Rove Calls Biden 'Liar' After VP Boasts of Scolding Bush - First 100 Days of Presidency - Politics FOXNews.com: "Rove Calls Biden 'Liar' After VP Boasts of Scolding Bush
Aides to former President George W. Bush are challenging the veracity of Vice President Joe Biden's claim this week of having privately castigated Bush."
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
North Korea celebrates launch, makes new threat
"North Korea warned the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday it would take 'strong steps' if the 15-nation body took any action in response to the launch... The reclusive state has threatened to boycott six-nation nuclear disarmament talks and restart a plant that makes bomb-grade plutonium. It also warned on Wednesday of military action if anyone tried to retrieve debris from the rocket."
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Climate engineering considered
EDITOR'S NOTE:
For additional information about the mechanisms involved in reflecting sunlight away from Earth, read this.
The president's new science adviser said Wednesday that global warming is so dire, the Obama administration is discussing radical technologies to cool Earth's air.
John Holdren told The Associated Press in his first interview since being confirmed last month that the idea of geoengineering the climate is being discussed. One such extreme option includes shooting pollution particles into the upper atmosphere to reflect the sun's rays. Holdren said such an experimental measure would only be used as a last resort.
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For additional information about the mechanisms involved in reflecting sunlight away from Earth, read this.
The president's new science adviser said Wednesday that global warming is so dire, the Obama administration is discussing radical technologies to cool Earth's air.
John Holdren told The Associated Press in his first interview since being confirmed last month that the idea of geoengineering the climate is being discussed. One such extreme option includes shooting pollution particles into the upper atmosphere to reflect the sun's rays. Holdren said such an experimental measure would only be used as a last resort.
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Obama to Push Immigration Bill Despite the Risks | NYTimes
Some White House officials said that immigration would not take precedence over the health care and energy proposals that Mr. Obama has identified as priorities. But the timetable is consistent with pledges Mr. Obama made to Hispanic groups in last year’s campaign.
He said then that comprehensive immigration legislation, including a plan to make legal status possible for an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants, would be a priority in his first year in office. Latino voters turned out strongly for Mr. Obama in the election.
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He said then that comprehensive immigration legislation, including a plan to make legal status possible for an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants, would be a priority in his first year in office. Latino voters turned out strongly for Mr. Obama in the election.
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Reality hits Obama Express - Mike Allen - POLITICO.com
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"President Barack Obama, after a lightning-quick start for his agenda on Capitol Hill, is bracing for a much slower pace and big changes in his proposals as early urgency and excitement give way to the more languid rhythms that are the norm for Congress.
Officials are most pessimistic about his energy and global warming plan, with many aides doubting he will win passage of a cap-and-trade emissions reduction system, which is strongly opposed by business and Republicans..."
"President Barack Obama, after a lightning-quick start for his agenda on Capitol Hill, is bracing for a much slower pace and big changes in his proposals as early urgency and excitement give way to the more languid rhythms that are the norm for Congress.
Officials are most pessimistic about his energy and global warming plan, with many aides doubting he will win passage of a cap-and-trade emissions reduction system, which is strongly opposed by business and Republicans..."
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Commentary: A tax by any other name | McClatchy
Many Americans find the debate in Washington over adopting a "cap and trade" program to reduce carbon dioxide a bit confusing. That's understandable. Put simply, it's a tax on energy consumption.
In fact, it would be a huge tax. If enacted, cap-and-trade will be one of the government's largest revenue sources within the next decade. It also would break one of President Obama's promises. In his speech before Congress in February, he said, "If your family earns less than $250,000 a year, you will not see your taxes increased a single dime." Unless you use energy, apparently..."
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In fact, it would be a huge tax. If enacted, cap-and-trade will be one of the government's largest revenue sources within the next decade. It also would break one of President Obama's promises. In his speech before Congress in February, he said, "If your family earns less than $250,000 a year, you will not see your taxes increased a single dime." Unless you use energy, apparently..."
Read more | McClatchy
Obama Maintains Control Over Banks By Refusing to Accept Repayment of TARP Money
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Under the Bush team a prominent and profitable bank, under threat of a damaging public audit, was forced to accept less than $1 billion of TARP money. The government insisted on buying a new class of preferred stock which gave it a tiny, minority position. The money flowed to the bank. Arguably, back then, the Bush administration was acting for purely economic reasons. It wanted to recapitalize the banks to halt a financial panic.
Fast forward to today, and that same bank is begging to give the money back. The chairman offers to write a check, now, with interest. He's been sitting on the cash for months and has felt the dead hand of government threatening to run his business and dictate pay scales. He sees the writing on the wall and he wants out. But the Obama team says no...
