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NDAA 2013 Headed to Full House; Smith/Amash Amendment Offered
As we reported late last week, the House Armed Services Committee passed the latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). We also informed readers that despite promises to the contrary from Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), … Continue reading
Mooch Half of “Stealth Co-Presidency,” Rahm Emanuel Wanted To Resign Over Her Meddling…
President Obama famously claimed to know more about policy than his policy directors, but he didn’t mention First Lady Michelle Obama, who comprises one half of a “stealth co-presidency” according to a new book on the Obamas. Michelle Obama practically … Continue reading
U.S. to seek G8 support for oil reserve release
U.S. President Barack Obama will seek support to tap emergency oil reserves from other Group of Eight leaders at a summit this weekend before the European Union’s July embargo of Iranian crude, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday. The report … Continue reading
Beef prices remain strong through April
Wholesale and retail Choice beef prices have dropped off somewhat over the past few months, but remain at historically high levels, according to the latest report on meat price spreads from USDA’s Economic Research Service. The report lists the average … Continue reading
‘Armed Environmental Police Officers’ Shut Down Ice Cream Stand…..
Looking to hit the spot with a savory ice cream at Great Brook Farm State Park this week? You may be out of luck. The park’s popular ice-cream stand was unexpectedly shut down by state officials over the weekend, after … Continue reading
Obama budget defeated 99-0 in Senate
President Obama’s budget suffered a second embarrassing defeat Wednesday, when senators voted 99-0 to reject it. Coupled with the House’s rejection in March, 414-0, that means Mr. Obama’s budget has failed to win a single vote in support this year. … Continue reading
Why Are the Feds Trying to Kill Tombstone?
In Arizona, it’s no surprise that water can be hard to come by, but why is the federal government is cutting off the water supply to the famous Old West town of Tombstone? Nearly a year ago, Tombstone’s water supply … Continue reading
Posted in Email Featured Tagged federal government, tombstone, townhall.com, water supply, wildfire 337 Comments
GOP lawmaker says Obama ‘tone-deaf’ on the toll gas prices take on business
Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) alleged Wednesday that President Obama is “tone-deaf” on energy policy, the latest signal that falling gasoline prices won’t stop Republican attacks on the White House. “Gas prices, I believe, are one of the poster-children, if you … Continue reading
Posted in Email Tagged energy policy, gas, OBAMA, small business, thehill.com, white house 13 Comments
House GOP’s Energy Dept. loan probe could ensnare two Cabinet secretaries
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) wants to hear from two Cabinet officials — Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Energy Secretary Steven Chu — as part of an investigation into the Energy Department’s loan program. Republicans … Continue reading
Posted in Email Tagged bryson, chu, energy department, government reform committee, issa, thehill.com 9 Comments
North Dakota oil boom: thousands pin their dreams on striking it rich
It’s a life measured out in 18-hour shifts and washed down with 5-hour Energy Drinks and Red Bull, a job on the rigs in North Dakota’s oil boom: three weeks on, two weeks off, in exchange for $100,000 or more … Continue reading
