Life in the Oriente Region of Ecuador is full of danger, mystery and intrigue. Located along the border with Colombia in the northeast part of the country, the region is home to ancient people groups who depend largely upon the resources of the Amazon River basin for their survival. It’s home to thousands of exotic [...]
What Will Be The Outcome of the Amazon Defense Coalition’s Lawsuit Against Chevron in Ecuador?
June 11th, 2009 · 10 Comments
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‘Barney Fwank’ Walks Out on CNBC Interviewer
June 11th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) walked out of a live CNBC interview on the subject of executive pay this morning, , and I was glad to see him go. Personally, I’d rather not see “Congressman Fwank” on television. The sight of the House Financial Services Committee chairman usually makes me want to laugh, and it’s nearly [...]
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Texas Congressman Questions Chrysler Decisions
June 11th, 2009 · No Comments
Almost three weeks ago, I published a post, Texas Chrysler Dealer Warns Fellow Americans, which included a warning letter written by Nicholas Parks, president of Rogers Dodge in Alvin, Texas, near Houston. Today, I share a recent House floor speech in which Rep. Ted Poe (R) of Texas’ 2nd Congressional District questions decisions made by [...]
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