It was 1962. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. Cans that could be opened with tabs were invented by the City Beer Company. Sean Connery landed the iconic role of James Bond. Marilyn Monroe was found dead. The new hit on television was "The Beverly Hillbillies." And gas was only 28 cents per gallon.
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The United States' financial situation has gotten so dire, President Obama recently called for the freezing of all federal salaries in an attempt to get a hold on the country's debt, which is expected to rise to $2.3 trillion by 2012.
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