NBC Nightly Newshttp://nightly.newsvine.com/en-usCopyright 2012Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:29:46 +0000Wed, 16 May 2012 23:53:12 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssWould You Use an Over-the-Counter Genetic Test?

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Would You Use an Over-the-Counter Genetic Test?

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  • 97303
    Yes -- People should be able to find out potentially troubling health news in the privacy of their own home.
    58%
  • 97304
    No - Any health information should be heard it from a doctor who can provide more information.
    29%
  • 97305
    Maybe - I'm not sure I want to know what I'm genetically predisposed to.
    13%

VoteTotal Votes: 1601

Starting Friday, Walgreens shoppers can buy an over-the-counter genetics test from Pathway Genomics at 7,500 stores across the country. Priced at $20 to $30, the kit claims to offer information on users' possibility of developing conditions like Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, or diabetes. Access to the scientific analysis online, however, costs another $79 to $179. Researchers are cautioning consumers, saying that without a full evaluation of other factors, like lifestyle and environment, genetic testing is incomplete when diagnosing a potential illness.

Results
Total of 1,601 votes

58%
Yes -- People should be able to find out potentially troubling health news in the privacy of their own home.
929 votes
28.9%
No - Any health information should be heard it from a doctor who can provide more information.
462 votes
13.1%
Maybe - I'm not sure I want to know what I'm genetically predisposed to.
210 votes
]]> http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/11/4268969-would-you-use-an-over-the-counter-genetic-testhttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/11/4268969-would-you-use-an-over-the-counter-genetic-testTue, 11 May 2010 18:06:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postPoll says more Americans are fans of dogs than cats. Do you agree?

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Poll says more Americans are fans of dogs than cats. Do you agree?

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  • 77743
    Yes, the poll seems to reflect popular sentiment.
    60%
  • 77744
    No way, cats rule.
    40%

VoteTotal Votes: 263

Results
Total of 263 votes

60.5%
Yes, the poll seems to reflect popular sentiment.
159 votes
39.5%
No way, cats rule.
104 votes
]]> http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2010/01/07/3727664-poll-says-more-americans-are-fans-of-dogs-than-cats-do-you-agreehttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2010/01/07/3727664-poll-says-more-americans-are-fans-of-dogs-than-cats-do-you-agreedogscatsFri, 8 Jan 2010 00:37:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat do YOU think was the best story of 2009?

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What do YOU think was the best story of 2009?

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    VoteTotal Votes: 0

    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3633036-what-do-you-think-was-the-best-story-of-2009http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3633036-what-do-you-think-was-the-best-story-of-2009Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:37:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Was President Obama's inauguration one of the best stories of 2009?

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    Was President Obama's inauguration one of the best stories of 2009?

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    • 74063
      1
      30%
    • 74064
      2
      4%
    • 74065
      3
      1%
    • 74066
      4
      2%
    • 74067
      5
      2%
    • 74068
      6
      6%
    • 74069
      7
      0%
    • 74070
      8
      1%
    • 74071
      9
      4%
    • 74072
      10
      10%
    • 74073
      11
      39%

    VoteTotal Votes: 97

    Results
    Total of 97 votes

    11
     
    39.2%
    (38 votes)
    1
     
    29.9%
    (29 votes)
    10
     
    10.3%
    (10 votes)
    6
     
    6.2%
    (6 votes)
    9
     
    4.1%
    (4 votes)
    2
     
    4.1%
    (4 votes)
    4
     
    2.1%
    (2 votes)
    5
     
    2.1%
    (2 votes)
    3
     
    1%
    (1 vote)
    8
     
    1%
    (1 vote)
    7
     
    0%
    (0 votes)
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3633006-was-president-obamas-inauguration-one-of-the-best-stories-of-2009http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3633006-was-president-obamas-inauguration-one-of-the-best-stories-of-2009Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:32:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Is Twitter a fad?

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    Is Twitter a fad?

