A.M. Links: Sequester Hurting Obama's Approval Ratings, Charter Schools Outperforming Public Schools in Florida, EU Considering Cyprus Bailout
- The sequester is hurting Obama's approval ratings. Back in December when people were asked who they trusted more with the economy the president enjoyed an 18-point advantage over congressional Republicans. The president is still more trusted, but only by 44 to 40.
- The Florida Department of Education has found that charter school students outperform public school students in math, science, and reading.
- The European Union is considering a $13 billion bailout for Cyprus.
- The Obama administration, the "most transparent administration in history," has been given a C- for FOIA compliance by watchdog group Cause of Action.
- Xi Jinping is now officially China's new president.
- Scientists are confident that they have detected the Higgs boson, popularly referred to as the "God Particle."
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