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College Students In Texas May Soon Have Access To Their 2nd Amendment Rights

The Texas State Senate made a bold move in passing a bill that would allow concealed handgun license holders to carry weapons into public college buildings and classrooms. FoxNews.com reported that Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, after being unable to pass the measure as its own bill, attached it to a universities spending bill. The […]

Obama Expected To Reignite Immigration Debate

President Barack Obama was slated to visit El Paso, Texas on May 10 to discuss immigration reform that would give illegal residents more pathways to citizenship.  According to The Wall Street Journal, Obama believes that his administration has worked hard to protect the United States border and it is time to focus on the 10.8 million individuals who are living in America illegally.

Gardening Is A Great Way To Get Older Folks To Eat Their Vegetables

In addition to being great exercise and promoting a sustainable lifestyle, gardening may also encourage vegetable consumption, according to researchers at Texas A&M University and Texas State University.  In an online survey of people aged 50 and up, it was revealed that those who gardened regularly ate more vegetables, regardless of how much time they spent with their hands in the dirt or what varieties of produce they grew.

Panel Asks For Reform In U.S. Agricultural Practices

The Farm Bill has been widely criticized for its role in altering market incentives through subsidization of crops like wheat, corn and soy.  Experts have said that this increases dependency on such products — including the highly processed foods that are made from such ingredients — and leads to mass production that may cause harm to both human health and the environment.

California Lawmakers Deny Request To View Calendars

The Democratic-led California Legislature has determined that its appointment calendars should remain private. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the State Senate and Assembly have denied a joint request from The Associated Press, the Bay Area News Group and the First Amendment Coalition to gain access to the appointment calendars of lawmakers and their key staffers.

High-profile Candidates, Still Photos Missing From GOP Debate

Political enthusiasts may have noticed a few missing pieces during the GOP debate on May 5. Some viewers have lamented over the fact that the first major debate of the 2012 Presidential campaign featured a cast of lesser-known candidates.

Adding Spices To Meat Shown To Reduce Carcinogenic Compounds

Many people add chopped rosemary or ground tumeric to their burgers and meatloaf for added flavor. However, research that was led by scientists at Kansas State University reveals that it may also help to reduce levels of harmful heterocyclic amines (HCAs).

Obama Has Mishandled Foreign Policy, Say GOP Presidential Hopefuls

Following several days of widespread praise for President Barack Obama, a handful of potential Presidential candidates have changed course by criticizing the Commander In Chief’s foreign policy.

Obama Says Government Will Not Release Bin Laden Photos

Likening Osama bin Laden’s death to a popular American sport, President Barack Obama said there is no need to “spike the football” by releasing photos of the al-Qaida leader’s corpse. 

Steady Rain Prompts Drastic Measures In Missouri, Illinois

Severe threats of flooding have prompted Federal officials to order a levee to be blasted open in Missouri, and forced a mayor in Illinois to evacuate an entire town. 

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