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Jon Kyl: What?s at Stake in the Missile-Defense Debate? ? WSJ.com
2012-04-03 23:04:00 As he said on his recent trip to South Korea, President Obama believes that, because we are “the only nation ever to use nuclear weapons,” we now have a “moral obligation” to pursue nuclear disarmament. In fact, the United States …Read more »
By: 1913 Intel
U.S Federal Government now accepts credit cards
2010-07-10 21:09:00 United States citizens have been making cash and check donations to help payoff the Federal Government’s national debt for a long time. Now it’s possible to donate using credit cards. The U.S. Treasury has made it easy to make payments with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. Some finance experts continue to ... Related posts:Comparing The Variety Of Credit Cards Sam’s Club to accept MasterCard credit cards Instant Approval Credit Cards
The Water On Your Land Is To Be The ?Property? of the Federal Government
2009-05-09 03:24:00 This is an UNBELIEVABLE piece of brainless legislation to hand over ALL water in the United States to the Federal government. Must watch: Guess that means my mud puddles in my yard are ‘property of the U.S. Government’. I think NOT. I won’t even say what this means for me or for you, or what you should ...
Federal Government to Bail out Stimulus Package
2009-02-27 13:43:00 The federal government is ready to spending $4 billion to buy and fix up foreclosed homes despite concerns over how the money is being distributed. There have been questions about oversight and fears that the program amounts to a windfall for banks that repossessed the properties. Now, even before the first dollars have been spent, another $2 billion is on the way under the economic stimulus package signed this week by President Obama. Last month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development signed off hundreds of grants for all 50 states. This program is known as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program it was passed last year as part of a housing rescue plan that was regarded at the time as the most significant housing legislation in a generation. Most of the critics have not supported the program for the lack of money it will send some hard-hit communities and the discontent stirring among residents who want a say in what happens to their neighborhoods. The question is what kind...
Will we ever contain the size of the federal government?
2008-11-18 13:35:00 I first begin to feel disappointment with President Bush in the spring of 2003 when my friend David Boaz of the Cato Institute alerted me to an Op-ed he had written detailing the Republican’s spendthrift ways. Instead of containing the size of the federal government as our party had long committed to do, Bush had ...
By: GayPatriot
Scientists call on federal government to release asbestos study
2008-08-06 02:42:00 Two internationally recognized experts who contributed to a Health Canada study on the cancer risks of asbestos are appealing to the federal health minister to make their report public. The federal agency hired seven scientific and medical experts from around the world last November to examine the risks........
Federal Government Relations Consultant
2008-05-30 15:31:00 To ensure continuity in our Federal legislation efforts, the American Kennel Club has entered into an agreement on an interim basis with William N. LaForge of Winstead PC to represent us in Washington, DC. As associates at McGuiness Norris and Williams in DC, Bill and Dr James Holt worked closely together on several AKC issues and Bill?s former experience as Chief Counsel of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Chief Legislative Counsel and Chief of Staff to Senator Thad Cochran proved invaluable to us. A registered lobbyist, Bill specializes in federal government relations, and represents businesses and other organizations with public policy interests before the US Congress and federal executive branch agencies.
By: Cats Only Blog
Federal Government Relations Consultant
2008-05-30 10:32:00 To ensure continuity in our Federal legislation efforts, the American Kennel Club has entered into an agreement on an interim basis with William N. LaForge of Winstead PC to represent us in Washington, DC. As associates at McGuiness Norris and Williams in DC, Bill and Dr James Holt worked closely together on several AKC issues and Bill?s former experience as Chief Counsel of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Chief Legislative Counsel and Chief of Staff to Senator Thad Cochran proved invaluable to us. A registered lobbyist, Bill specializes in federal government relations, and represents businesses and other organizations with public policy interests before the US Congress and federal executive branch agencies.
