Already, his victory has given wings to the human-rights crusades of people around the world, in a way that Bush simply couldn't. ... A Change is Coming There is little doubt that Barack Obama is at the virtual opposite end of the spectrum from George W. Bush on most issues. ... Either way, it is fairly assured that America and the world at large are, at least partially, counting on Barack Obama's America to be a very different place from the Land of George W. Bush. ...

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Just days after his healthcare reforms were halted in Congress, President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to pass his "Buffett Rule," his plan to increase taxes on millionaires. Obama originally proposed his plan last September, but he faced great opposition from House Republicans. His plan st...

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Just days after his healthcare reforms were halted in Congress, President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to pass his "Buffett Rule," his plan to increase taxes on millionaires. Obama originally proposed his plan last September, but he faced great opposition from House Republicans. His plan st...

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Just days after his healthcare reforms were halted in Congress, President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to pass his "Buffett Rule," his plan to increase taxes on millionaires. Obama originally proposed his plan last September, but he faced great opposition from House Republicans. His plan st...

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The cord of religion came into play during the George W. Bush campaign for the oval office as well, but it's naturally a better play for the Republican party than the Democratic in the past elections. ...

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Just days after his healthcare reforms were halted in Congress, President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to pass his "Buffett Rule," his plan to increase taxes on millionaires. Obama originally proposed his plan last September, but he faced great opposition from House Republicans. His plan st...

• Word Count: 521
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• Has Bibliography
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A Republican filibuster in the Senate blocked the Obama administration's cyber security bill on August 2nd by a vote of 52 to 46 - just eight votes short of the 60 needed to force a final vote. Republicans led by John McCain largely opposed the bill, which would have established optional standards ...

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If I had to choose a person to celebrate their birthday as a holiday it would have to be Barack Obama. I chose Barack Obama for several reasons, not only has he done a lot as a politician but he also broke a lot of barriers and made history by becoming the first American president that is partially...

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Our forefathers who constructed the Constitution of the United States, included in the Second Amendment, did not intend for all citizens to use and bear arms unless it was to defend for the state or the country. The use of guns has been taken out of context by lobbyist, such as the NRA (National Rif...

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President Obama's healthcare overhaul, which has resulted in mixed - but very strong - emotions since its announcement, passed the first stage in front of the federal appellate court. The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati found that the law's insurance requirement is constitutional (L...

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In "Democracy Matters: Winning The Fight Against Imperialism", Cornell West makes a compelling argument as to how the American political system has lost its integrity and individualism in an effort to promote its open market and driven economy. Cornell West effectively argues that the Constantinian ...

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I remember on July 12th being at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland at a Baltimore Orioles game and seeing some guy on the field dump a bucket of water on himself before the game. I had no idea what or why he was doing that. Then I heard someone behind me say that was the ice bucket challenge, so I ...

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Robert Jensen's "The Heart of Whiteness" is an eye-opening book, delivering hard facts about the differences between the treatment of white people from that of African American individuals. Through statistics and personal stories, Jensen informs and challenges our misconceptions regarding the in-bal...

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