Poll shows doubling of Americans ranking global warming as top concern
A Washington Post ABC News Stanford poll finds about one third of Americans rate global warming as the single largest environmental problem, up from last year, with broad support for more federal action though consensus on policies is weak. Democrats trusted more than Bush on the issue, independents split, and many cite personal experience over science. Tom Sheppard of Dalton, Pa., exemplifies a skeptical Republican voter.
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Google profits soar in first quarter
Google Inc reports a 69 percent rise in Q1 profit to 1.0 billion dollars, or 3.18 per share, with revenue at a company high of 3.66 billion. Analysts’ expectations topped by about 40 million. CEO Eric Schmidt notes strong results and becomes chairman.
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New Hampshire Governor to Sign Civil Unions Law
Governor John Lynch said he will sign civil unions for gay couples in New Hampshire becoming the fourth state to adopt such protections. He frames the move as conscience and fairness while maintaining marriage as between a man and a woman.
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Brownback aims to rally conservatives for 2008 bid
Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas adopts a bleeding heart conservative stance while pledging to rally conservatives in early states. He outlines a plan to appeal across the Republican base on economics and defense, emphasizes gun violence reduction, and advocates a Cold War style balance with Iran and the Islamic world.
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Helen Walton dies at 87 widow of Wal-Mart founder
Helen Robson Walton, widow of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, died at her Bentonville home after a natural causes death. She was 87 and surrounded by family. Rob Walton praised her life of service and impact on Northwest Arkansas. She was born December 3, 1919 in Claremore Oklahoma. Her husband Sam Walton died in 1992 at age 74.
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