The Political Roundup
Turnstyle on Friday, Jul. 15th
The Political Roundup delivers a mix of political content from around the web, curated for the Turnstyle reader.
Public Opinion Forms Around Debt Ceiling Issue
Opinions are beginning to shape around the issue of raising the debt ceiling. Americans are just about equally concerned about increasing government spending as they are about the potential blow to the economy by refusing to raise the debt limit.
Young Adults Stepping Up To The Political Plate
Young college grads, some who can’t even legally consume alcohol, have got the politics bug — they are stepping up to challenge well-funded incumbent politicians.
Update On Atlanta Schools Cheating Scandal
Governor Nathan Deal of Atlanta condemns the 178 teachers and principals that cheated by changing their students’ test scores. He says you just don’t cheat students.
Duncan And Obama On Education: Dream Act Can Reduce Deficit
Obama responds to questions about America’s schools during his Twitter Town Hall discussion, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says the DREAM Act is a must for the future of education and our country’s economy.
Voter ID Requirements Affect Youth Voters
At least 34 states have recently introduced bills that would require a government-issued, photo ID for voting– this law will soon go into effect in Wisconsin.
Robyn Gee and Chris McCoy contributed to this article.
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