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New group seeking middle ground, says “No Labels” in government
The middle isn’t a very popular place in Washington right now. But a new group is promising to put political labels aside in order to move the country forward, instead of to the right or to the left. Republican Adviser, Mark McKinnon, and Democratic Strategist, Kiki McLean, are two of the organization’s founding members. They joined us on Monday’s American Morning.
Related: New group hopes to emphasize non-partisan solutions
Big Stars, Big Giving series
“Big Stars, Big Giving” is a CNN special series for "American Morning" and one-hour network special aimed at shining a spotlight on celebrities and the causes they support.
In a series of rare and revealing interviews, CNN National Correspondent Alina Cho goes one-on-one with Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, Edward Norton and Justin Bieber.
The series will launch on “American Morning” the week of December 13th, 2010. The one-hour special debuts December 24th and airs again on December 25th.
Click here to see the full series schedule, watch the interviews, see behind-the-scenes photos and find out what you can do to help.
Big Stars, Big Giving: Behind-the-scenes photos with Nicole Kidman
Editor's Note: In an American Morning original series, "Big Stars, Big Giving," CNN National Correspondent Alina Cho looks at celebrity philanthropy and how these big stars can make a big impact.
Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of Alina Cho's interview with Nicole Kidman. To get involved or read more about the U.N.'s "Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women," visit Unifem.org/untfevaw or in the U.S., text UNITE to 27722 to donate $10 to the fund.
Photos by Ethel Bass, CNN Producer.
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Rep. Ackerman explains why Democrats got 'screwed'
Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-New York, explains to American Morning's John Roberts why he and other fellow Democrats opposed the tax plan presented by President Obama and Republicans.
Wellness overhaul kicks off in three California cities
Last month, author Dan Buettner appeared on "American Morning" to announce the three cities he was dedicated his energy to overhauling their lifestyles.
This morning, Buettner, author of “Blue Zones” and “Thrive” and the director of Healthways Blue Zones Vitality City Project, talks to American Morning’s Kiran Chetry after his official launch of the project to makeover Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, California.
Rep. Bachmann: Tax deal increases deficit, spending too much
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. and founder of the Tea Party Caucus in the House of Representatives, joins American Morning's John Roberts and Kiran Chetry to explain her opposition to the Tax Deal Compromise.
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