Al Franken-Sworn in as junior Democratic senator; gives Democrats Senate majority; focuses on health care and energy legislation; important because of what he is trying to do. Health care and energy are two heavily debated topics.
Death of Walter Cronkite-Considered most trusted man in the news; country doesn't know who to trust now; not all that relevant to my life; I watch the news, not a specific person.
Oxford Union-Debating society at Oxford University.
National Committee for an Effective Congress-Political committee created by Eleanor Roosevelt to support progressive candidates; important because this country needs to keep moving forward.
Gore Vidal-American author and political activist.
Emile Zola-Influential French writer; heavy belief in naturalism; not that important to my life.
Jonathan Swift-Irish cleric and writer; not that relevant to my life.
Heritage Foundation-Nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute; important because they determine how laws will affect the country.
Hannity and Colmes-Show on Fox network; represented conservative and liberal perspectives; important because it talked about both sides of a political argument.
Red Handed (Sandy Berger)-Plead guilty to illegally removing classified documents from National Archives; it is important to know what he planned to do with those documents.
Citizens for Tax Justice-Working for a fair tax system; relevant because I'll have to pay taxes soon.
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