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Fiber Intake Shown To Prevent Many Diseases

Data collected from the National Institutes of Health AARP Diet and Health Study shows a strong association between high dietary fiber intake and a lowered risk of death from cardiovascular, respiratory and infectious diseases. 

Supreme Court Likely To Define 1st Amendment Rights Of Churches

The Supreme Court is expected to soon deliver its opinion on a 1st Amendment issue involving an Oregon-based pastor who sued his former employer, a church, for defamation of character. 

California’s High Court Rules That Stores Can’t Request ZIP Codes

Retailers do not have the right to ask consumers for their ZIP code while completing credit card transactions, according to a ruling by the California Supreme Court. 

GOP Leaders Weigh In On Obama’s Handling Of Egyptian Protests

Protests in Egypt prompted a historical transfer of power last week that resonated throughout the world. In the days following the resignation of former President Hosni Mubarak, politicians in the United States graded their leader on his handling of the unrest in Egypt. 

GOP Leaders Say Obama’s Budget Proposal Threatens Economy

President Barack Obama unveiled his $3.7 trillion budget for fiscal year 2012 earlier this week, and GOP leaders have called the proposal weak and inadequate in tackling the national deficit. 

Obama’s Fiscal Plan Leaves Low-Income Americans Out In The Cold

Although many critics have accused President Barack Obama of targeting the pockets of wealthy Americans, his budget proposal for 2012 could also strip poor Americans of billions of dollars worth of aid. 

Mini-Strokes May Be More Serious Than Previously Thought

Canadian researchers have concluded a study that suggests transient ischemic attack (TIA) — or a brief period of blood loss to the brain, often referred to as a mini-stroke — has lasting, maybe even permanent, effects on neurons in the brain 

Angle, Palin Support GOProud’s Participation At CPAC

Although several groups boycotted the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) because of the participation of GOProud, a group of gay conservatives, two prominent Tea Party-backed politicians publicly supported the organization’s presence. 

Paul Lands Support Of Young Voters At CPAC

Libertarian lawmaker Ron Paul (R-Texas) won the Presidential straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for the second straight year. 

House Republicans Reveal New Budget With $26 Billion More In Cuts

The House Appropriations Committee has introduced a new proposal that would cut $100 billion from President Barack Obama’s 2011 budget request, meeting the original pledge that was made last year by conservative Republicans. 

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