4 ways the health care reform bill could affect your relationship.
Unless you've been living in a cave somewhere, (it's OK if you have been—we don't judge) you know that President Obama has really been shaking things up on Capitol Hill. Standing at the helm of the Democratic majority, he managed to push the first health care reform bill in 50 years (Medicare) through Congress. We have to admit, political parties aside, that this is an enormous achievement. But after the smoke has cleared, along with the shock and excitement, and the dismay of most Republicans, many are wondering how all this will affect their lives. And here at YourTango, of course we're worried about how this will impact our relationships.
Government progress? Be still our hearts!
But after the smoke has cleared, along with the shock and excitement, many are wondering how all this will affect their lives. And here at YourTango, of course we're worried about how this will impact our relationships.
So with a salute to Uncle Sam, we put on our hard hats and dove into the 2,074 page bill to pull out the facts that matter most to you and your lover.
Sarah Palin, Ted Kennedy, John Edwards and Mark Sanford shocked us in summer of '09.
Sarah Palin, Ted Kennedy, John Edwards and Mark Sanford shocked us in summer of '09. Read the highlights of their scandals, courtesy of YourTango's Celebrity Love blog.
Levi Johnston tells Vanity Fair that Sarah Palin wanted to adopt her daughter's baby.
Levi Johnston tells Vanity Fair that Sarah Palin wanted to adopt her daughter's baby and frequently talked about divorce from Todd. Visit YourTango's Celebrity Love for the story.
As Bravo names its next city, all of Washington wonders how the party lines will fall.
Perhaps they'll hit up Rita Jenrette, ex-wife of former politico John Jenrette. Jenrett and his then wife were caught having sex behind a pillar on the steps of the Capitol Building back when he was a Congressman. Read: 10 Places To Have Sex Before You Die
"Wife wear" gets a makeover as powerful women ditch the power suit.
Fashion is ruling something other than the red carpet, proving that powerful women can make a statement by standing out, not just standing by their man.
A family torn apart when zeal overcame sense in a child safety case.
A DC family was torn apart when allegations of child abuse were leveled against them. A trip to the emergency with an injured child turned into an ongoing nightmare for a family. Their children were put into foster homes even after doctors agreed that the injuries were not due to abuse. A judge's ruling saved them from more time apart. It is a case of bureaucracy and zealotry steamrolling common sense and judgment.
Having a spouse who's a campaign staffer can hit a marriage hard.
spouses married to presidential campaign staffers are a frustrated yet optimistic bunch. We knew what we were getting into, but we didn't know it would hit home this hard. As our spouses work ridiculously long hours and attend grueling but often glamorous fundraising events (sprinkled with celebrities and star athletes), we work equally long ones at home—taking care of the kids sunrise to sundown and doing decidedly unglamorous work like garbage duty and dishes.
10 cities in which you're most likely to steam up the window seat.
If you're looking for love, you might try flying to the city known for the brotherly sort—Philly—and hope for a layover. According to a new survey by Axe Deodorant, Philadelphia International Airport is part commuter hub, part hook-up joint, and tops the list of American airports where people tend to get more than a friendly nod from a gate agent. The survey attributes this airport's high "connection" rate with the longest and most frequent flight delays, but the saving grace is that idle passengers can cool their jets in one of the airport's 16 bars and seven lounges. And apparently there, they do more than Sudoku: Nearly 1 in 10 people have—or know someone who has—gone on a date with someone they've met at the airport. Herewith, the best cities for upping your odds.
Philadelphia Int'l
Newark Int'l
New York's JFK
