Overheard At a Canadian Celebration Party
The United States dominated the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with 36 medals during the last two weeks matching Germany's 2002 record in Salt Lake City, but victory does not stop the Canadians from gloating.

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    Lady Clinton Goes to a Woman’s College

    America Nihtingale

    "She was a First Lady in Arkansas, and then a First Lady in the White House, and then became the first former First Lady to be elected to the United States Senate. She is also the first former First Lady to serve as the Secretary of State," said Dr. Abedin introducing Hillary Rodham Clinton.

    Where the Wild Things Are: Politically Illustrated to Launch March 15

    Steven Neff

    Politically Illustrated is a vague or aloof website. The entire concept is to have this creative, odd publication 3,000 miles away from Washington, D.C. with one rule: no photos (only ink doodles).

    Gunning for an Effective Stimulus

    America Nihtingale

    United States President Barack Obama and Republicans had a back-and-forth on the effectiveness of the economic stimulus package on Wednesday paving way for a narrowing of talking points during a tough election year for Democrats.

    President Obama Seeks to Reduce the Deficit

    America Nihtingale

    U.S. President Barack Obama announced a special commission to reduce the federal debt on Thursday with bipartisan members consisting of Democrats and Republicans.

  • International

    Can the Dalai Lama be Stopped? He’s Landing in America on Wednesday

    America Nihtingale

    The Dalai Lama landed in the United States on Wednesday to meet U.S. President Barack Obama in a slap to a developing, aggressive Chinese government.

    Bomb, Bomb, Bomb… Bomb Iran

    America Nihtingale

    United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. is not going to attack Iran over its nuclear weapons development on Wednesday during a television interview on Al-Arabiya in Saudi Arabia.

  • Yesterday

    What’s With State Stimulus Sitting Unspent?

    America Nihtingale

    What is with state stimulus sitting unspent? Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help the economy eclipse a depression. It has been a year since the legislation was passed and executed, but the economy still spells D-O-O-M for many Americans.

    Those Gays Keep Tapping Uganda’s Prime Minister

    America Nihtingale

    A group of U.S. Senators including Russ Feingold (D-WI), Tom Coburn (R-OK), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced a bill condemning Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

    Yulia Tymoshenko Challenges Democracy in Ukraine

    America Nihtingale

    Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is seeking to challenge Viktor Yanukovych's victory through legal means after losing re-election by 3 percent.

    Virginia Doctor Pleads Guilty for Having Swiss Bank Account

    America Nihtingale

    Virginia doctor Andrew Silva pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving an undeclared Swiss Bank account. "Today's plea shows the continued efforts of the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute those citizens who use offshore accounts to hide income and assets," said John DiCicco, Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department's Tax Division. "American taxpayers should rest assured that those who do not file accurate tax returns and who utilize offshore accounts to hide money will be investigated, and when appropriate, prosecuted and sent to jail."

    Texas Challenges the Environment Protection Agency on Greenhouse Gases

    America Nihtingale

    The New York Times is reporting the state of Texas is challenging the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) on greenhouse gases and how they threaten human health and welfare.

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Overheard at a Canadian Celebration Party

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