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CIO April 1, 2004 Elana Varon	For the IRS There's No EZ Fix By assembling a star-studded team of vendors, the IRS thought its $8 billion modernization project would manage itself. The IRS thought wrong. Now the agency's ability to collect revenue, conduct audits and go after tax evaders has been severely compromised.
CIO April 1, 2004 Gary Beach	Time for a National Technology Policy The Web and globalization have leveled the playing field for countries to compete. Some people worry how the United States can maintain its technology leadership.
InternetNews April 1, 2004 Roy Mark	House Panel Endorses P2P Criminal Penalties Judiciary subcommittee passes legislation sanctioning prison time for suspects caught trading 1,000 or more copyrighted files online.
Registered Rep. April 1, 2004 John Churchill	Congress Moving on Mutual Funds Since the mutual fund scandals broke six months ago, Congress has been largely hands-off with regards to reform efforts, but that is changing fast.
Geotimes April 2004 Naomi Lubick	Minerals on the Line In January, President Bush delivered a blow to the geosciences with his proposed budget for fiscal year 2005, effectively cutting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by about $18 million.
Geotimes April 2004 Kendy & Vranes	Breaking Down the Barriers: A Two-Part Series, Part 1 Although it is a tired cliche, knowledge is power, and nowhere is that more true than in legislative politics. Your members of Congress cannot do their jobs without citizens' input. In other words, they need to be lobbied.
Geotimes April 2004 Kamilli & Barton	New Collaboration in Minerals Research Responsible and sustainable utilization of mineral resources is critical to societal well-being in the 21st century. Recognizing the opportunities that can come from cooperative interactions, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has increased its involvement with universities and other organizations.
ifeminists March 31, 2004 Tony Zizza	GSK Uses Sports Icon as Newest Propaganda Tool Glaxo Smith Kline are masters of deception and using Terry Bradshaw as their newest propaganda tool is just more evidence of their insistence that Paxil be in every American home's medicine cabinet.
InternetNews March 31, 2004 Colin C. Haley	Bush Calls for Universal Broadband by 2007 The president calls for affordable, high-speed Internet access for all Americans. How to get there?
The Motley Fool March 31, 2004 Jeff Hwang	Casinos Get Played Illinois pits casinos operators against each other with legislative games.
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