Nails and a Chalkboard - The Daily Caller
Palin and Beck unite in Oklahoma to criticize government, rally Republicans
Boehner: I’d rather die than vote for Gitmo plan - CNN
Two months past President Obama's self-imposed deadline for closing Guantanamo, the facility remains open
Coffee Party fizzles despite hype - THE DAILY CALLER
This weekend marks the kick-off of the Coffee Parties across the country, which have been billed as the liberal response to the Tea Party movement
White House says Israel has insulted U.S. - AP
President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the Israelis' action was both an 'affront' and an 'insult'
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Scandal watch: Massa as the new Foley? An insider’s view - Mr. GOP
The secrecy surrounding Eric Massa's recent resignation sounds eerily familiar to 2006, when, as a House GOP leadership staffer, I watched the Mark Foley scandal unfold from the inside
Don’t stop fighting for real health care reform - Rep. Tom Price
Despite all the tall tales, the public has managed to learn the truth. And the truth is very ugly. Americans want more control over their health care decisions—this plan puts Washington in charge. Americans are most concerned about the rapid rise of federal spending, deficits, taxes, and the cost of health care. Yet, the chief Medicare actuary says the Democrats’ plan will increase national health care spending by $222 billion over ten years
Hail to the chief justice - Ken Blackwell
When the young John Roberts was confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States in 2005, he declined to put those gold stripes on his robes. They’re the ones that the late William Rehnquist had devised to indicate his status as first among equals on the nation’s high court. I’ll have to earn them,” Roberts said modestly. He just did. He gave a powerful rejoinder this week to President Obama’s unprecedented foray into demagoguery
Diary of a pre-certified teacher, Vol. VIII: The curious case - Augustine Brehon
Sometimes everything sucks. Life doesn’t seem just hopeless, but malevolent. You can’t find a job. Your girlfriend is mad at you. You physically feel lousy
Time to restore the privacy and civil liberties oversight board - Lanny Davis
Former Vice President Dick Cheney and, most recently, his daughter, Liz Cheney, a former State Department official, have charged that President Barack Obama and his administration have been overly concerned about the civil liberties of terrorists at the expense of an effective program to prevent another September 11 and to destroy al Qaeda
Bring it on, EPA - Mark McIntosh
There has been a flurry of activity in the past few weeks over EPA’s threat to regulate green house gas emissions through the Clean Air Act. Two weeks ago, a group of eight Democratic senators lead by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson pleading that they slow the pace on any regulatory program that would cap carbon emissions. In response, Jackson expressed little sympathy for both the senators’ concerns
When lawyers attack - Cesar Conda
We all know lawyers are a fraternity, but in this case they seem to think being a member of the bar in good standing puts you above criticism or even inquiry
Reconciliation is the wrong prescription - Rep. Robert Aderholt
The president’s reform proposal is very powerful and will make dramatic changes to our nation’s health care policy. This proposal is a bill that will take away choices, threaten the existence of private health insurance and create new federal bureaucracies, boards, and commissions in an industry that is responsible for one-sixth of our economy.
Playtime waivers a new level of ridiculous - Renee James
In case anyone is wondering, the score is Team Ridiculous Parenting and Lawsuit-wary Companies: 1,000; Team Common Sense and the Rest of Us: Zero.
Health reform — a house divided - Ron Bachman
Coming together is still possible. A new cooperative team mantra might even be: “6+6=Bipartisanship.” What are the chances?
Abandoning the space race - Eben Carle
This administration’s budget has cancelled the shuttle program—ending human space flight—while also killing the shuttle’s much vaunted replacement: the Constellation Program
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Another gift for Big Labor at the expense of jobs - Katie Packer
As if the Obama administration hasn’t given union bosses enough “payback,” it is poised to give them even more
Nancy Pelosi and the height of hypocrisy - Martha Zoller
As we fight this battle for our soul, not just for health care reform, we must not lose sight of the hypocrisy of the “ruling class.” “We need to pass the bill so you can see what’s in it, “Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday.
Georgia taking lead in interstate insurance laws - Ron Bachman
Gov. Sonny Perdue is showing the way on how states can implement cross-state selling of individual health insurance. States can voluntarily enter into reciprocity agreements with like-minded states
A new beginning for U.S.-Iraq relations - Scott Sadler
It has been nearly a week since Iraqis stepped into the ballot box and made history once again. Even some Western experts who predicted a 55 percent-60 percent turnout were surprised when the election commission announced that 62 percent of Iraq voted
The high hurdle of health care reform - Brian Darling
The easiest way to accomplish health care reform would be for the House to simply pass the Senate bill as is. But for fans of ObamaCare, there’s a problem. Many House members oppose crucial elements in the Senate bill, including federal funding for abortion
Ludacris and O’Reilly smoking the peace pipe? - Sara Libby
At any given moment, there are a number of feuds being played out in Washington: Harry Reid vs. Mitch McConnell, Eric Massa vs. tickle-averse staffers, Michael Steele vs. everyone. But signs are emerging that we might finally be able to close the door on an outside-the-Beltway spat, this one stretching from New York to Hotlanta: Ludacris vs. Bill O’Reilly
Getting Matt Labash to get Facebook - Sue Zoldak
Dear Matt, we’ve never met. However, you’ve thrown down the gauntlet by branding yourself as a Facebook hater. As someone who spends a great deal of time explaining the worth of social media and as a general lover of all things digital, Facebook haters are a personal challenge of mine. I could start by starting a “Get Matt Labash on Facebook” fan page to prove to you my skill at viral messaging, but that would
Biting the hand that bites unions back - Vicki Murray
Private-sector taxpayers struggling to preserve their own retirement cannot bankroll such lavish deals—even as teachers unions try to distract public attention with pleas about “the children” and pink slips
Mark Levin would make Reagan proud - Jedediah Bila
Mark Levin’s speech at the Reagan Library on Friday, March 5, 2010, was exactly what I anticipated: intelligent and unapologetically conservative, with just the right amount of comedy. Simply put, he made Ronald Reagan proud.
