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U.S. Office of Special Counsel

FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel

Scott J. Bloch, who oversees protection for federal whistleblowers, has been under investigation for two and a half years. Employees have alleged that his agency was misused for political purposes.

What Does the California Dream Mean to You?

We want to hear about your vision of the state with the world's eighth largest economy.

In Charlotte, Home Prices Still Rising

It's one of few major cities where real estate values are still going up.

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World Reaching Family in Myanmar Proves Difficult
Thousands of Burmese-Americans are having trouble contacting their loved ones after the cyclone that hit Myanmar this weekend. Zauya Lahpai, pastor of the Burmese Christian Community Church in Silicon Valley, discusses his failed efforts.
World How to Send Aid to Myanmar
Will money and supplies actually make it across the border? Bridget Welsh of Johns Hopkins University offers tips on how people abroad can help following the cyclone in Myanmar.
Politics & Society What's a Farm Without Fallow Fields?
Amidst rising food prices, farmers are using more of their land. Fallow fields help protect wildlife habitats and keep soil healthy, according to the National Wildlife Federation's Julie Sibbing. Will there be consequences to this new approach?
The Color of Money By Michelle Singletary How to Stay on Top after Graduation
This spring, millions of college students are joining a workforce battered by a bad economy. Resist the urge to buy a new wardrobe and car, says our personal finance contributor.
Economy Web Site Pays for People's Modest Needs
Keith Taylor started ModestNeeds.org to help people with small, immediate needs and prevent a single overdue gas bill, for example, from leading to financial ruin. The foundation provides $100,000 dollars a month to help regular people stay afloat.
Business 'Marketplace' Report: Chrysler Offers $3 Gas
The car company will let U.S. consumers lock in gasoline prices at $2.99 per gallon for three years, using a pre-paid card. It's part of an incentive program to boost SUV sales.
Economy Trailer Park Mortgages Carry High Rates
Millions of Americans who live in trailer parks are unable to take out traditional mortgages. To buy in a park or make improvements, they need to use other types of loans that carry much higher interest rates.
World Speed Dating Eclipses Parental Matches in China
The tradition of parental matchmaking has endured for centuries. But now parents are being pushed aside. We examine the various new dating methods and meet some eligible singles along the way.

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