Articles in the Headline Category

Using Green Energy to Cope with the Recession

February 25th, 2009

diablo_canyon_nuclear_power_plant Open a newspaper or turn on the TV over the past year, and two things are sure to bombard you, going green and the recession. Senator Debbie Stabenow certainly seemed to notice the trend

Part I of the MO Super Family Showdown: The Democratic Carnahans

February 24th, 2009

robin-carnahanOne of the most common sayings heard throughout the 2008 presidential race was No more Clintons or Bushs in the Whitehouse. On a smaller scale, by swapping out the names, the same can

The Big Push for Stricter Video Game Labeling Requirements

February 23rd, 2009

videogameretaildisplayVideo games may soon resemble a pack of cigarettes if Reps. Joe Baca and Frank Wolf get their way. The pair recently cosponsored H.R.231, which aims to require certain warning labels

The Battle of the Bulge; How Congress is Involved in Your Weight

February 20th, 2009

childhood_obesity1Eating disorders are more serious and prevalent than most people realize. They can range from binge eating to near starvation to making yourself purge daily. Each and every version of an

Crack and Racism; An effort to dissolve the gap

February 18th, 2009

lee1H.R.265 has been introduced to The House by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The bill states that crack cocaine and powder cocaine are essentially the same thing, with equally devastating

California Crisis; Who is Voting for the New Budget?

February 16th, 2009

californiastatecapitol1In a statement that seems reminiscent of a recent federal bill that had a little something to do with economics, the Republicans seem to be the ones resisting the proposed budget plan. There is one Republican supporting

Health Insurance Reform; Coverage for our Children

February 12th, 2009

kids-1Unfortunately, too many people go without going to see the doctor because they do not have health insurance coverage. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 45.7 million Americans

Economic Stimulus Plan; Where is the Change?

February 11th, 2009

450px-poster-sized_portrait_of_barack_obamaReading through President Obamas economic stimulus bill is no small task. At 778 pages, its bigger than the final Harry Potter book and lets face it, its far less interesting. Thats why others

Adoption legislation in the best interest of the child

February 9th, 2009

adoptionAccording to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, despite the fact that one third of Americans have considered adopting a child at some point only 2 percent have actually completed

California revisiting tobacco tax hike proposals

February 9th, 2009

cigarette1In 2004 lung cancer accounted for more deaths than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined. Approximately thirty five million Americans now live with chronic lung disease