Ahead of some municipal elections next Tuesday, the University of Arkansas "Arkansas Poll" shows voters are most concerned about the economy, education, politics and politicians. ]he poll was conducted through telephone interviews with more than 800 randomly selected adult Arkansans. Political science professor Janine Parry, who directs the poll from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, said this 25th year of polling facilitates conversation between voters and politicians more frequently than elections typically allow. .
Congress has one week to approve a new federal spending plan or risk a government shutdown, and some Wisconsinites are calling on lawmakers to keep working families and others in mind when weighing certain programs. Congress recently approved a continuing resolution to keep the government running until mid-November. But with a new House Speaker in place come renewed concerns Republicans in the lower chamber will press for steep cuts before the latest deadline. .
Veterans Day happens once a year, but all year round, Kentuckians provide care for the veterans they love. According to data from AARP, they spend on average more than $11,000 a year in out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving. In a region with a high number of military families, said Gary Adkins, AARP Kentucky volunteer state president, the stresses of veteran caregiving affect entire communities. .
Medal of Honor recipients will be honored this weekend for Veteran s Day. The Medal of Honor is the highest award in the nation for valor on the battlefield. On Sunday, a "Salute to Service" halftime show at the Dallas Cowboys football game against the New York Giants will honor 16 recipients, including Seattle native Lt. .
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