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 […]

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.

On: 03/30/2011 09:08:31 In: Uncategorized By Adam Bitely The United States has been dealing with one crisis after the other for the past decade. Currently, the U.S. faces an unemployment crisis, a financial crisis, and a political leadership crisis. What is the political leadership crisis? Simply put, the […]

On: 03/24/2011 09:29:48 In: Uncategorized By Adam Bitely In March of 2010, Rahm Emanuel and other top Obama aids could be seen running around Capitol Hill assuring Democrats that their support of ObamaCare would be a positive asset in the November Midterm elections. Not only that, […]

On: 03/18/2011 10:12:48 In: Net Regulation By Adam Bitely For a free market economy to function properly, competition between businesses needs to be possible. Whether the business is conducted in person or over the Internet, competition needs to thrive for the free market to function. Enter Senators Mike Lee […]

On: 03/14/2011 09:07:00 In: Big Labor By Adam Bitely Expanded health-care benefits. Revenue sharing. Pension plans. No 18-game season. More money for the players. Those are the things that the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is fighting for as they seek to reach a new collective bargaining agreement […]