Immediately after Barack Obama's re-election, all the chatter began about how to fix the Republican Party.&nbsp; Does the message of pro-growth, smaller government and lower taxes fall on deaf ears?&nbsp; In light of the Obama society, how does the GOP regain a footing in the political landscape?&nbsp; Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette believes the future of America lies in its ability to teach its populace to read.&nbsp; The statistics are astounding.&nbsp;&nbsp; Read his op-ed here:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130110/OPINION01/301100333/1008/OPINION01/Schuette-GOP-roadmap-success-begins-Americans-mastering-ABCs">www.detroitnews.com/article/20130110/OPINION01/301100333/1008/OPINION01/Schuette-GOP-roadmap-success-begins-Americans-mastering-ABCs</a><br />
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On a related note, Ohio has become the 14th state to adopt a plan that guarantees children can read at grade level by the end of third grade or they're held back.&nbsp; The premise behind the move is that until third grade, students are learning to read.&nbsp; After third grade, they're reading to learn.&nbsp; Opponents are quick to point out&nbsp; &quot;problems&quot; with the program.&nbsp; See the full story at:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/jan-june13/reading_01-04.html">www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/jan-june13/reading_01-04.html</a><br />