Water Cooler Archive: February 2010
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American Community Survey does not cover a real issue behind 2010 census
One of the biggest confusions about this year’s decennial census is whether or not the census asks individuals about their citizenship status. When this issue appears, some will point to the American Community Survey, an on-going Census questionnaire sent to individuals within the United States. Published February 4 2010
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Higher-education subsidies: Time to let out a war cry?
Federal education subsidies aren't fair for everyone. Published February 4 2010
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Boxer, Webb introduce tax on some Wall St. bonuses
Sens. Barbara Boxer and Jim Webb introduced a bill Thursday that would levy a tax on outsized bonuses given to employees of banks that received large TARP bailouts. Published February 4 2010
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McConnell slams Obama administration for terror response, vows to block funding for 9/11 trial
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, during a Heritage Foundation talk slammed the Obama administration for its poor response to terrorism in its first year. Published February 3 2010
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Blowing smoke?
The government repeals tobacco price supports, compensates owners for their government-created tobacco crops. Published February 3 2010
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Rep. King: Pelosi should be concerned about upcoming CIA doc dump
The public interest group Judicial Watch announced on Tuesday that a court order issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia states the Central Intelligence Agency must give Judicial Watch documents regarding congressional briefings on "enhanced interrogation techniques” by April 15 of this year. Judicial Watch is seeking documents detailing CIA briefings involving House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, and/or her staff. Published February 3 2010
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Off the beaten path online: Study - teaching abstinence works better than sex ed
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Study - Teaching abstinence works better than sex ed, The gender silent majority, and Global Warming update. Published February 3 2010
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Brown to Mass. officials: Certify me now
A letter from Dan Winslow, attorney for Sen.-elect Scott Brown (Massachusetts Republican), is asking Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and his Secretary of State William Galvin to certify Mr. Brown "immediately." Published February 3 2010
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President Obama listens to Republican concerns
Americans find President Obama's new-found transparency refreshing. Published February 3 2010
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New York Conservatives urge CNBC's Kudlow to run for U. S. Senate
The New York State Conservative Party is getting behind CNBC host Larry Kudlow to sun against Senator Chuck Schumer (D - NY) in the 2010 mid term elections. Published February 2 2010
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Programs like the Life Sciences Awards undermine role of government
Government-funded awards undermine the role of government. Published February 2 2010
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Sen. Bill Nelson: I'll hold White House's 'feet to the fire' for NASA
Government funds that would help return America to the moon were eliminated in the White House's proposed 2011 budget. The budget reveals that the Obama administration has scrapped the Constellation program started by President Bush in 2004. The program was meant to take us back to the moon by 2020. President Obama's new budget calls for investing about $6 billion over five years to create commercial rockets that would send astronauts into Earth's low orbit. Published February 2 2010
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Dairy Indemnity Program: Reason to have a cow
Dairy farmers may apply to recover the cost of products lost due to pesticide contamination and other things. Published February 1 2010
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'Disaster' is right
The government gives me the run-around. What else is new? Published February 1 2010
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Wind turbines fail in Minnesota's cold weather
President Obama is telling Americans to count on the creation of "green jobs" to help ease the rising unemployment in the country. These green-energy failures only further the concern that pinning the country's economic salvation on the hopes of an industry still facing performance issues hardly makes any sense. Published February 1 2010
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New York Times blog snickers at Jewish anger over 'Palestine' globe
A New York Times blog seems to find furor over Target's sale of a globe that renames Israel "Palestine" ridiculous. Published February 1 2010
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Obama's SOTU speech scores readability of an eighth grader, two grades below GWB
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan did not have it easy when it came to critics attacking their intelligence, while President Obama, Former Vice - President Al Gore, and Former President Bill Clinton have been hailed as brilliant. Here is an interesting nugget of new information, though. President Obama blamed himself for not being able to communicate his message properly to Americans, but a new analysis of the president's State of the Union speech, brings to light why Mr. Obama could be having problems in this area. Published February 1 2010
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Off the beaten path online: Obama - organizing in high school...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Obama organizing in high school, Trying terrorists: some facts, and School creep's detention haul. Published February 1 2010
