CoOlDiGgY: CoOlDiGgY news (late edition)

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Genetically modified food crops could be used as "weapons of infliction of hunger and poverty" if they are managed unjustly, said the new head of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Cardinal Peter Turkson told Catholic News Service March 9 that he would urge an attitude of caution and further study of the possible negative effects of genetically engineered organisms.

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*Social Security to start cashing Uncle Sam's IOUs

*Welcome to the United States of Iceland

*Obama Brings Dennis Kucinich On Air Force One For Health Care Speech

*Dallas police seek blood tests for all DWI suspects

*George Soros Conspires with United Nations to Kill Second Amendment

*What Happens If Greece Really Defaults?

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Although African-Americans were overjoyed with the election of US President Barack Obama, black unemployment remains high. Is Obama neglecting the black community for fear of being seen as an angry black man?

A recent study found that the median wealth of single black women is $5 in their prime earning years. In comparison, the median wealth of single white women between 36 and 49 is $42,600. As the financial crisis drags on, unemployment rates are continuing to rise among minorities in the United States while rates of home ownership fall. Is this an indication that US President Barack Obama not doing enough to help African-Americans?

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*A Big Week for Health Care Reform: What Could Happen Next?

*Extortion or Activism? MoveOn Fundraising Against Anti-Health Care Dems

*Unemployment rate for young veterans hits 21.1 percent

*New Poll Shows Concerns of American Middle Class

*IRS visits Sacramento carwash in pursuit of 4 cents

*Does Meaningful Financial Reform Have Any Chance?

*Ties between Israel and US 'worst in 35 years'

*US Urges Israel to Cancel Settlement Plan

*2 Americans and a third victim are killed in Mexico shootings

Monday, March 15, 2010