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GOP constituents want jobless aid renewed

 In her 17 months out of work, Lita Ness has heard all the criticisms of extended unemployment insurance that has led to the program getting suspended amid a partisan standoff in Congress. “I find it very offensive when they say people on unemployment are just milking it,” said Ness, 58, who spent 17 years as […] Continue reading →

Fla. congressman charged with cocaine possession

Florida Rep. Henry “Trey” Radel has been charged with cocaine possession after what a federal law enforcement official described Tuesday as a “buy and bust” operation. In a statement expressing regret, the 37-year-old Republican freshman lawmaker said he struggles with alcoholism and intends to seek treatment and counseling. Radel made no mention of his political […] Continue reading →

City Leaders Object to Church�s Cross

It’s a battle of Christians versus Christians in Brandon, Miss. where city officials oppose efforts by a prominent church to erect a giant cross because it violates a zoning ordinance. But the pastor of the church said elected officials are also afraid the cross might offend Muslims. The First Baptist Church of Brandon petitioned the […] Continue reading →

A Reminder Of What Dangerous Lunatics Obama Supporters Are : Video

An “Organizing For America” volunteer at Climate Day Action in Huntington Beach calls for the arrest of Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and anyone who opposes the government. He says opposing the government is treason. Before the August Congressional recess, the mainstream media predicted a series of angry town hall confrontations between Latinos and Congressmen opposed […] Continue reading →

Teaser: 10 Reasons to Celebrate August Recess

John Hanlon Every August, members of Congress go on recess and leave Washington, D.C., to campaign, fundraise and spend time with their constituents. Although Congress is often mocked for its lax schedule and its multitude of vacations, here are 10 reasons why we should be celebrating—and not criticizing— the August recess. John Hanlon shares an […] Continue reading →

Campaigning on Government Dependency

All the pundits and self-described strategists weighing in on Mitt Romney�s 47-percent comments are missing the point. Indeed, most are so immersed in Washington�s corrupting culture that they cannot imagine a political system that creates anything other than ever-increasing government dependence. No one likes to admit it, but most career politicians want you to be […] Continue reading →