Twitter Rundown for Friday, January 7, 2011
House Republicans Go Into Repeal Mode
Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives today moved forward with plans to repeal health care reform. Meanwhile, Tea Party leader Michele Bachman (R-MN) is launching a repeal of the recent financial reform law.
Psychiatrist Explores Dark Side Of Motherhood
Writers from Erma Bombeck to Anne Lamott have confessed to harboring dark thoughts about their children, even though they loved them dearly. Psychiatrist Dr. Barbara Almond calls it the hidden side of motherhood, and says mothers should be open about it.
Coptic Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Tight Security
Coptic Christians in Egypt are on alert as they celebrate Christmas, after a recent attack in Alexandria killed 20.
Republican Lawmakers Target Birthright Citizenship
Arizona state representative John Kavanagh is one of a number of Republican lawmakers across the country looking to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants.
The Low Anthem Rides High
The folk rock group, Low Anthem, recorded its latest album, “Smart Flesh,” in a vacant pasta sauce factory in their home state of Rhode Island. We take a listen.
Prince is a brilliant musician, a mesmerizing performer and — according to cultural commentator Touré — a Generation X icon. Touré says Prince played a wise older brother to the latchkey kids of Gen X.
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In New Jersey, where Hurricane Sandy killed dozens of people and caused nearly $30 billion in damage, many people are asking: will the shore be open for business?
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