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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.
Transcendental meditation could benefit soldiers
Recent research has found that transcendental meditation may drastically improve symptoms of the condition in affected individuals.
Federal Government Sends Out 212 Million Checks Per Month
According to Fox News, the government sends out about 212 million checks and electronic payments each month, 80 million of which come from the Treasury Department.
House Postpones Vote On Boehner's Debt Ceiling Bill
The House of Representatives postponed the vote on Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) much-discussed debt ceiling plan as there was not enough support for it to pass.
Cooling the brain may help induce sleep
According to the American Psychological Association, more than 60 percent of adults have trouble sleeping at night. Recently, researchers discovered that people with sleep disorders could find relief by wearing a specially designed cap that cools the brain.
Judge tosses suit seeking to ban Federal funding for stem cell research
A Federal judge recently threw out a lawsuit challenging the use of government funds for human embryonic stem cell research.
As Debt Deadline Nears, Gold Continues To Set Records
The debt situation in the United States has allowed gold to stay near record highs.
Taking stress off kids could lower obesity rates
Obesity rates are still on the rise, and that includes childhood obesity. This is leading parents and healthcare providers alike to look for answers on to how to keep children healthy.
Fourteen states have yet to apply for Early Learning Challenge
Fourteen States have not yet declared their intent to apply for the Early Learning Challenge, a $500 million Federal grant program, according to The Washington Times.
Obama could face primary challenge from own party
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling for a Democrat to challenge President Barack Obama in a primary election. Sanders told radio talk show host Thom Hartmann that the President has been able to move too far to the right because no Democrat has stood up to him.
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