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North Dakota Relaxes Gun Restrictions
A series of new North Dakota laws took effect on Aug. 1, including more permissible gun-rights legislation. The new law will allow most employees to bring a gun to work as long as it is kept in their vehicle.
Illinois Gun Laws To Be Challenged In Court
Two lawsuits were recently filed in Illinois that challenged State laws that prohibit carrying firearms outside the home, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Economy growth below projected numbers
Second quarter numbers show that the economy has slowed to its worst pace since the end of the recession, according to The Associated Press. High gas prices and a lack of income improvements have caused consumers to cut back on spending.
USDA declares most of Oklahoma an agricultural disaster
The United States Department of Agriculture recently declared most of Oklahoma a disaster area. Seventy-four of the 77 counties in the Sooner State have been labeled disaster areas due to drought and wildfires, according to The Oklahoman.
Possible natural treatments for infertility in development
Antioxidants have been shown to have many possible health benefits. New research suggests that antioxidants may play a role in helping men and women with infertility issues.
Analysis finds healthcare overhaul will increase spending
Recent analysis shows that the healthcare overhaul may increase healthcare costs. The Washington Times reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that over the next 10 years with President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, health spending will grow 5.8 percent annually.
Biden Rents Cottage To Secret Service
Vice President Joseph Biden Jr. is collecting rent from the U.S. Secret Service, according to The Washington Times.
GOP Senator says Obama's education program allows too much Federal influence
Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) says that the government’s “Race to the Top” education initiative allows too much Federal influence on the country’s school system.
GOP Senator says Obama’s education program allows too much Federal influence
Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) says that the government’s “Race to the Top” education initiative allows too much Federal influence on the country’s school system.
Some Tea Party figures upset at Boehner's leadership
Several prominent figures in the Tea Party movement have been highly critical of House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) handling of the debt ceiling.
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