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So out of 150,000 troops in Iraq both Bush and Obama are only planning on withdrawing 50,000. ( Obama on his website calls for withdrawing Combat troops, he makes no mention of the others) How is this change?

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Obama is no different from Bush. They both are inexperienced.

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Family-Friendly Day Trips: Plan a Staycation in the Mid-Atlantic U.S

If you’re a resident of Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia, a staycation is a great way to enjoy quality time with your family without spending much money – or going far. With historic museums, ambient harbors and action-packed amusement parks, day trips around the Mid-Atlantic region can help you discover a whole new world practically at your doorstep.

1. Learn about our nation’s history.
As our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. offers a wealth of museums, monuments and memorials that celebrate and honor our nation’s rich history:

Government buildings: A trip to D.C. wouldn’t be complete without a tour of must-see road trip destinations like the White House, the Capitol Building where the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives meet, and the Library of Congress – the largest library in the world.
Monuments & memorials: Visit historic landmarks like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
Museums: Tour extraordinary museums like theSmithsonian, National Museum of American History, National Geographic Museum, National Gallery of Art and so many more to get your fix of history, art, culture and the sciences for free or at budget-friendly prices.
Historical sites: Transport yourself back in time to the Revolutionary War when you visitColonial Williamsburg, a town steeped in patriotic history. Full of historic reenactments, museums and tours, you’ll get a feel for how the colonists lived and learn about the important war that shaped the future of our country. Other noteworthy stops include Mt. Vernon (16 mi south of D.C.), the estate of George Washington, and Monticello (115 mi south of D.C.) – home to Thomas Jefferson.

2. Explore the big city.
With its own share of large metropolitan areas, opportunities abound for popular road trip destinations across the Mid-Atlantic region. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Washington D.C.: More than a home to our government and historic landmarks, D.C. is alive with plentiful shopping in Georgetown. Or, kick back and enjoy fine dining options, theatre through “pay what you can” shows, the Washington Opera or Ballet, and the city’s diverse festivals. The kids will also love a trip to the National Zoo or Aquarium where exotic creatures live and play.
Baltimore: Shop the historic Broadway Market, take a stroll through the Cylburn Arboretum, catch a ball game, or visit the eerie gravesite of Edgar Allen Poe. Also, check out Inner Harbor, a downtown waterfront that offers ample eateries, shops and attractions. Or, visit Fort McHenry where our national anthem was penned during the War of 1812.
Richmond: Explore the Revolutionary and Civil War sites that dot this capital city of Virginia. A true melting pot of cultures, you’ll also discover an array of ethnic cuisine from Dominican to Mediterranean. Or, spend the evening at the historical Byrd Theatre, which was built in 1928 and specializes in second-run movies and cultural events at affordable prices. 

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3. Become one with nature.
For the avid nature lover, the Mid-Atlantic region is rich with parks, freshwater lakes and rivers galore that offer ample opportunity for hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing and fishing.

Potomac: Relax and get away when you take a scenic boat tour along the river. You can also canoe, kayak, swim or fish for largemouth bass, bluegill and more.
Chesapeake Bay: Covering an impressive 64,000 square miles, this Bay offers unlimited activities: golfing, fishing, sailing – you can even take a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Shenandoah National Park: Hike and explore the Appalachian Trail or Old Rag Mountain, camp under the stars, or explore one of Shenandoah’s nine breathtaking waterfalls. The fish are plentiful and the trails for horseback riding let you take in scenic views of the nature that surrounds you.

4. Relax at the beach.
If you’re craving a fresh ocean breeze, try a staycation to one of the area’s many pristine beaches. The Mid-Atlantic boasts several sandy beaches where you can find relaxation and family-friendly activities year-round:

Virginia Beach: Spanning 35 miles, take your pick from one of three beach areas: Chesapeake Bay, Sandbridge or resort beaches. Relax and soak up some sun, enjoy an afternoon of biking or rollerblading, or take in the live music and performers from one of the quaint outdoor cafés.
Ocean City: From scenic golf courses toshopping on the boardwalk,Ocean City offers something for everyone.The boardwalk has plenty else to offer, where you can indulge in Maryland crab cakes and fresh saltwater taffy or fun rides and arcades. You can also enjoy movie night on the beach and picturesque bonfires complete with storytellers.

5. Play in the water, ride through the sky.
For thrill-seeking adventure, consider one-tank trips to some of the Mid-Atlantic’s finest amusement and water parks.

Busch Gardens: Choose from a plethora of exhilarating rollercoasters and rides for the whole family, or opt for one of the many entertaining shows or concerts.
Water Country USA: With over 30 water rides and attractions, it’s easy to have some fun in the sun. Themed to the 1950s and 60s, Water Country USA offers enough rides, shows and attractions to keep the entire family entertained for hours.

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Keep your car, passengers and yourself protected on your next day trip with helpful driving safety tips. Also, be sure to review your auto insurance coverage before leaving. If you need to update your coverage, consider getting a quote from a company like Nationwide Insurance. Options like Roadside Assistance can give you peace of mind knowing you’re protected when on the road.