By: Cats Only Blog
The Federal Government Says Economy Grew 0.9 Percent in First Quarter
2008-05-30 03:29:00 Despite worries of a U.S. recession, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the economy grew by 0.9% during the first quarter. The small increase was due to slightly higher consumer spending and a higher number of exports while the number of imports was lower.
Nigeria: Federal Government to Review National Culture Policy
2008-05-16 09:05:00 Source: OCPA 204 Nigeria: Federal Government to Review National Culture Policy Daily Trust (Abuja), 30 April 2008 by Mustafa Abubakar, Ilorin The Federal Government in conjunction with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is to review the National Cultural Policy in order to make it more compliant with global trends. - The Director and country ...
Note to the Federal Government: Leave the Price-Setting to the Market
2008-04-28 21:10:00 Those unfamiliar with marketplace dynamics may not recognize how government activity has created price distortions across our economy. But when these “artificial” chains fail to restrain the market, the underlying forces become easier to see. Much as the easy credit mandated by the government propelled home prices to bubble levels, similar forces pushed college tuitions up into the stratosphere. Both systems are currently breaking down along similar lines. In light of the staggering cost of college education today, it may seem unbelievable that, in the early 1950s, my father was able to finance his own education by spending the summer waiting tables. Like most in his generation, eight weeks of work per year allowed him to graduate debt free. In contrast, the debt load borne by today’s college graduates is so oppressive that the financial challenges are becoming a palpable psychological strain on an entire generation. The irony is that, without easy access to stud...
By: Jutia Group
States Blame Federal Government For Failed Mortgage Remediations
2008-04-23 19:20:00 What should not be a big surprise for any who read this site, now the states are blaming the federal government for not slowing down the rate of foreclosures hitting the market. There has been no slowing of the rate of foreclosures no matter what efforts the states take at counseling or programs they have ...
Presidential passport breach: Why do contractors have easy access to sensit
2008-03-23 19:25:00 The accessing of private passport-based travel data of all three Presidential candidates by contractors working for the State Department has finally galvanized Capitol Hill to address the issue of privacy–something we’ve been begging them to do for years. Ron Wyden sums it up succinctly: “The Government Accountability Office has been warning about this problem for a decade. And it seems to me in this administration, there’s been pretty much a culture of disregard for privacy, and that’s part of the problem,” he said. Wyden may have been referring to a 2006 report from the GAO documenting the lack of oversight in sharing Social Security Numbers with contractors working for various federal agencies, including the IRS and the FBI, as well as within the private sector. It is but one of many reports the investigative agency has issued documenting the serious vulnerabilities our government’s mad drive to outsource its functions to the private sect...
Interest Rate cut by 3/4 of a Point United States Federal Government
2008-03-19 09:07:00 Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate by 3/4 of a Point WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve reduced short-term interest rates for the sixth time in six months on Tuesday March 18th, capping an extraordinary series of measures it has taken to stabilize financial markets. The cut was smaller than investors had been expecting, though, and exposed ...
Federal Government Announces Stimulus Tax Payments for 2008
2008-03-11 00:00:00 The U.S. Federal Government has announced economic stimulus payments for 2008. Even if you are not otherwise required to file a U.S. Income Tax Return, you may still be entitled to an economic stimulus payment from the U.S. Federal Government.
Federal government unscheduled leave, schools closed (except DC)
2008-02-22 12:18:00 The federal government is opening on time in the Washington, D.C. area but with an unscheduled leave policy in effect due to the expected winter weather / icy conditions. Most public school systems are closed with the exception of the District of Columbia which will inexplicably open on time. Normally, I support the push to keep schools open but icy conditions are not to be trifled with under the current circumstances. Today's situation is unusual in that officials had to make judgments based on anticipated road conditions rather than actual conditions in the early morning hours. A full closure listing is on the WTOP/103.5 site.
By: DCABloob
Is the federal government playing puppetmaster with your house price? Are
2008-02-15 09:01:00 Photo by: Snap@In my monthly net worth update post earlier this week I consider the fact that the federal government may be trying to coax the recession away by bumping up your house price. It would give everyone a happy feeling, possibly woo’ing them out of saving and into spending. What do ...
