http://dir.salon.com/topics/legislation/?source=rss&aim=legislation en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT By Neal Pollack Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/06/18/salvia/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/06/18/salvia/index.html?source=rss This hallucinogenic herb offers an experience as intense as LSD, but the trip only lasts five minutes. Is it any wonder states are banning it? By Michael Scherer Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/12/17/lobbying/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/12/17/lobbying/index.html?source=rss Bush's nemesis proposes a bill that would cut back on the loot lobbyists shower on lawmakers. By Sidney Blumenthal Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/opinion/blumenthal/2005/06/16/house_antics/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/blumenthal/2005/06/16/house_antics/index.html?source=rss Under DeLay's leadership, the work of the House has become trivial, and corruption cannot be investigated, much less rebuked. By Cathy Young Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/09/20/womens_health/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/09/20/womens_health/index.html?source=rss First came the whining feminists. Next, the inevitable male backlash. Health research has become a casualty of the battle between the sexes. By J.A. Getzlaff Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/travel/planet/2000/03/30/violence/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/travel/planet/2000/03/30/violence/index.html?source=rss Rio de Janeiro may pass an aggressive metal detector law. By J.A. Getzlaff Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/travel/planet/2000/03/17/porn/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/travel/planet/2000/03/17/porn/index.html?source=rss Parliament approves the conservative bill. By Dena Bunis Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/log/2000/01/21/health_plan/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/log/2000/01/21/health_plan/index.html?source=rss Clinton continues to push for reforms. By Dena Bunis Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/log/2000/01/20/harry_and_louise/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/log/2000/01/20/harry_and_louise/index.html?source=rss The fictional couple who appeared in anti-Clinton ads are now in a new campaign. By Dena Bunis Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/log/1999/12/13/mental_health/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/log/1999/12/13/mental_health/index.html?source=rss Shame and the lack of insurance keep many from getting the help they need. By David McGuire Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/log/1999/11/12/unitedhealth/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/log/1999/11/12/unitedhealth/index.html?source=rss UnitedHealth Group will give doctors outright control over patient care, making the HMO attractive to the 8 million government employees now eligible for open enrollment. By Scott Harris Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/10/21/uninsured/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/10/21/uninsured/index.html?source=rss For the great numbers of uninsured, the care may not be bad -- but the wait is. By David McGuire Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/10/11/hmo/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/10/11/hmo/index.html?source=rss The right to sue may be tossed around for the next year. By David McGuire Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/log/1999/10/08/patients_rights/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/log/1999/10/08/patients_rights/index.html?source=rss The Patients' Bill of Rights would expand consumer protection. By Jake Tapper Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/1999/04/30/senate_y2k/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/1999/04/30/senate_y2k/index.html?source=rss The tech industry's Washington lobby tries to play both sides of the aisle. Is it being pragmatic -- or just naive? By Arthur Allen Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:06:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/04/30/boxing/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/04/30/boxing/index.html?source=rss Can medical technology save boxers from brain death?