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    • 74046
      1
      19%
    • 74047
      2
      17%
    • 74048
      3
      2%
    • 74049
      4
      5%
    • 74050
      5
      17%
    • 74051
      6
      10%
    • 74052
      7
      2%
    • 74053
      8
      7%
    • 74054
      9
      5%
    • 74055
      10
      2%
    • 74056
      11
      14%

    VoteTotal Votes: 42

    Results
    Total of 42 votes

    1
     
    19%
    (8 votes)
    2
     
    16.7%
    (7 votes)
    5
     
    16.7%
    (7 votes)
    11
     
    14.3%
    (6 votes)
    6
     
    9.5%
    (4 votes)
    8
     
    7.1%
    (3 votes)
    4
     
    4.8%
    (2 votes)
    9
     
    4.8%
    (2 votes)
    3
     
    2.4%
    (1 vote)
    10
     
    2.4%
    (1 vote)
    7
     
    2.4%
    (1 vote)
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632982-is-twitter-a-fadhttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632982-is-twitter-a-fadMon, 14 Dec 2009 23:26:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Didyou reward Ford for refusing a bail out?

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    Didyou reward Ford for refusing a bail out?

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    • 74035
      1
      16%
    • 74036
      2
      5%
    • 74037
      3
      4%
    • 74038
      4
      4%
    • 74039
      5
      11%
    • 74040
      6
      9%
    • 74041
      7
      4%
    • 74042
      8
      5%
    • 74043
      9
      5%
    • 74044
      10
      4%
    • 74045
      11
      35%

    VoteTotal Votes: 57

    Results
    Total of 57 votes

    11
     
    35.1%
    (20 votes)
    1
     
    15.8%
    (9 votes)
    5
     
    10.5%
    (6 votes)
    6
     
    8.8%
    (5 votes)
    2
     
    5.3%
    (3 votes)
    9
     
    5.3%
    (3 votes)
    8
     
    5.3%
    (3 votes)
    3
     
    3.5%
    (2 votes)
    10
     
    3.5%
    (2 votes)
    7
     
    3.5%
    (2 votes)
    4
     
    3.5%
    (2 votes)
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632978-didyou-reward-ford-for-refusing-a-bail-outhttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632978-didyou-reward-ford-for-refusing-a-bail-outMon, 14 Dec 2009 23:25:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Were you stunned by the discovery of water on the moon?

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    Were you stunned by the discovery of water on the moon?

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    • 74024
      1
      15%
    • 74025
      2
      5%
    • 74026
      3
      10%
    • 74027
      4
      8%
    • 74028
      5
      5%
    • 74029
      6
      8%
    • 74030
      7
      8%
    • 74031
      8
      13%
    • 74032
      9
      13%
    • 74033
      10
      10%
    • 74034
      11
      8%

    VoteTotal Votes: 40

    Results
    Total of 40 votes

    1
     
    15%
    (6 votes)
    8
     
    12.5%
    (5 votes)
    9
     
    12.5%
    (5 votes)
    3
     
    10%
    (4 votes)
    10
     
    10%
    (4 votes)
    11
     
    7.5%
    (3 votes)
    6
     
    7.5%
    (3 votes)
    4
     
    7.5%
    (3 votes)
    7
     
    7.5%
    (3 votes)
    2
     
    5%
    (2 votes)
    5
     
    5%
    (2 votes)
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632969-were-you-stunned-by-the-discovery-of-water-on-the-moonhttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632969-were-you-stunned-by-the-discovery-of-water-on-the-moonMon, 14 Dec 2009 23:23:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    What did you think of the Hudson River Miracle?

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    What did you think of the Hudson River Miracle?

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    • 74013
      1
      7%
    • 74014
      2
      0%
    • 74015
      3
      1%
    • 74016
      4
      3%
    • 74017
      5
      0%
    • 74018
      6
      1%
    • 74019
      7
      1%
    • 74020
      8
      4%
    • 74021
      9
      4%
    • 74022
      10
      16%
    • 74023
      11
      61%

