who/where is the House ethics committee ?
they been looking at Rep. Charles Rangel for over a year and have yet to discclose anything?
can they be replaced?
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Stimulus 2.0 ? oh no
Stimulus 2.0 ? oh no
how can take back the federal MasterCard from Obama and co?
how can take back the federal MasterCard from Obama and co?
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
another embarrassing CZAR Kevin Jennings ?
another embarrassing CZAR Kevin Jennings ?
did he really write a forward for a book titled
"The Queering of Elementary Education?
he advocates NAMBLA ?
Lori Roman of Regular Folks United points to statements by Jennings
a decade or more ago when he praised Harry Hay of the North American
Association for Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA), which promotes the legalization of sexual abuse of young boys by older men.
did he really write a forward for a book titled
"The Queering of Elementary Education?
he advocates NAMBLA ?
Lori Roman of Regular Folks United points to statements by Jennings
a decade or more ago when he praised Harry Hay of the North American
Association for Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA), which promotes the legalization of sexual abuse of young boys by older men.
Friday, October 02, 2009
asamom.org Network of mothers
Network of principled mothers, grandmothers,
daughters, & guardians of our nation's
children dedicated to the 9 Principles & 12 Values.
asamom.org,mothers,9/12 principles
http://www.asamom.org
as seen on the glennbeck show
daughters, & guardians of our nation's
children dedicated to the 9 Principles & 12 Values.
asamom.org,mothers,9/12 principles
http://www.asamom.org
as seen on the glennbeck show
Thursday, October 01, 2009
balance cut save online petition
balance cut save online petition
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everyone is tightening their belt:State,cities and towns but not congress?
everyone is tightening their belt:State,cities and towns but not congress?
I think we need less congress not more.
maybe this could be the next theme for the teabag party/rally.
legislative branch will increase 5.8 percent
this year, boosting Capitol Hill’s annual budget to $4.7 billion.
are we really paying $8,785,046.72 per year per congressman /senator?
I dont' believe these numbers, this is absurd, and getting even more absurd.
$4.7 billion budget for 100 senators and 435 house members?
and none of the detaied info is available online.
see more info on thisthis budget at
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27732.html
I think we need less congress not more.
maybe this could be the next theme for the teabag party/rally.
legislative branch will increase 5.8 percent
this year, boosting Capitol Hill’s annual budget to $4.7 billion.
are we really paying $8,785,046.72 per year per congressman /senator?
I dont' believe these numbers, this is absurd, and getting even more absurd.
$4.7 billion budget for 100 senators and 435 house members?
and none of the detaied info is available online.
see more info on thisthis budget at
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27732.html
are we really paying $8,785,046.72 per congressman /senator? per yr
are we really paying $8,785,046.72 per congressman /senator? per yr
I dont' believe these numbers, this is absurd, and getting even more absurd.
$4.7 billion budget for 100 senators and 435 house members?
$4,700,000,000 / 535 = $8,785,046.72 for each
Congress is on the verge of giving itself a bump in its annual budget even as local governments, families and businesses across the country are tightening their belts in the worst recession in decades.
Under a House-Senate conference measure, approved by the House last week and poised for passage in the Senate on Wednesday,
spending for the legislative branch will increase 5.8 percent
this year, boosting Capitol Hill’s annual budget to $4.7 billion.
The measure includes a hodgepodge of new funding for lawmakers: a $500,000 pilot program for senators to send out postcards about their town hall meetings, $30,000 for receptions for foreign dignitaries and $4 million for consultants—
with Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) getting up to nine each and Senate President
Pro Tempore Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) getting up to three more.
There’s $15.8 million for salaries for the Senate Appropriations Committee — plus an extra $950,000 for the committee’s administrative expenses.
Funding for House office buildings will jump a staggering 128 percent, to $84 million. Some of that money will go to replace a roof at the Rayburn House Office Building, and an additional $50 million is being allocated to renovate the Cannon House Office Building.
The Architect of the Capitol will see a 17.8 percent hike to deal with infrastructure repairs, and the Government Printing Office’s revolving fund will increase a whopping 155 percent, to $12.7 million, to deal with technology upgrades and repairs, according to the conference report.
The bill which President Barack Obama could sign as soon as Wednesday, funds operations and staff salaries in the personal offices of the 535 members of Congress,
dozens of legislative committees in the House and Senate, the GPO,
the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Government Accountability Office and the Capitol Police.
Supporters of the bill argue that they were relatively frugal this year. Last year, Congress increased its funding 10.9 percent over the fiscal 2008 level and the $4.7 it’s appropriating to itself this year is less than the $5 billion Obama set forth in his budget earlier this year.
