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  Sep 18, 2011

  Obama to Announce 'Warren Buffett' Tax Increase

  President Obama will announce a deficit reduction plan Monday that will include entitlement reform and a “Buffett Rule,” which would increase taxes on millionaires. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) called the idea “class warfare.”

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  Sep 16, 2011

  Progressive Evangelical Jim Wallis Agrees Debt Is Moral Issue

  Social justice advocate and influential progressive evangelical Jim Wallis wants to clarify that he believes debt is a moral issue, even as he staunchly oppose any cuts to federal programs for low-income people as an option to reduce the national debt.

• Sep 15, 2011

  Poll: Unemployment Is Most Important Problem; Obama's Jobs Bill Favored

  A new poll shows that unemployment is the most important problem on the minds of most Americans, and a plurality think the Republican Party would do a better job than the Democratic Party of handling the most important issue. The news bodes ill for President Obama's re-election prospects, but more American's favor than do not favor passage of Obama's jobs plan.

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  Sep 15, 2011

  Rick Perry Accused of 'Crony Capitalism' for Contributions From Drug Company

  A report issued by Texans for Public Justice (TPJ) shows that Governor Rick Perry's relationship to Merck, the drug company that makes the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, may be much deeper than he suggested at the most recent Republican presidential debate on Monday night. Charges of "crony capitalism," were also levied against Perry who is known as a prolific fundraiser.

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  Sep 14, 2011

  Next Enron Scandal? White House Pushed Loan for Solar Company Lobbyists

  The Christian Post calculates that bankrupt solar manufacturer Solyndra spent nearly $1.1 million on Washington lobbying since 2008. That includes 2009, when, critics say, the White House pressured the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to cut short due diligence on a federal loan guarantee for the Calif.-based company of more than $500 million.

• Sep 13, 2011

  How Much Should GOP Candidates Embrace Environmental Concerns?

  The Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency charged with regulating pollutants in the air, water and ground, has been harshly criticized by Republican presidential candidates. Will this criticism harm their support among politically conservative Christians?

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  Sep 13, 2011

  Bachmann Comes Out Swinging, Hoping to Score Knockout

  Monday night's CNN/Tea Party Express Republican Presidential debate in Tampa most likely gave Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (Minn.) a second wind in the GOP primary. Given her latest poll numbers, the Iowa native and winner of the state’s straw poll needs to score knockout punches to stay in the ring with the two frontrunners.

• Sep 12, 2011

  Cyber Security Inadequate to Counter Emerging Threats, Report Finds

  A new report by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) recommends that the United States update its cyber intelligence capabilities to more effectively counter emerging threats.

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  Sep 12, 2011

  Pawlenty Endorses Romney: Will It Help Attract Evangelical Support?

  Touting his private sector experience, former Minnesota Governor and presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty endorsed Mitt Romney for president on “Fox and Friends” Monday. Though Romney's Mormon faith is seen as a hindrance, Pawlenty will add some evangelical credibility to the campaign.

• Sep 11, 2011

  McCain, Feinstein Agree on Need for Military Presence in Mideast

  On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) appeared separately on “Fox News Sunday” to warn that the United States needs to stay active in the Middle East in order to fight the War on Terror.