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Obama Raises $29 Million For Campaign In January
President Barack Obama raised $29 million for the Democratic party and his campaign in January, as the strong month put him ahead of the pace that he set in the last quarter of 2011.
Spending Cuts Outweigh Farm Subsidies For Rural Constituents
The promotion of farm subsidies was once a common move for rural members of Congress who were seeking re-election, but this year the call for spending cuts may affect the push for the agricultural industry by these lawmakers.
Light Sleepers More Likely To Get Alzheimer’s
The amount and quality of sleep you get at night may affect your memory later in life, according to research to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans in April.
Social Security Reserves Forecast To Be Empty By 2022
Social Security’s bank account will be empty in 2022, the first time the program’s combined trust funds will run a deficit, according to the budget that was recently released by President Barack Obama.
U.S. Considering Cuts To Nuclear Arms
The Administration of President Barack Obama is weighing options for significant new cuts to the U.S. nuclear force, including a potential 80 percent reduction in the number of deployed weapons.
Sebelius Defends Contraception Rule In First Appearance Since Mandate
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius made her first appearance since her department announced the new rule that mandates the provision of female contraception, as she defended the move as legally sound before lawmakers in Washington.
Unemployment Claims Drop To Below 350,000
The number of people who are seeking unemployment benefits fell to the lowest point in roughly four years last week, the latest sign that the job market in the U.S. is steadily improving.
Department Of Energy Nears Approval Of $8.3 Billion Loan For Nuclear Reactors
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that he expects to finalize an $8.3 billion taxpayer-backed loan for two new nuclear reactors in Georgia, setting up another battle in Washington over the government’s investments in energy-related projects.
New Jersey Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill
In a move that supporters called a milestone for civil rights, the State Senate in New Jersey passed a bill to recognize same-sex marriages, a move that Governor Chris Christie has promised to veto.
Obama Unveils FY2013 Budget Proposal
President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion election-year Federal budget that is loaded with tax increases, deficits and hundreds of billions of dollars in new stimulus spending.
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