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Bipartisan Opposition To Senate Climate Bill Growing
The climate change bill that was scheduled to be marked up in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is facing growing opposition not only from Republicans but also from some Senate Democrats.
Election Day Sends Mixed Message To GOP
Although many expected Tuesday’s elections to clearly express the voters’ disapproval of the direction the country is taking under the Democrats, the message sent by voters appears to be more nuanced.
Gun Rights Advocates File Lawsuit Against Seattle Over Ban
Following up on a promise made several weeks ago, The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and five local residents filed a lawsuit late last week challenging a new Seattle parks regulation that bans firearms.
Common Vine May Become A New Nutritional Supplement
Researchers suspect that kudzu, a vine that covers millions of acres in the southeastern U.S., contains a compound that may be useful in treating metabolic syndrome, and may therefore become a source of valuable dietary supplements.
Report Deems Death Penalty ‘a Waste Of Money’
A newly released report from the Death Penalty Information Center has concluded that states could save hundreds of millions of dollars by abolishing the death penalty and diverting the funds to more effective anti‑violence programs.
Former Administration Official Criticizes New Marijuana Policy
In October, the Obama administration eased the long-standing marijuana policy which made its use subject to prosecution even in states where it was legal for medicinal purposes. Although the move was praised by many, there have also been critical voices, some of them coming from former administration officials.
Big Providers Unhappy With FCC Internet Regulation Decision
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to begin developing open internet regulation, a move that is upsetting big internet providers such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.
Study Shows Lemon Juice Boosts Health Benefits Of Green Tea
According to new research, the beneficial antioxidant ingredients of green tea called catechins are better absorbed when the tea is mixed with lemon juice.
Research Suggests Vitamin C May Also Boost Memory
While vitamin C is mainly known as an immunity-enhancing antioxidant, a new study from Denmark has found that babies deficient in the vitamin may be at an elevated risk for mental development and memory problems.
Conservatives Protest Expanded Hate Crimes Bill
The Senate voted 68-29 last week to expand the existing federal anti-hate crimes measure to include acts committed due to the victim’s gender and sexual identity.
Senate Votes Against Additional Wall On U.S.-Mexico Border
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 after it had been stripped of the provision to build an additional 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the southern border.
Research Uncovers Anti-inflammatory Properties Of Ginseng
According to the results of a new study, the herb ginseng—which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for millennia—may be a natural anti-inflammatory agent.
Americans Increasingly Disagree With Obama’s Policies, Polls Show
A pair of new opinion polls has found President Obama’s policy ratings among American people are slipping, though he remains personally popular.
Emergency Preparedness Tips Before Onset Of Winter
As the country gets ready to set the clocks back one hour on November 1, it may be worth remembering that wintertime brings with it a danger of disasters in certain parts of the country for which Americans should be prepared.
Marriage Refusal Questions Extent Of Government’s Right To Intervene In Personal Life
As the fallout from the refusal by a New Orleans official to marry a interracial couple continues, the issue of the extent to which the state has the right to intervene in individuals’ freedom to marry a person of their choice is again gaining center stage.
