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May 19 2013
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Despite controversies, Obama's approval holds steady
Even after what was seen as President Obama's worst political week ever -- between Benghazi, the IRS, and the AP subpoenas -- most Americans still think the president is doing a good job. But there are worries
CNN DigitalFeb 26 2021
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Harris gets a crash course on foreign policy
After insisting for the last few months that she didn’t need a clear-cut portfolio in the Biden administration, Vice President Kamala Harris is now trying to carve out a niche in foreign policy, with the president’s encouragement.
But after a political career focused on domestic issues, particularly law enforcement, it’s going to take some time to get her up to speed.
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PoliticoApr 11 2020
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Telecommuting will likely continue long after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is, among other things, a massive experiment in telecommuting. Up to half of American workers are currently working from home, more than double the fraction who worked from home (at least occasionally) in 2017-18.
Of course, some jobs simply can’t be done at home. But the outbreak is accelerating the trend toward telecommuting, possibly for the long term. Until now
Brookings InstitutionOct 24 2023
Headline Roundup
More Americans Fall Behind on Car Payments Amid High Inflation
A record number of Americans are falling behind on car payments, according to figures from Fitch Ratings obtained by some media outlets.
The Details: In September, 6.11% of auto borrowers were at least 60 days late on their car payments, the highest default rate in nearly three decades. Car repossessions have ticked higher in recent months as high prices for new and used cars have
Business Insider Forbes Fox BusinessJun 19 2012
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OPINION: COBURN: Obama is not doing fine
President Obamas claim that “the private sector is doing fine is sure to be repeated over and over and over again the next few months. And the White House will continue to argue that the presidents comments were taken out of context. Thats missing the point. The context is the problem. The administrations and Congress‘ misplaced faith in the power of government to solve problems and
Washington TimesApr 13 2020
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Democrats push Republicans for funding for coronavirus testing
The two top Democrats in the U.S. Congress called on Republicans on Monday to work toward new bipartisan coronavirus legislation, citing a lack of funding for the national testing needed to begin to reopen the U.S. economy.
The call from Democrats came two days after Republicans renewed their own push for a $250 billion measure to help small businesses cope with the pandemic, while
ReutersJan 18 2021
Opinion
Continuing the African American tradition of civil society
Community uplift without government support has deep roots among African Americans. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s time to rediscover them.
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day encourages an upsurge in volunteer work and charitable giving. Unfortunately, it tends to be just a one-day commitment. The annual one day of celebration each year of civic-mindedness isn’t enough to keep
Washington ExaminerFeb 25 2021
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Voters look at both major parties and ask, is this all there is?
In many states voters are fleeing the Democratic and Republican parties, both of which are straining to hold together disparate factions. Many see the two-party system as unable to meet the nation’s challenges.
At a time when the nation’s partisan divide appears nearly insurmountable – with Republicans and Democrats in Congress unable to agree on much of anything – a growing number of
Christian Science MonitorMar 29 2016
Opinion
Nobody promotes freedom abroad like Obama! ‘Decide what works’ between communism, socialism or capitalism and go with it
What U.S. president in history has done a better job of selling American ideals and the concept of freedom abroad than President Obama? None, if you don’t count all the others. Here’s Obama speaking to a Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative audience in Argentina and selling them on a system of government called “Whatever-ism”:
MichelleMalkin.comFeb 18 2020
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Hollywood Demands AG Bill Barr Resign to ‘Restore Public Confidence’ in DOJ
The Hollywood left have taken out their pitchforks for Attorney General William Barr, demanding his immediate resignation in order to restore public confidence in the Department of Justice.
Stars including Alyssa Milano, Mark Ruffalo, Rosie O’Donnell, and John Leguizamo are encouraging their social media followers to sign a petition that accuses Barr of misleading the public about the
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