Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, one of the most powerful and influential senators in the history of American and one of three brothers whose political triumphs and personal tragedies captivated the nation for decades, died shortly before midnight Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port at the age 77.
“Edward M. Kennedy, the husband, father, grandfather, brother [...]
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After the success of the “Cash for Clunkers” program of the Obama administration, another program is on its way. This time it’s called “Cash for Refrigerators”. The good thing is this does not only include refrigerators but also other household appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. The difference with the “Cash for Clunkers” program is [...]
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On August 20, 2009, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that the popular Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, widely known as “Cash for Clunkers” would end and rebate applications will no longer be accepted after at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 24.
“This program has been a lifeline to the automobile industry, jump-starting [...]
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The Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, makes first official visit in the United States.
The 24-year-old prince plans to talk about serious issues and raise money to help the African children like what her late mother, Princess Diana, did. Princess Diana made headlines when she used her celebrity to raise AIDS awareness. Now, Harry is focusing [...]
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“Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces”
The Purple Heart is a United States military award given in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on [...]
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