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Politics and politicians often create a collective shrug in society. But with the global financial crisis striking on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, many Americans are paying more attention to the politics than ever before. Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, and their running mates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden, have been forced to speak out about the banking debacle and the housing crisis when they might prefer to talk about their records or health care or global political situations. We look at the psychology, sociology and economics of today's political climate.
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People lie less than you might think, says the man who wrote the definition of lying.
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Long–term investments in innovation are needed to ensure the country's long-term economic growth.
Certain personalities steer clear of opposing viewpoints.
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President Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court is a compassionate choice.
Both argue about the nation's safety. Their claims aren't provable, however.
Lawmakers to ponder federal excise tax on soda and other sugar-laden drinks to pay for health care.
Global warming prompts some people think of gay rights and long-haired liberals.
President Obama today declared investment in science research more essential than ever.
Newly discovered lichen species named for Obama to honor support of science.
White House would look at shooting particles into the atmosphere to cool the climate.
U.S. climate envoy Todd Stern drew applause from a crowd of 2,600 delegates to U.N. climate negotiations.
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