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At the time we are celebrating our nation’s independence, many Americans reflect on the distinctive values that contribute to our unique national character. What do the stars and stripes truly stand for? This Fourth of July, in between family barbecues and watching fireworks, take a moment to consider these inspiring patriotic quotes about what it means to…

Few days went by last year when New Hampshire nephrologist Ana Stankovic didn't receive a payment from a drug company. All told, 29 different pharmaceutical companies paid her $594,363 in 2014, mostly for promotional speaking and consulting, but also for travel expenses and meals, according to data released Tuesday detailing payments by drug and device…

A federal judge in Nevada has ordered the government to return $167,000 that was seized from a man driving his motorhome on a highway two years ago. The man, Straughn Gorman, was traveling to visit his girlfriend. He was never charged with a crime. The seizure originally occurred in January 2013, when Gorman was driving his…

President Obama announced Wednesday morning that Cuba and the United States will be reopening embassies in each other’s capitals after over a half century of severed diplomatic ties. This morning’s news follows Obama’s announcement in December of 2014 to begin normalizing relations with Cuba. American and Cuban diplomats have been working on negotiations over the…

The Export-Import Bank’s charter expired at midnight Tuesday—at least temporarily. Even though the 81-year-old agency has expired, supportive lawmakers may include an amendment concerning the bank to a must-pass bill like the Highway Trust Fund in an attempt to revive it. While supporters say the bank helps American small businesses compete globally, opponents of the…