Telling It Like It Is

2012-02-10T22:48:00.000-08:00

Gerry M. Kaye

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS
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"THE OBAMA FED GOVT. AND ITS WAR ON THE PUBLIC, THE STATES AND RELIGION"

GOD AND JESUS CHRIST -
LOVE AND PEACEFUL RELIGION, IT'S ALL GOOD!!

"Ronald Reagan In Remembrance" Feb. 6 Birthday

Tens of Thousands of Anti-abortion protesters march in Washington on Roe v. Wade anniversary. WASHINGTON – Neither cold temperatures nor pouring rain seemed to dampen the spirits of the tens of thousands who gathered for the annual March for Life in Washington on Monday.

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"AGENDA" Grinding America Down
THE LONG-TERM PLAN OF THE LEFT AND THE DRASTIC CHANGES IN AMERICA’S CULTURE

"BEWARE OF VOTER FRAUD IN THE USA,
STEALING OUR FREEDOMS"

"DOING THE RIGHT THING" "Politics..." do the American people hire their government to go to Washington, to play constant games in one-upmanships, or to do the right thing, for the right reasons, for the good of the nation and its people?

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"WE KNOW WHAT WE NEED TO DO...HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE?"

"SOLYNDRA AND TAX RAISES -WATER AND OIL "
"The Rop-a-Dope Fraud"

"CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE" - How Are We Doing?

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Mitt Romney is proud of his success because he started without wealth and he built it by helping people get jobs: "I earned it the old fashioned way, by working hard." - Mitt Romney, Jan 23, 2012 Republican Presidential Debate

Gingrich: Justice Dept Wants to 'Steal Elections'. Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich blasted the Justice Department for blocking a South Carolina voter identification law and suggested the Obama administration wants to "steal elections."

PLANNED PARENTHOOD TAKES ON THE STATES. Who here is really endangering women? Clearly, Planned Parenthood and the administration are willing to deny thousands of needy men, women and children health care in order to protect the bottom lines of Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.

True Love Waits Joins Parents and Leaders' Call for Abstinence Alternative to Controversial NYC Sex Ed Mandate. According to the New York Daily News, Reps. Michael Grimm and Bob Turner, the city's two GOP congressmen, are backing concerned parents who want to have an abstinence-based curriculum as an alternative to the city's required sex-education program.

CURRENT POLITICAL NEWS:

Obama Changes Contraceptive Health Care Law Under Intense Criticism

Republicans rally against contraception rule at conference, as Dems suggest policy change. Republicans stepped up their campaign Thursday against the Obama administration's controversial contraception rule, using the pulpit of the premier conservative conference in Washington to assail the policy as an unconstitutional "attack on religious freedom."

Obama birth control policy divides Democrats. This is not only unacceptable, it is un-American," says Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a Catholic who faces re-election in November in a state where Wednesday nights are reserved for church services.

Feb.7 - Chairman Ben Bernanke calls the economy "frustratingly slow." "Don't expect a radical new outlook on the economy."

Bernanke Issues Stark warning on the Economy.

Santorum gets a boost in a 3 state caucus projected win. Missouri, Minn. and Colorado give the night to Santorum.

Obama is getting to have his Super PAC cake and eat it too.

Romney wins with 50 percent, Gingrich edges out Paul for second in final Nevada tally. Romney becomes the first 2012 GOP candidate to win two consecutive elections, after having defeated Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary earlier in the week.

Obama on: "What Jesus would do." The Gospel according to Obama!

Obamacare’s Contraception Mandate Tramples on Religious Liberty. The Obama Administration’s mandate under the Obamacare statute that many religious employers provide health care coverage for contraception, abortifacients, and sterilization tramples upon their free exercise of religion.

Unemployment rate falls to 8.3% in Jan. - Misleading with More Given Up Looking. There was an even much more shockingly large number --23M Americans with no work-- almost 1.2 million additional Americans were classified in January as not being in the labor force. This “recovery” is unique as more and more Americans have just given up looking for work.

Komen Says It'll Fund Planned Parenthood Again. In an about-face no doubt fueled by the massive public relations mess, leading breast cancer charity The Susan G. Komen Foundation announced it would continue to funding programs at Planned Parenthood.

House of Representatives passes bill to ban use of welfare funds for strip clubs, casinos and alcohol.

Winner: Romney 46%; Gingrich 32%,, Santorum 13%, Paul 7% in Florida Rep. Primary.

Fact Check – Obama Pitches Women for Re-election With Non-working Law. Three years after he signed Equal Pay’ for Women into law, President Obama has made the little-known Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act the centerpiece of his re-election pitch to women. The only problem? Women don’t enjoy equal pay, it’s improved little during Obama’s term and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act has hardly been a “big step” toward the goal.

Debt ceiling skyrockets. President Obama prepares to raise the debt ceiling -- after the Senate waived its opposition last week.

Voters Still Trust Republicans More on Economy.
January 27, 2012. Voters continue to trust Republicans more than Democrats on the number one issue of the economy. 47% of Likely U.S. Voters trust the GOP more when it comes to handling the economy, while 40% have more faith in Obama's party.

Another Obama backed project goes bankrupt-taxpayers'cost $118M. WASHINGTON – The parent company of an electric car battery maker that received a $118 million grant from the Obama administration filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. Failed Solyndra, of Fremont, Calif., was the first renewable-energy company to receive a loan under the 2009 stimulus law, and the Obama administration frequently touted it as a model for its clean energy program.

Senate vote gives Obama option to raise debt ceiling another $1.2 trillion. Senate Republicans, in the minority, were unable to muster enough votes Thursday for a bill opposing another $1.2 trillion increase in the debt ceiling.

Obama delivers a confrontational State of the Union address. Obama's strategy used polarizing issues to increase turnout of his supporters. His approach increases the risk of failure in a nation still deeply skeptical of government activism.

Tens of Thousands of Anti-abortion protesters march in Washington on Roe v. Wade anniversary. WASHINGTON – Neither cold temperatures nor pouring rain seemed to dampen the spirits of the tens of thousands who gathered for the annual March for Life in Washington on Monday.

Judge Whacks Obama in Eligibility Case. Filed under 2012 Election, Constitution: A Georgia judge has refused a demand from Barack Obama to quash a subpoena to appear at a series of administration hearings Jan. 26 at which residents of the state are challenging, as allowed under a state law, his name on the 2012 presidential ballot.

Supreme Court says search warrants needed when police use GPS devices to track suspects. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal suspects.

Gingrich wins South Carolina primary, Fox News projects.

Obamacare to Require Health Plans to Cover Birth Control Without Co-Pays.

Obama Admin. Forces Religious Organizations on Contraception. ... "People of faith must unite against this administration's constant assault on our religious liberties." - Matt Smith
In the Dept. of Health and Human Services' decision to force religious organizations to provide contraceptive coverage even though it conflicts with their principles: Obama HHS turns its back on people of faith.

Congress puts anti-piracy bill on backburner amid uproar.

Justice Scalia defends originalist view of the Constitution. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says using the courts, rather than elected legislatures, to assert abortion rights is akin to "sneaking it in through a back door." Scalia is one of the court's most outspoken opponents of the court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that declared a woman's right to an abortion.

Obama warned of lack of support over anti-piracy bill. Anger over the White House appearing to side with tech companies in a bitter fight over anti-piracy legislation.

Poll: Mitt Romney leads Obama in 5 of 6 swing states, Obama losing independents by 23 points in Florida.

Obama administration rejects Keystone XL pipeline discarding thousands of American jobs. The State Department will shoot down the Keystone XL pipeline, closing off a valuable source of oil as energy prices are climbing, jobs are scarce, and $4 gas is right around the corner.

Jan. 17 - 48% Think Romney Would Do Better Job With Economy, 39% Trust Obama More. Voters are closely divided over whether Mitt Romney’s business career is a plus or a minus, but most Republicans see it as a plus. Additionally, a plurality of all voters think he would do a better job than President Obama dealing with the economy.

