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Doctors Penalized For Not Using Electronic Health Records

Steve Tanko — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:28 +0000

Your doctor might be penalized by the U.S. Government for doing his job. New health regulations are mandating that doctors and physicians migrate towards using electronic health records. But – for the most part – they have been slow to the transition, even though there is a $44,000 bonus for them for doing so. Overall, [...]

Obama's Favorite Burger Restaurant Closes Two Locations

Steve Tanko — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:00:21 +0000

It’s possible that Barack Obama might start to develop a complex – what with nose-diving approval ratings, a crumbling economy, international scandal, and now – his favorite D.C. burger joint is closing. Ray’s Hell-Burger and its sister restaurant, Ray’s Hell-Burger Too, are closing their doors forever, Washingtonian reported Wednesday. The cult-followed burger joints, helmed by [...]

President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack ObamaÂ hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress. Obama declared in the speech that the state of the union is stronger and ticked off the reasons he believes [...]

HBO' Developing 'Game Change' Sequel 'Double Down': Barack Obama Vs. Mitt Romney

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:00:59 +0000

The moment Alaska governor Sarah Palin first came to the world stage as John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential elections, we knew that her larger-than-life personality would become the stuff of parody and portrayal from years to come. Once we finished laughing at Tina Fey's dead-on impression, the tone turned serious as HBO's 'Game Change' garnered multiple Emmys with Julianne Moore in the lead role.

Now, the original 'Game Change' writers have begun work on a sequel covering the 2012 elections between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, titled 'Double Down: Game Change 2012,' and guess what HBO wants to do with it?

First Dog Bo Obama Makes a Great Christmas Tree Inspector

Emerald Catron — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:19:50 +0000

You can love the president or hate him, but you’ve got to admit this is one cute First Dog. Here’s Bo Obama being a very good dog and not knocking over any of the one zillion Christmas trees in the White House as he “inspects” the decorations before it opens to the public and 90,000 [...]

Obama and Mckayla Maroney Are Very Disappointed In… Something

Dan Seitz — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:00:45 +0000

President Obama met with the 2012 United States Olympic Gymnastics Team and… well… you can see what happened for yourself. Maroney was, of course, first captured making the infamous face while observing someone else taking the gold medal in the vault. Maroney has nothing to be embarrassed about: She got a silver medal with a [...]

Photos From Election Night 2012

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:48:55 +0000

The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."

Obama Projected to Win Re-Election, Tweets Victory Photo

TheFW Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:58:20 +0000

Following a win in the state of Ohio, Barack Obama is being projected as the winner of the 2012 presidential race. To celebrate, Obama tweeted the above photo of himself embracing Michelle with the words, “Four more years.” See Obama’s tweet below. For more 2012 election coverage, go here. Update: The tweet has already become [...]

The Politics of Drinking: Does the Kind of Alcohol You Drink Predict Who You Will Vote For? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

The 2012 Election is only a matter of hours away, which means only one thing - an end to all of those aggressive political ads! Well, that and the fact we'll be electing new leaders. Among the decisions we'll be voting on this season is one about who should be the next President of the United States. Whether you've already decided who is getting your vote or you're undecided one study claims the type of alcohol you most frequently enjoy says a lot about who you will vote for.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:50:17 +0000

Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate’s focus was foreign policy. Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion: This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore [...]

Bruce Springsteen to Play Free Concert at President Obama's Virginia Rally

Chad Childers — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:30:59 +0000

Bruce Springsteen recently expressed his support for President Barack Obama in an open letter. Then he played an impromptu song for Obama at a rally in Ohio. And now he's planning to play a free concert at an Obama event in Virginia this week.

President Barack Obama Visits 'The Daily Show'

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:40:45 +0000

Barack Obama made an appearance on last night’s ‘The Daily Show‘ just 18 days before Election Day. What did the President have to say? Did he show his lighter side? Will he be able to convince you to vote for him? Despite host Jon Stewart’s comedic leanings, the ‘Daily Show’ interview was played mostly straight. [...]

Honey Boo Boo Supports Obama, Spazzes Out on Local News Show

Emerald Catron — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:52:55 +0000

She seems like she’s just decided this during her interview with Jimmy Kimmel on her show, but perhapsÂ Honey Boo Boo ChildÂ has beenÂ cheering for Barack ObamaÂ all along.Â Even before she made her pick on Kimmel’s show, sheÂ didÂ steal a majority of the audience from the Republican National Convention. And now here she is clearly stating she would [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:50:56 +0000

The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o’clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley. Here are some highlights of the action: The first question of [...]

Pizza Hut Back-Peddles On Debate Stunt

Steve Tanko — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:44:58 +0000

Now we’ll probably never know – and that’s probably a good thing for the country. Pizza Hut is back-peddling on their stunt to inflict the question: “Pepperoni or sausage” into the town-hall-style debate happening tonight. Corporate owner Yum Brands had pleaded with someone to ask the question of the two candidates, promising “free pizza for [...]

Obamacare To Cost Some Restaurant Employees Their Full Time Status

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:21:20 +0000

Red Lobster. Olive Garden. Longhorn Steakhouse. White Castle. As restaurant owners approach the full roll out of the Affordable Care Act (AKA – Obamacare) and the costs associated with it, they are making changes to maintain the profitability of their company. Primarily those changes mean a reduction of hours and full-time status for their employees. [...]

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From the Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET yesterday (October 3) from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the [...]

Obama Administration Urges Americans To Model The Meals They Serve In Their Homes After School Lunch Menus

Steve Tanko — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:23 +0000

The directives that have come from Washington about what can be served in the nations public school lunch rooms is now moving to your home. The USDA is urging Americans to model the meals they cook and serve in their homes after what is offered in the school lunch line. The official directive reads as [...]

Monica Lewinsky To Spill Details Of Her Sexual Relationship With President Bill Clinton

Steve Tanko — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:04:33 +0000

It looks like more details about Bill Clinton’s sordid sexual past is getting ready to hit the book stands – just as he ramps up his campaign activities for Barack Obama and ahead of a rumored Presidential-run by his wife Hillary. Following Clinton’s high-profile stature at the Democratic National Convention in September, news has broke [...]

Obama Bear Hugger Facing Yelp Backlash

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:18:42 +0000

You've probably already seen the photo of Big Apple Pizza owner Scott Van Duzer giving Barack Obama a mighty bear hug hug during a campaign stop the President made in Fort Pierce, FL over the weekend.

The picture started to go viral on Sunday, and suddenly Van Duzer became an instant-celebrity who is currently making the media rounds. But when the muscular 46-year-old, a self-proclaimed Republican, said he would also be voting for his new hug buddy it didn't sit well with some conservatives.