US Congress acts to avert helium shortage
The US Congress, entrenched in a titanic budget battle, managed to come together Thursday to pass legislation that prevents a market shortage of helium.
Materials Science
Sep 26, 2013
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News tagged with democrats and republicans
Young California voters shun party affiliation
(Phys.org)—Young adults in California registered to vote in record numbers in 2012, especially online, driving a trend toward no party affiliation, according to a new University of California, Davis, study.
Social Sciences
Dec 27, 2012
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Congress works better than many think, new research shows
(Phys.org)—The perception of Congress as a gridlocked institution where little happens is overblown, according to new research by scholars at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Washington.
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2012
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A future in sitcoms after the election? Presidential debates may be funnier than popular sitcoms
(Phys.org)—Researchers from Murdoch University's Audience Labs have created a new technique for gauging real-time audience reaction to the US Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates.
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2012
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Attitudes toward African-Americans have worsened since 2008, research finds
(Phys.org)—This might not be a "post-racial" era after all.
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2012
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Members of polarized networks may feel pressure to choose loyalties: Another example of partisan divide
(Phys.org)—Democrats and Republicans may find it increasingly challenging to bridge the partisan divide when their memberships in political organizations remain polarized.
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2012
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Survey shows why claws come out over feral cat management
The contentious phenomenon of identity politics isn't limited to Democrats and Republicans. A national survey shows that "cat people" and "bird people" have heated differences of opinion, complicating the challenge of managing ...
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2012
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Will the real independents please stand up?
As November draws near, many Americans are thinking about which political candidates will be receiving their support. For die-hard Democrats and Republicans, the decision may be a no-brainer. As the country grows increasingly ...
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2012
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Lawmakers optimistic about cyber bill prospects
(AP) -- House Republicans and Democrats expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House.
Internet
Apr 27, 2012
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Americans overestimate political polarization, according to new research
(PhysOrg.com) -- Many Americans overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and this misconception is associated with citizens’ voting behavior and their involvement in political activities, ...
Other
Feb 7, 2012
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