Brian Koenig
Gov. Jerry Brown Asks California Voters to Support Tax Hike
California Governor Jerry Brown is calling for higher taxes as lethargic economic growth has left his state in fiscal turmoil. Brown also mentioned that California would have to implement another $6 billion in spending cuts on public schools and higher education if voters reject his call to increase sales and income taxes.
House Republicans: HHS Has Become “Too Big to Control”
The HHS has adopted a “too-big-to-control” model that is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars, House Republicans said Wednesday. By Brian Koenig
Obama Administration Announces $5M Alternative Fuel Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced earlier this week a $5-million initiative "to help expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles,” including electric cars.
New Border Patrol Plan Lacks Adequate Performance Measures
Performance measures for a new U.S. Border Patrol strategy have not effectively been established, a federal auditor said Tuesday.
George Soros, Democratic Donors Contribute Millions to Super PACs
Prominent liberal donors, including financial guru George Soros, are ramping up efforts to support Democratic congressional nominees and President Obama’s reelection effort, doling out up to $100 million to independent groups supporting the Democratic Party’s election campaigns.
Eric Holder Invokes George Zimmerman Case in Speech to Detroit NAACP
Eric Holder invoked the George Zimmerman case during a speech before the NAACP’s Detroit chapter on Sunday.
Japan Without Nuclear Power For the First Time Since 1970
Japan’s nuclear power woes could spur an electricity crisis that will likely cause severe power shortages this summer.
HHS Provides Misleading Presentation to Tout ObamaCare Benefits
A newly leaked HHS PowerPoint presentation provides public speakers with a simplified tool to educate Americans on how ObamaCare works.
CBP Director: U.S.-Mexican Border Areas Are Among the Safest in U.S.
Areas on the U.S. side of the southwest U.S.-Mexican border are “some of the safest communities in America,” says CBP Director Gene Garza.
AG Secretary Tom Vilsack Uses Farm Bill to Support Obama’s Reelection
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says spending cuts proposed by House Republicans are creating an obstacle for passage of a new farm bill.