Social Policy and Change: Jul 1, 2010

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Freed inmate names Burge, Daley in new torture suit - Chicago Breaking News

Ronald Kitchen's federal lawsuit also names as defendants a number of officials who Kitchen contended knew what Burge was doing, including Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who was Cook County state's attorney for part of the time a jury determined that police were torturing suspects. The suit alleged Daley's office concealed evidence that criminal suspects were being beaten.

Dems in a jam as jobs bill falls short - David Rogers - POLITICO.com

Congress is poised to go home for the July 4th recess, leaving millions of jobless workers in the lurch because of a continued Senate impasse over financing unemployment benefits.

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Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The House voted 237-192 to pass a sweeping Wall Street reform bill, moving President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats one step closer to a major domestic policy victory. The legislation now goes to the Senate, where it faces a possible Republican filibuster.

UPDATE: ConsumerReports.org

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As requested Fred, here's the latest news for you from ConsumerReports.org. Discover 7 cost-saving ways to shop at big chain retailers. Learn how to choose a nice, inexpensive Chardonnay. Summer is here…time to lather on that sunscreen. Find out which brands are best in UVA/UVB protection. Discover what our 30,000 readers had to say about Wal-Mart. Plus, see which ice cream brands taste best. This July, we'll feature these reports and much more!

7 more ways to save

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Chardonnays for less than $10

Our experts put Chardonnay wines to the taste test and found surprisingly good brands for as little as $5…even one from 7-Eleven! To see our full Chardonnay wine Ratings, subscribe to ConsumerReports.org today!

Kitchens for as little as $5,000

Cost-efficient convenience is now driving kitchen remodeling. Our August 2010 special kitchen Issue shows you how to combine top-performing products from our latest tests into appealing $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 kitchens. You'll also find reviews of the latest refrigerators, dishwashers, cooking appliances, countertop and flooring materials, and small appliances, as well as the best retailers to purchase shop at in our updated Kitchen-Planning Guide.

America's top stores

In our recent survey, 30,000 readers revealed the best places to shop for practically anything! And guess what? Wal-Mart did not come anywhere near the top of the list. So before you head out to your local big chain retailers, subscribe and see which chains rated tops for shopping.

Sunscreens

Sunscreens that guard against UVA and UVB radiation can help prevent sunburn, wrinkles, and certain skin cancers. But not all products are created equal. We tested 12 products and found 4 that protect better than the rest. To see our full sunscreen Ratings, subscribe to ConsumerReports.org today.

Ice Cream

Summertime means ice cream time! Did you know that vanilla and chocolate are still the nation's favorite flavors? We've tested 13 vanillas and 11 chocolate ice cream brands and found which are lip-licking good. To find out how all 24 brands rated, subscribe today!

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