Politics
Fed’s “Independence” Threatened by Bernanke?
With the publishing of a “white paper” about the housing market, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has rankled some Republicans that suggestions made appear...
Obama’s Tax Proposal Targets Growing Portion of His Base
President Obama’s 2013 budget and proposed tax increases have been construed as a direct assault on the wealthy Republican class. But according to...
Read moreUnemployment Up in February, Obama Reelection Chances Down
The U.S. unemployment rate jumped in February from 8.3 percent to 9.0 percent, according to Gallup. Gallup’s numbers are highly correlated to the...
Read moreLehman Bros. Case: Geithner Ignores Subpoena to Testify
The creditors’ committee representing what’s left of Lehman Brothers asked bankruptcy Judge James Peck last week to force Timothy Geithner (left) — currently...
Read moreVirginia & Oklahoma Move to Recognize Personhood at Conception
Lawmakers in Virginia and Oklahoma approved “personhood” legislation last week to recognize that human life begins at conception, drawing praise from pro-life activists...
Read moreObama Calls for Corporate Welfare During Boeing Plant Visit
In concluding his three-state, three-day tour on Friday, President Obama made a flashy appearance at Boeing’s aircraft assembly plant in Washington State, where...
Read moreJudge in Gitmo Tribunal Refuses to Subpoena Yemeni President
On Thursday, the presiding judge in the military tribunal of Guantánamo Bay detainee Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri (left) denied the request made by al-Nashiri’s...
Read moreVirginia House Passes NDAA-Nullifying Bill; Other States Join Fight
The sovereign states are courageously asserting their constitutionally protected right to self-determination by standing up to the federal government and refusing to execute...
Read moreVeterans for Ron Paul Plan Presidents’ Day March on White House
The Veterans for Ron Paul are planning a march on the White House on Monday, with the theme "Ron Paul is the Choice...
Read moreMaine Caucuses Finish Closer Than Expected, Strange Recount
Washington County, Maine — Texas Congressman Ron Paul won strong victories in rural Maine caucuses February 18, but the Saturday caucuses do not...
Read moreAttorneys General Threaten Lawsuit Against Obama’s Contraception Mandate
Attorneys General from a dozen states are considering a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration’s contraception mandate requiring employers to provide insurance that...
Read moreLawmakers Call Out DHS’s Website Monitoring Program
Members of the Department of Homeland Security spoke yesterday at a congressional hearing on monitoring social media and news websites. The DHS representatives...
Read moreN.J. Governor Promises Veto on “Gay Marriage” Bill
The New Jersey state Assembly passed a same-sex marriage bill February 16 on a 42-33 vote, following the state Senate’s earlier 24-16 approval...
Read moreThe Clock is Ticking on Obama’s Eligibility
Attorney Van Irion of the Liberty Legal Foundation (LLF) filed an appeal to a Georgia superior court to review and overturn the decision...
Read moreNYC Churches Get Reprieve in Forced Eviction from Schools
Attorneys for churches meeting in New York City public school buildings have won a court order barring the city from evicting the congregations...
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