May 2013
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Freelance Writing | Next In Office →
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A Reasonable Alternative to Allowing Gay Marriage
Minnesota just became the twelfth state to legalize gay marriage and it is one of the most widely debated political issues of this generation. More states are starting to allow it and the subject has greatly divided the country. A majority of liberals approve of gay marriage and a majority of conservatives oppose it. While I am one of those conservatives who oppose gay marriage, it is not solely...
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Holder orders probe of IRS targeting conservative... →
IRS targets conservative groups. And lands in hot water.
http://bit.ly/129qQ83
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Crews finish installing World Trade Center spire →
One World Trade Center is complete! Now stretching 1,776 feet into the air, it marks a new turning point since September 11, 2001.
http://bit.ly/10gfzo7
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5 things we learned from Sanford's win →
Mark Sanford’s victory on Tuesday teaches us a few things about elections and forgiveness.
Watch Sanford reflect on his victory and read 5 lessons learned from his win.
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In South Carolina politics, two very different... →
Take a look at these two competing candidates and their very different campaign styles…
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April 2013
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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 1:00pm April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and there are many reasons to support children in need. In 2007, there were approximately 149,000 reported cases of child abuse reported in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC (Child Abuse Fact Sheet). There are many reasons to get involved and help the children who are in need of support.
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Photos: George W. Bush's life, legacy →
Hope everyone’s having a great Monday!
Take a break from your day and look at this collection of photos of our former president and his family.
What’s your favorite photo?
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Many Ways to Celebrate Arbor Day at arborday.org →
Today is Arbor Day - Learn how you can celebrate and help the environment!
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5 presidents on hand for Bush Center dedication →
Five living presidents get together for the George W. Bush Presidential Library dedication.
http://bit.ly/11Ikz3i
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After all this country has been through this last...
After all this country has been through this last week, we are stronger than ever. Nothing will crush the American spirit, we fight hard and always press on. Consider being a part of what makes America great, show your patriotism and run for public office. A noble cause and a way to make a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of millions.
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WE GOT HIM!
WE GOT HIM!
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Site of Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion →
Take a look at this overview map showing some of the buildings damaged in the fertilizer plant explosion.
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Police: One Boston bombing suspect dead, another... →
UPDATE - One bombing suspect dead, another on the run.
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Recap of the Deadly Boston Bombing →
The deadly Boston bombing on Monday left 3 dead and many wounded. Visit this link to learn about the explosion and view pictures and videos.
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'Like a nuclear bomb': Deadly fertilizer plant... →
Huge explosion rocks Texas.
http://bit.ly/175XydS
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Explosions rock Boston Marathon, several injured →
Our thoughts go out to those affected by yet another terrible tragedy.
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Celebration and Joy Amid Nuclear Threats
Monday, April 15, 2013 - 11:00am Today marks the birthday of North Korea’s late founder Kim Il Sung, and North Koreans are celebrating in huge numbers. Most living in North Korea are unaware of, or are unconcerned about the looming threat of nuclear war posed by the North Korean government. While the world waits to see which line North Korea will take, the United States urges the isolated...
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Nuclear weapons: Who has what? →
A fascinating look at the world’s nuclear arsenal.
http://bit.ly/12eBn49
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N. Korea endgame: 3 scenarios →
How will the conflict with North Korea end? Here are the three scenarios that experts say are possible.
http://bit.ly/11h1VjO
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Detainees, U.S. guards clash at Guantanamo Bay →
Yesterday, Guantanamo Bay erupted in violence as inmates clashed with guards. Here are highlights and photos.
http://bit.ly/15dbKDE
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Background checks on gun sales: How do they work? →
How do background checks on gun sales work? Take a look at this…
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Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female PM, dead... →
Margaret Thatcher, a dominant, divisive and yet revered figure in British politics passed away today of a stroke.
She was a transformational leader who helped bring peace and hope to millions of people around the world.
R.I.P. Margaret Thatcher - you will be missed!
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Kerry pledges to donate portion of salary to... →
Some high level government officials pledge to give part of their salary to charity.
http://bit.ly/14Jr2jb
March 2013
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Who really killed bin Laden? →
What really happened to bin Laden? See pictures of the compound where he was killed and read about several conflicting stories of what happened that night.
http://bit.ly/XGQYV7
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Congressional ethics panel looking into Bachmann... →
Bachmann for president… or not?
http://bit.ly/YFV4Nw
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White House Petition of the Day: Make Legislators... →
What do you think, would this help?
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Line forms days ahead of Supreme Court same-sex... →
Supreme Court Agenda: Same sex marriage. And people are lining up to see it.
http://bit.ly/14fmhxr
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Rockets from Gaza hit Israeli city during Obama... →
Rockets slam Israeli city during President Obama’s visit.
http://bit.ly/Xsag0t
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Next In Office →
Forget about sequestration, now we get to worry about another government shutdown. Sick of it? Consider running for office yourself and make some real changes.
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Happy Monday! Have a wonderful day!
Happy Monday! Have a wonderful day!
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Source: U.S. to beef up missile defense →
The United States is taking North Korea’s nuclear attack threats seriously and is getting west coast anti-missile systems ready.
http://bit.ly/ZvfTwC
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Paul Ryan wants to cut more federal workers →
Paul Ryan’s budget proposal is very aggressive. But is it the right way to go?
http://cnnmon.ie/14Wts9L
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Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts →
While most people continue to feel the pain of a struggling economy and low wages, congress gets a pay raise.
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Rand Paul's #filiblizzard filibuster →
Rand Paul calls it quits on his filibuster after 13 hours of speaking.
http://bit.ly/XsFCra
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Rand Paul Filibusters Brennan Nomination →
Rand Paul filibusters. Mr. Smith style.
http://nyti.ms/YO5jy8
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Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez dies →
Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela, has died. Learn more here-
http://bit.ly/WtBIzQ
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Back on the attack: Romney hits Obama for spending... →
Romney is back! And he is not giving President Obama high praise…
http://bit.ly/WBgH0M
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Welcome to the year of the comet (we hope) →
Comets are cool, take a look!
http://bit.ly/WyVavt
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Happy sequestration day! -Congress
Happy sequestration day! -Congress
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February 2013
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57 Consequences of the Sequester →
What does the sequester mean to you?
Here are 57 consequences that the sequester will bring.
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Spending cut countdown: What's Congress doing? →
Time is running out. What is congress doing about it? Not much.
http://bit.ly/13PKy8J