The Appropriations Committee disputes that funding increased by 5.8 percent, arguing that the real number is 3.5 percent — or $157 million — because of emergency spending and the $787 billion economic stimulus that added to Congress’s budget. But critics call the move a budget gimmick that does not represent a true apples-to-apples comparison of the amount of money Congress approved in last year’s spending bills versus the fiscal 2010 bills.
By MANU RAJU
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27732.html
I dont' believe these numbers, this is absurd, and getting even more absurd.
$4.7 billion budget for 100 senators and 435 house members?
$4,700,000,000 / 535 = $8,785,046.72 for each
Congress is on the verge of giving itself a bump in its annual budget even as local governments, families and businesses across the country are tightening their belts in the worst recession in decades.
Under a House-Senate conference measure, approved by the House last week and poised for passage in the Senate on Wednesday,
spending for the legislative branch will increase 5.8 percent
this year, boosting Capitol Hill’s annual budget to $4.7 billion.
The measure includes a hodgepodge of new funding for lawmakers: a $500,000 pilot program for senators to send out postcards about their town hall meetings, $30,000 for receptions for foreign dignitaries and $4 million for consultants—
with Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) getting up to nine each and Senate President
Pro Tempore Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) getting up to three more.
There’s $15.8 million for salaries for the Senate Appropriations Committee — plus an extra $950,000 for the committee’s administrative expenses.
Funding for House office buildings will jump a staggering 128 percent, to $84 million. Some of that money will go to replace a roof at the Rayburn House Office Building, and an additional $50 million is being allocated to renovate the Cannon House Office Building.
The Architect of the Capitol will see a 17.8 percent hike to deal with infrastructure repairs, and the Government Printing Office’s revolving fund will increase a whopping 155 percent, to $12.7 million, to deal with technology upgrades and repairs, according to the conference report.
The bill which President Barack Obama could sign as soon as Wednesday, funds operations and staff salaries in the personal offices of the 535 members of Congress,
dozens of legislative committees in the House and Senate, the GPO,
the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Government Accountability Office and the Capitol Police.
Supporters of the bill argue that they were relatively frugal this year. Last year, Congress increased its funding 10.9 percent over the fiscal 2008 level and the $4.7 it’s appropriating to itself this year is less than the $5 billion Obama set forth in his budget earlier this year.
The Appropriations Committee disputes that funding increased by 5.8 percent, arguing that the real number is 3.5 percent — or $157 million — because of emergency spending and the $787 billion economic stimulus that added to Congress’s budget. But critics call the move a budget gimmick that does not represent a true apples-to-apples comparison of the amount of money Congress approved in last year’s spending bills versus the fiscal 2010 bills.
By MANU RAJU
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27732.html
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
ex senator John Edwards as poster child for health insurance/tort reform ?
ex senator John Edwards as poster child for health insurance/tort reform ?
using John Edwards a sample of medical lawyers, didn't he make over $20 million in malpractice / medical lawsuits. that a hell of a lot of health care premiums that wound up in his sleezebag pocket.
Doesn't this highlight the need to limit and cap on medical settlements?
using John Edwards a sample of medical lawyers, didn't he make over $20 million in malpractice / medical lawsuits. that a hell of a lot of health care premiums that wound up in his sleezebag pocket.
Doesn't this highlight the need to limit and cap on medical settlements?
Monday, September 28, 2009
Documentary calls BASIS a model school
Documentary calls BASIS a model school
BASIS charter school has been recognized nationally a few times over the years, but now it is receiving perhaps one of its biggest compliments. A documentary by filmmaker Robert A. Compton calls the school — which first opened up in Tucson — a model for what schools across the country should strive to be.
By Alexis Huicochea
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/310837.php
BASIS charter school has been recognized nationally a few times over the years, but now it is receiving perhaps one of its biggest compliments. A documentary by filmmaker Robert A. Compton calls the school — which first opened up in Tucson — a model for what schools across the country should strive to be.
By Alexis Huicochea
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/310837.php
Sunday, September 27, 2009
BEATING OBAMACARE
BEATING OBAMACARE
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In this video commentary, I make the case against Obamacare and explain how to beat it.
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CATASTROPHE by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
Full Title: How Obama, Congress And The Special Interests Are Turning A Slump Into A Crash, Freedom Into Socialism, And A Disaster Into A CATASTROPHE...And How To Fight Back
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In this video commentary, I make the case against Obamacare and explain how to beat it.
