Flyover photo-op sparks anger and criticism
The Boeing 747 and F-16 circled near the Sept. 11 site provoking anger from Mayor Bloomberg and others. Louis Caldera admitted responsibility and noted the flight caused confusion. President Obama was told of the mission and expressed fury at the decision.
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Government seeks record borrowing as deficit soars
The Treasury says April to June borrowing needs will reach 361 billion dollars, a quarterly record, with estimates of 515 to 700 billion for the year. The deficit is projected to hit 1.75 trillion for the year ending September 30, quadrupling last year’s record. The debt would reach 12.1 trillion under Obama stimulus legislation. The agency plans details on debt auctions next week.
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First same sex marriages in Iowa tied in Des Moines
In Des Moines the first same sex couples were legally married as Iowa legalized gay marriage. Melisa Keeton and Shelley Wolfe wed after a judge waived the three day waiting period, with many couples filing at Polk County, while others planned ceremonies in coming weeks.
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Half of U.S. adults switch religious affiliation
A Pew Forum study finds 47 to 59 percent of Americans have changed faith at least once. Catholics leave mainly over beliefs, Protestants due to life changes, and unaffiliated grow from disillusionment with leaders. many revert or switch multiple times.
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Pew Forum
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Rice University
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Pew Forum On Religion and Public Life
Racial pay gap widens for educated blacks and Hispanics
Census data show higher education levels but persistent earnings gaps for Blacks and Hispanics. College graduates earn about 78 percent of white salaries for Blacks, while Hispanics with bachelor degrees average 75 cents per white dollar. Discrimination claims topped 95,000 in 2008, with race cases leading.
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U.S
Roderick Harrison
Joint Center For Political and Economic Studies
Mark Mather
Population Reference Bureau
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