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Our nation’s financial system is in turmoil and so is our government, if the truth was actually told.

How do we fix this mess and get our country back on track?

The President outlined a plan to bail out Wall Street from all of its financial bad debt.  

Should the government be in the business of bailing out Wall Street with our taxpayer dollars?

Earlier this week, there was major chaos on Wall Street when the financial crisis of Lehman Brothers, American International Group and Merrill Lynch caused the stock market to tumble. The turmoil raises very serious concerns about the stability of our financial system and its impact on the U.S. economy. Merrill Lynch, the world’s largest brokerage firm, on the brink of insolvency was purchased by Bank of America. Then, Lehman Brothers, the 158 year old investment bank filed for Chapter 11...

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Check out my latest radio tip for this week entitled “Epidemic”. Click Tanya’s Tips on the left and check it out. Give me your opinion.

Sarah Palin’s pregnant teenage daughter has sparked discussion about the teen pregnancy epidemic.

Which approach is most effective in addressing the issue, sex education curriculums or abstinence programs?    

Now that the Democratic and Republican conventions are over and each of the presidential candidates has had an opportunity to speak to the American people - the question which candidate addressed the real issues that the American people really care about and which candidate as president will make those issues a top priority in January 2009?

Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, came out swinging in her acceptance speech at the Republican Convention last night. She energized the Republican Party with a speech many thought was a grand slam. There is no doubt that Palin is an intelligent woman, has a sense of humor and is qualified to be John McCain’s attack dog. But let’s put it all in perspective. Sarah Palin delivered a well crafted political speech filled with harsh attacks against Democratic presidential nominee Barack...

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November 4, is an important and critical election for all of us that’s sick and tired of the declining state of our economy and nation as a result of the current administration. Now is our chance to turn things around by exercising our right to vote. Getting registered is the first step. For those not registered or have questions, visit the Virginia State Board of Election’s website @ www.sbe.state.va.us. October 6th is the deadline for registration. If you are not registered you cannot...

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Sarah Palin’s family issue with regards to her pregnant daughter has no place in the political arena and should definitely be off limits despite the relentless media coverage.This is strictly a family matter and is no ones business but the Palins. From now until November 4th,we the American people have to focus on what counts and not allow the media to distract us with irrelevant issues.Allegations circulating that Sarah Palin tried to have her former brother-in-law, an Alaskan state trooper,...

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