U.S.

Swampland

Democrats and Health Care: Can This Party Govern?

The Deaniacs are now campaigning against the individual mandate. This calls into question the ability of the Democratic Party to govern this country. Read more

Business & Technology

Techland

Top 10 Spaceships: Thrusters and Heat Shields

Avatar got us thinking: What are the very best spaceships that have ever been dreamt up and designed to star at the center a sci-fi spectacle? Read more

Entertainment

Tuned In

To Salahi or Not to Salahi? NBC Takes a Poll

Say you happen to have the rights to make a reality show starring an infamous couple who — in the name of getting on a reality show — breached security at the White House by crashing a state dinner. Read more

Health & Science

Wellness

For Some Women, Antidepressants May Increase Stroke Risk

A new study of post-menopausal women between the ages of 50 to 79 found that, those taking antidepressants had a slightly higher risk for stroke than those not taking the medications. Read more

U.S.

The Detroit Blog

Ice House Deadline Looming

Remember the two guys who plan to encase a Detroit house in ice? They have the house. They have local support. They have good intentions. But...The deadline is tomorrow to raise $11,000 to fund the project. Read more

Business & Technology

The Curious Capitalist

Fannie & Freddie: The Mess Looks Worse

Bloomberg is reporting that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator is renegotiating the terms of the housing agencies' financial rescue with the Treasury Department. Read more

It's Your Money

Consumers Who Keep Health Care Costs Down Should Be Rewarded

Some members of Congress are pushing for health reform amendments that make sense on several levels: Give consumers more freedom to shop around for insurance policies, along with some financial incentive to keep costs low. Read more

Photos

White House Photo Blog

Michelle Obama carries a bag of toys which have been donated by White House Executive Office staff to Marine Toys for Tots, in Stafford, Virginia.View more

Don't take the bait.

• - Posted by slowp on Swampland in response to Karen Tumulty's post "Health Care: The Industry Steps Up. Maybe"