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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Area dentists are all smiles

Pottstown to cease adding fluoride to water on Sept. 1

Ted Cruz notches Tea Party win in Texas

Reports of the Tea Party's demise have been greatly exaggerated by the liberal media.

Texas Republican primary: Cruz notches tea party win in Texas - POLITICO.com

For Sale: Pennsylvania's Embreeville State School and Hospital Property

Pennsylvania's Embreeville State School and Hospital Property, Chester County Now Up for Public Bid

Gov. Corbett Dedicates New Addition at Southeastern Veterans Center

Governor Corbett Dedicates New Addition at Southeastern Veterans Center

5 top Obama officials found responsible for botched gun-tracking operation

5 ATF officials found responsible for botched gun-tracking operation | McClatchy

Gas prices up 17 cents in July

Gas prices up 17 cents in biggest July jump since 2000 – USATODAY.com

Pa. Top Election Official Disputes Negative Impact of New Voter ID Law

Pa. Top Election Official Disputes Negative Impact of New Voter ID Law « CBS Philly

Obama Ghost Stories


Fox, MSNBC viewers see world differently

Fox, MSNBC viewers see world differently | McClatchy

Obama Labor Dept.: Delay Layoffs Until After Election

DOL: Delay Layoffs Until After Election

Registration, Not ID Laws is Vote Obstacle

Registration, Not ID Laws is Vote Obstacle

Once again, Obama unwittingly reveals himself

Once again, Obama unwittingly reveals himself

Obama 'Doesn't Want All These Pink Slips Going Out 5 Days Before Election'

Inhofe: Obama Administration 'Doesn't Want All These Pink Slips Going Out 5 Days Before Election' | CNSNews.com

Pottstown to cease adding fluoride to water on Sept. 1

The move would save the  borough about $35,000 a year ... and give a boost to area dentists.

Pottstown to cease adding fluoride to water on Sept. 1

Editorial: Mount Penn-Lower Alsace merger talk could mean good news

Merger talk could mean good news for eastern suburbs (7/30/12)

Editorial: Don't play chicken with free-speech rights

Editorial: Don't play chicken with free-speech rights - delcotimes.com

President Obama's trickle-down tyranny

President Obama's trickle-down tyranny

The Right Kind of Leadership

Poll: Views on gun laws don't change after Aurora

Poll: Views on gun laws don't change after Aurora

Top Obama officials linked to Fast and Furious scandal

Feds blamed in report on gun smuggling – USATODAY.com

Gas prices rise for fourth-consecutive week

Gas prices rise for fourth-consecutive week

Opinion: Voter ID complaints in Pa. filled with nonsense

Voter ID complaints filled with nonsense (7/31/12)

Editorial: Property tax reform - Talk with no action

Property tax reform: Talk with no action

Monday, July 30, 2012

Poll Shows Voters Support 'No Budget, No Pay' Proposal For Congress

Nationwide Poll Shows Voters Support "No Budget, No Pay" Proposal To Force Congress To Act

PA Gov. Corbett Appeals Court Decision on New Marcellus Shale Law

PA Governor Corbett Appeals Commonwealth Court Decision on New Marcellus Shale Law

Former Polish President Lech Walesa Endorses Mitt Romney

Former Polish President Lech Walesa Endorses Mitt Romney

Postcards From Obama

In Cyprus, a New Generation Inherits a Conflict

Cyprus, which joined the EU in 2004, is split into an internationally recognized, Greek-speaking south and a Turkish-speaking north after a 1974 invasion by Turkey. Some 40,000 Turkish troops are stationed on the island.

In Cyprus, a New Generation Inherits a Conflict - ABC News

PA Lottery Generates $1 Billion for Senior Programs

PA Lottery Generates More Than $1 Billion for Senior Programs, Achieves Record Sales and Profits

242,000 Students Eligible To Participate in New Pa. Scholarship Tax Credit Program

More than 242,000 Students Eligible To Participate in Pennsylvania's New Scholarship Tax Credit Program

Poll: Sorry Obama, Raising Taxes on Rich Not a Priority

Poll: Raising Taxes on Rich Isn’t Priority

If guns caused murder ...