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OBAMA'S HEALTH INSURANCE TAX: COMING SOON TO ALL POLICIES
OBAMA'S HEALTH INSURANCE TAX: COMING SOON TO ALL POLICIES
The Baucus healthcare bill provides for a tax on "gold-plated" health insurance policies. But, as with the Alternative Minimum Tax, once slated to be imposed only on the wealthy, inflation will make most Americans liable to pay the 40 percent tax in a few years.
The tax applies to all individual policies with premiums above $8,750 and families of four whose premiums exceed $23,000. But the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the average health insurance premium for families of four will reach $25,000 by 2018. The average premium should pass the thresholds in Baucus's bill by 2016.
So, a few years after the bill takes effect in 2013, the health insurance premium tax will become virtually universal. And this tax is to be a 40 percent levy. So, in six years, the average family health insurance policy, now projected to cost $25,000, will, in fact, cost $35,000 due to the Obama-Baucus tax!
The Baucus bill tax threshold is, of course, not indexed for medical inflation or even for regular inflation. (Premiums have been rising at 10 percent for a decade and the average family premium now is 109 percent higher than it was 10 years ago.)
Will Congress act, in the future, to index the health insurance premium tax so it does not reach down to the average American's policies? Not very likely. As costs rise under ObamaCare (as they have in Massachusetts, where they have more than doubled in two years), the pressure for increased revenue will dictate that Congress let the tax grow and expand its reach until it is a universal tax that pays for universal care.
Until now, the Obama plan has not meant much for the average American who now has insurance. While scarcity of doctors and medical care is a likely result, the harm was largely confined to the elderly, who will bear the brunt of the rationing. But now, the Baucus bill shows that the real story is quite different. In a few years' time, most families will find their health insurance premiums 40 percent higher because of the new tax. Far from cutting the cost of health insurance, the bill will send it through the roof!
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The Baucus healthcare bill provides for a tax on "gold-plated" health insurance policies. But, as with the Alternative Minimum Tax, once slated to be imposed only on the wealthy, inflation will make most Americans liable to pay the 40 percent tax in a few years.
The tax applies to all individual policies with premiums above $8,750 and families of four whose premiums exceed $23,000. But the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the average health insurance premium for families of four will reach $25,000 by 2018. The average premium should pass the thresholds in Baucus's bill by 2016.
So, a few years after the bill takes effect in 2013, the health insurance premium tax will become virtually universal. And this tax is to be a 40 percent levy. So, in six years, the average family health insurance policy, now projected to cost $25,000, will, in fact, cost $35,000 due to the Obama-Baucus tax!
The Baucus bill tax threshold is, of course, not indexed for medical inflation or even for regular inflation. (Premiums have been rising at 10 percent for a decade and the average family premium now is 109 percent higher than it was 10 years ago.)
Will Congress act, in the future, to index the health insurance premium tax so it does not reach down to the average American's policies? Not very likely. As costs rise under ObamaCare (as they have in Massachusetts, where they have more than doubled in two years), the pressure for increased revenue will dictate that Congress let the tax grow and expand its reach until it is a universal tax that pays for universal care.
Until now, the Obama plan has not meant much for the average American who now has insurance. While scarcity of doctors and medical care is a likely result, the harm was largely confined to the elderly, who will bear the brunt of the rationing. But now, the Baucus bill shows that the real story is quite different. In a few years' time, most families will find their health insurance premiums 40 percent higher because of the new tax. Far from cutting the cost of health insurance, the bill will send it through the roof!
To fight this bill, please go to https://www.newsmaxstore.com/contribute/lav/ to donate funds to run ads in key swing states (like Maine) to stop this iniquitous piece of legislation.
Order a copy of CATASTROPHE - Go here!
http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/?page_id=573
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Browse Dick's book CATASTROPHE - Go here!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Obama and Co puts a "gag order" on health insurance companies?
Senate Republican leadership today threatened to block HHS nominations until Sec. Sebelius lifts the "gag order" on health insurance company Humana.
The letter comes as Republicans are railing against CMS' investigation into a letter Humana sent to its enrollees about health care reform. CMS ordered the company to stop such mailings during the investigation.
"America’s seniors and the health plans that serve them deserve to have their free speech rights respected. Their rights should not be subject to the whims of any administration, and the health plans that serve them should not be threatened with punishment if they speak out on a matter of public concern simply because the administration disagrees with their position," they wrote in a letter. "Until your department rescinds its gag order and allows seniors to receive information about matters before Congress, we will not consent to time agreements on the confirmation of any nominees to your department or associated agencies."
