Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Speaks out Against Gun Violence - durng a speech delivered to the Natinal Urban League in New Orleans.  "I also believe that a lot of gun owners would agree that AK-47s belong in the hands of soldiers, not in the hands of criminals," Obama said. "That they belong on the battlefield of war, not on the streets of our cities."  You can read more here.

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Obama Announces New Educational Program for African Americans - by way of executive order, the President will establish a program aimed at improving the education achievement of African American at all levels.  You can read more here.

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Prime Minister Cameron Unhappy With Romney Remarks - presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney began his overseas trip by upsetting British Prime Minister David Cameron and the British press by expressing concerns about their prepareness for the Olympics.  You can read more here.

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Job Claims Down 35,000 - last week the unemployment claims dropped 35,000 to 353,000.  You can read more here.

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35% Business Owner Approval of Obama - as of the end of the second quarter per a new Gallup poll released.Overall, President Obama received a 47% job approval rating and 47% disapproved.  You can read more here.

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Senate Votes to Extend Tax Cuts for Earners Under $250,000 - the vote passed with a 51-48 vote.  A vote to extend all of the Bush tax cuts failed by a vote of 45-54.  The Bill will not be going anywhere as the House is unlikely to pass it.  You can read more here. 

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Maryland Governor O'Malley Sets Up Federal Political Action Committee - furthering the term limted Democratic Governor's entry into the national political scene.  The move will allow Martin O'Malley to contribute to candidates across the country which will strengthen relationships for a future endeaver in national politics.  You can read more here.

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