’s immigrants-in-the-military plan won’t workObama’s immigrants-in-the-military plan won’t work
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The Pentagon plans to expand an existing program to some unauthorized immigrants. But the person who designed the program says the new plan will just crush their dreams.

By Dara Lind
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6 charts to see ahead of Obama’s new climate plan6 charts to see ahead of Obama’s new climate plan
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Next week is going to be a big one for US energy and climate policy.

By Brad Plumer
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Only a quarter of eligible people get housing aidOnly a quarter of eligible people get housing aid
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In many government programs, if you’re eligible for aid, you get it. Not so in housing.

By Dylan Matthews
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Where the jobs went from 1978 to today, in one GIFWhere the jobs went from 1978 to today, in one GIF
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Watch unemployment evolve over a 35-year timespan.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Uber’s feud with Lyft is great for customersUber’s feud with Lyft is great for customers
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Some drivers worry that competition between Uber and Lyft will drive down their incomes. But the companies’ rivalry is great for customers.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Some unauthorized immigrants can enlist soonSome unauthorized immigrants can enlist soon
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The Pentagon has approved a plan to allow some young unauthorized immigrants to enroll in the armed forces — but only if they have particular skills

By Dara Lind
Health Care
Audit: The VA’s policies created bad incentivesAudit: The VA’s policies created bad incentives
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Yet more wrongdoing in the ongoing VA scandal.

By German Lopez
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Lessons we learned from the limepocalypseLessons we learned from the limepocalypse
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The limepocalypse looks like it’s getting over. Here’s how to prep for the next one.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Medicare’s ban on sex-reassignment surgery is overMedicare’s ban on sex-reassignment surgery is over
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Another historic victory for LGBT rights.

By German Lopez
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How Google got so much more interesting than AppleHow Google got so much more interesting than Apple
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Unlike Tim Cook, Google’s executives don’t need to pay attention to Wall Street. That lets them focus 100 percent on being awesome.

By Matthew Yglesias
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McDonald’s to Thai activists: stop using our logoMcDonald’s to Thai activists: stop using our logo
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The fast food company commanded Thailand’s anti-junta protesters to stop using the golden arches.

By Max Fisher
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VA funding isn’t keeping up with health costsVA funding isn’t keeping up with health costs
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The VA is getting more health-care funding, but it’s not clear if it’s enough.

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Jay Carney has damn good taste in ‘90s indie rockJay Carney has damn good taste in ‘90s indie rock
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Jay Carney isn’t flacking for the White House anymore, but his love for Guided By Voices is true and unending.

By Dylan Matthews
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Obama’s climate rules could revive cap-and-tradeObama’s climate rules could revive cap-and-trade
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Congress killed emissions trading back in 2010. But new EPA rules may revive the idea.

By Brad Plumer