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Obama Addresses Nation as Iraq War Ends

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With the ending of the war, Obama said he hopes to repurpose war funding that he believes had previously “shortchanged the nation” back into rebuilding core areas of the economy at home.

Flies, Rodents Found at Egg Farm Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Hundreds of people became sick from eggs contaminated with salmonella last month. Recent FDA reports describing squalid conditions on one major Iowa egg farm linked to the outbreak explain why.

Attorneys General Call on Craigslist to Halt “Adult Services Section”

Craigslist is known as the web site that offers everything from used wrenches to “adult massages” in the same sized font on its clean, simple interface. But recently, attorneys general from 17 states have united in asking CEO of the site to do away with its adult services section.
In a letter drafted collectively, the attorneys [...]

Victims’ Families Speak Out in Support of Ground-Zero Mosque

September 11th Families for a Peaceful Tomorrow, a group of concerned family members of September 11th victims, has banded together to with another group composed of over 40 organizations, to form a coalition in support of the Ground-Zero mosque. On Wednesday, the groups held a joint rally expressing their support.

Sherrod Declines Job Offer from Agriculture Department

Last month, Susan Sherrod was forced to resign from her position at the Agriculture Department, after being wrongfully accused of racism.

Vice President Biden Talks About Success in Iraq as Troops Prepare to Withdrawal

Precipitating the withdrawal of troops in Iraq at the end of the month, Vice President Joe Biden went to Indianapolis, Indiana, today to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars in that city, giving a positive and celebratory analysis of the war in Iraq.

Study: Republicans Have Higher Digital IQ Than Democrats

Out of 100 senators, 7 ranked the level of “genius” for digital competence, with four being republicans, including 74-year-old Senator John McCain.

Utah Court Rules Against Roadside Crosses

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has ruled that roadside crosses erected in memorial of fallen Utah State Troopers are unconstitutional and should be removed.
“The massive size of the crosses displayed on Utah’s rights-of-way and public property unmistakably conveys a message of endorsement, proselytization, and aggrandizement of religion that is far different [...]

BP Oil Transfering Handling of Claims to Outside Agency

BP Oil, the company responsible for the enormous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, is preparing to transfer future handling of claims to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility after paying out approximately $368 million to affected individuals and businesses.

Ben Quayle Responds to Critics with 9 Reasons Obama is Worst President

In response to critics, Ben Quayle’s campaign office released a list of nine reasons they believe Quayle’s claim has validity.

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