The American politician, activist and Kennedy brother-in-law Sargent Shriver died on January 18th in his homestate of Maryland; he was 95.
Politics
Health Care Report: Could Half of Americans Have “Red Flag” Preexisting Conditions?
A new report released Tuesday by the Secretary of Health and Human Services says that as many as one in two non-senior Americans have a medical condition that could lead them to be denied health care coverage.
How To Save A Life: Is Giffords’ Intern A Hero?
He says no, but NewsFeed thinks he definitely fits the bill.
What’s With John Boehner’s Giant Gavel?
Stop – it’s hammer time for the new Speaker of the House. And his new mallet means serious business. (via TIME)
Study: Political Parties Are All In Your Head. Literally
Let the Sarah Palin jokes begin.
Alvin Greene’s State House Bid: Five Ways He Should Campaign
He may be unemployed and facing obscenity charges, but he wants to represent you, South Carolina. But first, he’ll need a campaign makeover.
Bitter Battles in the Public Eye: The Top 10 Feuds of 2010
NewsFeed knows discipline is difficult, but can’t we all just get along?
Quotes: Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell on Wimpy Football
“It would have been a real experience. This is what football is all about. We’re becoming a nation of wussies.”
– ED RENDELL, Pennsylvania governor, fuming about the NFL’s decision to postpone the Eagles-Vikings game on Sunday …
Obama, Clinton Top Gallup’s ‘Most Admired’ Lists
And to think: they said that the President and Secretary of State wouldn’t get along. Not only does there seem to be harmony between the one fierce Democrat rivals, they’ve now topped Gallup’s annual poll. (via The Page)
Time For Some R&R: A Look Back at Presidential Vacations
After one of the most prolific lame-duck sessions of Congress in history, President Obama headed to Hawaii. But where did his predecessors go on vacation?
2010 Census Results: The Winners and Losers
The future of several government services depends on this day — and the results are in. (Via Swampland)
What Is The Definition of Austerity?
A: Enforced or extreme economy. B: Merriam-Webster’s most searched word in 2010.