Delays for federal government, school systems
2008-02-13 13:03:00 After the overnight ice storm, OMB has decided to open the federal government on a two hour delay with an unscheduled leave policy also in effect.Many school systems including Montgomery, Fairfax, Prince William and Arlington counties are opening on a two hour delay with Loudoun County, Virginia and Frederick County, Maryland schools deciding to close for the day. A full listing of delays and closures can be found on the WTOP site.
By: DCABloob
Federal Government Responsible For Obesity Epidemic!!
2008-02-13 00:00:00 Report after report talk about rampant, out of control obesity. MacDonald’s is to blame. Television and video games are to blame. I’m sure there are reports out there that directly blame my mother’s chocolate chip cookies. Somehow I ate them and didn’t get fat, but the rest of the country did and it’s my mom’s ...
More Unfunded Mandates From the Federal Government Passed Along to the Cons
2008-01-30 17:00:00 Ever heard of mandated backflow prevention? No? You will. Part of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act requires states to enact legislation mandating backflow-prevention devices on water service lines. Now, the logical place for this is of course the water meter, but at least in my area they are not doing it that way. They are ...
By: Investing Notes
More Unfunded Mandates From the Federal Government Passed Along to the Cons
2008-01-30 17:00:00 UPDATE 1/31/2008: The cost to install the device on our 1.5 inch water line to the neighborhood pool house will be about $1300 with an additional fee each year to “inspect and adjust it”. Ever heard of mandated backflow prevention? No? You will. Part of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act requires states to enact legislation mandating ...
By: Investing Notes
Fred Thompson’s Plan to Reduce Federal Government Spending
2008-01-11 00:59:00 In 2007, the federal government’s spending rose to an astounding $2.8 trillion– the equivalent of $22,000 per household. Growth in federal government spending, however, rarely translates into better services for the American people. Solutions for many public policy problems are best found in the private sector, and then at the State and local level–not in ...
Federal Government Sued For Three Quadrillion Dollars For Katrina Damage
2008-01-10 00:14:00 A resident of Baker, Louisiana has sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for $3 quadrillion in damages as a result of hurricane Katrina. This plaintiff puts to shame Jonathan Lee Riches, the inmate who gained prominence by suing Michael Vick for 63 billion dollars. To put the figure in some perspective, a ...
By: Dreadnaught
Cyber attack on federal government?s nuclear [Digg]
2007-12-11 13:07:00 A cyber attack reported last week by one of the federal government?s nuclear weapons laboratories may have originated in China, according to a confidential
Joke 550: Working for the Federal Government
2007-11-15 16:10:00 You know you work for the federal goverment when… The process becomes more important than the product. You don’t see anything wrong with attending a meeting on a subject you know nothing about. You feel you contributed to the meeting just by being there. You stop raising issues/problems because you know you will be the ...
California Sues Federal Government Over Global Warming
2007-11-09 14:28:00 I’m excited by this. I say, “LET’S GET IT ON!” At issue is California’s nearly two-year-old request for a waiver under the federal Clean Air Act allowing it to implement a 2002 state anti-pollution law regulating greenhouse gases. Eleven other states have adopted California’s standard as a way to combat global warming and five others are ...
House Passes ENDA, Favors Increase in Scope of Federal Government
2007-11-08 02:42:00 I have spent the better part of this afternoon, hesitating to write a post I know I should write. The skies are already dark here in Los Angeles and I’m only beginning to put pen to paper, er fingers to keyboard, to tap out on a post on a issue I really should have ...
By: GayPatriot
Federal Government Sued Over Decayed Warships
2007-10-30 03:15:00 The federal government has been slapped with a lawsuit by a series of environmental groups, including the NRDC, over decayed war ships that have long been polluting the waters at Suisin Bay in San Francisco. From source: “The groups accuse the U.S. Maritime Administration of violating state and federal environmental regulations as dozens of decaying ships linger ...
