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On the Midterms

Almost half of eligible voters (46.9% ) did not vote in the 2016 presidential election.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Are the Democrats too smug about the midterms, relying too much on favorable polls? Some Democrats are acting like they have already won control of the House.

Personally, I don’t trust polls so much these days since the 2016 presidential election where too many showed Hillary Clinton winning comfortably. Democrats shouldn’t rely on them either.

Increased Prevalence of PTSD and Depression is More and More Worrying

"The true causes of PTSD, ending in military suicides, are anguish and psychological frustration." -Dr. Phillip Leveque, Doctor of Pharmacology

(SALEM, Ore.) - Scientists are constantly studying the dramatic effects of PTSD all around the world. Lately, the signs have become truly worrying.

An increased number of people are currently suffering from severe depression, PTSD or other chronic mental conditions that may affect their quality of life tremendously. Considering this, it’s important to raise awareness on this topic and encourage people to seek help when they feel like they need it.

Understanding the Freedom of Information Act

A FOIA request can be made for any agency record.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Created in response to the infamous MKUltra program conducted by the CIA throughout most of the 1950s and 60s, the Freedom of Information Act has been considered a cornerstone of American democracy for over 50 years.

The law, and similar ones passed by the states, essentially allows any U.S. citizen to file a request for access to unreleased government documents.

The Kashoggi Matter

Is the U.S. willing to sacrifice its moral standing for $100 billion?

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Jamal Khashoggi is a permanent U.S. resident in self-imposed exile from Saudi Arabia. He is a journalist for The Washington Post who has written critical opinions of Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince, Mohammond bin Salman, and its king, Salman of Saudi Arabia. He has also criticized the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.

Video evidence shows that Kashoggi entered the Saudi consulate but none show him leaving.

Census Bureau Announces Salem Area Job Openings for 2020 Census

Learn about available jobs at the Census Bureau’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring workers for temporary jobs available in the Salem office and the Portland, Ore., metropolitan area in advance of the 2020 Census for the following positions:

Area census office managers; Office positions; and, Work at home positions.

Opening A Retail Store With Little To No Capital

An auto parts store is one great option. It won't be easy, but it is possible- with the right game plan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The health of the U.S. economy is questionable. As more and more workers are facing layoffs, good job opportunities are beginning to decrease.

While many people are forced to take on two part-time jobs just to make ends meet, others are working on starting their own business. Contrary to belief, it is possible to start a business with little to no capital.

On Kavanaugh`s Confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court

Too many voters have short memories.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - It was a sad day when the U.S. Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh, a partisan, intemperate, accused sexual predator, to the U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s courage, like Anita Hill’s before her, was not enough block to his confirmation.

Senators Susan Collins and Jeff Flake teased us with the possibility of voting “no,” but at crunch time voted “yes.” And what’s with Democrat Joe Manchin’s “yes” vote?

20 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for School and College Students

Decisions made in these vital years will create lifelong habits.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The school years are the foundation of a student's lifelong habits. Unfortunately, students often get so engrossed with studies that they forget to take care of themselves.

It has been proven that that students who do not have access to healthy foods do not learn as efficiently as those who do. So, it is important to make sure that one eats well, exercises regularly and takes time out to enjoy themselves as well.

Resolvly LLC of Boca Raton Helps Clients Rid Surmounting Debts

Get out of a financial crisis by gathering debts in a single repayment.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Consumer America has always been plagued with surmounting amounts of household debt that enrapture every family. Going beyond your means, though America is known to be a prudent country, has been the constant problem of every individual.

With unseen problems and financial unpreparedness, it is not unlikely that a waged-family would see themselves bound by educational, medical, and credit card debts.

FDA`s Continuing Arrogance and Indifference to the Opioid Epidemic as Death Toll Rages!

Sufentanil should never be approved for human use.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - The FDA has announced a meeting of the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee for October 12. I am extremely interested in this meeting where a very dangerous opioid named Sufentanil will be discussed by the Advisory Committee and I plan to attend.

Sufentanil is a synthetic opioid analgesic drug approximately 5 to 10 times more potent than its parent drug, Fentanyl.