Politics
Politics: GOP Scores Big Victories
The Democratic party suffered stunning losses in 2 off-year races. In what can only be pegged as a very real wake-up call, Republicans scored victories in both traditionally democratic New Jersey as well as Virginia.
In the New Jersey governor’s race, incumbent Dan Corzine was ousted by republican Chris Christie, and in Virginia state… Full Story »
Green Day: The Clean Energy and Security Act
On June 26, 2009, the United States House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that is designed to help regulate greenhouse gases and address the issue of climate change in our country. This initiative marks the first time that either house of Congress has voted in favor of a… Full Story »
U.S. Secretary of Education Calls for Education Overhaul
Does way that teachers are trained in the United States need to be changed? According to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, that is definitely the case.
During a speech at Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, Duncan, said that many education programs in the United States are “mediocre.” Duncan also predicted that the United States will need… Full Story »
Social Security: Will It Be Overhauled?
It’s the elephant in the room – social security benefits. Estimates differ and vary widely, but they tend to agree on one thing – the social security program as we know it is unsustainable and needs an overhaul. But what can be done? And how will it be paid for?
Currently, workers pay money… Full Story »
Sarah Palin To Appear On Oprah Winfrey Show
There is double Sarah Palin news today for fans of the former Alaska governor and one-time Republican vice presidential candidate.
Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey’s production company announced that Sarah Palin would sit down and appear on the Oprah Winfrey show on Monday, November 16, one day before Ms. Palin’s memoirs hits bookstores. The meeting… Full Story »
