According to Politico.com Senator John Ensign actually received a response from the Chief of Staff for the Joint Committee on Taxation regarding the penalty dolled out for the failing to pay the fee for not buying health insurance under their latest billion dollar “reform bill.” Ensign said… “We could be subjecting those very people who conscientiously, because they believe in [...]
Presidential Popularity
Far be it from me to question their motives…BUT…something strange is going on in the world…has anybody noticed that Our president seems to be having difficulties with our staunchest allies – i.e. England, Israel, France, Poland and others…but those countries which mean to do has harm (Venezuelan, Libya, Iran, Russia) – and their leaders all love our President? Kinda of [...]
Protect Insurance Companies PSA
The good people over at MoveOn.org
4 month old asleep in the car…

According to KETVA abc News: A Malvern, Iowa couple was charged with misdemeanor child neglect after police said they left their 4-month-old daughter in their car while they got drunk in a west Omaha bar…Police said both parents were drunk at the time officers arrived. Tina Vannoy had a blood alcohol level of .20, more than twice the legal limit. [...]
Angry at the Fed? You’re not alone!
According to the latest Rasmussen Reports… Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters nationwide say they’re at least somewhat angry about the current policies of the federal government. That figure includes 36% who are Very Angry. 60% believe neither Republican nor Democratic political leaders have an understanding of what is needed today. More than seven-of-10 Republicans and unaffiliated voters say the neither [...]
ALL Republicans are Racists or Crazy?
According to Frank Rich in his Op-Ed “Even Glenn Beck Is Right Twice a Day” in the New York Times… With all due respect to Jimmy Carter, the racist component of Obama-hatred has been undeniable since the summer of 2008, when Sarah Palin rallied all-white mobs to the defense of the “real America.” When Joe Wilson explained that his behavior [...]
Sen. Dodd calls to curb overdraft fees
According to the AP: Sen. Dodd, D-Conn., said he will propose legislation that would require customers to sign up for overdraft protection. If they don’t, a bank would not be allowed to charge a fee even if the customer overspends. Click Here So let me get this stright… (1) I have a checking account with my local bank (2) They [...]
Jimmy Carter at it again!
Once upon a time, after a president of the United States of America serves his term – he refrains from criticizing the presidents that follow him – and generally stays out of politics. No so former President Jimmy Carter…arguably one of the worst presidents of this country – insists on commenting and sticking his nose in issues he really doesn’t [...]
Decorum in the House and in Committees
The House Rules Committee today provided a summary of approved guidelines for all members to follow during floor debate. The Rules are approved by the entire House and are posted on the committee website. Decorum in the House and in Committees Under clause 1(a)(1) of Rule XI, the rules of the House are the rules of its committees as far [...]
Tips on Writing Holiday Features
Tips on Writing Holiday Features That Get You Noticed and Help Editors Prepare Their Sections Angela Mendola, Manager of Strategic Products, NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Features that cover holidays are a topic that is golden to editors, and of interest to a majority of readers of all ages, young and old. Which means the media is always on the lookout [...]