Money Down the Drain. It really hurts to see huge sums of money taken out of a check to pay federal income tax, especially when you know that a lot of that money will be wasted on some of the nonsense listed...

VIDEO - Gingrich on negative ads; Romney defends record. January 16, 2012 Republican candidates Debate In NC ahead of Saturday Primary.

Investor Confidence Drops Five Points on Sunday. The Rasmussen Consumer Index, which measures the economic confidence of consumers on a daily basis, fell another three points on Sunday to 82.4. Consumer confidence has dropped seven points since Thursday. The index is down six points from a week ago, but is up five points from a month ago and 21 points from three months ago.

Generic Congressional Ballot - Republicans now hold a six-point lead over Democrats. A Rasmussen Reports survey for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 8 finds that 44% of Likely U.S. Voters would vote for the Republican in their district’s congressional race if the election were held today, while 38% would choose the Democrat instead.

Republicans gain; Democrat numbers fell back to the lowest level ever. The number of Republicans in the country increased by a percentage point in December, while the number of Democrats fell back two points to the lowest level ever recorded by Rasmussen Reports.

Friday Night Document Dump: The White House Knew Before The Election of 2010 That Solyndra Would Be Shedding Workers.

Justice Department report defends Obama's 'recess' appointments as legal. "The Justice Department opinion is unconvincing," said Senate Judiciary Committee ranking Republican Charles Grassley of Iowa. Its conclusion is at odds with the text of the Constitution and the administration's own previous statements.

Obama requests $1.2T increase in debt ceiling. WASHINGTON – Obama is asking Congress for another $1.2 trillion increase in the nation's debt limit. Congress has 15 days to reject the president's request. The White House says Obama would veto any objections in order to avoid a default.

Supreme Court sides with church on decision to fire employee on religious grounds. The Supreme Court has sided unanimously with a church sued for firing an employee on religious grounds, issuing an opinion on Wednesday that religious employers can keep the government out of hiring and firing decisions.

Poll: Florida voters prefer Mitt Romney over President Obama.

Romney wins in NH with 39 percent of the vote.

Romney the Projected Double Digit Winner of NH Caucus, Paul Second. January 10, 2012 8:32 PM MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will win the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary by a double-digit margin, FOX News Channel projected immediately after the polls closed Tuesday night.

Obama's Fiscal Crisis After National Debt Surpasses Economic Output. Fiscal watchdogs and Republican lawmakers are expressing dismay at new figures showing the U.S. debt has now exceeded the nation's economic output.

Job Participation / 8.5% Unemployment - From the Bureau of Labor Statistics: UPDATE: The official jobless rate fell slightly in December to 8.5% after November’s figure was revised upward to 8.7%. The participation (still looking) rate in the labor force fell from 64.3 in January to 64% in December — a 0.3% drop. December marked the 34th consecutive month of 8%+ unemployment — all on President Obama’s watch. Until February 2009, unemployment had not topped 8% in 25 years.

Gallup: Obama in trouble. Gallup polls in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day showed voters were not in the holiday spirit when thinking about Obama. His overall approval/disapproval numbers were 42% approval /49%disapproval. So much for winning that “Payroll Tax Cut” issue.

Featured Video: It's Still the Economy, Stupid? Charles Payne-Neil Cavuto. This video is blocked on Windows Explorer browser.

Obama Admin. Defends Health Care Overhaul in First Supreme Court Brief. The 63-page brief is the first salvo in one of four cases accepted by the high court challenging the controversial health care law. Those cases will be heard in March. This filing is specifically focused on the suit challenging the law's so-called individual mandate, or requirement to buy health insurance.

Dec. Jobs Report: Good News, Bad News. The economy must add about 200,000 to 250,000 jobs every month to get the unemployment rate down below 8 percent.

Positive Jobs Report Fails to Lift Stocks

Obama Unveils Defense Cuts While Iran Threatens War

Obama Again Bypasses Congress, Appoints 3 To Labor Board. Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., said the appointments "may impress the union bosses but will deliver yet another blow to job creation."

Election 2012: Generic Pres. Ballot Favors Republican 47% to Obama's 43%. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey for the short holiday week ending Friday, December 30, finds that 47% of Likely U.S. Voters would support the generic Republican candidate if the presidential election were held today, while 43% would vote for Obama.

Romney Wins Iowa Caucus by 8 Votes Over Santorum. In the closest finish in the history of the Iowa caucuses, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum in the first battle for the Republican presidential nomination, found Romney emerging as the apparent winner by a margin of just eight votes.

Abortion Doctors Face Murder Charges.
“Two abortion doctors face murder charges,” reports CBS Baltimore. “The allegations follow a long investigation into a botched abortion in Elkton, Cecil County.” But it goes way deeper than just one botched abortion. Upon investigation, police found a freezer full of aborted babies, some of them apparently near full-term.

Romney Leads Obama by 6 points for 2012 Pres. Election.
Obama Strong Approval Polls @ 22%.
Rasmussen Poll - Mitt Romney has now jumped to his biggest lead ever over President Obama in a hypothetical Election 2012 matchup. The latest national telephone survey finds that 45% of Likely U.S. Voters favor the former Massachusetts governor, while 39% prefer the president. Poll for Friday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove.

Weekly Jobless Claims Jump.
New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, a government report showed on Thursday.

Battle Against Voter Fraud Heats up The States

Obama White House to seek increase in borrowing limit/debt ceiling 1.2 Trillion. The increase would boost the debt limit to $16.4 trillion. Treasury officials said Tuesday that the White House plans to request another $1.2 trillion in borrowing authority Friday.

Wastebook Released- Detailing More Than $6.5 Billion in 'Unnecessary' Govt. Spending

VIDEO - Compromise Deal on ( Ungenerous ) Tax Cut extension Reached. Another Democrat 'Scrooge Christmas.' Rather than leave the American people uncertain, the Republican House temporarily settled on the vacationing Democrat's inadequate 2 month tax cut extension after Dems refused to negotiate the original 1 year Bill. "Doing the right thing for the right reasons is always the right thing to do," House Leader Boehner said.

House GOP rejects short-term extension of payroll tax cut, calls for talks with vacationing Senate. Congress remains gridlocked over keeping $1,000 savings for the average American.

Poll - More Than Half of American Voters Now Disapprove of Obama's Job Performance. Forty-four percent of voters approve and 51 percent disapprove of President Obama’s job performance, and almost all view the economy negatively.

Keystone Pipeline Faces Uncertain Fate Despite Senate Deal. Will "politics" prevent 20,000 needy Americans from getting jobs??

Senate reaches payroll tax agreement. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate leaders said Friday they have agreed on a payroll tax holiday and jobless benefit extension, but only for the first two months of the coming year.

Govt. Hopes To Avoid Shutdown by Saturday.

VIDEO: Paul Ryan's bipartisan compromise Medicare plan with Sen. Ron Wyden.

U.S. War in Iraq Declared Officially Over

Senate leader declares House payroll tax cut bill DOA. Congressional negotiations over a bill extending a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits can begin as soon as the Senate rejects a version the House approved , the Senate leader said Wednesday.

Republican House Passes Payroll Tax Cut Bill

US TROOPS EXITING IRAQ.

USA Today/Gallup Poll: Romney, Gingrich Beat Obama in 12 Swing States.

Indiana Democratic Party Head Resigns as Pres. Election Fraud Probe Heats Up. The chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party announced his resignation Monday, as investigators probe allegations of election fraud stemming from the 2008 Democratic presidential primary.

Supreme Court To Decide On Arizona's Immigration Law. Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer applauds High Court's decision to hear challenge.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Recuses Herself from Arizona Case.

Republicans Propose Payroll Tax Plan as Democrats Vow Defeat. Dec. 9 - House Republicans introduced a $202.4 billion bill that would extend a payroll tax cut into 2012, and includes changes to unemployment compensation and provisions expediting a Canadian oil pipeline that are becoming the core of a clash with Democrats.

Poll: Election 2012: Generic Republican 49%, Obama 41%.

