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A study investigating the impact of vitamin D on gene expression has found significant differences between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplements. The findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, indicate vitamin D3 may be more effective at strengthening the immune system compared to vitamin D2. Vitamin D generally comes in two main forms: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Prior research has established vitamin D3 supplements are much more effective at raising a person’s blood levels of vitamin D. However, it is unclear whether there is any functional differences to human health between the two types of...

A House panel approved a defense bill early Thursday that would delay President Obama's new policy allowing gays to serve openly in the military and limit the commander in chief's authority on slashing the nation's nuclear arsenal. By a vote of 60-1, the House Armed Services Committee approved the broad, $553 billion defense blueprint that would provide a 1.6 percent increase in military pay, fund an array of aircraft, ships and submarines, slightly increase health care fees for working-age retirees and meet the Pentagon's request for an additional $118 billion to fight wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The committee, on...

....two congressional hopefuls have gone on hunger strike to demand a debate with Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.). "The hunger has almost disappeared except when there's food around and TV ads and stuff. The Hometown Buffet commercial is one of the worst. They are an all-you-can-eat buffet," said Mike Benoit, the libertarian candidate in the three-way race. The strike started with Democrat Ray Lutz, who said he got the idea from former California Rep. Jim Bates. Benoit immediately joined in. The pair are on their fifth day of a hunger strike they started at sundown on Aug. 12. Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0810/41193.html#ixzz0wxccdx3P

Published in the Ramona Sentinel, Alpine Sun and East County Herald It has been almost one year since I first walked on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as your elected Member of Congress. It was an experience that has stayed with me every day since, whether I am voting on legislation or speaking with constituents at public meetings or other venues. In each of these situations, I am reminded of that first day and the responsibility to ensure the majority viewpoint of our community is well represented. Many of you are aware of the challenges facing our...

If you listen to the mainstream media, the swine flu pandemic, at least in the United States, is being spread by tourists and college students returning from spring break. Little or no mention is made of the thousands of illegal aliens streaming across our border from Mexico, some undoubtedly bringing with them more than a desire for a better life. Nearly two years ago we warned that one of the consequences of illegal immigration was the reemergence of diseases long thought to be vanquished. Among the infections being spread were a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis and an outbreak of dengue...

California will send two new congressmen to Washington next year, and one of them will be Republican Duncan D. Hunter of Lakeside, son of Rep. Duncan Hunter, who has represented East County for 28 years. The younger Hunter soundly defeated Democrat Mike Lumpkin in the 52nd Congressional District, 57 percent to 39 percent, thereby keeping the seat in the GOP column. With Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Carlsbad, beating back a challenge by Democrat Nick Leibham in the 50th Congressional District, none of San Diego's five congressional districts will change party affiliation. While Democrats may pick up 20 or more House seats...

Duncan D. Hunter comments on global warming

Duncan D. Hunter says gay marriage will destroy America. Prop. 8 question at 52nd District debate Oct. 28, 2008, at Grossmont College in El Cajon between Hunter and Mike Lumpkin

Duncan D. Hunter, son of longtime Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter, has won election to the house seat held by his father, who is retiring. The younger Hunter beat Democrat Mike Lumpkin in the 52nd Congressional District with just over 56 percent of the vote. "In the 52nd District, people want to see a secure border, they don't want to see amnesty, they don't want to see higher taxes for hard working people in East County San Diego, Poway, El Cajon. They want to see the government get out of their way so they can succeed. I think that message got...

Veterans In Politics National Endorsements! 1) Duncan Hunter - California's 52nd District United States Marine Corps Veteran. Marine Captain Duncan D. Hunter recently returned from serving his country in Afghanistan. This was his third tour of duty since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Captain Hunter was honorably discharged from active duty in December of 2007, and is now campaigning full time for the United States Congress. Duncan D. Hunter was born in San Diego and grew up in the 52nd District of California. (Visit: http://www.hunterforcongress.com/) 2) Charlie Summers - Maine's 1st District United States Navy Veteran. We support...

ALPINE -- Here in the Republican stronghold of eastern San Diego County, Duncan Hunter the son is attempting to succeed Duncan Hunter the father in the 52nd Congressional District. The elder Hunter is leaving Congress after 14 terms and a failed try this year for the GOP nomination for president. When he first ran for Congress in 1980, he was a 31-year-old combat veteran from Vietnam. His son is a 31-year-old combat veteran from Iraq and Afghanistan. Father and son share the same brand of conservatism: Continue building the border fence; continue fighting in Iraq; cut spending and taxes; oppose...

La Mesa, CA – In spite of the fact that their candidate is serving his country 8000 miles away, the Duncan D. Hunter for Congress campaign announced today that they are leading all challengers in the race for campaign funds, according to campaign reports filed yesterday with the Federal Elections Commission. The Hunter for Congress committee has raised $170,730 this year – all of it while Duncan D. Hunter, a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, has been serving in Afghanistan. “The outpouring of financial support for Captain Hunter’s campaign has been amazing,” said Hunter campaign consultant Dave Gilliard....