Gallup: Americans Want Next President to Prioritize Jobs, Corruption

Americans Want Next President to Prioritize Jobs, Corruption

Former VP Dick Cheney: Obama 'one of our weakest presidents'

Cheney: Obama 'one of our weakest presidents'

Poll: Jobs are voters' top priority

Poll: Jobs are voters' top priority

Obama in April in 2008 Promising to Not Run Negative Ads

Cantor on Pelosi: 'Patronizing and Deeply Insulting'

Cantor on Pelosi: 'Patronizing and Deeply Insulting'

The Signs of a Romney Victory

The Signs of a Romney Victory | FrontPage Magazine

Most Arrogant Man in the World: Barack Obama

Sunday, July 29, 2012

'Dark Knight Rises' wins sluggish weekend box office

"The Dark Knight Rises" took in another $64 million over the weekend to bring its domestic box office total to $248 million since its July 20 debut. Two consecutive weekends at No. 1, but the film will forever be linked to the tragic shootings in Colorado.

'Dark Knight Rises' wins sluggish weekend box office

Lethal drone program flourishes under Obama

Lethal drone program flourishes under Obama - Obama's Drones | Investigative Reporting Workshop

Documents detail atrocities in Cyprus during British rule

'Attacked and killed with impunity' by the British - Cyprus Mail

Mitt Romney in Jerusalem Delivers Strong Speech in Support of Israel; Warns Iran

Unemployment could stay high as US economy slows under Obama

No president since Franklin Roosevelt has been re-elected with jobless rate above 8 percent.

Unemployment could stay high as US economy slows | GulfNews.com

Cyprus presidency embraces blogosphere

Cyprus presidency embraces blogosphere - Cyprus Mail

Editorial: Chick-fil-A boss has right to his opinion

Editorial: Chick-fil-A boss has right to his opinion - Chicago Sun-Times

PA State Sen. Judy Schwank: Exeter and Antietam school districts wise to look at merger

Exeter and Antietam wise to look at merger (7/29/12)

Romney campaign opens office in Berks County

Berks GOP holds grand opening

Doctor shortage likely to worsen with Obamacare

Doctor shortage likely to worsen with health care law

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Voter Fraud By Democrats Is No Joke

Dr. Robert R. Owens on the twisted logic the far left uses to fight Voter ID laws:

You need a photo ID to:
  • Get a Driver’s license
  • Buy alcohol
  • Buy cigarettes
  • Apply for welfare
  • Apply for food stamps
  • Cash a check
  • Purchase a firearm
  • Make any large credit card purchase
  • Open a bank account
  • Rent an apartment
  • Be admitted to a hospital
  • Get a marriage license
And yet according to Attorney General Holder any jurisdiction that requires a photo ID to vote is placing an undue burden on minorities akin to a poll tax collected by a man in a white hood.

No Joke

Bill O'Reilly: Where were you in '62?

John F. Kennedy would not recognize the United States under the Obama Nanny state.

Bill O'Reilly: Where were you in '62? - Conservative News

Top 10 questionable tactics from the Obama campaign

Top 10 questionable tactics from the Obama campaign

Weekly GOP Address: Democrats Will Raise Everyone's Taxes

Top 10 most dangerous liberals

Top 10 most dangerous liberals - Conservative News

New polls: Economy catching up to Obama

David Harsanyi: New polls: Economy catching up to Obama

Opinion: Pennsylvania ballot rules unfair to third parties

The two major political parties make it virtually impossible for third-party candidates to win elected office. In fact, Pennsylvania's ballot access rules are so cumbersome that it's nearly impossible for candidates to even get on the ballot. Dozens of state lawmakers are running unopposed for re-election this November. Voters should demand a choice.

State's ballot rules unfair to third parties (7/28/12)

Member of Parliament joins Congressman Charlie Dent on campaign trail

Member of Parliament joins congressman on campaign trail

Friday, July 27, 2012

'Call Me Maybe' - 2012 USA Olympic Swimming Team

Gallup: Business Owners Disapprove of Obama

Business Owners Disapprove of Obama

Obama's Economic Calamity

Obama’s Economic Calamity

2nd Amendment Group Applauds U.S. Decision To Reject UN Arms Treaty

CCRKBA Credits Grassroots for U.S. Decision To Not Sign Arms Treaty

PA Auditor General Calls For Governance Reforms at Penn State University

Auditor General Jack Wagner Calls For Governance Reforms at Penn State University

Democrat regrets voting for Obama

Obama administration projects $1.2 trillion 2012 budget deficit

Give Obama credit for consistency: Four consecutive years of $1 Trillion-plus budget deficits.

Obama administration projects $1.2 trillion 2012 budget deficit

State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces August Programming

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces August Programming

White House projects $1.2T deficit, lower economic growth in 2012

Obamanomics at work: Huge deficits, no jobs. And you want to keep going down this road for another four years?

