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Rick Perry Not Dropping Out of GOP Debates
Texas Governor Rick Perry, after considering skipping some debates, has signed up to be in the next five debates. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Perry talked about his debate performances and his new tax plan.
'Second Chances' Proposes Modest Reforms of Divorce Law
The beliefs that most divorces occur after many years of conflict and misery, and once couples file for divorce all other options have been exhausted, are myths, according to a new report by the Institute for American Values. Forty percent of U.S. couples who have already filed for divorce say that one or both of them are interested in reconciliation.
Approval of Congress Hits New Low
Only nine percent of Americans approve of the way Congress is handling its job in a New York Times/CBS News poll, a new low since the poll has been taken. Even members of Congress are not surprised at the results.
Poll: Gov't Regulation Tops Concerns of Small Business Owners
In a poll of small business owners, compliance with government regulations was mentioned most often as the most important problem they face. That was followed by consumer confidence and lack of consumer demand.
Elizabeth Warren: Founder of Occupy Wall Street Movement?
Would embracing the Occupy Wall Street movement help or hurt Democrats in the 2012 elections? As many Democratic politicians struggle with this question, one candidate, Elizabeth Warren, running to replace Republican Senator Scott Brown in Massachusetts, has said she played a role in the foundation of the movement.
Rick Perry Announces 'Cut, Balance & Grow' Tax Plan
Texas Governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry announced his “Cut, Balance & Grow” tax plan on Tuesday in a Wall Street Journal editorial and South Carolina speech. A tax code with similarities to a flat tax is the centerpiece of the plan.
Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?
A new Gallup poll shows continued high support for having a national popular vote for the presidency, rather than the Electoral College. George C. Edwards, distinguished professor of political science at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, agreed, in an interview with The Christian Post.
Another US Credit Downgrade Likely
Another credit rating's agency could downgrade U.S. credit by the end of the year, according to a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. An expected failure from the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or “supercommittee,” was the main reason for the potential downgrade. U.S. credit was already downgraded by Standard & Poor's in August.
AFL-CIO, Chamber of Commerce Agree – Spend More on Infrastructure
Business and labor are often at odds. Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, and Tom Donahue, president of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared Sunday on ABC's “This Week” to discuss their collaborative effort to encourage Congress to spend more on the nation's infrastructure. Infrastructure spending will create jobs and help American companies remain competitive, they argue.
Hillary Clinton: Iran Should Not 'Miscalculate' U.S. Commitment to Middle East
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran on Sunday that it should not “miscalculate” the United States’ commitment to the Middle East even though U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Iraq soon.