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Whitman later said she was "focused on raising a family" as well as "on my husband's career" by way of explanation of her spotty record, even as it trickled out that her voting history was slightly better than initially depicted. Not surprisingly, the "working mother" excuse sent feminists into a tizzy and created doubts for some of Whitman's base of Republican women. "I raised a family and ran a business and still managed to vote," sniffed Elaine Henderson, who went to hear Whitman speak in Rancho Mirage. "I'm just not happy with her explanation. I'd like...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is California Sold on Governor Meg Whitman? | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

Chris Farrell, the economics editor for public radio's Marketplace Money, is the most optimistic of the lot. "Profligacy is out. Frugality is in," he declares in his inspirational self-help book, The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better. Farrell is so enthusiastic in his mission to promote a more sensible lifestyle that he makes the reader want to burn a credit card. Save more, pay off your debts and borrow less, and you can join Farrell's brigade...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business Books | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

Allred intends to move tax breaks away from special interests like heavy trucking—which Otter has supported—and towards small businesses in order to better stimulate job creation and overall economic growth...

Author: By Stephanie B. Garlock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Allred Runs for Idaho Governor | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

Another Obama initiative is to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050. He plans to do this by investing heavily in the development of alternative fuel resources. While many speculate that this is an unattainable goal, no one can argue that we need to take better care of our planet. Go “green” this year and give presents that give back to the environment. Help cut down on fuel consumption by forgoing plastic water bottles—it takes 1.5 billion barrels of oil per year to meet America?...

Author: By Meredith C. Baker | Title: Make Like a Democrat | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

...Zofnass said. “The woods, the woodlands, the New England forests—it’s kind of all around us. What I’m hopeful is that kids and visitors see how these processes interact with each other, support each other, and better appreciate that you really need to keep...

Author: By Xi Yu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Museum Receives $500K Donation | 12/14/2009 | See Source »

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