About: Brian Koenig
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N.C. Seeks Reparations for Victims of Infamous Sterilization Program
The Governor’s Eugenics Compensation Task Force advocates that North Carolina provide reparations to surviving victims of the state’s past sterilization program. The program, which spanned from 1929 to 1974 —...
HHS Mandates Birth Control With No Co-pays
New health insurance requirements announced by the Obama administration on Monday will force health insurance plans to cover birth control and voluntary sterilization — with no co-pays — as...
Institute of Medicine Calls for More Regulation of Medical Devices
A report released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) calls for a sweeping overhaul of U.S. medical device regulation, challenging the FDA to broaden government oversight and enact stricter...
Rep. David Wus Sex Scandal a Diversion From Debt Talks?
Another political sex scandal has surfaced, as U.S. Rep. David Wu (D-Ore., left), has been exposed for indulging in elicit relations with an unidentified 18-year-old woman, only a few...
SEIU Intimidation Manual Undermines Employers
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of the largest labor unions in the country, is reported to have released a 70-page manual, the "Contract Campaign Manual" on "Pressuring...
Report: Widespread Cheating in Atlanta Schools — by Teachers
A year-long investigation by former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue (R) produced a startling 800-page report just released by Gov. Nathan Deal (R, pictured left) that reveals rampant teacher cheating...
Federal Trade Commission Attacks Food Marketing
Over the years, the Federal Trade Commission?s promotion of "consumer protection" has escalated, and a dominant role the agency currently holds involves regulating corporate marketing strategies. The FTC?s latest...
Congressional Leaders Earn More in Down Economy
Despite high unemployment and the prolonged burden of lethargic economic growth, U.S. Congressional leaders are seeing their personal wealth rise. With unemployment at 9.1 percent and the private sector...
Stagnant Economic Growth Weakens Obama’s Credibility
President Obama commenced his weekly address on Saturday by subtly blaming sluggish economic growth and high unemployment on his predecessor — the Bush administration. In prototypical Obama fashion, he...
Texas House Approves Sweeping Medicaid Reform Package
As state and federal deficits continue to climb and as entitlement spending maintains a sharp upward curve, Texas legislators passed a sweeping reform package on Wednesday that would transform...
Middle East Speech a Political Nightmare for Obama
President Obama’s recent comments about Middle East peace talks, and his call for returning Israel and Palestine to 1967 boundaries, have whipped up a veritable storm among Republicans and...
Taxpayers Scammed by Fraudulent Disability Benefits
Following a report of potential fraud of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) wrote a trenchant and discerning letter to Inspector General...
The Obama-Reid Assault on “Big Oil”
While gas prices hover around $4 a gallon — and in some cities surpass $4.50 a gallon — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is planning a Senate vote this...
Napolitano Proposes New “Immigration Index”
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced a new "immigration index" that would measure Southwest border security beyond the conventional way of observing state and local statistics, which focus mainly...
Obama Mocks Trump and Birther Movement
President Obama pulled no punches on Saturday night during a live televised speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where he roasted real estate magnate Donald Trump, labeling him...