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I am a political science student at the University of Virginia. I write about politics and current events.
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Study: Men don't read manual before calling technical support

A study of 75,000 calls to a technical support company shows that most men, surprisingly enough, do not read the instructions before calling for support.
Nov 9, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Lifestyle - 3 comments

Twitter under attack, partially online

The popular short-message social networking site Twitter was attacked Thursday morning. The site is partially online, but won't be completely functional for several more hours.
Aug 6, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Technology - 11 comments

White House, Drudge face off in cyberspace showdown

The White House is taking on perhaps the most influential new media correspondent on the Internet - Matt Drudge. A blog posting on the White House website responds directly to a posting on Drudge Report.
Aug 4, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 2 comments

U.S. tax revenues still falling drastically

The U.S. federal deficit is expected to be a record $1.8 trillion, as tax receipts fall drastically. The federal government is expected to take a record loss this year.
Aug 3, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 2 comments

New book tells inside story of how McCain picked Palin

A new book by two Washington Post journalist highlights how John McCain picked Sarah Palin for Vice President and how he hoped she could win him the White House.
Aug 3, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 1 comment

Texas Governor may consider rejecting health care overhaul

Republican Rick Perry said he was "willing and ready" to stand up to a nationalized health care plan, like the one being debated by the U.S. Congress.
Jul 25, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 17 comments

Scientists discover new way to repair heart damage

The new findings could be a breakthrough for the health industry, especially when it comes to repairing tissue damaged by heart attacks.
Jul 24, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Health - 1 comment

Rahm Emanuel: House will vote on health care before recess

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel says the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on health care reform before it leaves for August recess.
Jul 24, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 5 comments

President Obama pushes new education plan

The plan promotes charter schools and pay based on teacher performance. The President is threatening to withhold funding from states that resist reform.
Jul 24, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 2 comments

Belgian prisoners escape by helicopter

Three inmates, including one of Belgium's most well-known criminals, escaped Thursday in what is being called a dramatic jailbreak.
Jul 23, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Crime

Erin Andrews set to take legal action in light of video leak

ESPN reporter and fan favorite Erin Andrews is threatening legal action over the posting of a peephole video showing her in her hotel room.
Jul 18, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Sports - 1 comment

President Obama makes health care push about people

In his weekly radio address, U.S. President Barack Obama pushed personal stories while touting his health care plan. A bill introduced in Congress this week is meeting heavy opposition.
Jul 18, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 19 comments

White House, Congress set to push universal health care bill

The U.S. House of Representatives released Tuesday a 1,000-page bill that would make health care a universal right. U.S. President Barack Obama is set to begin the push and hopes to make the bill law by the end of summer.
Jul 15, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 8 comments

Federal budget deficit tops $1 trillion

With three months remaining in the fiscal year, the federal budget deficit has passed $1 trillion, sparking a new round of fears about high interest rates and inflation.
Jul 13, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Politics - 2 comments

Minnesota Vikings visit with QB Favre

As NFL training camp approaches, rumors are swirling about famed quarterback Brett Favre and the possibility that he might return to the gridiron.
Jul 13, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Sports - 2 comments

Twitter makes or breaks movies at Box Office

The old idea that word of mouth is the best kind of advertising hold true today, even in the age of social networking.
Jul 10, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Technology

Judge approves GM asset sale

A plan to sell assets of General Motors Corp. was approved late Sunday by a federal judge. The sale is an important step for the auto giant and could stave off liquidation.
Jul 6, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Business

Statue of Liberty crown reopens

The crown of Lady Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor reopened Saturday, fittingly enough on Independence Day. The monument closed almost eight years ago.
Jul 4, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Lifestyle - 1 comment

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: An American Tradition

When one thinks of American traditions, fireworks, parades, Apple Pie and baseball come to mind. We shouldn't forget, however, that Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and Joey Chestnut are just as much American traditions as anything.
Jul 4, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Lifestyle - 1 comment

China calls U.S. environmental policy trade protectionism

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce came out defiant Friday against President Barack Obama's stance on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Jul 3, 2009 by  Matthew Moran in Environment
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