December 8, 2009
According to Yahoo! News, a new Rasmussen poll shows that
the “Tea Party” now receives more support on a Congressional ballot than the
Republican Party. What exactly is the
Tea Party? The Tea Party was formed by
voters who were unhappy with President Obama’s stimulus plan. The Party focuses on opposing any tax
increases and expansion of federal government spending. The poll suggests that the Tea Party may be
gaining support as a result of unhappiness with the progress of the Democratic
Congress and fighting among conservative Republicans. Specifically, the poll asked: "Okay, suppose the Tea Party
Movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next
election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your
district, the Democratic candidate from your district, or the Tea Party candidate from your
district?" The answers were 36%
Democrat, 23% Tea Party, and 18% Republican.
The Tea Party plans to hold its first national convention in Nashville in January
2010.
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December 6, 2009
BBC News
reports that U.S. Senator Baucus nominated his girlfriend, Melodee
Hanes, to the position of Montana attorney, a move justified by her
"extensive legal experience." Baucus reportedly had his six
nominations reviewed by an objective individual who narrowed down the
list to three names, including Hanes. Hanes, following a progression
in her relationship with Hanes, allegedly began to withdraw from the
nomination process. President Obama nominated Michael Cotter, a
nomination which i... Continue reading...
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December 4, 2009
Yesterday, Obama hosted a White House Forum on Jobs and Economic
Growth at the White House that was attended by small-business owners, mayors,
more than 100 CEOs, and business leaders from around the country. At the forum, Obama stressed the fact that the
government does not have enough money to respond to the economic crisis. Economic recovery will result, he said, “from
... Continue reading...
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December 3, 2009
BBC News reported that 13 new lines (group of cells) of embryonic stem
cells have been introduced, making them more readily available to
medical researchers . Under President Bush, lines were limited to 60
and had been taken from embryos prior to 2001. President Obama has
loosened the restrictions on stem cell research and it is reported that
an additional 96 lines may be released in July of this year. All stem
cells must be obtained with the full consent of the parents and can
only betake... Continue reading...
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December 2, 2009
Miss the speech? Here are some highlights: - The US
will send an additional 30,000 troops
In the next seven months, the
troops will be deployed to Afghanistan
in order to fight the Taliban and increase security. Many of the troops will also be involved in
training Afghan forces so that they can gradually take over control from the US
troops. Obama hopes to begin pull... Continue reading...
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December 1, 2009
As President Obama’s speech
about the future of the War in Afghanistan
draws close (tonight at 8 p.m.), a recent CBS News poll shows that 38 percent
of Americans approve of the way the president is managing the war, down 6
points since September and 20 points since April. This new number is a new low in both CBS News
and New York Times polls.
A quick breakdown of the
r... Continue reading...
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November 30, 2009
President Obama is set to announce his plans for US troops
in Afghanistan
in a speech Tuesday at 8 p.m. The speech
is to address why the US is
currently in Afghanistan,
its interests there, and how Obama came to make his decision. Tuesday afternoon before the speech, Obama is
to meet with members of Congress to discuss core issues. Currently, a defense official said that ... Continue reading...
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November 24, 2009
Last week, President Obama embarked on a trip to Asia, visiting four countries in a span of eight
days. During a visit to South Korea,
President Obama met with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. Among the topics they spoke about was the
difference between education among the two countries. President Obama stressed the need for the US to restore
leadership in math and s... Continue reading...
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November 23, 2009
With the help of moderate democrats, the Senate reached the
60 votes needed to open debate about the health care bill. The bill, introduced by Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid, would cost $848 billion.
The likelihood of the bill remaining how it was introduced, however, is
small. The moderate democrats who helped
pass the 60 vote mark have already threatened to vote agains... Continue reading...
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November 22, 2009
Glenn Beck, a well known conservative television host is
drawing attention for his recent actions that point to him entering the field
of political activism. The host of the
Glenn Beck Show on Fox recently posted a letter on his website that detailed his
plans to hold conventions to teach people “how to be a political force in your
own neighborhood and country.” Beck
c... Continue reading...
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