    VoteTotal Votes: 70

    Results
    Total of 70 votes

    11
     
    61.4%
    (43 votes)
    10
     
    15.7%
    (11 votes)
    1
     
    7.1%
    (5 votes)
    9
     
    4.3%
    (3 votes)
    8
     
    4.3%
    (3 votes)
    4
     
    2.9%
    (2 votes)
    6
     
    1.4%
    (1 vote)
    3
     
    1.4%
    (1 vote)
    7
     
    1.4%
    (1 vote)
    2
     
    0%
    (0 votes)
    5
     
    0%
    (0 votes)
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632960-what-did-you-think-of-the-hudson-river-miraclehttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/14/3632960-what-did-you-think-of-the-hudson-river-miracleMon, 14 Dec 2009 23:21:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Many docs disregarding new mammogram guidelines

    Nov. 17: : Despite new recommendations reversing breast cancer screening advice, some doctors at major U.S. cancer treatment centers say that, for now, they plan to stick with existing guidelines and screen their 40-something patients every year. NBC Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.

    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/18/3517387-many-docs-disregarding-new-mammogram-guidelineshttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/18/3517387-many-docs-disregarding-new-mammogram-guidelineshealthfeaturedThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:41:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark    Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

    I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics. Feel free to post your questions here in advance, and remember to vote for your favorite questions by clicking the small arrow in each comment box. You can also read more political news and analysis on Firstread.msnbc.com.

    ]]>     http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/05/3465516-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicshttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/05/3465516-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicsus-newspoliticsfirst-readnewsvine-q-aThu, 5 Nov 2009 20:17:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Are there enough female leaders in your workplace?

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    Are there enough female leaders in your workplace?

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    • 63004
      Yes, women are equally represented in the boardroom
      52%
    • 63005
      No, men still dominate key positions
      48%

    VoteTotal Votes: 73

    Results
    Total of 73 votes

    52.1%
    Yes, women are equally represented in the boardroom
    38 votes
    47.9%
    No, men still dominate key positions
    35 votes
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/22/3411475-are-there-enough-female-leaders-in-your-workplacehttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/22/3411475-are-there-enough-female-leaders-in-your-workplacefeaturedThu, 22 Oct 2009 14:05:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

    I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics. Feel free to post your questions here in advance, and remember to vote for your favorite questions by clicking the small arrow in each comment box. You can also read more political news and analysis on Firstread.msnbc.com.

    ]]>     http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/21/3408501-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicshttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/21/3408501-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicsWed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Tell us: What is happening in your area with swine flu?

    What has the reaction in your community been to the swine flu pandemic? Are hospitals overwhelmed in your area? Are schools taking extra precautions? What is the availability of vaccines? Give us as much detail as possible to help NBC Nightly News report this story.

    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/05/3351451-tell-us-what-is-happening-in-your-area-with-swine-fluhttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/05/3351451-tell-us-what-is-happening-in-your-area-with-swine-fluhealthfeaturedswine-fluh1n1Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:57:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark    Asia-Pacific disasters: How to help
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/05/3351449-asia-pacific-disasters-how-to-helphttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/05/3351449-asia-pacific-disasters-how-to-helpworld-newsfeaturedMon, 5 Oct 2009 20:56:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark    Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

    I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics. Feel free to post your questions here in advance, and remember to vote for your favorite questions by clicking the small arrow in each comment box. You can also read more political news and analysis on Firstread.msnbc.com.

    ]]>     http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/30/3334714-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicshttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/30/3334714-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicsus-newspoliticsfirst-readnewsvine-q-aWed, 30 Sep 2009 16:51:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post    Do you agree with former President Jimmy Carter that racism is tainting the political debate?

    What do you think of Carter's thoughts on political discourse in the U.S. today, as expressed to NBC's Brian Williams?

    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/16/3277041-do-you-agree-with-former-president-jimmy-carter-that-racism-is-tainting-the-political-debatehttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/16/3277041-do-you-agree-with-former-president-jimmy-carter-that-racism-is-tainting-the-political-debatepoliticsfeaturedWed, 16 Sep 2009 13:50:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark    Do you think the Associated Press should have published the dying Marine photo?
    ]]>     http://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/04/3226590-do-you-think-the-associated-press-should-have-published-the-dying-marine-photohttp://nightly.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/04/3226590-do-you-think-the-associated-press-should-have-published-the-dying-marine-photoworld-newsfeaturedmarinesFri, 4 Sep 2009 21:09:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark    What do you think of President Obama's school speech?

