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Some members of the House and Senate GOP have decided that they may reject which man's tax pledge?
Who is Grover Norquist. He heads the conservative group Americans for Tax Reform.
100
Which snack food company is closing it’s doors largely due to union disputes?
What is Hostess. The company said in court that it's in talks with 110 potential buyers for its brands. -AP Save Our Twinkies
100
Which comedian referred to President Obama as our lord and savior'
Who is Jamie Foxx. During the Soul Train Awards, he said, “It's like church in here. First of all, give an honor to God and our lord and savior Barack Obama. Barack Obama!” -politico
100
How much money is New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Northeastern lawmakers are seeking from Congress to pay for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy?
What is $80 Billion- From The Hill, “Bloomberg (I) traveled to the Capitol on Wednesday to press lawmakers to approve the $80 billion supplemental appropriations bill — without offsets and with new levels of flexibility — to aid the recovery of New York and New Jersey… The $80 billion amount is more than all the money that would be saved by ending the Bush-era tax rates for top earners next year.”
100
Which former President was hospitalized today?
Who is George H.W. Bush- He has a bad cough and is expected to be released this weekend.
200
In Fiscal Cliff talks today, Senator Harry Reid said he didn't understand John Boehner's what?
What is his brain. Too bad you haven't suggested any real spending cuts, Harry!
200
Starbucks began selling a new coffee today. How much does it cost?
What is $7 for a 16-ounce “grande” cup. It’s made from a rare, difficult-to-grow varietal called Geisha. The new coffee is available at only 46 locations in the U.S. Northwest with expensive Clover brewing machines.- WaPo
200
Which Senator gave an interview with GQ?
Who is Marco Rubio. His favorite rap songs are "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A. "Killuminati" by Tupac. Eminem's "Lose Yourself."
200
Which governor is being sued for over license policy for immigrants?
Who is Gov. Jan Brewer (AZ). Immigrant rights advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday that seeks to overturn Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's order denying driver's licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under a new Obama administration policy.- Huff Po
200
Which warehouse store did VP Biden visit today?
What is COSTCO- it was the grand opening of the DC store. Sinegal, Costco’s former CEO, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in September and was an Obama fundraiser.
300
The Palestinian Authority returned to the UN today to seek what?
What is statehood.
300
Within .5% points, at what rate did the US economy grow in the July-September quarter?
What is 2.7 percent."The Commerce Department said Thursday that growth in the third quarter was significantly better than the 2 percent rate estimated a month ago. And it was more than twice the 1.3 percent rate reported for the April-June quarter." WaPo
300
Which former presidential daughter will be writing for the magazine Southern Living?
Who is Jenna Bush Hager. Her monthly column will be called the "Paper Napkin Interview."
300
The United States had a plan to nuke what in the 1950s?
What is the moon. It was a top-secret plan, developed by the U.S. Air Force, to look at the possibility of detonating a nuclear device on the moon. It was hatched in 1958 - a time when the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a nuclear arms race that would last decades and drive the two superpowers to the verge of nuclear war. The Soviets had also just launched Sputnik 1, the world's first satellite. The U.S. was falling behind in the space race, and needed a big splash.-CNN
300
With whom did President Obama have lunch with today?
Who is Mitt Romney. "The president noted that Gov. Romney did a terrific job running the Olympics and that that skills set lends itself to ideas that could make the federal government work better, which is a passion of the president's," Press Secretary Carney said.- Huff Po. Good Idea!
400
According to The Telegraph, what percent of millionaires left Britain to avoid the 50p tax rate?
What is 66%. (2/3). Almost two-thirds of the country’s million-pound earners disappeared from Britain after the introduction of the 50p top rate of tax, figures have disclosed.
400
The EPA suspended which oil company from new federal contracts?
What is BP. The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended BP from bidding on any new federal contracts, including drilling leases, as a result of the company’s conduct during the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster in 2010 that led to 11 deaths and the largest U.S. offshore spill. The temporary ban came early on the day the Interior Department held a sale of leases on 20 million acres of offshore oil and gas prospects in the western Gulf of Mexico that the department said attracted $133 million in bids. People familiar with the process said the company did not submit any bids.-WaPo
400
VP Joe Biden will be appearing on which NBC television show?
What is Parks and Recreation.
400
Every year 24/7 Wall St. conducts a survey of all fifty states based on a review of data on financial health, standard of living and government services to determine how well each state is managed. Which are the best and worst run states, respectively?
What is North Dakota, California- ND: ➢ Debt per capita: $3,282 (22nd lowest)
> Budget deficit: None
> Unemployment: 3.5% (the lowest)
> Median household income: $51,704 (20th highest)
> Pct. below poverty line: 12.2% (13th lowest) CA: ➢ Debt per capita: $4,008 (18th highest)
> Budget deficit: 20.7% (17th largest)
> Unemployment: 11.7% (2nd highest)
> Median household income: $57,287 (10th highest)
> Pct. below poverty line: 16.6% (18th highest) http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-best-and-worst-run-states-in-america-150415625.html?
400
What will Obama's 2013 inauguration theme be?
What is 'Faith In America's Future'. It will be held on Monday, Jan 21
500
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Barack Obama's choice to be the top commander in Afghanistan. Who is he?
Who is Gen. Joseph Dunford, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps who had directed combat forces in Iraq. Dunford would replace Gen. John Allen, the current commander in Afghanistan who has been nominated to take charge in Europe. -HufPo
500
What company was named the worst phone carrier by consumer reports?
What is AT&T.for the 3rd year in a row. -huf Po
500
Which prominent conservative talk radio host will be going off the air?
Who is Laura Ingraham. she's leaving , Talk Radio Network, after more than nine years because her contract is up. Talkers magazine says she is the most-listened to woman on radio, with an estimated 5.75 million listeners a week. Talkers said that ranks her among the top eight radio hosts overall.-HuffPo
500
The US birthrate has hit the lowest point since what decade?
What is the 1920s. The overall birth rate declined by 8 percent between 2007 and 2010, with a decrease of 6 percent among U.S.-born women and 14 percent among foreign-born women. The decline for Mexican immigrant women was more extreme, at 23 percent. The overall birth rate is now at its lowest since 1920, the earliest year with reliable records.-WaPo http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/us-birth-rate-plummets-to-its-lowest-since-1920/2012/11/29/ee7e8d16-3a3f-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_story.html?hpid=z1
500
According to Obama campaign staffers, which email subject line received the most contributions? Hint= one word.
What is 'hey'. Profanity was a hit, the phrase "I will be outspent" was a winner and recipients apparently preferred "ugly, yellow highlighting" over something more aesthetically pleasing. In the end, most of the $690 million the president raised online was through email.-yahoo
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