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(March 17) -- What's become of the American Dream? Headlines today are calling it a " nightmare ," " hallucination " and " sour " after a new survey reveals a pessimistic nation. In phone interviews with 1,000 adults, Xavier University found that a clear majority of Americans feel that things are much worse off now than they were a generation ago, and that they will only continue to decline.

The American Dream is in trouble, but it is being kept alive by new immigrants, Latinos and African-Americans. The hope for the most rests with those with the least   -Mike Ford

 

(March 17) -- What's become of the American Dream? Headlines today are calling it a " nightmare ," " hallucination " and " sour " after a new survey reveals a pessimistic nation. In phone interviews with 1,000 adults, Xavier University found that a clear majority of Americans feel that things are much worse off now than they were a generation ago, and that they will only continue to decline.

The American Dream is in trouble, but it is being kept alive by new immigrants, Latinos and African-Americans. The hope for the most rests with those with the least   -Mike Ford

 

Indiana's failure to win a share of the $4 billion Race to the Top money is a disappointment when the cash-strapped state is starved for investment in its schools. But the failed proposal is worth noting for where Indiana stands in improving education and where it's headed, as well as serving to remind Hoosiers that change is coming to Indiana schools, with or without federal dollars. Tony Bennett, state superintendent of public instruction, has said the setback won't alter the direction his department  

Amid all the rancorous talk between Democrats and Republicans about terrorism and the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) both said they're in favor of taking middle ground, common-sense solutions to problems that are often politically divisive.  

Oscar Night tonight! Join Lisa for her annual Oscar party . It's going to be quite the gathering, check out the guest list .  

Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ; Roundtable : Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT); Former Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN), E.J. Dionne (Washington Post) and Rich Lowry (Weekly Standard). Face the Nation : Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN); Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC); Dan Balz (Washington Post); Jim VendeHei (Politico). This Week (Hosted by Matthew Dowd): Senate Minority Leader Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ; Mitch McConnell (R-KY); Roundtable : George Will (Washington Post), Democratic  

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) with George Will, Donna Brazile, Torie Clarke and Robert Reich. Bloomberg Political Capital with Al Hunt: Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.); Hans Nichols and Lizzie O'Leary on healthcare voting through reconciliation; Rich Miller on job numbers; and Kate O'Beirne. CBS Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer: Sens. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.); Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.); Dan Balz and Jim VandeHei.  

The book-publishing industry is in turmoil. Declining sales, a shifting business model and a slow economy have contributed to gloomy forecasts. But the essence of books - the connection between author and reader - remains.  

The 2008 elections cycle was full of fascinating characters, twisting storylines and surprising conclusions that left the American political system in a far different place than it was prior. In vivid details and sharp dialogue, "The Battle for America 2008," draws off two years reporting and exclusive interviews with the headline-makers of the longest, most expensive campaign in history. Co-author Dan Balz, a longtime political reporter from The Washington Post, spent Tuesday on campus lecturing and

He has such a deep experience in American politics   -Don Fowler