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Fighting the New American Revolution — Energy Independence
The US is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day, the day when citizens vowed to fight against crushing taxes, inflation, and a rising price of necessities — Americans took a stand then against tyranny, and fought. Now as the country picnics and watches fireworks to commemorate that fight, is the situation any different?
Taxes, inflation, cost of necessities — what was once tea, is now Texas Tea — oil, all factors point to another fight.
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Briefing Book! Knowing Is Half the Battle . . .
- Immigration: Who can access this info? US recording when citizens cross borders, keeping info for 15 years. — Donklephant
- Energy: Can you have your independence and trade, too?
Work-Sex Balance: Putting Japan in the Mood to Procreate
With one of the world's lowest birth rates, it's not the first time the Japanese government has tried to get in bed with the people. In the '90s, a government-organized dating program failed to produce results — and, yes, by results I mean babies. But now it's turning to the already-married business class, hoping they'll have more children if employers ensure they're home in time for sex.
Is McCain Really Bush the III? Find Out Where They Differ
While some are figuring out which ditty is going to be the big summer song, Republicans are gearing up to hear months of a Democratic refrain on endless repeat. The tune? John McCain is George W.
Debate Rebate: Democrats Gamble in Vegas
Now that they're all friends, (sooo over the race thing,) and on a first name basis, the Democrats were free to talk policy at last night's debate. While it seems like debates are supposed to help highlight each candidate's unique qualities, this slot machine came up cherry, cherry, cherry. All three support universal health care, ROTC/increased military recruitment, and energy independence — and all three oppose the war.
Debate Rebate: Our Reactions to the Big Biden vs. Palin
Whoa. That debate was like running a half-marathon at a 5k pace. It was hotly anticipated and proved to be even more intense than expected.
The Senate Passes the Bailout Bill
The Senate has passed their version of the Bailout Bill with a vote of 74-25. McCain, Obama, and Biden all voted "yes." The Senate burned the midnight oil tonight, voting on a new version of the Bailout that failed the House earlier this week.
Bush Readies the Offshore Drill, Should Congress Say Yes?
President Bush thinks offshore drilling might be the Nicorette gum America needs to kick its oil addiction. Yesterday Bush lifted the executive ban on offshore drilling imposed by his father, removing one hurdle for exploration.
Bush explained:
"This means that the only thing standing between the American people and these vast oil resources is action from the US Congress.
Iran's Ahmadinejad: We Don't Want Confrontation With Anyone
Anti-Ahmadinejad rallies outside the UN today turned into anti-Obama rallies critical of the senator's support of talks with Iran. Meanwhile, NPR opened a dialogue of its own with the Iranian president. Here are some highlights from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's interview with the station, during which he says Iran seeks no confrontation.
McCain Pledges to Appoint Democrats in a Cabinet of Rivals
It looks like McCain and Obama have at least one thing in common: they both see the value in grabbing the best person for the job, regardless of party. Taking a page from Lincoln's Cabinet of Rivals, McCain said on Face the Nation yesterday that he would definitely be putting Democrats in cabinet posts. He said, "I don't know how many, but I can tell you, with all due respect to previous administrations, it is not going to be a single ...
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