Independence Day commemorates the Fourth of July, 1776, the date borne on the Declaration of Independence, by which representatives of "the thirteen united States of America" formally announced
The July/August issue of Atlantic Magazine presented an op-ed by former State Department Director of Policy Planning, Anne-Marie Slaughter, entitled “Why Women Still Can’t Have it
Lawmakers in California are racing against the clock to finalize legislative matters before taking off for a month of summer recess starting this Friday. Here are some highlights:
Pension reform
Our Founding Fathers disseminated and developed their views about government through a vibrant culture of pamphleteering, which preceded and helped precipitate the fight for independence. The most famous of these
American cinema has delivered audiences many unforgettable moments. Throughout the decades a number of films embodying American patriotism and inherent American values have been box office hits nationwide. Our list
The Governor and the Legislature are locked in a last minute struggle over the California pension reform talks. Its been made more complicated by an unrelated Supreme Court ruling prohibiting
Traditionally, Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, hotdogs, flags, and fireworks. This year, however, we've noticed some not-so-traditional celebrations planned for around the country
The Huffington Post reports the death of a folksy American TV icon:
Actor Andy Griffith died on Tuesday morning in Dare County, North Carolina, reports WITN.com.Dare County Sheriff
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Due to ongoing drought conditions, the USDA has just declared more than 1,000 counties natural disaster areas, making it the largest natural disaster in America ever.
GlaxoSmithKline LLC pleads guilty this week to a $3 billion fine for illegally promoting unapproved drugs as well as failing to disclose the drugs safety precautions.
Deputy Attorney General James
