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The United States Congress has investigated the outbreak of egg-borne salmonella poisoning that sickened around 1,600 people. The bacteria has been found to have migrated from chickens' innards to eggshells. But egg farm owner Peter DeCoaster has blamed outside animal feed supplier for the contamination.

United States president Barack Obama and the Democratic Party's approval ratings have declined. A majority of Americans seen no economic improvement under Obama's government, a survey by 'Wall Street Journal' has revealed. Comments from officials are also included.

Many Islamic Americans have become jihadists. Zachary Adam Chesser has been arrested for allegedly providing support to a terrorist organization. But most Muslims in the United States have been known to reject jihadism.

A study of Afghan and Iraqi histories to determine the factors affecting current conflicts is presented. Afghanistan history has been shaped by invasions because of its strategic location between ancient Persia, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Iraq was invaded by Genghis Khan's army in 1258 and then ruled by the Ottoman Empire before it was placed under British rule.

A study of the issues facing President Barack Obama on his management of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is presented. Obama ordered a surge and withdrawal plan for Afghanistan to change the status quo, following relative peacefulness in Iraq. However, the tide has not turned since then and public support for U.S. war efforts in Afghanistan has eroded after nearly 10 years.

Unemployment rate in the United States has increased to 9.9 percent. An average of 5.5 unemployed workers are competing for each job opening of any kind. Economic growth in 2009 have raised hopes for job hunters.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve its services. Many veterans have been failing to get disability compensation from the agency. It has also accumulated around one million in claims backlogs.

The Tea Party movement was formed in reaction to United States president Barack Obama's economic stimulus legislation and healthcare reform bill. Tea Party affiliates are set to run for the Republican primaries. The movement is seen to have influenced the victory of senator-elect Scott Brown in Massachusetts.

The United States government has been demanding that journalists reveal their sources. The development raises questions on the press freedom that the Constitution guarantees. Journalists' use of the Internet is seen to have led to violations of press freedom.

The economic crisis and massive unemployment in the United States are seen to result in an increase in the number of homeless people. Around 1.6 million people are staying in homeless shelters or other temporary housing. Comments from officials are also given.