Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor - Yahoo! News

Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor - Yahoo! News: "At times, it seemed like a flashback to the 2008 presidential campaign.

Sarah Palin stepped down as Alaska governor on Sunday with a fiery speech reminiscent of her days as running mate to Republican John McCain — when she frequently revved up crowds while attacking Democrats and the news media."

Democrat says health overhaul needs GOP to pass - Yahoo! News

Democrat says health overhaul needs GOP to pass - Yahoo! News: "Senate Democrats alone cannot pass President Barack Obama's ambitious overhaul of how Americans receive health care, a top lawmaker acknowledged on Sunday. Republicans said they will continue their opposition to a plan they say is simply a government takeover of private decisions."

Oil rises above $68 as rally extends to third week - Yahoo! News

Oil rises above $68 as rally extends to third week - Yahoo! News: "Oil prices rose above $68 a barrel Monday in Asia as a rally fueled by an improving economic and corporate outlook extended into a third week."

AP INVESTIGATION: Main Street's soaring sour loans - Yahoo! News

AP INVESTIGATION: Main Street's soaring sour loans - Yahoo! News: "As the effects of the economic collapse began pouring down Main Street, the government last year was left holding a record $2.1 billion in write-offs of small business loans it had guaranteed. Officials expect the number of defaults to rise as the nation continues to climb out of the recession."

Iran president caves in, dismisses his top deputy - Yahoo! News

Iran president caves in, dismisses his top deputy - Yahoo! News: "Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad caved into pressure from hardline clerics and the country's supreme leader Friday and allowed the resignation of his top deputy after a week-long standoff."

Healthcare reform sets off euthanasia alarm

Can't see this email? View the online version. Concerns about gov't-run healthcare Healthcare reform sets off euthanasia alarm A health economist warns that President Obama's government-run healthcare plan may result in denying care to a significant number of Americans, especially senior citizens. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL Perspective: Ghoulish science + Obamacare = health hazard If science is to guide the decision on government healthcare, the Obama administration's view of sound "science" should send chills down patients' spines. Republicans call for ACORN investigation A new report issued by congressional Republicans alleges fraud and widespread political corruption in the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN. Pastor endorses 'common ground' abortion bill Prominent activists and clergy on both sides of the abortion debate are supporting congressional legislation supporters say is aimed at preventing unintended pregnancies and supporting pregnant women. Teachers flocking to Christian alternative to NEA The Christian Educators Association International says it has seen an increase in enrollment due to some developments in the National Education Association. More of today's news NJ corruption Senate democrat... Wallstreet Calif. Senate passes budget-balancing plan SACRAMENTO, Calif. The California Senate on Friday approved a plan to close the state's $26 billion budget deficit, giving a glimmer of hope after weeks of fiscal gloom. Helicopter crashes onto Md. interstate, killing 4 SMITHSBURG, Md. A commercial helicopter crashed onto a western Maryland interstate highway and burst into flames late Thursday, killing all four people on board, emergency officials said. Officials lambast NJ corruption after 44 arrested NEWARK, N.J. Officials are decrying political corruption in New Jersey after more than 40 people, among them rabbis and elected officeholders, were arrested in an investigation in Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law Education Writer WASHINGTON States and school districts will soon be able to compete for more federal money to undertake school reforms sought by President Barack Obama. Part of Friends defend officer who arrested black scholar CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Supporters say the white policeman who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his home is a principled police officer and family man The Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades Roger Simon has a great article at Politico on President Obama and his health care plan which was posted last night after the prime time press conference. Somehow, Obama is going to provide affordable health care to the American people AP fact check: Obama health care claims not true Elijah Friedeman| Check out the AP's fact check of Obama's press conference last night. Health Care Reform to the Rescue Check out this video on health care reform below. Specter, Toomey in dead heat for senate seat Elijah Friedeman| Newly turned Democrat, Specter, faces a tough battle for reelection. The Collective byJeff Patty Every day. Every single day you can expect a leftist to make a completely outrageous statement. It calls to mind the comment by the late editor of the Jerusalem Post, David Bar Illan. Observing leftist views masquerading as Dems Oppose Abortion in Health Care Reform by Jeremy Wiggins Well this is good news. There are actually democrats, about 20 of them, in the house that actually appose abortion funding in the new health care bill. An article reported on NewsMax reported that "We cannot support Check out our latest video blogs To view our latest video blogs, click here. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ The Contradictions of our President While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president Bible Busâ€"June Update During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/ Welcome to the Club! By Sheri CobbI spoke with several homeschool moms yesterday and I'm meeting with a lady today who hopes to start homeschooling soon. I had to laugh as it seems this has been universal "stay up all night and Latin, anyone? by Mary Friedeman I am a big proponent of foreign language study in the homeschool. I’ll admit to being a bit biased, since one of my college majors was French. But I do think there are compelling reasons to consider Walk The Walk By Sheri CobbWell I guess I have managed to offend several people lately. If it's not the blog on obesity it's the comment on fathers being leaders or mothers choosing children or career. Please hear my heart, I OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Friday, July 24, 2009 · ComEd loses customers for first time in 56 years · Orbitz sees 2 top marketing execs depart · Philly private-equity firm may bid on Corus: report · Exelon's profit falls but beats estimates · Fortune's earnings dip but top expectations · OptionsXpress sees profits slide, expenses rise · Yellow Pages firm shuffles suburban leases · In brief: Billabong coming | Sheldon Good moving | Inland American suing · 10 things to do this weekend  · ComEd prez once eyed the stage, parties inspire dress-up, and more: Taking Names blog · Hint of upturn in back-to-school retail survey; honing the art of haggling: Enterprise City blog · Daley's Olympics dream only bruised as key test nears: Greg Hinz blog  As of 2 p.m. Dow Jones 9,068.38 -0.91 -0.01% NASDAQ 1,959.84 -13.76 -0.70% Crain's Index 73.45 -0.240 -0.326% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/jobseeker. OTHER HEADLINES · Cab fuel surcharge dropped Friday ABC 7 · Fannie May candy store in Loop robbed Chicago Sun-Times · Geithner defends plan for financial oversight New York Times · J. P. Morgan raising some banker salaries MarketWatch Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - July 24 A growing number of laid-off workers have decided to become their own bosses. Exelon's profit drops along with electricity demand. Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Inside the Leather — Is golf a sport? · EIA: An entrepreneur is born SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Wallace calls on Kirk to vote to defund Planned Parenthood

