a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:583:"With the federal budget battle looming, there's a lot of talk about where the country is heading.&nbsp; And there's been a lot of sharp criticism about Republican proposals to get control of America's debt.&nbsp; But, let's take a minute to look at what's happening right now as a result of the current administration's policies and practices.&nbsp; What path is our country on?&nbsp; Get the full story in this <a href="http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/569371/201104151858/From-1st-World-To-3rd-World-.htm">editorial published in Investor's Business Daily.</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";s:2:"84";}}}