Mystery man hands out cash to supporters of Colorado Dem facing a recall over guns636-cash-ap-e1364575259824

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

A mysterious man who no one claims to know was caught on video slipping $20 bills to volunteers supporting embattled Colorado state Sen. Angela Giron, who is facing a recall effort over her support for tough new gun-control laws. Through … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

This week the US House of Representatives considers the 2013 Farm Bill — the agriculture policy tool for the federal government. Of all of the amendments that will be debated, there is one in particular that has conservatives fuming. If … Continue reading →

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Obama doubles down on NSA defense as poll numbers slipwh-charlierose-lede

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

President Obama doubled down Monday on his defense of two National Security Agency spying programs that have damaged his approval ratings and distracted his presidency. In an interview with PBS’s Charlie Rose, Obama argued it’s a “false choice” to suggest … Continue reading →

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Obama threatens to veto House farm billobama

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

The White House on Monday threatened to veto the farm bill coming to the House this week. President Obama is opposed to $20.5 billion in food stamp cuts in the bill, the White House said in an official policy statement. … Continue reading →

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US general to testify about Benghazi terror attacksgeneral

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

For the first time since the Sept. 11, 2012 Benghazi attacks, the four-star general in charge of U.S. military assets in the Africa region will testify before Congress about what happened that night. The hearing has been scheduled for June … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

As the House and Senate continue to debate overhauling America’s immigration system, new differences are emerging between the two chambers over how to handle criminal illegal immigrants. The controversy is emerging after two police officers were killed, allegedly by illegal … Continue reading →

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NSA chief Alexander to testify on classified leaks in rare public hearingGeneral Alexander, director of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, gestures while speaking to reporters during the Reuters Cybersecurity Summit in Washington

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

National Security Agency chief Gen. Keith Alexander will address the House intelligence committee on Tuesday in a rare public hearing that could shed new light on the scope of the federal government’s classified phone and Internet surveillance programs. The session … Continue reading →

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3,000 pounds of copper wire stolen from Oklahoma ranchcopper

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is searching for suspects after recovering a stolen pickup truck and 3,000 pounds of stranded copper wire stolen from an Oklahoma ranch. Three 750-foot coils of large diameter, unused copper cable and a … Continue reading →

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Relaunch of “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” websitebeefwebsite61713

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

The checkoff’s consumer-facing BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com has a new look and functionality to continue to help educate consumers on how to purchase, prepare and enjoy beef. With a more contemporary appearance through compelling beef imagery and simplified, interactive navigation and content, the … Continue reading →

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Embattled ICE Director Resigns0db82149-6057-48f7-9de6-37feffdc1673@news.ap.org

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Cowboy Byte

After years of criticism, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton has submitted his resignation. John Morton, the director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will leave his post at the end of July to take a position at a … Continue reading →

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