Obama, Canadian PM meet amid pipeline tension. What is seen as a political move, Obama admin. has delayed potential approval of the jobs-creating Keystone XL pipeline until 2013, which falls after the presidential election.

Probe Launched of Alleged DEA Laundering Operation in Mexico. Rep. Darrell Issa is launching a congressional investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration following claims that the agency helped drug cartels launder money -- an operation the lawmaker said bears striking resemblance to the failed "Fast and Furious" gunrunning probe.

Legislation debated on Capitol Hill to ban discrimination abortions. Legislation would simply say that you cannot discriminate against the unborn by subjecting them to an abortion based on their race or sex.

Questions swirl around planned $6 billion nuclear lab. Questions continue to swirl about exactly what kind of nuclear and plutonium research will be done there, whether the lab is really necessary, and — perhaps most important — will it be safe, ...?

U.S. Defense Secretary Blames Israel for Freeze in Peace Talks, Israel Blames Palestinians. A spokesman for Israel's prime minister is blaming the Palestinian leadership for the deadlock in peace talks, a day after the U.S. defense secretary said that Israel was not doing enough to renew negotiations.

Good News - Bad News In Jobs Report. Good News: jobless rate drops to 8.6%; masks a startling shift in the job market: 315,000 people had stopped looking for work.

Senate Rejects Rival Payroll Tax Cut Plans. "Republicans are ready to work with the president and the Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance temporarily, but they must be offset with spending cuts elsewhere," said House majority leader John Boehner.

Aggressive Europe bailout may be in works. French President Nicolas Sarkozy - acknowledging the region's debt crisis - announced that he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet in Paris on Monday "to make French-German propositions to guarantee the future of Europe."

Gallup Poll: Obama’s Approval ‘Well Below' for Re-election. A new Gallup analysis of President Barack Obama’s approval rating released on Tuesday concludes that Obama’s approval level is now well below where it probably needs to be next year for him to win reelection.

2011 Most difficult year in Planned Parenthood history. According to the SBA List State by State Scoreboard, Planned Parenthood has lost over $61 million from 9 states after they cut tax-based funding to the abortion giant. The states include Florida, Indiana, Kansas, New Hampshire, N. Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. In the wake of these defunding efforts, numerous Planned Parenthood clinics have been forced to shutter their windows in several states.

Minnesota abortion clinic slated to close. Regions Hospital in St. Paul has announced that it will close its abortion clinic, GYN Special Services Clinic, effective December 9, 2011, the first abortion clinic closure in Minnesota in two decades; due to the work of pro-life activists.

Rasmussen Reports - Voters Still Trust Republicans More Than Democrats on Economy. Republicans continue to be trusted more than Democrats to handle the number one issue on voters’ minds this election, the economy. On all 10 important issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports, voters now trust Republicans more on seven of these issues.

Republicans to reconfigure US budget cuts. Republicans will try to spare defense programs by reconfiguring the $1.2 trillion in spending cuts that are to be triggered starting in 2013 by the collapse of a congressional deficit-cutting committee, a leading Republican senator said Sunday.

Obama Leaves God out of Thanksgiving Speech, Riles Critics. "Somebody ought to remind Obama (and his speech writer) that when Americans sit down around a meal today and give thanks, they give thanks to God."

An all-time low for a President in month 10: - Barack Obama plummeted to 44 percent. - The Gallup Poll. See All Obama Job Approval Polling Data.

ViDEO - Obama Heckled by Occupy Protesters

Stocks Close Lower as Supercommitee Fails. The co-chairs of the supercommittee announced Monday afternoon that it will disband after failing to reach an agreement. Balanced-budget plan fails along party lines. WASHINGTON — A Republican proposal to change the Constitution by requiring Congress to balance the federal budget every year narrowly failed in the House Friday. All but four Republicans voted for the proposal, and all but 25 Democrats voted against it.

House, Senate pass budget bill to avert shutdown. Lawmakers approved a $130.4 billion measure to fund five Cabinet departments, the first big budget bill since this summer’s promise of greater austerity.

Calif. court hands conservatives a victory in Prop 8 case. LOS ANGELES — The California Supreme Court handed conservatives a big victory on Thursday (Nov. 17) by allowing them to defend a statewide ban on gay marriage that a federal judge struck down as unconstitutional last year.

In addition to healthcare reform, U.S. Supreme Court will tackle the implications of assisted reproductive technologies. The current U.S. Supreme Court session is proving to be an exciting one. In addition to granting review of healthcare reform cases today, the Court also granted review in Capato v. Astrue—a case involving the rights of posthumously-conceived children.

Budget sequesters looming: who’ll be at risk? Defense cuts and tax exemption for health insurance show how difficult deficit reduction is, once it gets specific.

Solyndra scandal continues to worsen for the White House. Department of Energy officials asked the struggling solar company to delay announcing planned layoffs until after the November 2010 election.

Supreme Court will hear Obama health care case this term. The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

THERE HE GOES AGAIN: Now, in a trade speech Obama says U.S. has been 'lazy.' On Saturday, speaking at a business forum on the sidelines of an economic summit in Honolulu, he said the U.S. had been “lazy’’ when it came to enticing businesses to invest in America. “Lazy’’ is a strong word.

Obama Approval on the Economy at Lowest Yet. President Obama's ratings on the most important issue for his re-election -- the economy -- have posted the weakest showing of his presidency, according to a poll released Friday by CBS News.

3 deaths at 'Occupy' protests in California, Vermont, Louisiana. Police are investigating a fatal shooting near the Occupy Oakland protest in California; a man was found dead in his tent at Occupy New Orleans; and an apparent suicide at Occupy Burlington in Vermont.

Letters: 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters have it all wrong.

Deaths at Occupy camps bring pressure for shutdown.

Senate approves jobs benefits for veterans. The House is expected to approve the bill resoundingly next week.

24% Think Stimulus Plan Reduced Unemployment, 30% Say It Added to Problem.
Despite Nancy Pelosi's claim that the $787 billion stimulus plan passed in early 2009 kept the national unemployment rate from being much worse than it is, Americans believe overwhelmingly, that the stimulus did not help the economy and did not reduce unemployment.

Ohio Rejects ObamaCare's Individual Mandate. Today Ohio voters rejected ObamaCare's individual mandate that requires all persons to purchase health insurance or pay a tax penalty. Even with a large democratic turnout, 66% of Ohio voters rejected the idea of an individual mandate to buy health insurance.

Reuters - Election measures - unions, governors, etc. Tuesday's election results.

Mississippi Defeats Life at Conception Ballot Initiative. The measure divided the medical and religious communities and caused some of the most ardent abortion opponents, including Republican Gov. Haley Barbour, to waver with their support.

Obama's overheard disparaging remark about Israeli PM undermines US' friendship. Obama and Sarkozy overheard in a gaffe over Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Voters Out in a Dozen States for Local, Statewide Elections. Votes on immigration, union rights and Obama's health care law could hold hints of the American public's mindset, four years into an economic downturn and one year from the presidential election.

Democrats and Republicans Reach Rare Bipartisan Agreement on Jobs. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, with their approval ratings south of atrocious, have jettisoned the rhetoric, at least for now, and embraced a victory on the jobs front.

Poll: Only 20% of Voters Say U.S. Government Has Consent of the Governed. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. voters feel the federal government has lost touch with the people it represents.

'Bloated' Federal Workforce Rises 12% as Rest of US Goes Jobless. The federal workforce appears to be immune to the country’s worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, which has left 14 million Americans out of work.

Weak Jobs Report Causes More Financial Angst.
Following the bankruptcy filing this week of MF Global in the United States, “investors are watching their backs for other troubled financials,” said Guy LeBas, the chief fixed income strategist for Janney Montgomery Scott.

Poll: 20% of Voters Strongly Approve Obama Performance. The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, For the full month of October, the president’s Approval Index rating fell to the lowest level yet measured for this president. Just 17% now believe the U.S. is generally heading in the right direction.