Verizon Details Release of Customer Data to Federal Government Without Warr
2007-10-16 17:32:00 Verizon Communications, the nation's second-largest telecom company, told congressional investigators that it has provided customers' telephone records to federal authorities... Bookmark/Search this post with: delicious | digg | reddit | technorati
By: 1984comic.com
The Federal Government And Marijuana
2007-10-16 15:41:00 DEA Mary McElderry is concerned more with the money made by those selling marijuana, than those that benefit from the drug used to help with an illness that other drugs seem not to help.In California and other States, the people have voted and the States have made Medical Marijuana legal for use with certain illness. The Federal government looks at the sell and use very differently and are putting a stop to such sell and use.Should the Federal government over step what the States have ruled legal?
By: LETS TALK
Federal Government limits emergency care for illegal immigrants
2007-09-22 19:03:00 U.S. Rule Limits Emergency Care for Immigrants By SARAH KERSHAW Published: September 22, 2007 The federal government has told New York State health officials that chemotherapy, which had been covered for illegal immigrants under a government-financed program for emergency medical care, does not qualify for coverage. The decision sets the stage for a battle between the state and federal governments over how medical emergencies are defined. I think most of you would be shocked that such a thing occurred in the first place. Of course it's a just thing to do. Please keep in mind that medical care for illegal aliens isn't being denied; the only difference is that the federal government won't pay for it. Illegal aliens can still purchase medical care, help each other out, or ask for private charity. Full story here.
By: Asymmetric
The Federal Government is gearing to drop the Key Interest Rate.
2007-09-19 00:59:00 The Federal Government is gearing to drop the Key Interest Rate. Back on August 17th the government pushed more money in the banking market to ease some pressure and they announced a half point cut in the discount rate - this is the interest the Feds charge to make direct loans to the banks. However, even with this the economy still appeared to be heading into a recession. The Feds are hoping to stabilize the fears of Wall Street, foreign investors, you and me by dropping the key interest rate. What we hear is the government just might not stop there as potentially three more cuts could come if fears do not lighten up soon. More to follow....
The federal government and hot buttered popcorn. Something smells. [Effect
2007-09-04 17:29:00 The argument about whether bloggers never do real reporting is not very interesting to us, but suffice it to say there are numerous instances where they do the same thing as journalists, even in the tiny public health blogosphere. A case in point is my colleague. Dr. David Michaels at The Pump Handle (TPH), who has been dogging the story of flavoring workers lung (aka popcorn workers lung) from the outset, and has even broken a few stories. Today’s post at TPH may be the most significant entry yet. But first, some background. Read the rest of this post… | Read the comments on this post… Original post by http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/-ScienceblogsCombinedFeed/~3/152-180814/the_federal_government_a-nd_hot.php
Implied Long Term Insolvency For U.S. Federal Government
2007-08-29 13:07:00 If you don’t take my word, take that of David Walker, U.S. Controller General, whose been on tour telling the truth about the real Federal deficit vs. the headline number. The numbers used by politicians: $315 and $265 billion in 2005 and 2006. The real numbers: $3.5 and $ 4.6 trillion, ...
Aussie schoolboy cracks federal government internet porn filter...
2007-08-27 06:45:00 After several clicks a 16 year old Melbourne schoolboy cracked the federal government's $NZ93 million internet porn filter; it took him 30 minutes. The year 10 private school student, named Tom, can deactivate the filter after several clicks, while leaving the software's toolbar icon undeleted, which leads people to believe the filter is still working. read more
By: Communati.com
The Federal Government?s new $84 million internet porn filter was cracked i
2007-08-26 02:12:00 Yes, this grinning 16 year old student Tom Wood basking in that adult only ambiance is the successful individual. Tom cracked the Federal Government’s new $84 million internet porn filter in 30 minutes and he recently showed the Herald Sun how to deactivate the filter with just a medley of mouse clicks. His technique ensures ...