The letter was signed by Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell, Jon Kyl, Lamar Alexander, John Thune, Lisa Murkowski, John Cornyn, Charles Grassley and Mike Enzi.
http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0909/Senate_Republicans_threaten_to_block_HHS_nominations_.html
The letter comes as Republicans are railing against CMS' investigation into a letter Humana sent to its enrollees about health care reform. CMS ordered the company to stop such mailings during the investigation.
"America’s seniors and the health plans that serve them deserve to have their free speech rights respected. Their rights should not be subject to the whims of any administration, and the health plans that serve them should not be threatened with punishment if they speak out on a matter of public concern simply because the administration disagrees with their position," they wrote in a letter. "Until your department rescinds its gag order and allows seniors to receive information about matters before Congress, we will not consent to time agreements on the confirmation of any nominees to your department or associated agencies."
The letter was signed by Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell, Jon Kyl, Lamar Alexander, John Thune, Lisa Murkowski, John Cornyn, Charles Grassley and Mike Enzi.
http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0909/Senate_Republicans_threaten_to_block_HHS_nominations_.html
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Most Corrupt Members Of Congress
The Most Corrupt Members Of Congress
Lawrence Delevingne|Sep. 18, 2009, 11:31 AM | 219,834 |44
PrintTags: Corruption, U.S. Government, Scandals, Charles Rangel
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a left-leaning watchdog group, has released its annual report on the most corrupt members of Congress.
Of this year’s list of 15, at least 12 are under investigation and several, like adulterer Sen. John Ensign and tax evader U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel are under pressure from some to resign.
see more at..
http://www.businessinsider.com/most-corrupt-members-of-congress-2009-9
Mississippi Tort Reform Works
Mississippi Tort Reform Works
Bob Parks Shop CFP
By Bob Parks Monday, September 21, 2009
Our elected leaders would never let facts get in the way of their political ambitions.
Since passing tort reform in 2004, Mississippi has seen the number of medical malpractice claims plummet by 91 percent from its peak. The state’s largest medical liability insurer dropped its premiums by 42 percent, and has offered an additional 20 percent rebate each year since tort reform went into effect.
“You can’t pass real tort reform unless it’s led by the governor,” Mississippi Republican governor Haley Barbour said. “The other side is tough. They have enormous resources. And they fear the trial lawyers — that if you beat them on tort reform, they won’t have those resources anymore.”
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/14958
Bob Parks Shop CFP
By Bob Parks Monday, September 21, 2009
Our elected leaders would never let facts get in the way of their political ambitions.
Since passing tort reform in 2004, Mississippi has seen the number of medical malpractice claims plummet by 91 percent from its peak. The state’s largest medical liability insurer dropped its premiums by 42 percent, and has offered an additional 20 percent rebate each year since tort reform went into effect.
“You can’t pass real tort reform unless it’s led by the governor,” Mississippi Republican governor Haley Barbour said. “The other side is tough. They have enormous resources. And they fear the trial lawyers — that if you beat them on tort reform, they won’t have those resources anymore.”
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/14958
Alert! Obama's solution to health care for illegals--give them amnesty!
Alert! Obama's solution to health care for illegals--give them amnesty!
A tsunami of opposition to including illegal aliens in any health care plan has caused even President Obama to declare that no one in the United States illegally would receive benefits under a health care overhaul. Then he offered his solution: offer an amnesty so everybody is legal and everybody gets health care... along with all other government benefits.
Speaking to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Obama said his health care plan will not cover illegal aliens, but he contended that was even more of a reason to legalize them and ensure they do get health coverage.
CLICK HERE to learn more and to take action!
(If above link does not work, try http://capwiz.com/caps/issues/alert/?alertid=14063691)
www.capsweb.org
A tsunami of opposition to including illegal aliens in any health care plan has caused even President Obama to declare that no one in the United States illegally would receive benefits under a health care overhaul. Then he offered his solution: offer an amnesty so everybody is legal and everybody gets health care... along with all other government benefits.
Speaking to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Obama said his health care plan will not cover illegal aliens, but he contended that was even more of a reason to legalize them and ensure they do get health coverage.
CLICK HERE to learn more and to take action!
(If above link does not work, try http://capwiz.com/caps/issues/alert/?alertid=14063691)
www.capsweb.org
Monday, September 21, 2009
looks like Obama got caught in his tax bullshit again
looks like Obama got caught in his tax healthcare bullshit again
this time it was on the ABC George interview,when george pulled out the definition of "tax".
this time it was on the ABC George interview,when george pulled out the definition of "tax".
Friday, September 18, 2009
7 ex CIA directors ask Obama call off the legals dogs?
7 ex CIA directors ask Obama to call off the legals dogs?
Eric holder
Eric holder
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