European woes - with America's limited influence in the Euro crisis. With Europe teetering on the edge, Obama, politician extraordinaire, returns to Europe an economic bust with hollowed out past accolades: oh what a time it was, fit for the Anti-Christ himself!

Obama says: "In God We Trust' Vote Not Creating Jobs." The House vote to reaffirm that "In God We Trust" is the U.S. motto is "not putting people back to work," Obama said in a speech pushing his jobs bill.

Insult To Injury: A Bailout for Solyndra

Bernanke: Pace of Economic Growth to Be 'Frustratingly Slow.' Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that the pace of economic growth will probably be "frustratingly slow," after the institution downgraded its outlook over the next two years.

Top Justice Dept. Official Admits 'Mistake' in Ignoring ATF's 'Unacceptable Tactics.' ATF: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Hundreds of documents released Monday by the Justice Department show that a high-ranking Obama administration official not only knew about the ATF's botched "gun-walking" "Operation Fast and Furious," he allowed it to continue "without asking key questions."

Nurses Say N J Hospital Gave Them Choice: Assist Abortions or Lose Job. A lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, on behalf of the nurses who “possess strongly held religious and moral beliefs that they may not participate in the process of an abortion that causes the death of a preborn
child.”

Another Solyndra - like Bankruptcy Costing US Taxpayers $43 million. Beacon Power bankrupt; had US backing like Solyndra; benefited from same program using $43 million - taxpayer money as Solyndra. (Reuters) - Beacon Power Corp filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, just a year after the energy storage company received a $43 million loan guarantee from a controversial U.S. Department of Energy program.

Campaigner in Chief: "We can't wait!"

Economy Re-Emerges as Top Global Concern.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls for Two Straight Quarters.

Democrat Board Clerk is Focus in Ballot Tampering in Buffalo.
Investigators probing tampered absentee ballots marked for Republican County Executive Chris Collins are now focusing on a Democratic clerk at the Erie County Board of Elections, according to several sources familiar with the situation.

White House Orders Review of Energy Department Loans in Wake of Solyndra Scandal. The White House has ordered a review of the Energy Department's loan guarantee program in the wake of a growing scandal over Solyndra, a California-based solar company that went bankrupt after receiving a $528 million federal loan.

U.S. Economy Probably Picked Up in Third Quarter on Consumer Spending Gain.

EXCLUSIVE: ACORN Playing Behind Scenes Role in 'Occupy' Movement. The former New York office for ACORN, the disbanded community activist group, is playing a key role in the self-proclaimed “leaderless” Occupy Wall Street movement, organizing “guerrilla” protest events and hiring door-to-door canvassers to collect money under the banner of various causes while spending it on protest-related activities, sources tell FoxNews.com.

Voter Fraud Allegations Hit San Francisco Mayor’s Race
Shocking voter fraud allegations are rocking the mayor's race in San Francisco. District Attorney George Gascon has launched an investigation and demands are growing for federal authorities to move in.

MSNBC poll: Obama earns 'F' on performance. In survey of more than 100,000, president gets failing grade.

Sen. Graham Warns GOP Candidates to 'Step Up' and Challenge Obama Foreign Policy. "At the end of the day these are decisions President Obama has made. I think they are strategically unsound and I think we'll need to step up and challenge him," he said.

Libya to declare liberation Sunday. TRIPOLI, Libya—Libya’s new leaders will declare liberation Sunday, officials said, a move that will start the clock for elections after months of bloodshed that culminated in the death of longtime dictator Muammar Qadhafi.

Obama approval rating falls to new low: poll. Obama's job approval rating has slumped to just 41 percent, the lowest since he took office, a new Gallup poll showed Friday.

Obama: Full withdrawal from Iraq by Jan. 1. WASHINGTON – All U.S. troops will leave Iraq by Jan. 1, formally ending the war that began more than eight-and-a-half years ago and has taken more than 4,400 American lives, President Obama said today.

Senate Votes Down Trimmed Version of Obama's Jobs Bill. Despite a campaign-style push this week by Obama, the Senate on Thursday scuttled pared-back jobs legislation, rejected by Democrats and Republicans.

US Govt. Defends $529 million Loan to Builders of Electric Cars in Finland. The Department of Energy is standing by a $529 million loan guarantee to an electric car company that is outsourcing production to Finland.

Libyan Prime Minister: Qaddafi Dead After Sirte Battle. Fugitive Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi was killed in fighting around his hometown Thursday, Libya's prime minister has confirmed.

Medicare costs to reduce Social Security increase. About 55 million Social Security recipients will get in 2012 their first increase in benefits since 2009, a 3.6 percent raise. For some, higher Medicare Part B premiums could wipe out as much as a fourth of their raise from Social Security, according to projections by the trustees who oversee the programs.

Obama's First 1,000 Days Marked By Federal Spending Spree, More Unemployment. The country racked up as much debt in the last 1,000 days as it did in the first 79,135 days. (That's from 1776 to 1993.) -- In the last 1,000 days, America spent $1.2 trillion in interest on the debt. By itself, that would represent the world's 15th largest economy. -- On the economic front, 2.22 million jobs have been lost. ....

For The First Time in History the "Voices" of Pre-Born Children Were Loudly Heard in US Capitol. (Washington, DC)—According to a statement on their website, on October 13, 2011, "Voices from the Womb" began their national campaign by performing ultrasounds on pregnant women in the Congressional Auditorium at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.

Milwaukee Conference Draws International Speakers to Explore Spiritual and Emotional Healing after Abortion. MILWAUKEE- Dealing with grief and need for spiritual and emotional healing after an abortion is the subject of an upcoming international conference in Milwaukee October 26-29.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington.
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama saluted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday as a man who "stirred our conscience" and made the Union "more perfect," rejoicing in the dedication of a monument memorializing the slain civil rights leader's life and work.

Obama administration pulls part of healthcare law.WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is pulling the plug on a long-term, home-care program included in the 2010 healthcare reform law that Republicans have derided as a budget trick. U.S. health officials said on Friday that after 19 months of analysis, they could not come up with a model for the so-called CLASS Act that keeps it voluntary and budget-neutral.

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

2011-04-16T21:57:00.000-07:00

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS News and Features, Reports and Opinions. Religious and Social Issues, analyzed and discussed - by Author and Pastor Gerry M. Kaye, online since 1998 @ http://www.gerrymkaye.org/index.htm Featured: "MORAL AND POLITICAL OUTRAGE IN TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS".. "DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN A STAGGERING, FALTERING NATION" The Nation's Largest Abortion Provider Has Already Received Over Five and a half Billion Dollars From Taxpayers and Now Demands More.. Featured: ""WITH GOD IN THE WORLD" HIS WORD AND WORLD EVENTS Featured: "TRUTH BIRTHS FREEDOM" SIGNS OF THE TIMES TELLING IT LIKE IT IS CURRENT Political News: House Approves Ryan's 'Path To Prosperity' Budget Plan House and Senate Passes Budget Deal Funding Federal Government Through September

2011-04-16T21:56:00.003-07:00

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS
News and Features, Reports and Opinions. Religious and Social Issues, analyzed and discussed - by Author and Pastor Gerry M. Kaye, online since 1998 @ http://www.gerrymkaye.org/index.htm

Featured:
"MORAL AND POLITICAL OUTRAGE IN TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS"..
"DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN A STAGGERING, FALTERING NATION"
The Nation's Largest Abortion Provider Has Already Received Over Five and a half Billion Dollars From Taxpayers and Now Demands More..

Featured:
""WITH GOD IN THE WORLD"
HIS WORD AND WORLD EVENTS

Featured:
"TRUTH BIRTHS FREEDOM" SIGNS OF THE TIMES

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS CURRENT Political News:

House Approves Ryan's 'Path To Prosperity' Budget Plan

House and Senate Passes Budget Deal Funding Federal Government Through September

2011-04-16T21:56:00.001-07:00

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS
News and Features, Reports and Opinions. Religious and Social Issues, analyzed and discussed - by Author and Pastor Gerry M. Kaye, online since 1998 @ http://www.gerrymkaye.org/index.htm

Featured:
"MORAL AND POLITICAL OUTRAGE IN TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS"..
"DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN A STAGGERING, FALTERING NATION"
The Nation's Largest Abortion Provider Has Already Received Over Five and a half Billion Dollars From Taxpayers and Now Demands More..

