Most Popular New Years Resolutions

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According to the United States Government website, they offer a list of the most popular New Years resolutions and resources to help achieve those goals. I found it interesting to find such a page listed here. Even so, some of the helpful suggestions and resources on this list is impressive. Have a look: Drink Less [...]

30 Troops Killed in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan

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Kabul, Afghanistan — More information is coming in on the helicopter crash that killed 30 U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the majority of them being Navy Seals. U.S. officials stated that the helicopter was on a rescue mission after receiving a message that the Army Rangers who had come under fire needed assistance. The rescue troops [...]

S&P Lower U.S. Credit Rating from AAA to AA

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It happened, the U.S. has had it’s credit rating downgraded by Standard and Poor’s. This is the first time ever that such a thing has happened to the U.S. In 1917 the S&P gave the U.S. an AAA rating that is now an AA. Apparently the cuts that the U.S. just put into effect was [...]

Obama Announces Agreement on Debt Crises

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Tonight, President Obama announced that an agreement has been reached between both parties that will keep the country from defaulting on debt obligations. Neither democrats nor republicans got what they wanted out of the deal, but compromises were definitely made. According to one news source, the plan is to raise the debt ceiling while cutting [...]

22 Deaths – Heat Wave Moves Across U.S.

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Heat wave to blame for 22 deaths this week in midwest and southern states and the heatwave has moved eastward. The temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more could last for weeks, although some areas are expecting some temporary relief by Tuesday of next week. “When all is said and done, with the number of [...]

Compromises Needed ASAP in Budget Crises

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WASHINGTON — According to Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, the national debt ceiling is expected to be raised by the Aug. 2 deadline, the date that the government officially runs out money to run the U.S. Government. Talks have been heated at times as the current package, although cutting spending to the tune of $4 trillion [...]