In the face of polling numbers showing America's strong opposition to his policies, President Obama declares "I promised I wouldn't just do what was popular — I would do what was necessary." In the Focus Action Update, Tom McClusky, vice president for government affairs at Family Research Council Action, and Ashley Horne, Focus Action's federal policy analyst, discuss what he said — and what he left out.

The surprising win of a generally conservative Republican in reliably liberal Massachusetts spotlighted the public opposition to the agenda being pressed in Congress. The Focus Action Update discusses the impact of Senator-Elect Scott Brown on races all over the country.

In his Stoplight^® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains the nuances of proper car honking — and how to have it heard in Washington.

This is very hopeful news because Brown has promised to stop the pro-abortion & very costly health care reform plan in Congress.

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