Would Obamacare end corruption—or expand it? - Michael F. Cannon
President Obama wants a health care bill now. And this time, he swears it will be corruption-free.
Yet it’s hard to imagine a more pro-corruption strategy than the president’s.
‘Trust but verify’—Will health care reform become law? - Elizabeth Letchworth
The real question is …. can members of Congress not only trust but also verify? Only time will tell.
The administration’s unlikely attack dog - Justin Duckham
The unlikely attack dog may soon deliver the greatest gift to the White House front door. With reconciliation fast approaching, Biden will be placed in the unique position to overrule the Senate parliamentarian and thus usher measures into the health care bill that might never see the light of day otherwise.
Reducing debt relies on sticking to core party beliefs - Frank Hill
Maybe if each party would be honest with the American people and put forth proposals like we suggest above, we might have a chance to have a full-blown national debate this year on how to best achieve those goals.
Waging war on black teens - Richard Rahn and Izzy Santa
In 1968, weeks before his death, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "If a man doesn't have a job or an income, he has neither life nor liberty nor the possibility for the pursuit of happiness. He merely exists."
In this case, the ones merely existing are the most disadvantaged, in particular, black male teenagers who pay the price with their forcible exclusion from the work force.
When going gets tough, Obama calls Bush - Robert Laurie
Barack Obama has enjoyed more than a year with an unstoppable left-wing supermajority, strong public support, and a fawning, liberally biased media. He was hailed across the globe as a breath of fresh air for both America and the nations of the world. With all of the praise, and all of his allies, Obama has accomplished absolutely nothing. Why does he call Bush?
Locke, Hayek, J.K. Rowling? - Stephen Richer
I applaud any effort to reinstate classical liberalism on college campuses, but by removing Harry Potter classes, we would actually be depriving ourselves of one of the best agents for promoting classical liberalism.
Feds crack down on American Airlines after cover-ups - ap
The FAA has proposed fining American $787,500 for three alleged cases of serious safety violations
Sen. Reid wife's surgery is a success, no paralysis - ap
The doctor at Inova Fairfax Hospital announced that Landra Reid's, the wife of Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, surgery was successful
Lehman Brothers hid borrowing, Geithner implicated - The Daily Caller
It also emerges that the NY Fed were at a minimum massively derelict in the performance of their duties
Actor Peter Graves found dead - LA Times
Graves, who stared in 'Mission: Impossible,' 'Airplane!' and Billy Wilder's 'Stalag 17'--apparently died of natural causes, the sources said
Jets coach suffers biggest loss of career - NY DAILY NEWS
Jets coach Rex Ryan has always been as big as his boasts, but he might not have the stomach for it anymore
Apple fans pre-order 'amazing' number of iPads - THE DAILY CALLER
Apple has been able to generate over $75 million in revenue in one day on a product that purchasers haven't touched
Teachers give Obama hell for education overhaul - AP
The White House on Saturday unveiled a plan to reduce punishments for failing schools and encourage students to study artsy subjects
High-rolling Rubio's lavish rise to the top - St. Petersburg Times
Special interest donations and political perks allowed Senate front-runner Marco Rubio to spend big money
Supreme Court Justice's wife launches 'tea party' group - LA Times
'I am an ordinary citizen from Omaha, Neb., who just may have the chance to preserve liberty along with you and other people like you,' she said
Fake Russian invasion broadcast sparks panic in Georgia - CNN
A television station in Georgia triggered a panic when it broadcast a mock half-hour report about a Russian invasion of the country
At least 2 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche - AP
An avalanche struck an informal snowmobile rally in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least two people and leaving an unknown number missing
Johnny Weir responds to 'Stars on Ice' tour snub - NY Daily News
The Olympic figure skater may have been left out in the cold from the 'Stars on Ice' tour, but he's not keeping quiet about the snub
Fort Hood killer 'screwed,' attorney says - THE DAILY CALLER
Hasan's lawyer resumes online rants despite gag order
Dodd to ram through financial overhaul bill - THE NEW YORK TIMES
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee will unveil on Monday a proposal to revamp the nation’s financial regulations
An uncompromising look at the Domino's Pizza Tracker - The Daily Caller
Domino's has faced criticism from bloggers frustrated by what they perceive as the company’s worst idea since bread bowl pasta
Fiorina compares Barbara Boxer to blimp of doom [video] - THE DAILY CALLER
Fiorina is currently far behind in the GOP primary race for California's U.S. Senate seat
Irish police free 4 in alleged artist murder plot - AP
Four people arrested over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed
'Slaughter Solution' - THE DAILY CALLER
House Democrats appear set to pass Senate bill without voting on it
Army praises soldier, then kills career - The Daily Caller
A captain decorated for helping win the Battle of Wanat has been punished for his role in the incident
Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions - AP
The Afghan president's half-brother says at least 30 people have died and dozens more hurt in four suicide attacks in the southern city of Kandahar
GOP targets Obama nominee's Cuba ties - THE DAILY CALLER
Republicans may challenge President Obama's nominee for ambassador to El Salvador over her previous ties to Cuban intelligence
FCC proposes bringing broadband to the boonies - THE DAILY CALLER
Congress will receive the 10-year broadband plan on Tuesday
