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Unemployment Rate Could Stay High for Years: Jobless Face Difficult Future as Job Seekers Outnumber Jobs

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Gerard Shea

Lack of Health Insurance Kills 45,000 Americans: Harvard Medical Study Finds No Health Insurance Fatal

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Gerard Shea

American Youth and Unemployment: The Recession's Effects on 16-24 Year Old's Employment Rates

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Nathaniel Moya

Thanksgiving Obama Style: President Obama Proclaims November as National Family Week

In: US President

By: Irene Warren

Marijuana Debates: A Discussion on Medical Marijuana from Both Viewpoints

In: US State Policy

By: Alison Lyke

"Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8" Bumper Backlash: Controversy Over New Slogan

In: US President

By: Nathan Stafford

Revised Mammogram Guidelines Create Controversy: Many Fear Health Care Rationing With New Mammogram Rules

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Steve Brady

2009 Continental Congress: Congress of the People

In: US State Policy

By: Dan Reale

Volunteers Still Needed to Rebuild New Orleans: Build a Home, Help Children & Homeless in Katrina Recovery

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Will Social Security Last in America? The Retirement Benefit of the Social Program is not an Entitlement.

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Carmen Sofia Grant

Tea Party Activism: Anti-Taxation Protesters Past And Present

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Kaitlin Ugolik

The Sarah Palin Brand, A Name Game: Ten Palin Rhymes for Writers, Bloggers, and News Headline Pundits

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

U.S. On Terrorism After One of Their Own Kills: Investigation, Fort Hood Shootings, Veterans Day Memorial

In: US Armed Conflicts

By: Irene Warren

Containing Chinese Expansion: Washington Wary of China’s Growing Military Muscle

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

U.S. Senate Proposes Medicare Tax Increase: Higher Taxes Damaging to Small Business and Economic Growth

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Mark Dennis

WWE CEO to Take on Senate: Linda McMahon Seeks GOP Nomination for Christopher Dodd's Seat

In: US Elections

By: Kathleen Strelow

U.S. Holidays and Observations in January 2010: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Backwards Day, & More

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Stimulus Eludes Businesses, Homeowners: Wall Street Recovering, But Unemployment and Tight Credit Remain

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Mark Toor

United States Presidential Libraries & Museums: Documents of U.S. Presidents Preserved by Presidential Records Act

In: US President

By: Barbara Shema

Valerie Plame Wilson Biography: This Former Spy is a Woman of Conviction

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Bryan Jackson

Is The U.S. Becoming a Third World Country? America Has the Highest Income Disparity in The Developed World

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Mary Spierling

Public Entrepreneurship: Public Sector Innovation

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Estela Kennen

Representative Cao's Decision: Why Joseph Cao Voted for Health Care Reform

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Frank Yeats

The Free Exercise of Religion Clause: An Important Clause in the First Amendment to the Constitution

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Thomas Wyatt

Presidential Trivia: Fun and Interesting Facts About the Presidents of the United States

In: US President

By: Elvira Nieto

From Cabinet Nominee To Convicted Felon: Bernie Kerik, Rudy Giuliani's Protege, Pleads To Corruption Charges

In: US State Policy

By: Mark Toor

United States Army - Fort Hood Shooting: Tragedy Strikes On American Soil

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Terah Talley

National Health Care Reform and Amish People: How the Amish Community will be Affected by Obama's Health Reform

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Thomas Wyatt

More Presidential Fun Facts: Little Known, Odd and Trivial Facts About U.S. Presidents

In: US President

By: Elvira Nieto

FOX News and the New World of Opinion Journalism: How Rupert Murdoch and FOX Are Redefining News In the United States

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Benjamin Poyant

2010 Census Mission, Issues and Politics: The U.S. Census Began in 1790, But it's Still A Work in Progress

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Pres. Obama 2009 Recovery Act: Is It Working? The U.S. Economy, Tax Cuts, Stimulus Package, Recovery

In: US State Policy

By: Irene Warren

Presidential Fun Facts: Odd, Strange and Trivial Facts About U.S. Presidents

In: US President

By: Elvira Nieto

Did the States Elections Damage the President: Has Obama and the Democrats Lost Any Political Capital

