The Republicans in Senate have given their highest indication yet that they will not make the remaining term of Barack Obama that smooth for him. The Republicans threatened that they will ensure that no law is passed until the George Bush-era tax breaks are extended upon expiration. With a total seat of 42, the [...]
Category: "Government"
New Pentagon Study Boosts Repeal of The “don’t ask, don’t tell” Policy
A new Pentagon study which was leaked out on Tuesday suggests that gays could serve in the American army without compromising the military’s ability. The study was conducted for a period of 10-months. Congress is set to discuss the findings of the study with Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of [...]
Obama Given 12 Stitches In The Mouth
American president, Barack Obama might have to forget about doing one of the things he likes doing best- speaking. The President currently has 12 stitches on his mouth following a Thanksgiving basketball accident. The White House released a statement on the incident three hours after the accident. The initial statement failed to name the person [...]
New TSA Checks: Airport Protests Never Happened
The organizers of the National Opt Out Day protest were left ruing as most passengers refused to comply with their planned boycott. As Americans hassled to get to their various destinations for the Thanksgiving, most travelers opted for the full body scanners on Wednesday. Activists encouraged passengers to boycott the full body scanners and opt [...]
Full Body Scan: TSA Pleads For Understanding
The head of the Transportation Security Administration, John Pistole has urged travelers not to boycott the full body scan in protest against the new airport security measures. He was particularly worried that with American airports set to be very busy during the upcoming Thanksgiving, the work at the airports will become Herculean if all travelers [...]
Second Term Uncertain For Barack Obama
The wave of enthusiasm that carried the current American President, Barack Obama to power seems to have died down. Just over two years ago, Barack Obama enjoyed the kind of support that was unrivaled in the recent history of the United States. A new poll has suggested that most Americans feel that the President does [...]