Featured:
""WITH GOD IN THE WORLD"
HIS WORD AND WORLD EVENTS

Featured:
"TRUTH BIRTHS FREEDOM" SIGNS OF THE TIMES

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS CURRENT Political News:

House Approves Ryan's 'Path To Prosperity' Budget Plan

House and Senate Passes Budget Deal Funding Federal Government Through September

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2011-04-16T00:32:00.000-07:00

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New Features:
"MORAL AND POLITICAL OUTRAGE IN TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS"
"DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN A STAGGERING, FALTERING NATION" The Nation's Largest Abortion Provider Has Already Received Over Five and a Half Billion Dollars From Taxpayers and Now Demands More..

"WITH GOD IN THE WORLD" - HIS WORD AND WORLD EVENTS

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"JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI CAUSES 'SUPERMOON' CONCERN"
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Political News:

House Approves Ryan's 'Path To Prosperity' Budget Plan

Senate Passes Budget Deal Funding Federal Government Through September. In a 81-19 vote, the Senate passed a bipartisan funding deal that will finance the government through the completion of the fiscal year in September.

US House passes spending cut plan, Senate yet to vote.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed hard-fought legislation Thursday that slices nearly $40 billion out of the government budget for the remainder of the fiscal year. The vote sends the measure to the Senate.

Weekly Unemployment Rate Shoots Up
People applying for unemployment benefits last week raised the number of applications to a seasonally adjusted 412,000.

Obama pivots, eyes Medicare changes, tax increases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Challenging Republican budget plans, President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed lowering the nation's future deficits by $4 trillion over a dozen years through a blend of specific measures and vague objectives designed to lower spending in politically sensitive health care programs while also increasing taxes.

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl
TOKYO – Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale — the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster — even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

Voters' Strong Approval for Obama Down at 19% - 53% say Economy is Worse. Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20 which is the lowest Obama Strong approval to date. Currently, just 37% of liberals Strongly Approve of the president’s performance, down from 63% a year ago, 25% believe the economy is getting better while 53% say it is getting worse.

A budget deal has been reached - avoiding a midnight govt. shutdown
Historic Cuts For This Fiscal Year - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) issued a joint statement Friday night.

GOP Budget Plan to Cut More Than $4 Trillion Over Decade The Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Paul Ryan said his party’s budget proposal for 2012 would cut deficits by more than $ 4 trillion over the next decade, vowing to tackle costly entitlements like Medicare and Medicaid.

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New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

Nasa releases landmark find in search for extra-terrestrial life. Arsenic-Eating Bacteria Opens New Possibilities for Alien Life.

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

'The Moment of Truth': President's Debt Commission Releases Final Report.
The plan, according to the panel, would achieve nearly $4 trillion in deficit reduction through 2020, more than any effort in the nation's history reduce the deficit to 2.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2015; sharply reduce tax rates, abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax and cut backdoor spending in the tax code; cap revenue at 21 percent of GDP and get spending below 22 percent and eventually to 21 percent....

End Of Jobless Benefits To Effect Thousands. Benefits that had been extended up to 99 weeks started running out Wednesday. Unless Congress approves a longer extension, the Labor Department estimates about 2 million people will be cut off by Christmas.

Defense Authorization Bill - amendment allowing military clinics to conduct abortions.
"Sen J. Inhofe said.."they are going to turn our military hospitals into abortion clinics," and called on people to "rally against lawmakers interested in moving the proposal forward." Senate Democrats are angling to end the military's decades old ban on allowing elective abortions on publicly funded facilities - in overseas military hospitals.

U.S. lawmakers outraged over WikiLeaks’ disclosure
U.S. lawmakers expressed their outrage at what they called “illegal” publication of classified American documents by WikiLeaks, and asked the Obama Administration to use all legal means to shut down this whistleblower website.

Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message.
WASHINGTON – Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.

U N Official: “Climate Policy Is Redistributing The World's Wealth”
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the world's resources will be negotiated.

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud. So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

2010-12-01T12:59:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

'The Moment of Truth': President's Debt Commission Releases Final Report.
The plan, according to the panel, would achieve nearly $4 trillion in deficit reduction through 2020, more than any effort in the nation's history reduce the deficit to 2.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2015; sharply reduce tax rates, abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax and cut backdoor spending in the tax code; cap revenue at 21 percent of GDP and get spending below 22 percent and eventually to 21 percent....

End Of Jobless Benefits To Effect Thousands. Benefits that had been extended up to 99 weeks started running out Wednesday. Unless Congress approves a longer extension, the Labor Department estimates about 2 million people will be cut off by Christmas.

Defense Authorization Bill - amendment allowing military clinics to conduct abortions.
"Sen J. Inhofe said.."they are going to turn our military hospitals into abortion clinics," and called on people to "rally against lawmakers interested in moving the proposal forward." Senate Democrats are angling to end the military's decades old ban on allowing elective abortions on publicly funded facilities - in overseas military hospitals.

U.S. lawmakers outraged over WikiLeaks’ disclosure
U.S. lawmakers expressed their outrage at what they called “illegal” publication of classified American documents by WikiLeaks, and asked the Obama Administration to use all legal means to shut down this whistleblower website.

Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message.
WASHINGTON – Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.

U N Official: “Climate Policy Is Redistributing The World's Wealth”
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the world's resources will be negotiated.

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud. So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

2010-11-30T00:27:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

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Political News:

Defense Authorization Bill - amendment allowing military clinics to conduct abortions.
"Sen J. Inhofe said.."they are going to turn our military hospitals into abortion clinics," and called on people to "rally against lawmakers interested in moving the proposal forward." Senate Democrats are angling to end the military's decades old ban on allowing elective abortions on publicly funded facilities - in overseas military hospitals.

U.S. lawmakers outraged over WikiLeaks’ disclosure
U.S. lawmakers expressed their outrage at what they called “illegal” publication of classified American documents by WikiLeaks, and asked the Obama Administration to use all legal means to shut down this whistleblower website.

Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message.
WASHINGTON – Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.

U N Official: “Climate Policy Is Redistributing The World's Wealth”
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the world's resources will be negotiated.

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud. So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

2010-11-29T00:51:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

U.S. lawmakers outraged over WikiLeaks’ disclosure
U.S. lawmakers expressed their outrage at what they called “illegal” publication of classified American documents by WikiLeaks, and asked the Obama Administration to use all legal means to shut down this whistleblower website.

Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message.
WASHINGTON – Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.

U N Official: “Climate Policy Is Redistributing The World's Wealth”
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the world's resources will be negotiated.

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud. So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

2010-11-28T00:48:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message.
WASHINGTON – Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.

U N Official: “Climate Policy Is Redistributing The World's Wealth”
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the world's resources will be negotiated.

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud. So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

2010-11-27T00:09:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

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Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message.
WASHINGTON – Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.

U N Official: “Climate Policy Is Redistributing The World's Wealth”
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the world's resources will be negotiated.

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud. So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

2010-11-26T00:35:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud.
So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud. The punishment has ranged from probation to several months of prison time.

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

2010-11-25T00:58:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

GOD Returns to Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Last year the Obama White House caught heat from some groups when God wasn't mentioned in the president's first Thanksgiving proclamation. It was the first time the yearly proclamation failed to include the religious reference. But this year's uses the word God twice.

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abortion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

2010-11-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

Planned Parenthood Is Worried...and Should Be. In an e-mail to supporters the day after the 2010 midterm elections, abotion providers Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards wrote, "There's no getting around it: the results of yesterday's election are truly alarming." She lamented the "extremists" who have been elected and who will "pursue a dangerous agenda." That agenda, of course, is saving unborn children from being murdered.

Zogby | Gallup Polls Show Obama Approval Slipping at 39%.