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China, US Cooperate to Fight Taiwan Referendum Plan

Washington and Beijing should band together to press Taipei to abandon its highly proactive referendum plan in a bid to ensure stable cross-straits ties, according to leading experts on Taiwan studies speaking on the matter Monday.

“Strengthened co-operation between China and the United States in this field benefits not only the interests of both sides, but also long-term peace and stability in cross-straits relations,” said Yu Keli, Director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Yu told the China Daily that Washington should closely work with Beijing and state its opposition more clearly against Taipei’s plans to hold an island wide referendum. He said the referendum serves as “a creeping pro-independence move that threatens to trigger a crisis in cross-strait sties.”

Yu made the remarks after Taiwan leader Chen Cartier Santos Replica Shui-bian reaffirmed on Saturday his commitment to holding a referendum to determine whether to finish a partially built nuclear power plant before his four-year term ends in March. Chen, who doubles as chairman of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party ( DPP), said his government is “now drawing up a plan to establish a referendum mechanism” as he delivered a telecast speech to the 30th Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Taiwanese Associations in London.

Although the referendum, at least on the surface, is non-political and plays no part in cross-straits relations, it is widely believed that the ruling DPP is taking advantage of the plan to pave the way for a referendum on whether to seek formal independence from China. The DPP enshrines Taiwan independence in its party platform, and favors a public referendum to decide the island’s future.

In the latest move to show its worry about Taiwan’s proposed referendum, Beijing sent two senior envoys to Washington last week in hopes of seeking understanding and co-operation from the US. Chen Yunlin and Zhou Mingwei, Director and Deputy Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council respectively , reportedly told US Deputy Secretary Breitling Replica Watches of State Richard Arbitrage that any referendum on the island is an unacceptable move that will lead to an eventual vote on independence.

Yu added that recent developments have demonstrated that Beijing has apparently gained growing support from Washington on its clear-cut stand on the referendum issue. The United States has begun to voice strong disapproval of the Taiwanese move, both at official and non-official occasions, according to the researcher. For instance, Armitage reportedly expressed US concerns over a possible crisis arising from the Taiwanese referendum plan while meeting Taiwan’s “presidential secretary general” Chiou I-jen, who was on a US mission to explain reasons behind the proposed plebiscite over the weekend.

Former US ambassador to China James Lilley also said on Sunday that he was worried a referendum may prevent Taiwan’s economy from developing further. Speaking at the launch of his new book in Taipei, he warned the island against going too far to provoke the Chinese mainland.

“All these US moves suggest that Washington has recognized the potential harm that may be brought about by Taiwan’s referendum plan,” said Li Jiaquan, another senior researcher with Yu’s institute. He stressed that the final implementation of the plan will hinge on whether Washington can “effectively exert pressure on Taipei” despite Chen Shui-bian’s determination to push ahead with the proposed referendum. State Councilor Tang Joaquin Monday told a former US official that China and the United States should “earnestly” address the problems in their bilateral relations, especially those relating to the Taiwan issue. Tang was speaking to Samuel Berger, a former national security adviser to the president of the United States under Bill Clinton. He said the Chinese Government adheres to the basic principles of ” peaceful reunification” and “one country, two systems”. It will try its best “with the utmost sincerity” to realize peaceful reunification, he added.

However, the Taiwan authorities have not yet accepted the one-China principle and have spared no effort in carrying out separatist activities both inside and outside Taiwan, Tang said. He expressed the hope that the United States would honor the Cartier Replica commitment it made that it would abide by the one-China policy, stop selling advanced weapons to Taiwan and stop raising the level of US-Taiwan relations. Tang said he hoped Washington would not encourage Taiwan separatists in their attempts to split China. Berger said he understood the sensitivity of the Taiwan question and supported the one-China policy.

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Obama’s Health Care Plan: View of Both Sides

Obama’s Health Care Plan:

Views of Both Sides

By: Angelina Springs and Samuel Scott

            Barack Obama’s health care plan reaches out to help all people.  The plan is broken down into three parts: quality and affordable, lowering costs in the health care system, and making public health stronger.  Let’s take a look at the good and the bad of each part. 

Obama plans to create a health insurance plan much like Medicaid, except it will be open to people who do not have insurance under an employer and small companies who do not have a private plan of their own.  The government will create a “National Health Insurance Exchange,” which means the government will sell insurance to people who are not able to get insurance through an employer.  It will also be mandatory that parents get full coverage for their children whether the insurance is private or public.  Children will be allowed to be under their parents’ insurance until 25 years of age.  Insurance plans that are already created, such as Medicaid and Chip, will also be expanded and more flexible as far as eligibility.  This quality plan will insure that people can transport their insurance over to the next job, but only when it is purchased through the “National Health Insurance Exchange” or the new public plan that would be created. Unlike McCain, Obama will see that everyone is covered by a mixture of government and private plans, not just by one single plan.