Under the Bush team a prominent and profitable bank, under threat of a damaging public audit, was forced to accept less than $1 billion of TARP money. The government insisted on buying a new class of preferred stock which gave it a tiny, minority position. The money flowed to the bank. Arguably, back then, the Bush administration was acting for purely economic reasons. It wanted to recapitalize the banks to halt a financial panic.
Fast forward to today, and that same bank is begging to give the money back. The chairman offers to write a check, now, with interest. He's been sitting on the cash for months and has felt the dead hand of government threatening to run his business and dictate pay scales. He sees the writing on the wall and he wants out. But the Obama team says no...
Ice shelf brink of collapse
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Apr 6 - A new survey indicates Arctic ice is thinner and melting away faster than ever before, while in the Antarctic, the Wilkins ice shelf is on the brink of collapse...
Arctic ice is important because it reflects sunlight back into space. The less ice here is, the more of the sun's rays hit the ocean thereby heating the planet even more. The warmer the planet, the higher the chance that sea levels will rise. The 'dynamic effects' NASA scientist Tom Wagner talks about are events such as the Wilkins break
Apr 6 - A new survey indicates Arctic ice is thinner and melting away faster than ever before, while in the Antarctic, the Wilkins ice shelf is on the brink of collapse...
Arctic ice is important because it reflects sunlight back into space. The less ice here is, the more of the sun's rays hit the ocean thereby heating the planet even more. The warmer the planet, the higher the chance that sea levels will rise. The 'dynamic effects' NASA scientist Tom Wagner talks about are events such as the Wilkins break
American Thinker: We Can't Afford It, Mr. President
American Thinker: We Can't Afford It, Mr. President: "We Can't Afford It, Mr. President
By Judith Anderson"
By Judith Anderson"
Regional Roundup: National "Cap-And-Trade" Energy Tax Hits Every State Across America | Republican Leader John Boehner
Regional Roundup: National "Cap-And-Trade" Energy Tax Hits Every State Across America | Republican Leader John Boehner: "Regional Roundup: National 'Cap-And-Trade' Energy Tax Hits Every State Across America
Democrats' Proposal Would Ship Jobs Overseas And Hike Energy Costs to the Tune of Up to $3,100 Per Household, News Reports Indicate"
Democrats' Proposal Would Ship Jobs Overseas And Hike Energy Costs to the Tune of Up to $3,100 Per Household, News Reports Indicate"
Growing Cap and Trade on the Tax Farm
Growing Cap and Trade on the Tax Farm: "Growing Cap and Trade on the Tax Farm
Dr. Robert Zubrin, Pajamas Media"
Dr. Robert Zubrin, Pajamas Media"
Cornelius: President Obama Electricity Tax Charges Up - State Journal - STATEJOURNAL.com
Cornelius: President Obama Electricity Tax Charges Up - State Journal - STATEJOURNAL.com: "Cornelius: President Obama Electricity Tax Charges Up"
Monday, April 06, 2009
Top 10 Reasons to Oppose Cap and Trade
Top 10 Reasons to Oppose a Cap and Trade Carbon Emissions Scheme include:
1. It will raise energy costs
2. It doesn’t help the environment
3. It doesn’t work where it has been tried
4. It will cost Americans jobs
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1. It will raise energy costs
2. It doesn’t help the environment
3. It doesn’t work where it has been tried
4. It will cost Americans jobs
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Budget Concerns
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"Between the stimulus bill and the omnibus spending bill, nine federal agencies are seeing their budget’s increase by an average of 80 percent this year!"
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"Between the stimulus bill and the omnibus spending bill, nine federal agencies are seeing their budget’s increase by an average of 80 percent this year!"
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Florida city officials cancel a tax day tea party
CNN (Continental News Network) Boston, 1773: The city of Boston canceled a proposed protest over tea taxes today, citing the fear that too many people dressed as Indians would be gathered near the wharves. Organizers expressed sadness over the cancellation, but meekly returned to their homes fearful of upsetting the officers of the Crown. Taxmen breathed a sigh of relief as the tar and feathers were put away not to be used this day.
You don't remember that pre-revolutionary history? I should say you shouldn't, because it didn't happen. But flash forward a few hundred years and you'll find it is happening today in Cape Coral, Florida where city officials canceled a tax day tea party gathering because they "feel too many people could show-up."
That's right, folks, the God-given, long-held American right to assemble and protest the actions of our government has been canceled due to too much popularity of the protest...
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You don't remember that pre-revolutionary history? I should say you shouldn't, because it didn't happen. But flash forward a few hundred years and you'll find it is happening today in Cape Coral, Florida where city officials canceled a tax day tea party gathering because they "feel too many people could show-up."
That's right, folks, the God-given, long-held American right to assemble and protest the actions of our government has been canceled due to too much popularity of the protest...
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