July 24, 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Eric M. Wallace (708) 675-9669 Eric M. Wallace, candidate for US Senate in Illinois, challenges US Rep. Kirk to repudiate his pro-abortion votes and vote yes on the Pence amendment. Wallace declares, "Today, there is an opportunity to save lives, and taxpayer money in these hard economic times by defunding Planned Parenthood. It's time for government to stop using taxpayer dollars to kill future taxpayers. Planned Parenthood, and other abortion facilities, are single-handedly responsible for the steady reduction in the number of potential persons who would otherwise be contributing to the economic growth and tax base of our country," said Wallace. He challenges US Senate opponent Mark Kirk to vote for the Pence amendment, which states "None of the funds made available under this Act shall be available to Planned Parenthood for any purpose under title X of the Public Health Services Act." This amendment is part of the Labor/Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill, which passed successfully through the House Rules Committee late Thursday. The bill is set for a vote today in the house. "A 'yes' vote from Kirk would begin to reconcile his previous voting record in support of partial birth abortions—and lack of support for parental notification for minors who want abortions. It would be an opportunity for Kirk, who has been on the wrong side of this issue, to finally fight for those who cannot fight for themselves and to stop the genocide that has taken the lives of over 14 million African American babies" Wallace said. Wallace is a 50-year-old magazine publisher and author residing in Matteson, IL. with wife Jennifer.  Wallace is co-chair of the Cook County Republican Party, past chairman of the African-American Republican Council and ran for Illinois Senate in 2006. Wallace for Illinois P.O. Box 2281 Matteson, IL 60443 Paid for By Wallace For Illinois Wallace for Illinois - PO Box 2281 - Matteson, IL 60443

Obama regrets choice of words in scholar's arrest - Yahoo! News

Obama regrets choice of words in scholar's arrest - Yahoo! News: "Trying to tamp down an uproar over race, President Barack Obama said Friday he used an unfortunate choice of words in commenting on the arrest of black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and could have 'calibrated those words differently.'"

The President was right. The cop acted stupidly. It happens all the time in black communities across America.

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Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law - Yahoo! News

Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law - Yahoo! News: "States and school districts will soon be able to compete for more federal money to undertake school reforms sought by President Barack Obama."

Officials lambast NJ corruption after 44 arrested - Yahoo! News

Officials lambast NJ corruption after 44 arrested - Yahoo! News: "Officials are decrying political corruption in New Jersey after more than 40 people, among them rabbis and elected officeholders, were arrested in an investigation in which some were accused of laundering tens of millions of dollars and of black-market trafficking of kidneys and fake Gucci handbags."

Obama remark on black scholar's arrest angers cops - Yahoo! News

Obama remark on black scholar's arrest angers cops - Yahoo! News: "Many police officers across the country have a message for President Barack Obama: Get all the facts before criticizing one of our own. Obama's public criticism that Cambridge officers 'acted stupidly' when they arrested black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. could make it harder for police to work with people of color, some officers said Thursday."

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