NASHVILLE, Tenn: The second presidential debate turned out to be a damp squib for most viewers and the group of undecided voters attending the event in town hall. GOP nominee senator John McCain had hoped the debate would be the clincher required for a turnaround in public opinion.  However, the latest face-off between him and Senator Barrack Obama lacked any of the fireworks that people expected.  Instead of McCain demonstrating one-upmanship, (he’s a past master at such debates), the evening was clearly in favor of Obama.
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The emotional and physical health of Americans is mirroring the current state of the US economy, a study has found.  Stress levels have spiked since April, making 2008 the worst year in the life of the average citizen.  Healthcare data indicate that more people have reported stress-related emotional and physical symptoms compared to 2007.  A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) has shown that stress levels rose considerably this year reflecting the general sentiment about the US’s fiscal health.
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