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Obama, Giuliani Read Bible; Bush Mentions God at 9/11 Service
Despite efforts to keep the 9/11 Memorial Service free of religion, invited speakers chose to read prayers and Scripture at the event. President Obama and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani read from the Bible on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City Sunday morning. Former President Bush read a letter written by Abraham Lincoln that mentions God.
United States Global Competitiveness Falls for Third Straight Year
The United States fell from fourth to fifth place in global competitiveness, mostly due to its government debt, in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual report. This marks the third straight year it has declined.
Rick Perry Targeted 'Like a Piñata' at GOP Debate
Republican frontrunner Rick Perry was the main target of criticism at the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Postmaster General Says Postal Service Near Bankruptcy
Due to competition, technological changes and labor costs, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is “on the brink of default,” Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned on Tuesday. The White House said that a plan is in the works to rescue the agency.
Romney Produces Detailed Jobs Plan Ahead of Obama's Thursday Speech
Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney laid out a detailed economic plan aimed at increasing economic growth and reducing unemployment. The announcement comes prior to President Obama's address to Congress on Thursday in which he will lay out his own jobs plan.
Disapproval of Obama's Handling of the Economy Reaches New High
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that 62 percent of Americans disapprove of President Obama's handling of the economy, the first time the score has reached that high while Obama has been in office. Approval of Republicans in Congress also dropped to a new low. The news comes the same week that Obama is scheduled to give a major speech before a joint session of Congress on jobs and the economy.
Turnover in Bachmann Campaign Raises Questions About Viability
A shakeup in Michele Bachmann's (R-Minn.) presidential campaign team raises more questions about her ability to win the nomination. Ed Rollins stepped down as campaign manager and will serve as a senior adviser. Deputy campaign manager David Polyansky left the campaign.
S.C. GOP Forum Focuses on Constitutional Issues
Labor Day may have been a holiday for many Americans, but five of the top six Republican presidential candidates were hard at work trying to convince South Carolina voters they are ready to replace President Obama next fall. The GOP candidates were asked about their policy views on a number of topics at the Palmetto Freedom Forum on Monday.
S.C. Forum to Feature Presidential Candidates on Labor Day
On Monday at 3 p.m., the top six Republican presidential contenders will answer questions at the Palmetto Freedom Forum in South Carolina.
Sarah Palin Rouses Tea Party Crowd With Campaign-Like Speech
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin attacked President Obama and “corporate crony capitalism” in a populist speech delivered at the Tea Party of America rally in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday. Though the speech sounded much like one of a presidential contender, she did not announce whether or not she has decided to run.