In: US Parties

By: Curt Guillory

Humana Investigated by Medicare for Deception: Humana Insurance Accused of Using Misleading Medicare Mailers

In: US State Policy

By: David Harris-Gershon

Obama America Predictions Come True? British Journalist Expects Obamaland to Follow Bankrupt England

In: US President

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Republicans Have Own Health Care Plan: Say Democrats' Reform Plan Costs Too Much, Punishes Seniors

In: US State Policy

By: Mark Toor

R.T. Rybak: Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota

In: US Parties

By: Jason Chavis

Health Care Hawaiian Style: Nearly 90 percent of Hawaiians Have Health Insurance

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Gerard Shea

U.S. Holidays and Observations in December 2009: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, & Pearl Harbor Day

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Cheney Counters Emanuel on Afghanistan Strategy: Is the Current Procrastination Based on Politics?

In: US Armed Conflicts

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Details Of The House Health Care Reform Bill: Proposal Includes Public Option, New Rules For Insurance Companies

In: US State Policy

By: Mark Toor

Dwight D. Jones Leads Colorado Education: The Former Teacher and Superintendent has a Vision for the Future

In: US State Policy

By: Philip McIntosh

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Still Working Hard: Retired Senator Continues to Support Native American Initiatives

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Philip McIntosh

The Effect of Campaign Issues on Voter Turnout: Interpreting Trends in Presidential Elections from Voter Percentages

In: US Elections

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Joe Biden's Best Political Gaffes Of 2008 & 2009: The 47th Vice President And His Many Bidenisms

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Charlie Doherty

Health Care Reform Public Option Opt Out: State Decision on Public Plan with National Health Reform

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Thomas Wyatt

Survey – Voters Say U.S. Still in Recession: Despite Reports, Americans Continue to Feel Economic Pain

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Louise Harris

George W. Bush's 10 Most Memorable Gaffes: The 43rd American President And His Legacy Of Bushisms

In: US President

By: Charlie Doherty

Duties of American Citizenship: Responsibilities Include Voting, Jury Duty, and Paying Taxes

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Sex Scandal America: Changing Attitudes Toward Political Morality Gaps

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Guide to Network Neutrality and FCC Regulation: Telecommunications, the FCC, and Net Neutrality in the United States

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Benjamin Poyant

White House Declares War on Fox News: News Organization Becomes a Political Target

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Steve Brady

Obama's Lack of Afghanistan Interest: The President Pays Little Attention to the Afghanistan Election

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Curt Guillory

Bostonians Protest Media Bias: Activists Speak Out for Truth in the News

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Michael Carl

The Monserrate Case: Controversial Judement Enrages Senators and Women's Groups

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Priya Ravindran

Lewiston Somalis May Be Recruiting Targets: Somali Community Leaders in U. S. Concerned By Recruiting Reports

In: US Armed Conflicts

By: Michael Carl

The Baucus Health Care Reform Plan of 2009: President Obama's Plan to Make Health Insurance Affordable for All

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Molly Markey

Real Army Wives: Military Spouse Life is Challenging as well as Fun

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Erin MacFarland Phillips

China Sides with Iran: Another Superpower Thumbs Its Nose at President Obama

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Curt Guillory

Give a Damn, Help the Hungry, It's Thanksgiving: Start Now — Volunteer, Donate, Do a Run, Get Macy's Matching Funds

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Putin's Warning: Russia Leader Tells the West to Leave Iran Alone

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Curt Guillory

Democrats React to New Study: A Newly Released Study Shoots Holes in the Health Care Bill

In: US Parties

By: Curt Guillory

911, 311, now 511. Assistance Phone Numbers: Web-based Mobile Technologies, Foreshadowed by AT&T

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Obama's War Decision Gets More Complex: Leading Democrat Sides with Republican Views on Afghanistan

In: US President

By: Curt Guillory

Louisiana Children go to School on Columbus Day: Holiday Swaps are Popular in Many States, and LA is no Different

In: US State Policy

By: Christopher Pascale

Gun Rights War: History of the Fight for Second Amendment Rights

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Obama Not the First Nobel Winner Questioned: Some Previous Peace Prize Recipients Also Called Unfit

In: US President

By: Mark Toor

The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Winner: U.S. President Barack Obama Joins a Distinguished Group

In: US President

By: Paul Hamilton

Timothy Geithner's Background: Treasury Secretary Geithner; Hero or Heel?

