There are many who believe that the U.S. economies recovery is stalling out. Some experts believe that a double-dip recession is coming in the future. These findings are mostly based on the floundering housing market and the lack of new jobs being created.

The lack of jobs seems to be the leading factor in the slow down. Some believe that tax breaks would help stimulate employers who want to hire. Personally, I believe that the economy is slowly getting better. There are some signs of life in certain sectors. I think well be alright if we keep our heads.

The Obama administration is dealing with a tricky issue. It involves the FBI and their ability to snoop on someone’s internet traffic and their e-mail accounts. The practice is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act that is up for modification. The FBI says they need the expanded powers to keep Americans safe.

Many in private circles and many government officials are worried that the FBI may abuse their ability to snoop. Invasion of privacy has always been a concern for many Americans. Hearings are being held on the subject and I hope the two sides can find a balance.

The state of West Virginia lost one of its greatest proponents when Sen. Robert Byrd died today. The senator has been in poor health over the last several years and is believed to have succumbed to dehydration and heat exhaustion. He was 92 years old.

The senator served for 50 years making him the longest serving senator in history. A staunch democrat, he used his powerful seat to bring billions of dollars to his home state. He will be missed by his peers and all those who knew him. His great speeches will be remembered in the halls of congress for many years to come.

Previously, the U.S. has kept the number of nuclear weapons it has a secret. This is no longer the case. The Obama administration has released formerly top secret records of the number of weapons it has had since 1962. We currently possess 5,113 nuclear warheads. Some are long range weapons and some are short range weapons.

President Obama feels that being transparent will help foster confidence in the United States campaign to reduce nuclear weapons around the world. The U.S. has been working with Russia to dismantle a number of nuclear weapons. We are also a member of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.