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

2010-11-23T00:09:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! - Features

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

World's tallest Jesus statue unveiled in Poland

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

In response to N. Korea's Attack - Obama Calls for Joint Military Exercises with S. Korea
The two presidents agreed to hold combined military exercises and enhanced training in the days ahead to continue the close security cooperation between the two countries.

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

2010-11-22T00:59:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

Lawmakers Seek Probe of TSA's Pat-Down Training After Reported Misbehavior
In separate letters issued Monday, two U.S. lawmakers are looking for answers on the training and methods employed by Transportation Security Admin. agents, including one congressman who wants to know why officers trailed a videographer who taped a kid stripped at the security gate.

U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

2010-11-21T00:49:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

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U S tries to quell uproar over invasive pat-downs, scanners
The Obama administration tried Sunday to quell an uproar over pat-downs at US airports, with air travelers in revolt against the new security measures described by some as invasive and humiliating.

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

2010-11-20T00:11:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

How Liberalism self-destructed
Liberalism’s appeal has diminished, particularly among middle-class voters, as it has become increasingly control-oriented and economically cumbersome.

Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty
LISBON - Obama and NATO piled pressure Friday on the US Senate to ratify a new nuclear pact with Russia, as the alliance warned that any delay would damage European security.

Obama Admin. Set to Remove National Guard Border Troops from TX, NM, CA. A letter sent to various members of the Texas Congressional delegation from Texas' Gov. Rick Perry's office says, "In February, 2011, the Texas, New Mexico, and California National Guard forces that were deployed to the border in September, 2010, under President's Obama's Southwest Border Augmentation Plan, will have 30 days to complete a total draw down of forces."

U S Congress Begins (Wrangling) Lame-duck Session

Senate Votes to Delay Doctors' Medicare Pay Cut
The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

2010-11-19T00:20:00.000-08:00

2010-11-18T00:34:00.000-08:00

2010-11-17T00:36:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

Video - Over Ten Union Groups, 111 Businesses Receive Obama Care Waivers.
Unfortunately, if you’re a small business or you don’t have the right connections you can’t get a waiver for your company. Unbelievable!

Democrats Frustrated With White House Over Tax Cuts
Senate Democrats remain divided on how to move forward on extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, and some are pointing the finger of blame at the White House.

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

Collapse of Chicago Climate Exchange Means a Strategy Shift on Global Warming Curbs. The closing this week of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which was envisioned to be the key player in the trillion-dollar "cap and trade" market, is said to have ended the Obama administration's effort to pass the costly, controversial program said to combat global warming.

Mystery Missile Launch Spotted off the Coast near Los Angeles, Ca. on 11/8/10. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces deny any knowledge of the launch.

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

2010-11-16T09:21:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

Haiti Needs Our Prayers!!
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the disease.

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

Fed responds to criticism of its asset purchases
The critics argue that the Fed is deliberately weakening the dollar to increase the competitiveness of U.S. exports, that the asset purchases could lead to inflation down the road, and that the move is unlikely to succeed in spurring economic growth The response is further evidence that the central bank's traditional independence from politics has begun to fade.

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

Collapse of Chicago Climate Exchange Means a Strategy Shift on Global Warming Curbs. The closing this week of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which was envisioned to be the key player in the trillion-dollar "cap and trade" market, is said to have ended the Obama administration's effort to pass the costly, controversial program said to combat global warming.

Mystery Missile Launch Spotted off the Coast near Los Angeles, Ca. on 11/8/10. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces deny any knowledge of the launch.

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

2010-11-15T00:25:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

View your representatives -
Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and House Representatives.

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

Collapse of Chicago Climate Exchange Means a Strategy Shift on Global Warming Curbs. The closing this week of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which was envisioned to be the key player in the trillion-dollar "cap and trade" market, is said to have ended the Obama administration's effort to pass the costly, controversial program said to combat global warming.

Mystery Missile Launch Spotted off the Coast near Los Angeles, Ca. on 11/8/10. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces deny any knowledge of the launch.

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

2010-11-14T00:27:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.
"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

Collapse of Chicago Climate Exchange Means a Strategy Shift on Global Warming Curbs. The closing this week of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which was envisioned to be the key player in the trillion-dollar "cap and trade" market, is said to have ended the Obama administration's effort to pass the costly, controversial program said to combat global warming.

Mystery Missile Launch Spotted off the Coast near Los Angeles, Ca. on 11/8/10. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces deny any knowledge of the launch.

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

2010-11-13T00:21:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

House Republicans Consider Effort to Revive D.C. Voucher Program.
Newly empowered Republicans may try to resurrect the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which pays for low-income children to attend private school in Washington, when they assume control of the House in January. In 2009 House Republicans tried to reauthorize the program but the bill died with Republicans outnumbered by Democrats.

Obama calls for earmark limits, GOP calls for ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement.

"Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

Collapse of Chicago Climate Exchange Means a Strategy Shift on Global Warming Curbs. The closing this week of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which was envisioned to be the key player in the trillion-dollar "cap and trade" market, is said to have ended the Obama administration's effort to pass the costly, controversial program said to combat global warming.

Mystery Missile Launch Spotted off the Coast near Los Angeles, Ca. on 11/8/10. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces deny any knowledge of the launch.

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

2010-11-12T00:10:00.000-08:00

New Musical-Video Feature:
" I Believe" "I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love. I believe in a world where light will guide us, and giving our love, we'll make heaven on earth"...
Psalm 118:24 This Is the Day which The LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" -
Political News:

Dept. of Justice spent tens of millions this year for communities that obstruct immigration enforcement. "Subsidizing Sanctuaries: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program," a report from the Center for Immigration Studies, found that the federal grant program commonly known as SCAAP allocated $62.2 million, more than 15 percent of its $400 million total -- to 27 jurisdictions that are widely considered to be "sanctuary communities."

Global Trade War Feared as G-20 Talks Stall Over Currency Dispute
Seoul, S. Korea - A dispute over whether China and the United States are manipulating their currencies is threatening to resurrect destructive
protectionist policies like those that worsened the Great Depression. The biggest fear is that trade barriers will send the global economy back into recession.

U.S. seeks to sustain shaky G20 unity
In an already heated debate over the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-buying spree to revive the economy, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States was pursuing a policy of weakening the dollar.

South Korea and U.S. fail to reach revamped trade deal.
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea failed to reach an agreement on a stalled free trade deal on Thursday, jeopardizing the pact signed three years ago, seen as an embarrassment to both countries.

Collapse of Chicago Climate Exchange Means a Strategy Shift on Global Warming Curbs. The closing this week of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which was envisioned to be the key player in the trillion-dollar "cap and trade" market, is said to have ended the Obama administration's effort to pass the costly, controversial program said to combat global warming.

Mystery Missile Launch Spotted off the Coast near Los Angeles, Ca. on 11/8/10. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces deny any knowledge of the launch.

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

2010-11-11T00:31:00.000-08:00

2010-11-08T00:44:00.000-08:00

2010-11-07T00:56:00.000-07:00

2010-11-06T00:30:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" - Political News:

"THE ECONOMY IS THE COUNTRY'S TOP PROBLEM" Exit Polls - Six in 10 Independent Voters Go GOP. Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, leaned decisively toward Republican House candidates. About 6 in 10 named the economy as the country's top problem, with no
other issue coming close.

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemployment remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare

2010-11-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" - Political News:

9.6 percent U.S. Jobless Rate Unchanged
Unemploymebt remained steady in October, despite a better-than-expected growth in the number of new jobs.

CNN/Opinion Research survey: Obama trails Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney for 2012

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare

2010-11-03T07:50:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" - Political News:

GOP Rides Wave of Change In 2010 Midterm Elections

Republicans Make Historic Gains in State Legislatures, Pick Up Hundreds of Seats Republicans matched their historic victories in Congress with a sweep of state legislative chambers across the country Tuesday, a feat which will have considerable bearing on the next election.

