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In today’s news, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy is introducing a stricter gun control bill in the House this week in response to the shootings, economists are predicting US economic decline for the next decade, and Sarah Palin’s fans and critics alike will no longer be able to watch her in “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” as the show was not renewed for another season. – Maeve Coyle, Rock the Vote Communications Intern

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Carolyn McCarthy readies gun control bill: http://politi.co/e6csDy

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D- NY) plans to introduce a bill for stricter gun control laws into the House this week as a response to Saturday’s shootings.

Economists: It Doesn’t Look Good For U.S. Economy In Next Decade:http://huff.to/eesr0u

Economists predict that US economic standing will continue to decline over the next decade, and Asia will eventually replace the US as a world economic power.

As Arctic melts, US ill- positioned to tap resources:http://wapo.st/htmAeH

Climate change has accelerated ice melting in the Arctic as the military predicts it could be ice- free for a few weeks in the summer as early as 2013.  The US is unprepared to compete with other world powers to take advantage of the natural resources uncovered by the melting ice.

CULTURAL:

Sophia Bush, Gwyneth Paltrow Related to Victims of Tragic Arizona Shooting: http://eonli.ne/euAOT1

Sarah Palin’s Alaska Shut Down After One Season: http://eonli.ne/ex250p

David and Victoria Beckham Expecting Baby No. 4: http://bit.ly/gDBKl6

It’s Getting Real Between Sandra and Ryan: http://bit.ly/eq4j4I

Lindsay Might Be Working On A Jewelry Line Soon: http://bit.ly/fzSzjb

YouTube introduces weekly talk show: http://nyti.ms/hdhB35

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Hey Rockers,

In today’s news, both Republicans and Democrats have expressed support for Obama’s Chief of Staff choice Bill Daley, LGBT groups go head to head over anti-gay guests on CNN, and you’re in luck if you want to smell like Rihanna!

CRUCIAL:

McConnell supports Obama’s Chief of Staff choice: http://bit.ly/fV7UlJ

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expresses his support for Obama’s Chief of Staff pick.  McConnell believes it will be beneficial to have someone with business experience on the hill.

No backlash for Daley from liberal Senators: http://bit.ly/ibXYLc

Liberal Senators are also expressing support for the Chief of Staff choice.  However, liberal groups such as MoveOn.org and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee are dissenting, saying it sends the wrong message to the average American.

Unemployment rate drops sharply to 9.4%: http://wapo.st/hYO8gb

The unemployment rate dropped sharply in December, despite a meek report on job creation last month.  The dropping unemployment rate is an encouraging sign that the US is making its way out of the recession.

Pentagon moving to end ‘don’t ask’, Gates says: http://wapo.st/ePwQBR

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Pentagon will move to implement the DADT repeal soon, most likely within the next few weeks.

Rudy Giuliani reportedly prepping for 2012 presidential run: http://huff.to/hOK7GV

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is reportedly weighing a 2012 presidential run.  He believes he could fill a gap in his party as he is more moderate than the popular far-right Tea Partiers.

CULTURAL:

Rihanna To Launch Her First Fragrance: http://bit.ly/ge5aJp

“Rocky Times” Ahead For OWN Network, Says Big O: http://bit.ly/fBFAQD

Kanye & Jay-Z Joint Album Gets An Official Release Date!:http://bit.ly/feQ9C6

Glee Joins the Football Team: http://bit.ly/hbAlR2

Britney Spears Tweets Deets on New Single: http://eonli.ne/g8z3Fq

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