California governor calls for less testing
United Federation of Teachers Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:13 PM PST
Byline:Â Michael Hirsch Content date:Â February 2, 2012 - 3:54pm Deviating from education reform policies championed by President Obama, California Gov. Jerry Brown told state legislators on Jan. 18 in his State of the State message that he wants limits on standardized testing and reduced roles for federal and state government in local schools. Deviating from education reform policies championed ... |
Speakeasy: Leno not sure about 'White House honey'
Washington Examiner Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:13 PM PST
Nikki Schwab "You know, with a different president that could mean a whole different thing, 'a little White House honey.'" - "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno 's response when given a taste of apples dipped in White House honey by first lady Michelle Obama , during her appearance on the show Tuesday. Leno, known for his aversion to vegetables, chowed down on apples, sweet potato fries and pizza with ... |
Don Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip
Washington Examiner Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:11 PM PST
FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the nation's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling. Yes, the syndicated series delivered the music of Earth Wind & Fire, the Jacksons ... |
New Obama Housing Plan Not Winning Republican Fans
Wall Street Journal Blogs Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:10 PM PST
There was a lot of criticism on Capitol Hill Wednesday to President Barack Obamas latest housing proposals, an indication that the effort faces steep odds of being enacted. |
House GOP bill would cut small business taxes
Fox News Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:09 PM PST
House Republicans plan legislation granting small businesses â€" and potentially nearly every company in the country â€" a 20 percent income tax deduction, a GOP leader said Wednesday as the party stepped up its election-year competition with President Barack Obama over job creation. |
What does Romney mean by “a military so powerful no one would ever think of challenging it†| Eric Black Ink
MinnPost Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:09 PM PST
Gov. Mitt Romney said it again last night, in his Florida victory speech , but he’s been saying it in almost exactly these words in most of his recent stump speeches. Here’s last night’s version: “President Obama believes America's role as leader in the world is a thing of the past. He is intent on shrinking our military capacity at a time when the world faces rising threats. I will insist on a ... |
Nobel peace prize jury under investigation as deadline closes
Guelph Mercury Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:09 PM PST
â€" Nobel Peace Prize officials were facing a formal inquiry over accusations they have drifted away from the prize’s original selection criteria by choosing such winners as President Barack Obama, as the nomination deadline for the 2012 awards closed Wednesday. |
Obama details broader housing plan
Rome News-Tribune Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:07 PM PST
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) â€" President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to make it easier for millions of additional homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if the... |
President Obama Piles on Another Trillion Dollars of Debt
Associated Content Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:06 PM PST
For the fourth year in a row President Obama will run a one Trillion dollar budget deficit according to the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also predicts continued high unemployment and slow economic growth. Contributor: Matthew Smith Published: Jan 31, 2012 |
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