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Bruce Silver

Pelosi and the Democrats' Second Stimulus: Will Another Stimulus Pacakge Help The US Economy?

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Curt Guillory

Obama Third US Black Nobel Peace Prize Winner: At-a-Glance Facts: Nobel Peace Award and African-Americans, Africans

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Obama Must Decide on Afghanistan Now: The Pressing Afghanistan Issue and Others May Define the President

In: US President

By: Curt Guillory

Guide to Winning Newspaper Endorsements: Political Candidates Must Promote Themselves, Have Agenda for Future

In: US Elections

By: Michael Carroll

Hazardous Chemicals Leak from E-waste: Apple Acts Responsibly Toward Carbon Footprint and E-waste

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Dawn Goldsmith

The Mojave Desert Cross: Veteran’s Memorial Becomes a Federal Case

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Steve Brady

How to Contact the White House Online & Offline: Use Email, Address, Phone, Fax, or Website to Reach U.S. President

In: US President

By: Feature Writer Allen Williams

Politics of Basic and Applied Research: How Should Politicians Strike an Appropriate Balance

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Dr. David Warmflash

Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio: Renewing the Fairness Doctrine by Any Other Name

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

The Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish: U.S. Schools Must Balance Diversity with Patriotic Sensitivities

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

President Bill Clinton's Sarasota, Florida Visit: Launched Ringling College Library Association 2010 Town Hall Season

In: US President

By: Jennifer Huber

Hear the Bill Features Health Care Reform Audio: Voice Actors Come Together to Record Legislative Proposals

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Arlene Miles

Obama's Olympic Trip: Presidential Support for Chicago Olympic Bid Wasted?

In: US President

By: Curt Guillory

Eyewitness Account of Obama's Inauguration: A First Hand Description of the Historic Event in Washington

In: US President

By: Kimberly Ward

Family Benefits for US Veterans: American Veterans and Their Dependents

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Jason Chavis

E-waste Recycling Attracts Senate Attention: Sen. Amy Klobucher Offers Legislation for Electronic Waste

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Dawn Goldsmith

Senator Al Franken Introduces Health Care Bill - Fairness in Health Insurance Act of 2009

In: US State Policy

By: David Harris-Gershon

Representative Alan Grayson Targets Republicans: Democrat Says the GOP Wants Americans to "Die Quickly"

In: US State Policy

By: David Harris-Gershon

A Do-It-Yourself Community Called Co-Housing: Baby Boomers May Change the Paradigm of Aging and Build Communities

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

America's New Mortgage Situation: New Trends Show Promise for Home Owners

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Curt Guillory

Why Sin Taxes Are Problematic at Best: Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Soda Not as Attractive as They Seem

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Laney Traylor

Senate Panel Rejects Health Care Public Option: Plan would have provided options in Obama’s health insurance package

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Kristi Gray

Barack Obama Facebook Poll Removed: Poll Application Creater Responds to "Should Obama be Killed?"

In: US President

By: David Harris-Gershon

Un-Trashing the Planet: Recycling Efforts Make a Difference

In: American Affairs (general)

By: Dawn Goldsmith

President Obama's Health Care Plan: The Public Option as Health Insurance Reform

In: US State Policy

By: David Harris-Gershon

President Obama's Education Reform Plan: Longer Days and Shorter Summer Vacations May Be in the Future

In: US President

By: Kristi Gray

President Barack Obama's Greatest Weaknesses: Political and Personal Liabilities May Hurt the Obama Presidency

In: US President

By: Nelson Acquilano

Can a New Constitution Fix California? The New Movement to Call a Constitutional Convention and Why

In: US State Policy

By: Pema Levy

New York Governor David Paterson Defends Himself: Paterson Plans to Run in 2010 Despite Sliding Poll Numbers

In: US Elections

By: Dan Bazile

Interim Senator Kirk Has Cloudy Lobbying Record: Accounts Vary on His Service with Lobbying Law Firm

In: US Elections

By: Michael Carl

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