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Woodrow wilson and so-called progressive movement that sees government as a wonderful good thing that is supposed to take care of us. >> reporter: measured per household, the federal government is spending more than any time. since 1965, spending has grown by 152%. from $11,900 to over $30,000 in 2012. critics say the u.s. is edging towards a european style econom economy. >> we're going to have the exact same problems of a very stifling tax burden that discourages productive behavior while at the same time, having an excessive public sector that lures people into unproductive activity. >> rep...

A look at our top stories now. a mild earthquake shook eastern ohio yesterday. it registered about 4.0 and struck about a week after a smaller quake rattled the same area. residents said they saw houses moving. state officials are exploring a theory that a large scale well project might be contributing to seismic activity. and despite intense gop opposition, new lightbulb standards are being phased in starting today. conservatives have blasted the rules as a classic case of unnecessary federal regulation. congress passed the 2007 energy law requiring traditional incandescent bulbs to be 30% ...

Pope's final mass of this trip. growth >> gregg: the end of the century's old tradition in pam hroepbl that, spain. -- in pam low that, spain, bullfighting banned. >> heather: diddly sea animals forcing diana nyad to abandon her swim ago tempt trying to swim to cuba to florida for a second time but ended her attempt after being stung by jellyfish and portuguese man-of-wars. >> gregg: there are new concerns president obama may be dragging down members of his own party. take a look at this. new poll conducted in 60 districts in battle ground states currently held by republican lawmakers, 50% pre...