http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_fort_hood_shooting
In Fort Hood, Texas tons of soldiers came to the witness stand. They all pointed to an Army psychiatrist and identified him as the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood last year.29 witnesses testified last week, and more soldiers are expected on the stand Monday at the start of the second week of a military hearing to determine whether Major Nidal Hasan will stand trial. Hasan, 40, an American-born Muslim, is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the November 5 shootings. They will decide whether he should receive the death penalty. The final decision will be made by Col. Morgan Lamb, a Fort Hood brigade commander appointed to oversee judicial matters in Hasan's case.
I think that Major Nidal Hasan deserves the death penilty. He turned against his own men and that is unacceptable. and the fact that he's muslim makes the motives for doing it make more since.
Monday, October 18, 2010
myth busters
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obama_science
President Barack Obama appeared on an episode of "Mythbusters," which is a television show that uses science and experiments to determine the truth behind urban legend. The White House says that the episode will air on December 8 on the Discovery channel. The episode considers this question: Did Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to an invading Roman fleet using only mirrors and the reflected rays of the sun? The white house says this episode part of a push to promote math and science education. On Monday, Obama hosts a White House science fair celebrating students who have won science, technology, engineering and math competitions.
This is important for americans to see. it shows them that the president is becoming involved in smaller matters. he's not very popular right now so getting himself involved in education and stuff might help him become more popular with voters.
President Barack Obama appeared on an episode of "Mythbusters," which is a television show that uses science and experiments to determine the truth behind urban legend. The White House says that the episode will air on December 8 on the Discovery channel. The episode considers this question: Did Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to an invading Roman fleet using only mirrors and the reflected rays of the sun? The white house says this episode part of a push to promote math and science education. On Monday, Obama hosts a White House science fair celebrating students who have won science, technology, engineering and math competitions.
This is important for americans to see. it shows them that the president is becoming involved in smaller matters. he's not very popular right now so getting himself involved in education and stuff might help him become more popular with voters.
Democrats
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_prolific_congress
are struggling now to retain majorities in the House and Senate. They must deal with a public that blames Washington for the economic downfall, and that resents the bank bailouts. Voters are trying to get the democrats out of the house and senate because they are angry that they haven't done a very good job so far and they regret their decisions to make them the majority party in the house and senate.
i think that america needs some kind of changes. if people think that this change will happen by gettin some republicans in the house and the senate then that might be what needs to happen.
are struggling now to retain majorities in the House and Senate. They must deal with a public that blames Washington for the economic downfall, and that resents the bank bailouts. Voters are trying to get the democrats out of the house and senate because they are angry that they haven't done a very good job so far and they regret their decisions to make them the majority party in the house and senate.
i think that america needs some kind of changes. if people think that this change will happen by gettin some republicans in the house and the senate then that might be what needs to happen.
Typhoon
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_asia_typhoon
In Cauayan, Philippines the strongest cyclone in years knocked out communications and power as residents took shelter on Monday. The flooding in Vietnam swept away a bus and 20 of its passengers.The Super Typhoon Megi, crossed the northern Philippines and was expected to add to the already heavy rains that have covered Asia. In China they evacuated 140,000 people from a coastal province before the typhoon hit. Megi could possibly hit Vietnam, where flooding has already caused 30 deaths in recent days, in addition to those missing are thought to be dead after their bus was washed off a road by the currents on monday. Megi had winds of 140 mph and gusts of 162 mph as it made landfall midday Monday at Palanan Bay in Isabela province it caused trees to fall and utility poles cutting off power, phone and Internet services in many areas.
American should be concerned about this because they can help the people in the philippines that have had to deal with the crazy weather conditions. they can provide some sort of aid to assist in their recovery.
In Cauayan, Philippines the strongest cyclone in years knocked out communications and power as residents took shelter on Monday. The flooding in Vietnam swept away a bus and 20 of its passengers.The Super Typhoon Megi, crossed the northern Philippines and was expected to add to the already heavy rains that have covered Asia. In China they evacuated 140,000 people from a coastal province before the typhoon hit. Megi could possibly hit Vietnam, where flooding has already caused 30 deaths in recent days, in addition to those missing are thought to be dead after their bus was washed off a road by the currents on monday. Megi had winds of 140 mph and gusts of 162 mph as it made landfall midday Monday at Palanan Bay in Isabela province it caused trees to fall and utility poles cutting off power, phone and Internet services in many areas.