By: Nerd with Swag
All cars to have side airbags: new regulation from the federal government
2007-08-24 12:34:00 A new regulation on cars mandates that all new vehicles are to have side airbags; this will be forced in as a new regulation by the federal government. Not only will side airbags become standard, but also how much area the bags will have to cover if they are deployed. The reason for the law for ...
By: Product Reviews
Federal Government Student Loan Consolidation
2007-08-18 12:03:00 The extremely high costs of higher learning have caused students around the nation to find alternative ways to pay off their tuitions. Students with these types of needs are easily comforted with different types of student loans from federal loans to private loans. These loans may be easy to get, however paying them off are ...
Federal Government Student Loan Consolidation
2007-08-17 19:29:00 This article will explore the different aspects of a federal government student loan consolidation plan, including its advantages and disadvantages.
Rosen Says SubPrime Rates Need To Be Locked by Federal Government
2007-08-16 23:53:00 An interesting interview on the risk that is coming down the pike by Ken Rosen. His philosophy is to lock in the loans that are turning toxic. I am not sure if I agree completely with him. If they do not allow the ARMs to adjust, they will be worth a great deal less on ...
Ron Paul on Federal Government Spending
2007-08-15 17:09:00 Along with being much more morally justifiable, a limited republic is much more pragmatic than an expansive central government. The reason this is so is simple: government wastes money because it doesn’t have to earn it. It is much easier to stupidly spend other people’s hard earned money. Click here to read the venerable ...
By: Ponderthis...
States try to fix immigration problems that the federal government refuses
2007-08-07 03:38:00 There are a number of untruths in the story that follows. Lazy reporters just regurgitate what others have said and the really sad part os that so many people believe them.Many opponents said illegal immigrants took jobs from U.S. workers. But employers from Arizona to Texas argued that thousands jobs were going begging through a lack of takers.Many people refuse to work for the much lower than legal wages some companies pay illegal workers. Heres a shocker for you, Americans did those jobs forever before the invasion form Mexico started. And they would again as well if paid a reasonable legal wage. Last month the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to provide an additional $3 billion in emergency spending to beef up border security after lawmakers failed to enact broader immigration reforms championed by President George W. Bush.Oh please. Does anyone, anyone at all, really believe that Bush intends for a single second to beef up border security? Not for a second folks. In a test ca...
More dirty politics: Federal government attack on pet monkeys …
2007-08-01 06:50:00 REXANO Editorial by Zuzana Kukol, www.REXANO.org Las Vegas, NV, August 1, 2007–Once again, dirty sneaky politicians are attacking exotic pet owners with reintroduction of two federal bills, Captive Primate Safety Act (S 1498 IS, Introduced in Senate) and (HR 2964 IH, Introduced in House). http://www.rexano.org/DA_FEDERA-L.htm These ‘monkey bills’ are supposed: “To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit the import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species, and for other purposes.” ( http://www.fws.gov/le/LawsTreat-ies/Lacey.pdf). According to the Fish and Wildlife (FWS) Lacey act website (http://www.fws.gov/laws/laws_d-igest//lacey.html): “Under this law, it is unlawful to import, export, sell, acquire, or purchase fish, wildlife or plants taken, possessed, transported, or sold: 1) in violation of U.S. or Indian law, or 2) in interstate or forei...
Qwest Hires Rubin Meyer to Lobby Federal Government on Internet-Related Iss
2007-06-13 16:57:00 Qwest Communications International Inc. hired Rubin Meyer LLC to lobby the federal government, according to a federal disclosure form. The telecommunications company will lobby on issues related to Internet regulation and taxation, subsidies for rural high-speed Internet access and intercarrier compensation, among other things, according to the form posted online Thursday by the Senate's public records office. Qwest is on a rise. It is at its 52 week high, trading at over $10.17, up more than 4% on Friday.
Be Your own Boss; Home Business Help from the Federal Government
2007-06-11 00:00:00 People dream of owning their own business for different reasons. Some want to be their own boss or believe they will be able to set their own hours. (...)
