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Confidence in President Barack Obama
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Do You Think the President Will Improve the Dismal Job Market?

Today, President Obama said although the economy is not rebounding back as quick as he had envisioned, he promised "things are going to get better."
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Today, President Obama said although the economy is not rebounding back as quick as he had envisioned, he promised "things are going to get better." The most recent jobs report shows that unemployment in July has decreased to 9.1 percent from 9.2 percent in May and 117,000 new jobs are being created. However, many experts say there is no real improvement and that this amount of added jobs is not enough for those who are newly entering the job market.

Do you think our current head of state has what it takes to pull us out of this job funk?

Barack Obama Fun Facts
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Happy Birthday Mr. President: 8 Fun Obama Facts You Didn't Know

It's President Barack Obama's 50th birthday today and although it's a milestone birthday, the head of the state is holding private, low-key celebrations today in order to observe the bleak economic environment.
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It's President Barack Obama's 50th birthday today and although it's a milestone birthday, the head of the state is holding private, low-key celebrations today in order to observe the bleak economic environment.

We've seen a promising community leader edge his way up the political ladder in the last few years, finally reaching the top to become the nation's first black president. That is an achievement in itself because as Michelle Obama told Oprah, one of the "beautiful things [the country] will get from this presidency" is that children of every color can dream bigger. To celebrate his birthday, here are a couple of fun facts you didn't know about our nation's leader:

  • He has read every Harry Potter book.
  • His name means the "one who is blessed" in Swahili.
  • His main income stems from his books, and he has even won two Grammies for the audio versions.
  • He's the ninth cousin of Brad Pitt.
  • When he was at Harvard Law School, he applied for a pin-up calendar but was rejected by the female committee.
  • He can't stand ice cream because of working at Baskin Robbins when he was younger.
  • One of his favorite drinks is bottled tea and he doesn't care for coffee.
  • He tried dog meat, roasted grasshopper, and snake meat when he lived in Indonesia.
Presents For a President: What Did George Bush Get?
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Presents For a President: What Did George Bush Get?

George Bush received many splendored things from foreign leaders as president, but he couldn't keep anything that exceeded $335 in value.
by CitizenSugar

George Bush received many splendored things from foreign leaders as president, but he couldn't keep anything that exceeded $335 in value. High-value gifts are turned over to government archives when a president's term is up. Probably for the best, though! I don't know what he would do with a sapphire-and-diamond necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring set, worth $85,000, in Midland, TX. I mean, Dallas maybe!

Now that we know what he's amassed over eight years, see if you can match the country to the lavish gift.

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Terms of Service: Should the First Lady Be on Payroll?
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Terms of Service: Should the First Lady Be on Payroll?

Being the first lady is not all tea and cake and greeting foreign dignitaries.
by CitizenSugar

Being the first lady is not all tea and cake and greeting foreign dignitaries. Even when it is, there's still a staff to be managed.

The idea of paying the first lady goes back to 1946, when a congressman proposed a $10,000 salary for First Lady Bess Truman, calling the position "the only case of involuntary servitude in America."

Congress rejected the proposal and it never returned to the House again, but that doesn't stop equality revelers from talking it up every four to eight years. Now with the arrival of Michelle Obama, who was the family breadwinner at one point, the question is posed again.

Opponents worry that paying the first lady would set a precedent for senator and governor spouses, who perform many of the same duties on smaller scales. Some see the role as a privilege — an adventure! — that is served at the president's pleasure. Shudder. The president also earns $400,000 per year — eight times the average American household. Not to mention, it could make things messy for a president who prides himself on being clean and accountable. And, well, she's not asking for it!

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Obama, Bush, and Ex-Presidents Have Historic Lunch
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Obama, Bush, and Ex-Presidents Have Historic Lunch

President-elect Barack Obama, President Bush, Jimmy Carter, George H.W.
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President-elect Barack Obama, President Bush, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton (that's all of the surviving past presidents) met up for lunch at the White House today in a historic gathering. Collectively the bunch has more than 30 years of presidential experience. Bush, who sat down with Obama recently, said:

One message that I have, and I think we all share, is that we want you to succeed. Whether we're Democrat or Republican, we care deeply about this country.

Obama said he was grateful for the opportunity to get "advice, good counsel and fellowship" from the group. A White House spokeswoman said the last time all of the living presidents got together at the White House was in 1981. Apparently, all five men, including Clinton and Carter, who are not exactly friendly with one another, were on their best behavior and put aside differences for the day. To see a short video of what the bunch had to say, read more

Should Jeb Bush Run For President Someday?
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Should Jeb Bush Run For President Someday?

In an interview with FOX News Sunday former president George Bush senior described his youngest son, Jeb, the former governor of Florida, "as qualified and as able as anyone I know in the political scene" to be president.
by CitizenSugar

In an interview with FOX News Sunday former president George Bush senior described his youngest son, Jeb, the former governor of Florida, "as qualified and as able as anyone I know in the political scene" to be president.

"I'd like to see him run. I'd like to see him be president some day. As president, it's about service, service for the greatest country on the face of the Earth and the honor that goes with it. I think Jeb fits that description."

Bush senior added that "right now is probably a bad time, because we've got enough Bushes in there," but that Jeb should run for Senate from Florida.
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Guess Which President's Son Lived Here?
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Guess Which President's Son Lived Here?

The only child to survive into adulthood of one of America's most prominent presidents built this Georgian Revival Summer home on 500 acres of land in Manchester, VT, at the turn of the 20th century.
by The only child to survive into adulthood of one of America's most prominent presidents built this Georgian Revival Summer home on 500 acres of land in Manchester, VT, at the turn of the 20th century. It was home to only his descendants until 1975, when it was purchased by a historical society; today, it lives on as a museum, preserving the family legacy. Can you tell me the name of his father, the former president?

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Celebrity Pets

Barney's Barking, Biting Mad as His First Dog Term Ends Soon

Don't get jealous lil guy!
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Don't get jealous lil guy! Seems like Barney (one of the two Scotties belonging to George W. Bush) may sense that another pup – one that we haven't even seen yet! – is already at the top of everyone's list. This pup is still super-duper cute as is his terrier pal, Miss Beazley, both currently residing in the White House. See how Barney greeted an admiring fan, errr reporter, this morning in the video below.

Is Your Mind More at Ease?
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Is Your Mind More at Ease?

Click to ReadIs Your Mind More at Ease?
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Is Your Mind More at Ease? Last night we saw history being made. Regardless of the way you voted, a great change has been made to our country. I know most of you were feeling anxious before the votes were counted yesterday, and since emotions are no doubt still running high, tell me, is your mind a little bit more at ease now that the election is over?

What Would It Take?
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What Would It Take?

. . . for you to cover your wood floors with this JFK Rug ($2,000 starting bid on eBay)?
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. . . for you to cover your wood floors with this JFK Rug ($2,000 starting bid on eBay)?