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Obama Asks Lawmakers To Extend Tax Credit Program For Tuition Assistance

President Barack Obama has called on Congress to extend the tax credit for individuals paying college tuition before it expires at the end of the year. 

Watchdog Group Uncovers Documents Detailing Pelosi's Exorbitant Expenditures On Military Aircraft

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) used Air Force aircraft on 85 flights during a 16-month span, according to documents recently obtained by watchdog group Judicial Watch. Previous documents recovered by the organization reveal that Pelosi’s Air Force travels allegedly cost more than $2.1 million over two years, including about $101,429 spent on in-flight expenses. 

Lifestyle Interventions Can Positively Impact Obese Adults

People who are overweight may want to implement structured physical activities into their schedule as researchers have discovered that these types of weight loss programs can improve individuals’ health. 

Karl Rove Denies Foreign Funding Allegations, Says Democrats' Attacks Help GOP

The controversy surrounding alleged foreign money being used to finance the midterm elections is heating up. Recently, a coalition of watchdog groups has sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) demanding that it investigate organizations that may be violating campaign finance laws. 

Pentagon Gives Green Light To Recruitment Of People Who Are Openly Homosexual

In a dramatic reversal of a decades-long practice, the Pentagon announced on Oct. 19 that it will start processing applications of candidates for service who admit to being gay. 

Conservatives Call For Ending To Public Subsidies For NPR

As the controversy surrounding last week’s firing of National Public Radio’s Juan Williams continues, there are increasingly loud voices calling for an end to taxpayer funding for the network.

Gun Rights Organizations Endorse Candidates In November Elections

Candidates’ chances in state or Federal elections can be greatly enhanced these days if they receive an endorsement from an influential person or organization. As a result, many conservative hopefuls vie for support from the National Rifle Association (NRA) or its local affiliates (RAs). 

Most Americans Believe Campaign Is More Negative This Year, Oppose Foreign Ad Funding

On the heels of the controversy surrounding anonymous campaign donations, some of which are alleged to be coming from foreign sources, a new poll has found that most Americans dislike the idea of "outside money" funding elections. 

Researchers Find Healthy Foods Lower Blood Pressure

Individuals who have high blood pressure could eat nutritional foods in order to help this problem. In fact, a new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that watermelon may be a factor in combating hypertension. 

Republicans Vow To Cut Back Federal Spending To Reduce $1.3 Trillion Deficit

President Barack Obama’s administration recently announced that the Federal deficit hit a near-record $1.3 trillion during the 2010 fiscal year. 

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