Mom saves her kids from gunman in Wisconsin

Erin Stoffel, a Wisconsin mom and her family were walking on the a pedestrian bridge in Menasha when a unexpected gunman fired, killing her husband and her 11 year old daughter. She pushed off her other two children off the bridge while she got shot 3 times. "You can never underestimate the power of a mother to protect her children. To have three gunshot wounds and be able to get off that bridge and save two of her children is incredible to think about," says Dr. Ray Georgen from the hospital she attended to. Sergio Valencia Del Toro, the gunman, decided to open fire after having an argument with his fiance. Police came to the conclusion that he did not know the people he killed and after, he took his own life with the gun. Her son (one of the children she managed to save) and herself are now being called heroes because of the fact that the mom, in the middle of being shot and saving her other child, told her son to go get help and he succeeded. Besides the loss of her husband and third child, they are receiving praise.    

 Payne, Ed. "Woman Saves 2 of Her Children after Being Shot 3 times - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 5 May 2015. Web. 5 May 2015. http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/05/us/wisconsin-shooting/index.html  

A Dad is Arrested for leaving his toddler in a hot car who died

On Tuesday in Phoenix, a 41 year old father was arrested for possible attempt in manslaughter or child abuse after he left his toddler in the car on a very hot day (90 degrees) which resulted in the death of the 2 year old. Detectives say that the father last name Koryor, fell asleep in his house after buying alcohol and heavily drinking and pretty much forgetting about it child in the car. The mother found the toddler unresponsive in the backseat of the vehicle a couple hours later. He was then brought the hospital but died. There were signs of struggle to escape the car. The judge posted a $50,000 bail.  In court, the father was hysterically crying saying he didn't have money to post bail. The judge requested that either way he is absolutely not allowed to drink at all in the house he is currently staying for the safety of his family as well as for himself. 

 "Father of Toddler Is Arrested after Child Is Left in Hot Car and Dies in Phoenix." Fox News. FOX News Network, 21 Apr. 2015. Web. 23 Apr. 2015.  http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/04/22/phoenix-man-accused-drinking-leaving-son-in-hot-car-sobs-at-court-hearing-after/ 

Kansas to ban use of welfare on tattoos, cruises, psychics

Kansas tries to put a stop to the spending of people's welfare on not important things like tattoos, cruises...etc. "It aims to encourage those receiving government aid under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to spend "more responsibly," said Kansas state Sen. Michael O'Donnell. The bill limits the money withdraws to $25 a day to prevent the beneficiary from using these funds inappropriately. O'Donnell also says that having welfare is about having a great life and prosperity. He wants welfare and the funds people receive to be put to use the way they are intended to be used for. Not getting nails done, buying lingerie, cruises, theme parks, dog shows, piercings, spas, drugs, and/or alcohol. Major support from the Republican was given to this bill when it was passed last week. . Republicans in the state legislature didn't outline how serious the welfare fraud problem was in the state. These restrictions seem to be working because the number of welfare beneficiaries that in fact declined it went from 17,600 in 2011 to 8,900 in 2014, "I just think we are simply saying to people, 'If you are asking for assistance in this state, you're sort of less than other people and we're going to tell you how and where to spend your money,'"
  

Jaffe, Alexandra. "Kansas to Ban Use of Welfare on Tattoos, Cruises, Psychics - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 7 Apr. 2015. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/07/politics/kansas-welfare-restriction-law/index.html

Can We Handle Iran?

Throughout the years, the US have successfully been able to prevent various negative things from happening. But now with Iran trying to make their nuclear bomb, it has put the US and has made other countries involved and in danger. Stated in a video by Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan, "President Obama has made it very clear that we are going to prevent Iran from having that type of nuclear weapon that they may have been going on track to obtain. So if they decide to go down that route they know that they will do so at their own peril." Countries are working together to try and stop this and compromise with Iran. They are certain that Iran will soon come to find that this bomb planning will be more expensive than they had hoped and will consist of many consequences if they follow through with these nuclear actions. 

 

Bradner, Eric. "CIA Head: U.S. Intel Has 'robust' Knowledge of Iran Nuclear Capabilities - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 23 Mar. 2015. Web. 24 Mar. 2015. http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/22/politics/john-brennan-cia-obama-iran-nuclear-deal/index.html 

Six of 10 Young Republicans Support the Legalization of Marijuana

Marijuana is legal in only a few states in the US such as Colorado and Washington. Medical Marijuana is legal in California and Minnesota. Almost two-thirds of this generation republican young adults are for legalizing. Between Republicans and Democrats under the age of 34, there is a 14% gap saying that they are in favor of legalizing it. In the older age group which is 35-50, 47% of republicans were for legalizing, compared to the Democrats who had 61% for. "The survey on attitudes on marijuana legalization by political affiliation largely mirrors a survey Pew conducted a year ago concerning same-sex marriage." More than 50% of Republicans under 30 were for gays and lesbians where as 77% of Democrats were for. This issue came up before the 2016 presidential election. Two parties were in a controversy over the number of millennial who can vote.

Neuman, Scott. "Six of 10 Young Republicans Favor Legal Marijuana, Survey Finds." Six of 10 Young Republicans Favor Legal Marijuana, Survey Finds. 1 Mar. 2015. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/03/01/npr-young-republicans-and-weed>. 

Facing a Criminal Investigation Oregon Governor Resigns

On February 13, Governor of Oregon State, John Kitzhaber, 67,  who was recently elected for a fourth term, avoiding cameras and reported came to decide on Friday to resign because of a criminal investigation on him and his fiance, 47,Cylvia Hayes. His fiance played a role in his administration and is was being asked if she had violated any rules or laws in advising him about the energy issues while she was a consultant on this specific issue. Kitzhaber denied all accusations on his wife. Since the resignation, the secretary of state, Kate Brown, will now take over the governor position. 

Der, Lee. "Gov. John Kitzhaber of Oregon Resigns Amid Crisis." The New York Times. The New York Times, 13 Feb. 2015. Web. 19 Feb. 2015. <http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/14/us/kitzhaber-resigns-as-governor-of-oregon.html?_r=0>.