Obama Administration Retracts Christmas Tree Tax
After receiving heated criticism from Republicans and conservative groups, the White House swiftly delayed implementation of a proposed 15-cent tax on fresh-cut Christmas...
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Do We Need Federal Agencies Such as FEMA?
As a resident of tiny Smithville, Texas (between Austin and Houston), this past Labor Day I was able to observe firsthand the largest...
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Ron Paul Still Top Tier; Some Ponder a Third-Party Bid
Despite an utter lack of fair coverage in the mainstream media, Texas Congressman Ron Paul continues to hold his own in the race...
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Holder Cites Lack of Gun Control on Mexican Drug Cartel Problem
According to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (left), the United States is “losing the battle” to stem the flow of illegal guns into...
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D.C. Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of ObamaCare
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the individual mandate of ObamaCare is...
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Obama Jobs Bill Abolishes 11th Amendment
As with the constitutional struggle that was stirred up by the passage of ObamaCare, the President’s latest pet proposal is brightening the battle...
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Obama Christmas Tree Tax on Hold After Uproar
The Obama administration is delaying implementation of its Christmas-tree tax following a tsunami of criticism and ridicule that erupted after news of the...
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CNBC Presidential Debate: Clueless Questions as Rick Perry Zones Out
The November 9 Republican presidential debate in Detroit highlighted the utter economic cluelessness of the overwhelming majority of CNBC hosts and another Rick...
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Fannie Mae Seeks Another $7.8 Billion in Federal Aid
Only days after Freddie Mac sought a $6-billion cash lifeline from the Treasury Department, Fannie Mae is now chasing a $7.8-billion check in...
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Labor Shortage May Leave Washington Apples on the Trees
Apple growers in Washington State — who produce about half of the country's apples, about 15 billion — have a bumper crop this year, among...
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N.J. Court Allows Homosexual Marriage Suit to Proceed
Last Friday a superior court in New Jersey held that a “marriage equality” suit may proceed. The ruling had the effect of partially...
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Cain Addresses Accusations in Press Conference
On Tuesday night, GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain issued a formal response to the sexual harassment allegations levied by Sharon Bialek and his...
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Ohio Voters Reject Reining in Public-servant Unions
Voters in Ohio defeated a law on Tuesday that would have reined in the collective bargaining privileges of government employees, granting a rare...
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Obama Strengthens Ties to Islamist Parties
As speculation continues over possibilities of a unilateral attack by Israel on Iran’s nuclear program, the Obama administration is sending a clear signal...
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President Opposes Addition of FDR’s D-Day Prayer on WWII Memorial
The Obama Administration, through the testimony of a Department of the Interior official, has expressed its opposition to legislation that would add the...
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