The House voted 335-91 to approve legislation that would continue funding the federal government through March 18, and would prevent a shutdown in the short-term. But for the shutdown to be totally prevented this week, the Senate would have to approve this legislation before March 5. Six House Republicans voted against the measure : Rep. […]

By Robert Romano – A bill by South Carolina State Representatives Bill Sandifer and Dwight Loftis would allow for the manufacture and purchase of incandescent light bulbs in South Carolina that are currently subject to a federal ban that begins to take effect in Jan. 2012. “State Representatives Sandifer and Loftis are taking the lead in protecting the rights of South Carolina consumers, who don’t want the federal government telling them which […]

There is nothing wrong with purchasing items made locally, as I have noted before . But there is something wrong with preaching to the rest of us the “Buy Local” mantra from the rear window of your foreign SUV: My fiance spotted the above “Buy Local Mobile” over the weekend […]

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox, click here ! Good Tuesday Morning, Here are your morning Must Reads according to Adam Bitely : A government shutdown in name only White House gets involved in budget battle Wisconsin is one of 41 states where public employees make more money than private sector employees… A Union education Gov. Walker gives 24 hour deadline to the fleeing Dems Cartoon of the day, “The Oscar for the Worst Performance Goes To…” The Political Math: Washington – Dollars = Plus for States George Will: High speed to insolvency Gov’s Walker and Christie sound like adults when talking budgets Charles Koch: Why Koch industries is speaking out The FDA bureaucracy costs human lives…

Host Frank McCaffrey speaks with ALG Counsel Nathan Mehrens about the state of the Republican party and the President’s road to the 2012 election. Plus, hear from California Congressman Devin Nunes about public employee transparency.

By Adam Bitely – Unless Congress approves legislation before March 5, many federal government operations will “shut down” or so we are led to believe. While the House has already approved a Continuing Resolution that includes $61.3 billion in spending cuts for the remainder of […]

By William Warren – Today’s cartoon is themed around the Academy Awards and is a general critique of Obama’s lack of leadership on the global scene given all the turmoil in the Middle East and elsewhere.  I also reference his hilarious Nobel Peace Prize.