As McCain tries to gain ground in the final week of campaigning, he's been warning voters that an Obama win would mean an unchecked Democratic Congress.
If this gain holds for the final quarter of the year, which I believe it will, it will mark the eleventh consecutive year of gains for this particular precious metal.
England finally began to gain a foothold in the match in the final quarter and were rewarded through Long's brace - the first from a penalty corner in the 58th minute and the second a good finish from Jo Ellis' cross with five minutes to go.
Kim Clijsters produced a magificent third-set comeback to pip fifth seed Amelie Mauresmo 3-6 6-3 7-5 and gain a place in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final.
The 43-year-old won 66 international caps for England before becoming the first woman to gain the Uefa Pro-Licence coaching award and leading England to the final of last year's women's European Championships.
While the amendment appears unlikely to gain approval as congressional leaders try to keep the spending bill on track for final passage before March 27, when the current government spending provisions expire, it opens the door for debate.