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Obama Supports Same Sex Marriage

President Barack Obama decided to endorse same sex marriage. This has been viewed by political observers as risky. The president said that he was just following the bible to treat others the way you want to be treated. Last Wednesday, President Obama became the first sitting president to endorse gay marriage. It is a major milestone for the gay rights movement. It would be a big boost for the cause... 

Obama Praises New York High Tech Industry

President Barack Obama went through New York’s capital last Tuesday and praised it as the national model for its high tech economy. He said that the computer chip research at SUNY Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is the future of the nation’s economy. It showed how the government can best work to generate jobs. The president spoke before a crowd of around 500 people. He stated... 

Obama Urges Lawmakers to Act on Economic Policies

President Barack Obama will call on Congress to act on his proposed mortgage relief, veterans’ assistance, and small business tax credits. He tried to put the blame on the lawmakers who oppose his efforts to help the economy. Obama was scheduled to go to Albany, New York Tuesday to visit a nanotechnology research center. He will state a list of things to do for Congress during his speech in the facility.... 

Religion and Race Entering Presidential Election

Just a few years ago, many would have thought it strange to have an incumbent president who was fathered by a black, campaigning for reelection against an opponent who has been condemned for being un-Christian. Yet, that is just what is happening. Barack Obama against Mitt Romney, an African-American versus a Mormon, representatives’ of groups that have had to endure oppression to carve their own... 

Vice President Biden Comfortable with Same-sex marriage

Joe Biden, the Vice President of the United States said he was very comfortable with same-sex marriage, a view, which appeared to be different with his boss on the social issue that is a hot button. On Meet the Press, on Sunday, Biden was pressured into answering if the Obama administration is going to try to legalize same-sex marriage during their second term in the White House. He said he would be... 

Student Loan Legislation Now a Partisan Fight

The Senate has used the student loan legislation as its latest arena for a partisan face off during this election year. Both sides are pounding away at one another with students left in vain. Congress is returning after a spring recess of a week, and the Senate will vote on Tuesday to see if debate will start on the plan by the Democrats to maintain student loan interest rates at 3.4%. The interest... 

Obama Formally Opens Reelection Campaign

President Barack Obama formally opened his reelection bid last Saturday with two rallies where he spotlighted his accomplishments during the last three and a half years as president. He said that the country can’t afford to implement Republicans’ bad policies. The president said that Republican nominee Mitt Romney would approve all of congressional GOP agenda if given the chance. This is why America... 

Obama Asks Students to Urge Congress to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Down

President Barack Obama delivered a speech at Washington-Lee High School that was designed to pressure Congress to keep student loan interest rates down. He spoke before 1,000 junior and senior high school students, parents, teachers, and local officials. According to statistics, almost 94 percent of Washington-Lee students continue their education after graduation. President Obama also talked about... 

Arizona Says No to Planned Parenthood Funding

On Friday, Jan Brewer, the Governor of Arizona, signed a new bill into law banning providers of abortions, such as Planned Parenthood, from being able to receive any public money through the state. The new bill cuts of any funding for health and family planning by Planned Parenthood clinics, as well as other organizations that offer abortions. The bill was sponsored by Arizona Republicans. Brewer said... 

Romney and Obama Even in Florida Poll

According to the latest poll of registered Florida voters, Republican Mitt Romney has a slight lead over President Barack Obama. Experts say that the winner of the state will win the presidential election. The survey made by the Quinnipiac University has Romney with 45 percent and Obama with 44 percent. It is a statistical tie representing Florida’s 29 electoral votes. The latest poll is the third...