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President Barack Obama has had a huge impact over the United States ever since he took his place in office. One major concern that he has is Health Care and everyone without out it. President Obama has seeks 634 Billion dollars for the next decade in order to help Health Care get stronger, better, and back on it's feet. Also, aside from this Health Care issue, the country doesn't know what to do anymore since there has to be money set aside for the wars that are being fought.Barack Obama is trying his best in convincing everyone that Health Care is a top priority and needs to be taken care of.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obama_budget

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Marissa, A 13 Year Old Autistic Child

How can an autistic child go from mad to glad and content? Recently, Marissa, a thirteen year old autistic teenager began taking steps in order to mature. Marissa used to scream, shout, steal and throw tantrums if she didn't get what she wanted. All that was way before she started getting therapy for her case. This therapy and this kind of treatment usually costs 20,000, but in this case, the price was lowered because CNN was present. Marissa is now not depending on her therapist, Rick Schroeder, who taught her how to not throw tantrums and try acting like a normal kid. Marissa is now all alone with her parents who have to follow up and treat her like Schroeder. This story is very toughing and really shows that nothing is impossible. 

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/04/autism.resolution/index.html

Local News!

On January 22, 2009, a fire occurring on New Road left four people without a home. This fire took place on Rt 522 specifically on New Road. The fire began at about 10-am and firefighters rushed to the scene. No one was hurt although there was no shelter available for the apartment owners. Firefighters from Monmouth Junction and Kendall park responded and the fire was taken care of in about 25 minutes. How the fire started is no mystery and there happened to be no sign of arson or foul play. The reason for the fire? Well, there was an electrical problem and the fire started in the electrical box, out to the wall, and into the adjoining room. No one was hurt and I am glad that everyone made it out safely. 

http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2009/02/04/south_brunswick_post/news/doc4980d6a169a39130499916.txt