White House: Budget debate moving in right direction

   

Due to extreme economic debt, President Barrack Obama is calling for a shutdown of the federal government. It has been 15 years since Clinton called for a shutdown in 1996, also due also to budget crisis. By doing this, Obama hopes to save an estimated 4.4 billion dollars in the two weeks that it is shutdown.


Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41826442/ns/politics-capitol_hill/


R. HURST, STEVEN. "White House: Budget debate moving in right direction." msnbc.com. Associated Press, 2/28/11. Web. 28 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41826442/ns/politics-capitol_hill/>.

Education

It seems as if America is slipping away from the grasp of reality. Education, the knowlegde we need to adapt to a better life is diminishing little by little. Everyday, standards are lowering, buget cuts are increasing, and the future of America is dying. What this political cartoon depicts is how much we are concerned with meaningless telivision programs, and how little we pay attention to whatreally matters. America's future, and what changes we can make in our government. We need to change the way we think, so that we can change the way we act.

Rep. Fitzpatrick listens to public's suggestions

    In this article, Rep. Fitzpatrick gives the American public a voice. He says, "If we turn our backs on our children, then out children will turn their backs on us." This strong statement should give Americans motivation, in reforming, not only our government, but educational system as well. He goes on to say that if budget cuts do not improve, our future generations will suffer the repercussions, of a 24 trillion dollar deficit.
Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41751675

NA, NA. "Rep. Fitzpatrick listens to public's suggestions ." msnbc.com. PhillyBurbs.com , 2/24/11. Web. 24 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41751675>.

Obama says 'Egypt will never be the same'

    In this video, President Obama announced that Murburk has stepped down from being the President of Egypt. He says, "Egypt will never be the same, and that we are, "witnessing history in the making." He goes on to say that this is only the beginning of the transition in Egyptian government. That its people must make a government that is transparent, accountable, and reprehensive to its people. The last thing he says is that we can learn from the Egyptian protestors, that from peaceful demonstration, we can make great changes in our government.

Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41534662/ns/politics/

Curry, Tom, Dir. Obama says 'Egypt will never be the same' . Perf. Barrack, Obama. msnbc.com: 2011, Film. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41534662/ns/politics/>.

Obama: We are 'witnessing history unfold' in Egypt

 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41513594/ns/politics-more_politics/

Obama has stepped up to the plate, and has said that he is watching what's happening in Egypt, "very closely." He says that, "stopping radical Islam is a top priority." He has been notified that Murburk, the president of Egypt, is planning to step down from power very soon. Let us all hope that is the case...
　
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NA, NA. "Obama: We are 'witnessing history unfold' in Egypt ." Obama: We are 'witnessing history unfold' in Egypt . Associated Press, 2/10/11. Web. 10 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41513594/ns/politics-more_politics/>.

GOP leader: Stop radical Islam in Egypt

 

   In response to Egypt, Cairo's roaring politics, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., said, "Stopping radical Islam should be a top priority in Egypt." According to this article, there has been little, if any, mention of this agenda. Cantor hopes that Egypt is, "working towards a more democratic system of government, and one that focuses on the rights of the individual."


Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41481498/ns/politics-capitol_hill/

Espo, David. "GOP leader: Stop radical Islam in Egypt ." msnbc.com. Associated Press, 2/8/11. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41481498/ns/politics-capitol_hill/>.

Nothing new about mosques in New York

Since the controversy began, there have been many misconceptions of mosque buildings in New York City. The plan to build a mosque near the hollow ground, where once the Twin Towers stood has been heated. Many are offended that the Muslims would even think of putting it so near, where countless lives were lost on 9/11. However, mosque building have been spreader all across Manhattan since 1907. Since then, they have been living around us, and they too felt the tragic events of 9/11. Should we as Americans convict the innocent, when they too fell victim to the lives that were lost? Or should the Muslims find a nicer, quieter, side of New York City, far from the Ground Zero?
　
　
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Dodds, Jerrilynn. "Nothing new about mosques in New York." cnn.com. NA, 2/7/11. Web. 7 Feb 2011. <http://articles.cnn.com/2010-08-04/opinion/dodds.mosques.new.york_1_first-mosque-new-mosque-small-mosque?_s=PM:OPINION>. http://articles.cnn.com/2010-08-04/opinion/dodds.mosques.new.york_1_first-mosque-new-mosque-small-mosque?_s=PM:OPINION

2nd imam out at Islamic center near WTC site

Shaykh Abdallah Adhami, a religious adviser of the Islamic faith, announces his departure from the mosque project. He said that, "He would no longer be involved with preaching the Quran, and within the joint statement he has with the center's developer." He wishes to focus more on his book about the interpretation of the Quran in English. The center's planners would like for Shaykh come from time to time, to preach the quadrant as a guest.


Link:<http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41428618/41435523>.


B. CARUSO , David. "2nd imam out at Islamic center near WTC site ." msnbc.com. Associated Press, 2/5/11. Web. 5 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41428618/41435523>.

GOP divided over Obama response to Egypt

In response to the political turmoil in Cairo, Egypt Democrats and Republican's refocus on America's agenda. Which is to promote Democracy, and to keep they're closest ally in the Middle East. Politicians now see that the riots in Egypt are slowly erasing our only hope of making peace in Afghanistan. They have come to the conclusion that, "America should speak as one voice." Some are looking to test president Obama's Administration, and see how they handle the situation. In all seriousness, I hope we can still help Egypt in its current state of chaos, while there's still a chance. In doing so, we would only be helping ourselves as well.

Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41413954/ns/politics-capitol_hill/

SIDOTI, LIZ . "GOP divided over Obama response to Egypt ." msnbc.com. Associated Press, 2/3/11. Web. 4 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41413954/ns/politics-capitol_hill/>.

Class Disscussion Reflection: Health Care

   My overall experience with the class discussion on Health Care Reform was pretty positive. I learned many things about Health Care through my peers, that I normally would not have known about. I must admit, however, I was hesitant to speak at first. Once things started flowing, I became more confident in asking my fellow classmates questions. I suppose, I was looking more for a debate than a discussion really. I believe as a class we covered the main problems involving Health Care. I look forward to more interesting topics as the year progresses.

Democrat sees health law surviving repeal move

   In relation to the law that was passed by Florida's Judge Roger Vinison, Democrat's feel confident that the law will still stand. Supporting them, 47 Senate Republican agree on this matter. However, this still leaves 60 open Senate seats, open for repeal. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid supports the new law. Claiming, that by mandating health insurance it puts, "a burden on small business's." That we should instead, "put the patients in control of their health care."



Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41373414/ns/politics-capitol_hill/


Reuter, Thomas. "Democrat sees health law surviving repeal move ." msnbc.com. Reuters, 2/1/11. Web. 2 Feb 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41373414/ns/politics-capitol_hill/>.