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Rahm Emanuel Becomes The Latest Obama Official To Leave White House

President Barack Obama named his new chief of staff on Oct. 1 following the long-expected departure of Rahm Emanuel. 

U.S. Government Acquires X-ray Technology That Can Scan Vehicles

A worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray equipment recently confirmed that it finalized a multimillion dollar contract with a U.S. government agency for the delivery of an innovative surveillance and detection system. 

Official Appointed By Obama Did Not Work For Free, Received Six-Figure Compensation

Debunking prior reports that the executive compensation czar hand-picked by President Barack Obama would work pro bono, a watchdog group recently revealed that the official received a six-figure salary. 

California DREAM Act Vetoed By Schwarzenegger

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill that would have provided $38 million in benefits to help children of illegal immigrants attend state colleges and universities, according to a state employee. 

Congress Avoids Government Shutdown Before Taking Election Break

Congress has passed legislation to avoid a government shutdown, but next year’s budget won’t be finalized until after the November midterm elections. 

Entrepreneurs Prefer Spending Cuts Over Tax Increases, Survey Finds

It looks like yet another group of Americans is joining fiscal conservatives in their call on the government to reduce deficit by cutting its spending. A new KPMG study has found that most business executives believe this is a better way to reduce public debt, as opposed to raising taxes in the midst of a weak economy. 

Overeating Tied To Changes In Brain Chemistry

The obesity epidemic is putting a great deal of strain on the healthcare system, costing the nation billions of dollars each year. Additionally, the number of deaths due to obesity-related health problems are rising at a rapid rate. 

Defense Officials Destroy Soldier's Memoirs To 'Protect State Secrets'

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently confirmed that it purchased and destroyed thousands of copies of an Army officer’s memoirs, in order to protect state secrets that could compromise national security. 

Poll: Government Profligacy A Key Issue In Midterm Elections

Politicians on both sides are trying to figure out what issues matter most to the American people this election season. Unsurprisingly, a recent survey has found that the economic situation and government spending top many voters' list of concerns this year. 

As Conservatives Launch Ads In Support Of O'Donnell, Her Poll Numbers Are Inching Up

Christine O'Donnell, the Tea Party-backed Senate candidate in Delaware, has been under intense media scrutiny and suffered heavy criticism for her socially conservative views. In order to boost her chances in November, one organization has launched an ad campaign that blasts her Democratic opponent's record. 

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