Federal Government Attack on Big Cats-New Bill Attempts to Outlaw Touching
2007-04-25 05:50:00 Las Vegas, NV (April 24, 2007)–On April 19, 2007, Kansas U.S. Representative Kansas Nancy Boyda introduced HR 1947 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture . It is purported to “To promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes.”This `feel-good’ bill, also ...
Fraud Services - Federal Government Sources of Information
2007-03-27 04:09:00 1. Department of Defense ?Maintain records on all military personnel whether they are active or not. ?Collect information involving threats to national security. ?Investigators use their records to help search for hidden assets of military personnel by using their previous addresses. 2. Department of Justice ?Enforces the federal and civil laws. ?Maintains the records related to detection, prosecution, and rehabilitation of offenders. ?Includes US Attorneys, US Marshals, DEA, and FBI. 3. Bureau of Prisons ?Includes federal prisons, correctional institutions, and community treatment facilities. ?Information regarding repeat offenders can be important evidence when making a case against a suspect. 4. Internal Revenue Service ?Enforces all internal revenue laws except alcohol, firearms and tabacco. ?IRS records are not open to the public so investigators need the involvement of law enforcement. 5. Secret Service ?Responsible to protect president and federal dignitaries. ?Handle...
By: Executive Fraud
Fraud Services - Federal Government Sources of Information
2007-03-27 04:09:00 1. Department of Defense ?Maintain records on all military personnel whether they are active or not. ?Collect information involving threats to national security. ?Investigators use their records to help search for hidden assets of military personnel by using their previous addresses. 2. Department of Justice ?Enforces the federal and civil laws. ?Maintains the records related to detection, prosecution, and rehabilitation of offenders. ?Includes US Attorneys, US Marshals, DEA, and FBI. 3. Bureau of Prisons ?Includes federal prisons, correctional institutions, and community treatment facilities. ?Information regarding repeat offenders can be important evidence when making a case against a suspect. 4. Internal Revenue Service ?Enforces all internal revenue laws except alcohol, firearms and tabacco. ?IRS records are not open to the public so investigators need the involvement of law enforcement. 5. Secret Service ?Responsible to protect president and federal dignitaries. ?Handle...
By: Executive Fraud
Fraud Services - Federal Government Sources of Information
2007-03-27 04:09:00 1. Department of Defense ?Maintain records on all military personnel whether they are active or not. ?Collect information involving threats to national security. ?Investigators use their records to help search for hidden assets of military personnel by using their previous addresses. 2. Department of Justice ?Enforces the federal and civil laws. ?Maintains the records related to detection, prosecution, and rehabilitation of offenders. ?Includes US Attorneys, US Marshals, DEA, and FBI. 3. Bureau of Prisons ?Includes federal prisons, correctional institutions, and community treatment facilities. ?Information regarding repeat offenders can be important evidence when making a case against a suspect. 4. Internal Revenue Service ?Enforces all internal revenue laws except alcohol, firearms and tabacco. ?IRS records are not open to the public so investigators need the involvement of law enforcement. 5. Secret Service ?Responsible to protect president and federal dignitaries. ?Handle...
Do Not Mail Bills Create Conflict Between States and Federal Government
2007-03-06 05:49:02 About eleven states have introduced "Do not mail" bills, modeled after the Federal Trade Commission's&nbs-p;"Do not call" telephone registry. The states include Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Texas, Vermont (just last week) and Washington. Don't worry if your state is not among them, though. The laws, if enacted, will not likely survive a constitutional attack.You may remember from your Civics class that the Postal Service is regulated solely by the federal government, and that the several states have no authority to get in the middle. In legal jargon, we call it preemption.Nevertheless, many legislators around the company are jumping on the bandwagon. They argue that homeowners should be able to control what arrives in their mailbox. True or not, MIPTC wishes those legislators would turn their attention to what arrives in my e-mail inbox, not my m... |
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