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Centrist Lawmakers Tease $5 Trillion Deficit Plan

Steve LaTourette

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers told reporters today they have a plan to address the so-called “fiscal cliff,” but said that they won’t release details about it until after the November 6 elections.

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Dems Say They’re Willing To Cancel August Break

Leading House Democrats called on their Republican counterparts in the House to support President Obama’s plan to end the Bush tax cuts for those earning $250,000 or more per year.

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As Drought Continues, Livestock Industry Seeks Reduction In Corn Prices

The mature and established ethanol industry continues to be supported by the government despite, as one cattleman claims, it being a mature industry. The propping up of corn prices has been a long standing issue with end users of corn crop such as cattle ranchers. However, with America’s bread basket facing one of the worst droughts in 50 years the impact of corn and feed prices on cattle and poultry producers have new found importance.

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New Studies Reveal Encouraging News In The Fight Against AIDS

Recent advancements in HIV/AIDS research this last year has brought the world closer to a cure, brought testing into the privacy of someone’s home, and further reduced the chances of transmitting HIV.

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AIDS Expert Gives Obama High Marks

According to Dan Tietz, Executive Director of AIDS Community Research Initiatives of America, the administration should be applauded for its efforts to combat AIDS.

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International AIDS Conference Fights For Happy Endings

Prostitution

Policymakers are currently divided over a national anti-prostitution pledge.

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Bush Women Lead Fight Against AIDS

In a speech kicking off a session on Women’s leadership in the AIDS epidemic on Thursday at the 2012 International AIDS Conference, Former First Lady Laura Bush brought into the spotlight the efforts of her daughters and explained the importance of the Bush Foundation’s latest project: The Pink Ribbon- Red Ribbon Initiative.

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Rubio: Don’t Mess With Foreign Aid Budget

Rubio

“If you zeroed out foreign aid it would do nothing for the debt,” said the Florida Republican.

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House Dem Intros Anti-AIDS Legislation

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) dropped by the 2012 International AIDS Conference on Wednesday, discussing Congress’ role in the global AIDS epidemic.

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AIDS Activists Key In On Women

Tuesday is Women’s Day at the 2012 International AIDS Conference, and AIDS experts assert that an AIDS free generation will not be achieved without including women as a key ingredient in a comprehensive recipe to attack the complex issues that face women, children, young girls, and the communities in which they live.

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Ex-Clinton Counsel Says Obama’s Should Resign

Lanny Davis, a familiar figure in Washington circles, wrote Friday that White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler should quit her job if she intentionally failed to inform President Obama ahead of time about the IRS scandal.

Michelle Obama Blasts Rapper Fantasies, Despite Obama’s Hip Hop Support

The White House has previously embraced artists Jay-Z and Common.

Police Group Endorses Select Committee To Investigate Benghazi

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association is backing a House bill to create a special panel to probe the September 11, 2012 terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya.

Lawmakers Probe IRS Scandal

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee sought answers into who at the IRS targeted conservative groups, and why the IRS lied to Congress throughout a two year investigation of the matter.

Drones Present Privacy Concerns For Americans, Experts Warn

Recently passed legislation requires the FAA to “develop a comprehensive plan to safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system.”

The NLRB Needs Our Help!

Demand that the Senate confirms these NLRB appointments, so that the agency can again enforce vital labor laws.