President Speaks to the Nation during State of Union Address

The president spoke with conviction in his address, but proposed nothing new and talked about only what is achievable this year.  Predictable themes emerged from previous years, raising the minimum wage, immigration and focusing on restoring unemployment benefits which were cut last month. As predicted the president reiterated a theme that his administration has been […]

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President Addresses Nation Tonight

President Obama will speak to the nation tonight during the “State of the Union Address” which already has turned contentious even before he speaks. The president has made it very clear he will use his executive powers to achieve his goals in the absence of congressional action. Appearing on “Fox News Sunday,” White House senior […]

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Will the President Act Without Congress?

On Tuesday evening the President will address the nation constitutionally mandated “State of the Union Address.”  Already we have controversy heading into his televised address. Sunday, during the morning talk shows, White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer said the president will be offering practical proposals to begin moving the country forward, and, if necessary, will […]

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Countdown to the 2016 Presidential Election

No matter what news affiliate you turn to, inadvertently you will read or view something regarding the 2016 presidential election. Everyone seems to have their favorites, with the Democrats placing strong emphases into the candidacy of Hillary Clinton and Republicans still searching for a candidate to rally behind. Now, it’s far too early to begin […]

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What is Missing in U.S. Education

Yesterday, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at a College Opportunity Summit reiterated the virtue of the value of education and how it can inspire and improve one’s life. The First Lady stated, “And for many students, that might mean attending a college or university like the ones many of you represent.  For others, […]

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China Holds Record Amount of U.S. Debt

China now holds a record amount of U.S. treasuries, which increased from $12.2 billion to a record $1.317 trillion in November from data released by the Treasury Department website. As the debate rages on in Washington, as both political parties blame each other on who is responsible for the over $17 trillion dollar federal debt, […]

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