Republicans Officially Gain Control of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare

2010-11-02T00:42:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" - Political News:

Republicans Officially Gain Contol of The House of Representatives

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare

2010-11-01T03:49:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

"TELLING IT LIKE IT IS" - Political News:

Gallup's final Generic Congressional poll for 2010 midterms now shows 15-point lead among likely voters for Republicans.

New Rasmussen Reports Poll Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 51% - Democrats 39%. Republicans have opened a 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, October 31, 2010. New Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 51% of Likely Voters nationwide plan to vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 39% are opting for the Democrat.

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare

2010-10-31T10:34:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare

2010-10-30T00:11:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

California Continues Third in Highest Unemployment Rate with Rising Deficits
California continues to slide in high taxes, reduced benefits for the needy, high unemployment, high debt, falling commerce, mass exodus...If there was an award for high unemployment, California would have gotten the bronze for August. The state still has the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

2010-10-29T04:15:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Video: Terror Expert: 'We Are Facing Political Jihadism.' Dr. Walid Phares on dealing with jihadist movement

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

2010-10-28T00:11:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

2010-10-27T00:33:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

NY Times/CBS Poll - Democrat Coalition Switching Their Party Allegiance. Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the midterm Congressional elections, according to the latest.

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

2010-10-26T00:54:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Gallup Poll - Economy Top Issue for Voters
Those concerned about size of government overwhelmingly say they are voting Republican. PRINCETON, NJ - U.S. registered voters choose economic conditions by nearly a 2-to-1 margin over any of four other key election issues as the most important to their vote for Congress this year. Substantial proportions of voters, however, also place importance on healthcare and the size and power of the federal government.

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

2010-10-25T08:36:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Largest Statue of Jesus Ever To Be Displayed In Poland

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

ACORN-style Voter Fraud in Midterms an ‘Epidemic.’ Leftist Denials ‘Laughable.’ The controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections.

POOR ECONOMY DRIVING NEW TREND IN VIOLENT CRIME
This study shows that the various levels of poverty and unemployment affect the crime rate substantially, but in different ways.

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

2010-10-24T00:55:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-23T00:03:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-22T19:01:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES' AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

VIDEO - Are Campaign Ads Influencing Voters? Analyzes avalanche of final pitches before Election Day.

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-21T00:29:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"POLITICAL 'CHOICES'AT "POINT ZERO"

"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-20T08:36:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Insurance rates going up at Boeing Boeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Insurance rates going up at BoeingBoeing employees will be paying more for health insurance due to in part by new regulations of Obamacare.

New Gallup Poll - Unemployment at 10%

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-17T00:02:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-16T11:51:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

NPR Poll: Obama Dragging Down Endangered Dems
Pres. Obama's unpopularity seems to be driving House Democrats' woes. Voters in these Republican-targeted districts, those rated by the Cook Political Report as "toss ups" or GOP-leaning or likely, disapprove of the
pres. by a 55% to 41% margin. Among those districts carried by John McCain in '08, Republicans lead 49% to 42%.

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-15T01:30:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-14T00:36:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Fl judge permits states' lawsuit against Obamacare to proceed. In a major blow to the Administration, a Florida judge who had the opportunity to toss a multi-state lawsuit to invalidate the health reform bill has ruled that it can proceed.

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-13T07:58:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

All 33 Chilean miners brought safely to the surface after their 70 day ordeal. A worldwide celebration of courage, skill and endurance.

Obama Admin. Lifts Ban On Deepwater Drilling. Moratorium: "real and substantial pain has been inflicted on people, particularly in the gulf region."

No Cost of Living increase expected in Social Security benefits.
WASHINGTON -- As if voters don't have enough to be angry about this election year, the government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress

2010-10-12T01:05:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress.

2010-10-11T13:03:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

N Y C and 4 other Counties' Board of Elections Fail to Mail Military Ballots. As It has been reported in other states, the military which generally lean toward the Conservative vote are being denied their right to vote.

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress.

2010-10-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

2010-10-09T08:35:00.001-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

"Going Bananas Towards a Banana Republic?"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Government spending rises 9%. CBO said the 9 percent rise in spending for defense, social programs, entitlements and interest on the debt was "somewhat faster than in recent years" a stark evaluation at a time when President Obama and Congress are working to convince voters they are pursuing a fiscally frugal course in Washington.

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress.

A Political Party’s Foundation Means Everything: a Republican Lesson.
Given the state of our economy and the exhaustive debt we have acquired—which is growing—it makes a kind of political sense for the Republican Party to focus on economic and fiscal issues; but it doesn’t make moral sense. To focus on these issues makes sense, but to ignorantly look at social issues as superfluous and secondary to that of “social” moral issues would be a fatal flaw in American politics.

Congress soon leaving DC with no budget, no tax vote, no ... etc., etc...
Congress is leaving behind a trail of stalled bills, including a major fight over a tax - Democrat - no vote , two embarrassing ethics cases and its most basic job – approving a budget for the government.

Large majority of Republicans showing support for the Tea Party movement
A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has found that 71% of Republicans described themselves as tea-party supporters, saying they had a favorable image of the movement or hoped tea- party candidates would do well in the Nov. 2 elections.

New Poll Shows Just 38% Think Obama Deserves Re-Election
Politico/George Washington U. battleground poll shows that just 38 % of likely voters think Obama has performed his job as President well enough to deserve re-election. 44 percent said they would vote to replace Obama and 13 percent said they would consider voting for someone else.

Abortion Survivor Speaks Out About Injustice "For some women out there to have a choice would mean that I would never have a choice."

Abortion Opponents Sue Colorado Over Voter Guide Analysis
Suing to force the state to change how it describes an abortion-related amendment before voters this fall. Personhood USA, one of the sponsors of Colorado's Amendment 62, which would change the state constitution to grant citizenship rights at the "beginning of biological development," filed the suit Wednesday in Denver District Court.

Bias in Obama Justice Dept. Against Whites - Testimony. A Justice Department prosecutor defied his superiors by testifying at a U.S. Civil Rights Commission hearing Friday, where he leveled a potentially explosive allegation: top “political appointees” in the department systematically gutted a voter intimidation case against a fringe African American militant group because the suspects were black and their alleged victims were white.

Six months after ObamaCare's passage, Americans want repeal. 61% Want Obamacare Repealed.

Senate Won’t Vote on Bush-Era Tax Cuts Until After Elections. Democrats have decided not to seek a pre-election showdown on the soon-to-expire Bush tax cuts, saying lawmakers will instead wage the legislative battle with Republicans in a lame-duck session in November.

43% of Americans Say Government Programs Increase Poverty in America.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 22% of the nation’s adults believe that those programs decrease poverty. Twenty-three percent (23%) say they have no impact.

Republicans Present Legislative Agenda for 2010
The GOP plan is divided into five, distinct policy areas: 1) the economy, 2) government spending, 3) health care, 4) government reform and 5) national security, culled together from the Republicans' "America Speaking Out" initiative, which solicited the online input of Americans for two months earlier in the year. House Republicans plan to release their legislative agenda for the next Congress Thursday morning during an event at a hardware store in Sterling Va.

Outsider candidates scoring victories over the establishment in primaries.
Which demonstrates the vigor of the tea-party movement in a tumultuous election year marked by voter anger and economic anxiety.

Citizen Velma expresses 'deep disappointment' to Obama at townhall meeting.
Expressing the frustration of tens of millions of Americans on a day during which the economists called the recession over, Velma Hart, a self-described CFO, wife, mother and veteran, expressed her “deep disappointment” with Obama’s economic record — to his face.

Your fast response required: USA: Help Bring Horse Slaughter to a Vote-Please Act Now! Tens of thousands of American horses are still trucked into Canada and Mexico every year to be processed into food. The journeys these horses must endure and the methods by which they eventually are killed are truly horrifying. Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran’s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose—we urge you to call your rep.’s office today. Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center online to look up your representative’s phone number now.