 Americans will be able to choose their own doctor and other insurance companies will be more beneficial without the government getting in the way.  It is understood that not many Americans want to give up their private health care plans, so it is important for Obama to increase the number of private health care plans.  Obama has required that all medium and large companies provide coverage or they have to pay a tax.  He will extend tax credits to people who cannot afford to pay their premiums.  A “Small Business Health Tax Credit” will be created for small businesses.  It guarantees small businesses a refund up to 50 percent in tax credits.  They must offer their employees quality insurance and pay a decent portion of the employees’ health premiums.  Of course with all good things come bad things.  Since Obama’s main concern is to get everyone health insurance, he must spend an ample amount of money a year to ensure that everyone will be able to afford a good private plan or be able to get a public plan.  It would cost Obama billion to billion a year if the plan is implemented fully.  This imposes an important question.  Where will Obama get the money to pay for this if we are already in a huge deficit? 

Obama says that he will control costs, if not reduce costs with his health care plan. The people want to know how?   By expanding government control on health care, he believes that costs will decrease.  If the government reinsures employers health care plans, the costs that employers pay will go down.  The bad thing about this is that the cost is not going away.  It is just being shift from the employer to the government.  How can the government spend money that they do not have?  The government could just keep borrowing money as they’ve done in the past, but sooner or later they are going to have to pay the money back.  The positive aspect of this idea is that Obama is trying to strengthen laws so that insurance companies cannot over charge physicians and lower patient visit costs.  The investment he puts into health information technology also is making progress towards lowering costs.  The process is moving along slowly, but surely. The insurance markets would be made competitive to promote more competition to companies and Obama would set a price floor for insurers. Obama also plans to legalize the import of medications from drug companies. He also wants generics to be competitive on the market.  If Obama encourages the use of generics than it will be harder for drug companies to give generics money to stay off the market. Obama must first control the cost before he can do anything about lowering them.  With these containment ideas, it seems as if Obama is going to do a fine job of just that. It is not going to be easy to get control of the costs.  One way would be to use your political authority to your advantage over the key stakeholders.  Obama does not agree with this because the key is to get the stakeholders on your side not against you.

Obama emphasizes how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  He alone cannot make the change.  The people of America must also get involved and realize that health is very important.  They have to know that eating the right foods, exercising, and not smoking is imperative to sustaining a healthy lifestyle.  Employers can help by offering health programs and having nutritious food in the cafeteria.  The school systems can also contribute by making the school lunches healthier.  Obama and Biden will work together to get more health programs and clinical services for the schools.  They also will provide financial support for physical education.  Not only will they provide financial support for schools, but also for the workforce to.  They will increase funding, which will include grants, training to improve working conditions, etc.   

The big question here is how will all of this affect the economy?  The economy will be affected in so many ways.  The rate of health care inflation would actually increase due to the significant amount of money it would take to fund such an endeavor.  This means that the government would have to intervene even more than before. The United States government has already subsidized funding to help rebuild the crashing mortgage situation and is currently being looked to, to repair the financial hits that the automobile industry has endured. Government’s support of these plunging areas of the economy does not leave very much room in support of implementing a “universal” healthcare plan. An immediate outlook for the economy will probably show that Obama’s healthcare plan is one that is much needed but given the many debts the country is already in it will be hard. However, finding a healthcare solution that incorporates a larger portion of United States citizens especially children, will in the long run be an investment that will be advantageous. Increasing the number of people regularly visiting the doctor and taking care of smaller health issues will cause the overall health of society to improve; obesity in children will decrease. Additionally, think of a situation when a mother who has no health insurance has to take their child to the emergency room because of a broken arm. Some families don’t have to worry about this issue as much because they just pay their co-pay, but for a family with no insurance, paying the emergency room bill can make it impossible to pay this month’s rent or pay for the electric bill. Individual families as well will spend less money per year funding healthcare, “The Lewin Group projects that the average savings per family would be 6 per year.” The money that is saved from spending on healthcare is money that can be allocated toward other areas of the market which will stimulate the economy.

Obama’s healthcare initiative is one that is setting the bar extremely high for this country, but also a plan that strives to reach not only those who can afford healthcare but those who deserve it, which is every citizen. As many aspects of the free market are extremely flexible, the medication market has become too focused on money and not what’s in the best interest of the people, Obama states, “In the richest nation on Earth, it is simply not right that the skyrocketing profits of the drug and insurance industries are paid for by the skyrocketing premiums that come from the pockets of the American people.” A healthcare system that incorporates the great majority instead of the minority shows that this system presents many positives. Countries around the world have used some type of publicly funded healthcare system for as many as 100 years. France, for instance, has had an established and well-working universal healthcare system for quite some time and their life expectancy for citizens increases more than three months each year. Additionally, French women have the second highest life expectancy rate in the world. There is evidence that this type of system has proven highly practical and functional in other countries. As the economy is in dismay, Obama’s healthcare plan may seem overwhelming and one that might be temporarily pushed to end of the “to-do” list in his first year in office, but an initiative that should be pushed in the limelight because it will eventually become a solution for the many short-comings that America faces as far as finance, health and general livelihood.

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