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Stimulus Bill passes in the House
After a final vote of 244 to 184, the House passed the $819 billion stimulus package with hopes that it would create new jobs and put the economy back on track. It is reported that the Senate is likely to take up the bill next week View |
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Nation Switch to Digital TV Delayed
As a result of concerns that many viewers are not technically ready for the congressionally-mandated switch-over, a bill was passed in the senate on Monday to delay the nationwide switch. According to the article an estimated 20 million Americans, mostly poor and/or... View |
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The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute is Now Accepting Applications for 2009
The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute, a 5-week program designed to simulate the graduate school experience and expand academic opportunities for minorities, is now taking applications for the 2009 summer program. The program is open to all minorities and underrepresented... View |
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The Archer Center is Accepting Applications for the 2009-2010 School Year
The Archer Center is now accepting applications for The Bill Archer Fellowship for the academic school year of 2009-2010. The Bill Archer Fellowship is an internship program based in Washington, D.C that provides hands on experience on Capitol Hill, while also offering... View |
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Gun Sales Up After The Election
Some gun owners fear that a Democrat in the White House will mean more restrictive gun laws—pushing gun sales up to an estimated 50 percent in the suburbs. And according to FBI reports, more than 300,000 background checks were done on gun buyers during election week... View |
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NEWSHOUR w/ JIM LEHRER on Obama's Vetting Process
As reported by CNN Political Ticker Alexander Mooney, there is talk that President-elect Barack Obama’s vetting process could scare qualified candidates away from applying for top positions in his cabinet. Likely candidates for the positions of Secretary of State,... View |
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Inside Story - Gaza humanitarian crisis - Nov 14 - Part 1
I know this series is long, but if you are interested in foreign policy, then you need to see this. Inside Story questions the 'blame game' being played by the parties while the people of Gaza continue to suffer. Israel has refused permission for a convoy of trucks... View |
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Inside Story - Gaza humanitarian crisis - Nov 14 - Part 2
I know this series is long, but if you are interested in foreign policy, then you need to see this. Inside Story questions the 'blame game' being played by the parties while the people of Gaza continue... View |
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Moscow aims to restore trust with U.S.
Dmitry Medvedev has said the election of Barack Obama provides an opportunity for a renewal of trust between Moscow and Washington. Relations between the two sides soured when the U.S. announced plans to build an anti-missile defense shield in Europe. During his address in the... View |
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Obama may reverse Bush policies on stem cells, drilling and abortion
More religious groups supported President-elect Obama this year, than any other presidential candidate before him. The New York Times even reported one religious group, Matthew 25 Network, going so far as to caucus for him by creating a website and placing radio ads designed... View |