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      VoteTotal Votes: 0

      President Barack Obama’s planned address to America’s school children on September 8 has stirred political passions across the county -- presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs dismissed protests as silly, but many school districts have decided not to show Obama's speech, to be delivered at noon EDT Tuesday, partly in response to concerns from parents. What do you think - is Obama's "Stay in School" message a lesson that students need, or just political propaganda pushing Obama's agenda?

      ]]>       http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/04/3226570-what-do-you-think-of-president-obamas-school-speechhttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/04/3226570-what-do-you-think-of-president-obamas-school-speechpresident-obamaspeechFri, 4 Sep 2009 21:05:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post      Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

      I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics. Feel free to post your questions here in advance, and remember to vote for your favorite questions by clicking the small arrow in each comment box. You can also read more political news and analysis on Firstread.msnbc.com.

      ]]>       http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/02/3218966-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicshttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/02/3218966-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicspoliticswhite-housebarack-obamanightly-newsWed, 2 Sep 2009 19:45:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post      Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

      I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics. Feel free to post your questions here in advance, and remember to vote for your favorite questions by clicking the small arrow in each comment box. You can also read more political news and analysis on Firstread.msnbc.com.

      ]]>       http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/20/3173472-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicshttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/20/3173472-newsvine-q-a-chuck-todd-on-us-politicsThu, 20 Aug 2009 17:54:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post      What concerns you most about health care reform?

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      What concerns you most about health care reform?

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        VoteTotal Votes: 0

        ]]>         http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/12/3146401-what-concerns-you-most-about-health-care-reformhttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/12/3146401-what-concerns-you-most-about-health-care-reformfeaturedWed, 12 Aug 2009 19:47:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post        Fewer layoffs expected as recession winds down

        Workers probably got slapped with fewer pink slips in July, but a paucity of job openings means nearly 15 million unemployed Americans are still looking for jobs.

        ]]>         http://business.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/07/3128146-fewer-layoffs-expected-as-recession-winds-downhttp://business.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/07/3128146-fewer-layoffs-expected-as-recession-winds-downbusinessstocks-economyFri, 7 Aug 2009 11:14:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark        'Breakfast Club' director John Hughes dies

        The director of 1980s coming-of-age films like "Sixteen Candles" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" has died in Manhattan of a heart attack at 59.

        ]]>         http://ent-news.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2009/08/06/3126973-breakfast-club-director-john-hughes-dieshttp://ent-news.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2009/08/06/3126973-breakfast-club-director-john-hughes-diesentertainmentmoviesThu, 6 Aug 2009 21:18:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark        Senate confirms Sotomayor for high court
        ]]>         http://politics.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/06/3125334-senate-confirms-sotomayor-for-high-courthttp://politics.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/06/3125334-senate-confirms-sotomayor-for-high-courtpoliticswhite-housewashingtonassociated-pressThu, 6 Aug 2009 12:32:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark        President Barack Obama has announced $2.4 billion in grants to speed the development of electric vehicles. Is the money well spent?

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        President Barack Obama has announced $2.4 billion in grants to speed the development of electric vehicles. Is the money well spent?

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        • 49197
          Yes. Electric cars will be less polluting and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
          35%
        • 49198
          No. The country has more immediate and pressing needs.
          63%
        • 49199
          Not sure.
          2%

        VoteTotal Votes: 2085

        Results
        Total of 2,085 votes

        34.6%
        Yes. Electric cars will be less polluting and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
        721 votes
        63.4%
        No. The country has more immediate and pressing needs.
        1,322 votes
        2%
        Not sure.
        42 votes
        ]]>         http://politics.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/05/3123103-president-barack-obama-has-announced-24-billion-in-grants-to-speed-the-development-of-electric-vehicles-is-the-money-well-spenthttp://politics.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/05/3123103-president-barack-obama-has-announced-24-billion-in-grants-to-speed-the-development-of-electric-vehicles-is-the-money-well-spentobamaelectric-carselkhartWed, 5 Aug 2009 20:32:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post