In the second debate, McCain “repeated his pledge from the first debate to freeze federal spending except for defense, military veterans and other unnamed priorities. He also said he would order the Treasury secretary to buy mortgages of individual homeowners and adjust them to reflect declining values.”

“‘I had hundreds of conversations and communications about Trooper Wooten over the last several years with my family, with friends, with colleagues, and with just about everyone I could — including government officials,’ [Todd] Palin said.”

Property taxes are based on old values and old budgets. Plus, taxes are tied to services: if the cost of services increases, so will net property taxes.

A highly-effective vaccine against cervical cancer debuted last year, but most parents have neglected to protect their daughters from the virus.

A highly-effective vaccine against cervical cancer debuted last year, but most parents have neglected to protect their daughters from the virus.

“Alaska Governor Palin addresses Alaskan Independence Party Statewide Convention March 2008”

Gen. Petraeus explains why it is important to talk to enemies.

A US drone fired a missile in Northern Pakistan again today. In other news, the US presidential candidates continue to talk about hypothetical attacks in Pakistan as if the attacks are not already occurring.

President Bush has personally claimed that the only phone calls the US spies on are those that include a terrorist. Instead, we are spying on military officers, journalists, and aid workers. Watch the video.

Nebraska passed a law allowing any guardian to leave a child at a hospital without fear of prosecution. Since July, 17 children (9 from one family) have been left at hospitals. Why are people complaining that some people are using the law? Would they rather no one use it?