American should be concerned about this because they can help the people in the philippines that have had to deal with the crazy weather conditions. they can provide some sort of aid to assist in their recovery.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
And they're out! Congress flees DC to campaign
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100930/ap_on_go_co/us_campaigning_congress
Instead of finishing the bills that congress had already started they are more worried about their re-election they more eager to campaign before angry voters than compromise in Washington on tax cuts, child nutrition or a federal budget. The majority of democrats are facing tough re-elecction fights. In both chambers Wednesday against their leaders' decisions to call off controversial votes, pass a temporary bill to keep the government running and head home. The measure to adjourn passed both chambers despite the protests. In the House, it passed by one vote — 39 Democrats joined Republicans in voting no.
Voters should be concerned with this because they need to be able to make an educated decision about who they want to put into office when it comes to election time.
I think the Senate should be more concerned about doing what's right for the country and less concerned about campaign season. They way they should try to become re elected is to make the right decisions for the country and show the voters who should be in office instead of them trying to prove to the voters they are the right ones when they haven't even finished what they've started.
Instead of finishing the bills that congress had already started they are more worried about their re-election they more eager to campaign before angry voters than compromise in Washington on tax cuts, child nutrition or a federal budget. The majority of democrats are facing tough re-elecction fights. In both chambers Wednesday against their leaders' decisions to call off controversial votes, pass a temporary bill to keep the government running and head home. The measure to adjourn passed both chambers despite the protests. In the House, it passed by one vote — 39 Democrats joined Republicans in voting no.
Voters should be concerned with this because they need to be able to make an educated decision about who they want to put into office when it comes to election time.
I think the Senate should be more concerned about doing what's right for the country and less concerned about campaign season. They way they should try to become re elected is to make the right decisions for the country and show the voters who should be in office instead of them trying to prove to the voters they are the right ones when they haven't even finished what they've started.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Obama aide's exit could be prelude to more changes
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obama_economic_adviser
President Barack Obama's top economic adviser. Lawrence Summers, is planning to leave at the end of this year. This could give the White House and it's officails an opportunity to redo its economic team after elections this November, voters are expected to take out their anger on democrats. Summers was the chief architect of some of the policies that played a role in the massive stimulus and the government bailout of the auto industry. He also was an advocate for the financial regulatory legislation Obama signed into law earlier this year. Summer's played a huge role in helping to improve our ecomony in desprate times and it really sucks that he's leaving.
i think people need to be concerned with the economy especailly people my age because when we grow up we are the ones that will be most effected by the economic changes and polices that they make now.
I think this could be an opportunity to make things happen if we find the right person to take over Summer's job. He did a good job so far so if we find someone who undos what he already did we will be in a mess. But if we find someone who can bring new ideas to add to the ones that govenment already has then it could benefit our economy.
President Barack Obama's top economic adviser. Lawrence Summers, is planning to leave at the end of this year. This could give the White House and it's officails an opportunity to redo its economic team after elections this November, voters are expected to take out their anger on democrats. Summers was the chief architect of some of the policies that played a role in the massive stimulus and the government bailout of the auto industry. He also was an advocate for the financial regulatory legislation Obama signed into law earlier this year. Summer's played a huge role in helping to improve our ecomony in desprate times and it really sucks that he's leaving.
i think people need to be concerned with the economy especailly people my age because when we grow up we are the ones that will be most effected by the economic changes and polices that they make now.
I think this could be an opportunity to make things happen if we find the right person to take over Summer's job. He did a good job so far so if we find someone who undos what he already did we will be in a mess. But if we find someone who can bring new ideas to add to the ones that govenment already has then it could benefit our economy.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Budget deficit on pace to hit $1.3 trillion
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Budget-deficit-on-pace-to-hit-apf-1718166886.html?x=0
The federal government is on track to record the second-highest deficit of all time with one month left in the budget year. With one month to go, this years deficit racks up to 1.26 trillion. When it's all over it's said to end up being 1.3 trillion. The budget year ends on September 30, and is predicted to be slightly below last year's record which came out to be a $1.4 trillion deficit. All this money spending has voters doubting the democrats with this years midterm elections coming up we might see a few more republicans in the house. Americans need to be aware of the crazy amounts of their money the government is spending. People these days don't have enough money for themselves. The govenment needs to spend a little less and save a little more. America really needs to get out of this enormous debt. Most of which was created by the Obama administation.
The federal government is on track to record the second-highest deficit of all time with one month left in the budget year. With one month to go, this years deficit racks up to 1.26 trillion. When it's all over it's said to end up being 1.3 trillion. The budget year ends on September 30, and is predicted to be slightly below last year's record which came out to be a $1.4 trillion deficit. All this money spending has voters doubting the democrats with this years midterm elections coming up we might see a few more republicans in the house. Americans need to be aware of the crazy amounts of their money the government is spending. People these days don't have enough money for themselves. The govenment needs to spend a little less and save a little more. America really needs to get out of this enormous debt. Most of which was created by the Obama administation.
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