Blown-Out BP Oil Well Officially Killed at Bottom of Gulf. Workers on the drilling floor are seen on from the window of the drilling cage as the drilling pipe is removed on the Development Driller III which drilled the relief well and pumped cement to seal the Macondo well. NEW ORLEANS – A cement plug has permanently killed BP's runaway well nearly 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) below the sea floor in the Gulf of Mexico, five agonizing months after an explosion sank a drilling rig and led to the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

Afghans vote for new parliament despite militant attacks, but turnout appears low. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new parliament, the first election since a fraud-marred presidential ballot last year cast doubt on the legitimacy of the embattled government.

Poll: Wide Republican Lead Among Interested Voters; Obama Job Approval Hits New Low.
With less than 50 days until Election Day, American voters favor Republicans over Democrats by a six percentage-point margin, and that advantage widens among those voters most interested in the election. After the economy, the next most important issue to voters is the trustworthiness of candidates.

Tuesday's Primaries Results By State. Tea, anyone??

2010-10-08T00:02:00.000-07:00

"GerryBlog" Features:
"HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL" LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

"BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA"

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - "TAKE YOUR COUNTRY BACK"

Telling It Like It Is - Political News:

Jobless Rate Now At 9.6%.

Gallup - U.S. Unemployment at 10.1% in September.
Underemployment, at 18.8%, is up from 18.6% at the end of August. Unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased to 10.1% in September - up sharply from 9.3% in August and 8.9% in July. Much of this increase came during the second half of the month.

National security adviser Gen. James Jones resigning.
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Gen. James Jones is stepping down, two senior administration officials said Friday, amid a series of key White House personnel changes as President Barack Obama approaches the midpoint of his term.

Video - Forelosures On Hold. Paperwork Problems. Did Big Banks Knowingly Engage in Foreclosure Fraud? Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and GMAC Ally have put foreclosures on hold in 23 states.

Mass European Rally in Support of Israel
"We want to say 'enough' to all the lies about Israel and to claim that Europe loves Israel and wants it living in peace." (Rome, Italy)—Israel National News reports that a mass rally-demonstration entitled For the Truth, for Israel is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome Thursday, October 7.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer identifies 6 myths about breast cancer... and concludes that induced abortion and oral contraceptives use... unequivocally are risk factors for breast cancer.

3M to drop retiree health plans due to Obamacare.
3M Co. confirmed it would eventually stop offering its health-insurance plan to retirees, citing the federal health overhaul as a factor. The changes won’t start to phase in until 2013.

GOP Well Positioned Among Likely Midterm Voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's generic ballot for Congress among registered voters currently shows Republicans with 46% of the vote and Democrats with 43%, similar to the 46% to 46% tie reported a week ago. However, in Gallup's first estimates among likely voters, based on polling from Sept. 23-Oct. 3, Republicans have a double-digit advantage under two separate turnout scenarios.

Obama/Gov't Health Plan Not Up to Par, Reports Say. Reports of lagging enrollment and high premiums cast doubt over a major part of Obama's health care remake.

State Dept.Alert for American Travel in Europe
With intelligence warning that Usama bin Laden is trying to execute a multi-city terror attack abroad, the Obama administration issues travel alert for all Americans living in or traveling to Europe.

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low.
Compared to one year ago, the number of Democrats is down three percentage points, and the number of Republicans is up a point.

Angry, Disillusioned Voters Hammer Obama With Tough Questions on the Campaign Trail.
DES MOINES – Obama defended his economic policies in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans less than five weeks before congressional elections that threaten his fellow Democrats' grip on Congress.

A Political Party’s Foundation Means Everything: a Republican Lesson.
Given the state of our economy and the exhaustive debt we have acquired—which is growing—it makes a kind of political sense for the Republican Party to focus on economic and fiscal issues; but it doesn’t make moral sense. To focus on these issues makes sense, but to ignorantly look at social issues as superfluous and secondary to that of “social” moral issues would be a fatal flaw in American politics.

Congress soon leaving DC with no budget, no tax vote, no ... etc., etc...
Congress is leaving behind a trail of stalled bills, including a major fight over a tax - Democrat - no vote , two embarrassing ethics cases and its most basic job – approving a budget for the government.

Large majority of Republicans showing support for the Tea Party movement
A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has found that 71% of Republicans described themselves as tea-party supporters, saying they had a favorable image of the movement or hoped tea- party candidates would do well in the Nov. 2 elections.

New Poll Shows Just 38% Think Obama Deserves Re-Election
Politico/George Washington U. battleground poll shows that just 38 % of likely voters think Obama has performed his job as President well enough to deserve re-election. 44 percent said they would vote to replace Obama and 13 percent said they would consider voting for someone else.

Abortion Survivor Speaks Out About Injustice "For some women out there to have a choice would mean that I would never have a choice."

Abortion Opponents Sue Colorado Over Voter Guide Analysis
Suing to force the state to change how it describes an abortion-related amendment before voters this fall. Personhood USA, one of the sponsors of Colorado's Amendment 62, which would change the state constitution to grant citizenship rights at the "beginning of biological development," filed the suit Wednesday in Denver District Court.

Bias in Obama Justice Dept. Against Whites - Testimony. A Justice Department prosecutor defied his superiors by testifying at a U.S. Civil Rights Commission hearing Friday, where he leveled a potentially explosive allegation: top “political appointees” in the department systematically gutted a voter intimidation case against a fringe African American militant group because the suspects were black and their alleged victims were white.

Six months after ObamaCare's passage, Americans want repeal. 61% Want Obamacare Repealed.

Senate Won’t Vote on Bush-Era Tax Cuts Until After Elections. Democrats have decided not to seek a pre-election showdown on the soon-to-expire Bush tax cuts, saying lawmakers will instead wage the legislative battle with Republicans in a lame-duck session in November.

43% of Americans Say Government Programs Increase Poverty in America.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 22% of the nation’s adults believe that those programs decrease poverty. Twenty-three percent (23%) say they have no impact.

Republicans Present Legislative Agenda for 2010
The GOP plan is divided into five, distinct policy areas: 1) the economy, 2) government spending, 3) health care, 4) government reform and 5) national security, culled together from the Republicans' "America Speaking Out" initiative, which solicited the online input of Americans for two months earlier in the year. House Republicans plan to release their legislative agenda for the next Congress Thursday morning during an event at a hardware store in Sterling Va.

Outsider candidates scoring victories over the establishment in primaries.
Which demonstrates the vigor of the tea-party movement in a tumultuous election year marked by voter anger and economic anxiety.

Citizen Velma expresses 'deep disappointment' to Obama at townhall meeting.
Expressing the frustration of tens of millions of Americans on a day during which the economists called the recession over, Velma Hart, a self-described CFO, wife, mother and veteran, expressed her “deep disappointment” with Obama’s economic record — to his face.

Your fast response required: USA: Help Bring Horse Slaughter to a Vote-Please Act Now! Tens of thousands of American horses are still trucked into Canada and Mexico every year to be processed into food. The journeys these horses must endure and the methods by which they eventually are killed are truly horrifying. Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran’s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose—we urge you to call your rep.’s office today. Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center online to look up your representative’s phone number now.

Blown-Out BP Oil Well Officially Killed at Bottom of Gulf. Workers on the drilling floor are seen on from the window of the drilling cage as the drilling pipe is removed on the Development Driller III which drilled the relief well and pumped cement to seal the Macondo well. NEW ORLEANS – A cement plug has permanently killed BP's runaway well nearly 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) below the sea floor in the Gulf of Mexico, five agonizing months after an explosion sank a drilling rig and led to the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

Afghans vote for new parliament despite militant attacks, but turnout appears low. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new parliament, the first election since a fraud-marred presidential ballot last year cast doubt on the legitimacy of the embattled government.

Poll: Wide Republican Lead Among Interested Voters; Obama Job Approval Hits New Low.
With less than 50 days until Election Day, American voters favor Republicans over Democrats by a six percentage-point margin, and that advantage widens among those voters most interested in the election. After the economy, the next most important issue to voters is the trustworthiness of candidates.

Tuesday's Primaries Results By State. Tea, anyone??