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Economists at the St. Louis Federal Reserve argue that the current U.S. patent system should be scrapped completely to increase inventions and innovation. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Paper: Federal Economists Want US Patent System Scrapped

An economics paper released by two professors working at the St. Louis Federal Reserve argues that the American patent system should be abolished.

2013/02/06

City Hall staffers try to figure out who should have responded to the dead deer

Vacant Land Use Contest In St. Louis

City officials announce details on Sustainable Land Lab program

2012/11/04

Washington University's Nancy Fahey (third from right) and the other Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2012 inductees pose for a photo on June 9, 2012 (courtesy:wbhof.com).

Wash U’s Fahey a Hall of Famer

Coach is only one in NCAA Div. 3 history to win five national titles.

2012/06/10

Healthcare

Wash U Student Treated for Bacterial Meningitis

Left untreated, it can lead to brain damage.

2012/04/19

Washington University in Saint Louis

Wash U Not Chosen to Host 2012 Presidential Debate

But the university will serve as a backup site.

2011/10/31

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Child Abuse Rose During Recession, Research Says

Children studied were younger than 5, and most were infants. Most suffered brain damage and 69 died, though the death rate didn’t rise during the recession.

2011/09/19

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