American households caught in the class-warfare crossfire By THE WASHINGTON TIMES September 29, 2010 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/29/obamas-war-on-wealth/ Social Bookmarking

The New York Times goes after the Republicans’ Pledge to America today, blasting the lack of specifics on how the GOP plans to cut the budget deficit. The manifesto from John Boehner and his cohorts is a red herring; though perhaps a useful counterpoint to the “Party of No” accusations, it detracts from a simple [...]

Yesterday’s wild shooting spree at the University of Texas fortunately ended without anyone being hurt before the gunman shot himself. Naturally, the incident has yet again raised the question over gun bans, such as the ban currently in effect at the University of Texas. By John Lott Published September 29, 2010 FoxNews.com http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/09/29/gun-bans-dont-work/ Social Bookmarking

An organization fighting to ensure that all overseas members of the U.S. military have the opportunity to vote has sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder listing what it says are violations of the federal MOVE Act in two states and in multiple counties in five other states, FoxNews.com has learned. By Jana Winter [...]

In a down economy, a good benefits package can be hard to find.  But on Capitol Hill, a 401(k) and health plan are just the beginning. The hundreds of candidates vying for a coveted congressional seat this November will earn more than a chance at shaping the nation’s legislative priorities if elected — they’ll tap [...]

Company that took $180 Billion in Taxpayer Cash in 2008 will Repay Treasury with Common Stock; U.S. Could Make a Profit Sep 30, 2010 CBS http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/09/30/business/main6914223.shtml?tag=stack Social Bookmarking

(Reuters) – The all-volunteer U.S. military has performed well during nearly a decade of continuous combat but shifting trends threaten to transform it into a force very different from the society it protects, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday. Sep 29, 2010 By David Alexander Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68S5SV20100929 Social Bookmarking

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats have shelved a last-ditch effort to broker a compromise between phone, cable and Internet companies on rules that would prohibit broadband providers from blocking or degrading online traffic flowing over their networks. Sep 29, 2010 By JOELLE TESSLER http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100930/D9IHUT9O0.html Social Bookmarking

WASHINGTON (AP) – First lady Michelle Obama’s campaign for healthier school lunches has stalled in Congress after anti-hunger groups and more than 100 Democrats protested the use of food stamp dollars to pay for it. Sep 30, 2010 By MARY CLARE JALONICK http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100930/D9II0SF80.html Social Bookmarking

The U.S. government is working furiously to counter a plot to attack several European public targets, CIA chief Leon Panetta told the head of Pakistan’s intelligence community Wednesday. Sep 30, 2010 Posted By Josh Rogin FP.com http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/09/29/cia_chief_leon_panetta_briefs_pakistan_intelligence_chief_on_major_attack Social Bookmarking