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America Then & Now: 1790 Census to 2010 [INFOGRAPHIC]
July 4th, 2012 marks the United States’ 236th birthday. Although still a relatively young nation, the U.S. has transformed into an influential world power with a large and diverse population. The impl ...
04 Jul, 2012
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America's Long History of Heckling & Outbursts
Recently on the campaign trial President Obama’s strategist, David Axelrod was heckled by Romney supporters in Boston. This turned into a controversy when Romney refused to apologize for his supporter ...
26 Jun, 2012
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The American System
He came up with what he called the American System. His name was Henry Clay of Kentucky. In 1806, Henry Clay was elected to the US Senate by the Kentucky legislature. At which, he se ...
20 Jun, 2012
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Lunch Tips: June 13, 2012
The Hill – Rand Paul Fighting Domestic Drone SurveillanceThe Kentucky Senator has pushed the Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act that would require the government to obtain a wa ...
13 Jun, 2012
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Rand Paul's Endorsement of Mitt Romney Highlights Principles and Pragmatism
Rand Paul's endorsement of Mitt Romney is understandable, predictable, and pragmatic-- for Rand Paul.On the one hand, this move looks like an unconscionable sell-out. How could the son of Ron Paul, th ...
09 Jun, 2012
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Polls, Polls, Polls: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand
After scoring two victories in yesterday's primaries, winning the majority of votes in both Kentucky and Arkansas, it looks as though former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will secure th ...
23 May, 2012
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Federal Spending Gone Wild
I remember as a young high school student hearing Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois making the comment, “A billion here, a billion there, before you know it you are talking about real mo ...
07 May, 2012
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State Tax Revenues Rise Last Fiscal Year
The U.S. Census Bureau released their 2011 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections report today, showing state revenue from taxes increased across the board last year.Overall, states brought ...
12 Apr, 2012
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Santorum's Out, But Delegates Still Focus of GOP Primary
Senator Santorum suspended his campaign today, leaving Governor Romney as the likely Republican Party nominee with Speaker Gingrich and Dr. Ron Paul trailing, but still in the race. This is a fortuito ...
11 Apr, 2012
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Is The Republican Party Falling Apart?
Let's not be fooled that the 2010 midterm election was a preview of the rise of the Republican Party. As we've all witnessed the Republican primary season taking numerous twists and turns, they still ...
29 Mar, 2012
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