State of the Superpower

Today Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors pleaded with Congress for a $25 billion bailout package, warning that the failure of any single auto maker may have negative effects on the broader economy.
In a Tuesday CNN interview, Ford CEO Alan Mulally went as far as to claim a healthy Detroit was essential to the U.S. economic […]

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Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, is not offended by a comment directed to her husband in Tuesday evening’s debate.
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When asked by CNN’s Larry King if John McCain’s reference to her husband as “that one” was offensive, Mrs. Obama answered, “No.” […]

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James Carabelli, an official with the Michigan Republican Party, filed suit against Michigan Messenger over a story where he was quoted as outlining plans to suppress voter participation in the Fall elections by targeting people who have recently lost their homes to foreclosure.

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Despite assurances from both parties, the $700 billion bailout failed to pass through Congress Monday afternoon.
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Considering how much voters hated the plan, it really shouldn’t come as a surprise the bailout vote fell short. The […]

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When the bailout bill passes, and despite all the rhetoric and posturing, it will pass, Wall Street could feel the fallout for years to come.
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And that fallout comes in the form of middle America’s disgust with the market, as they see […]

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With the first presidential debate now in the history books and considered a draw, the focus is now on the vice presidential debates. Specifically, the focus is on Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
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And that focus is causing considerable worry in some Republican circles. In […]

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Today the Environmental Protection Agency ruled that perchlorate, a toxic chemical found in rocket fuel, does not pose enough of a health risk to require cleanup.
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Perchlorate has contaminated soil, groundwater […]

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Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, along with top aides and ranking members of Congress, has spent the weekend crafting the largest government bailout in American history. The legislation, which will be sent to Congress next week, seeks $700 billion to provide market and banking stability and (hopefully) avoid a full scale Wall Street meltdown.
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Macomb County, Michigan Republican Party Chairman James Carabelli admitted his party plans to use a list of foreclosed homes to stop people from voting in this year’s November election. Using lists of foreclosed homes, along with vote caging, is part of the Michigan Republican Party’s strategy to challenge some voters on Election Day.
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A recent audit of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms revealed the agency failed to account for 76 weapons and 418 laptop computers.
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The audit, which covered the period between October 1, 2002 through August 31, 2007, revealed a loss rate […]

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