White House projects $1.2T deficit, lower economic growth in 2012 - The Hill's On The Money

Obama campaign stepping up damage-control over remark

Obama's "you didn’t build that" insult to small-business owners continues to dog his campaign.


Obama campaign stepping up damage-control over remark - The Hill's Ballot Box

Potential Exposure to Hepatitis C at Two Pennsylvania Hospitals

Pennsylvania Department of Health Working with Two Pennsylvania Hospitals to Notify Patients of Potential Exposure to Hepatitis C

How Dumb Are Obama Supporters? This Video Has The Answer

PA Gov. Corbett signs order for 'timely' DEP permitting

Corbett signs order for 'timely' DEP permitting

Pa. property tax reform plan focus of hearing

Tax reform plan focus of hearing

Poll: Most Americans would vote atheist for president

Poll: Most Americans would vote atheist for president – USATODAY.com

Columnist: Make elderly driver limits tougher

Make elderly driver limits tougher – USATODAY.com

Thursday, July 26, 2012

American Crossroads: 'Obama's War on Women'

Pa. releases list of 414 worst-performing schools

Pa. releases list of 414 worst-performing schools

Obama Supporter Interviews Her 2008 Self

Outsourcing USA


Woman seeks free breast implants online

What does this say about our society? Now there's a website that matches women who want bigger boobs with men who are willing to pay for the implants?

Woman seeks free breast implants online

Greek athlete banned from Olympics after Twitter post

Voula Papachristou 'bitter and upset' over Olympic ban

National Education Association Bailing Out State Affiliates

National Education Association Bailing Out State Affiliates

Poll: Majority of Pa. voters support photo ID law

Pennsylvania Miscellany - Public Policy Polling

Opinion: Photo ID needed to do many things

Identification needed to do many things (7/25/12)

Opinion: Time for real reform in Harrisburg

Time for real reform in Harrisburg (7/25/12)

Google: Voters using Internet, mobile and less TV

Google: Voters using Internet, mobile and less TV

Santorum joins Huckabee's support for Chick-fil-A

Santorum joins Huckabee's fight for Chick-fil-A

Poll: Voters not concerned with Romney's Mormon faith

Poll: Voters unconcerned with Romney's Mormon faith

Looking to point blame


Olympic Committee Tells Democratic Super-PAC To Pull Anti-Romney Ad

Olympic Committee Tells Democratic Super-PAC To Pull Ad.

Romney Lays Out Pro-Life Agenda

Romney Lays Out Pro-Life Agenda He Would Take as President | LifeNews.com

Columnist: A solution for Pa.'s Voter ID law

A columnist offers a compromise for opponents of Pennsylvania's new law requiring a photo ID to vote.

A solution for Pa.'s Voter ID law

Nextdoor wants Americans to be more neighborly

While most U.S. residents are members of a social-media service, only 2% of their friends on Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere live within a few blocks, according to a Pew Research Center study.

Nextdoor wants Americans to be more neighborly

Twitter Experiences Major Outage

Twitter Is Down for Most Users - ABC News

Americans rush to buy firearms after Colo. massacre

Fear prompts gun sales, panic after Colo. massacre

These Aren't Gaffes

Nat Hentoff: If Obama wins, we lose more of our Constitutional rights

Constitutional scholar Nat Hentoff: "If President Barack Obama is re-elected, more of us will continue to lose our constitutional rights to the presumption of innocence, basic to due process, along with other hard-won definitions of being American."

If Obama wins, Americans lose more of our Constitutional rights

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

New Report Blasts Obama Immigration Policies

New Report is First and Only to Comprehensively Detail Obama Immigration Policy Record

Kenny Chesney Joins Star-Studded Lineup for Farm Aid's Food and Music Festival Coming to Pennsylvania

   
Kenny Chesney Joins Star-Studded Lineup for Farm Aid's Food and Music Festival Coming to Pennsylvania (via PR Newswire)
   

       HERSHEY, Pa., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kenny Chesney will join Farm Aid at its annual benefit concert at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, the organization announced today. "Growing up in a small town outside Knoxville, family farmers were a big part of our community," said…
   

 

 

ABC's Sorry Apology


Report: Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S.

Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports

The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People in Washington, D.C.

The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People - TheHill.com

Sen. Toomey on Pennsylvania Newsmakers with Terry Madonna

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Earns National Award for Efforts to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Earns National Award for Efforts to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse

Polls: Obama Attacks On Romney Not Working

Polls Agree: Obama Attacks Not Working

Obama's 'I'm Not a Witch' Moment

Obama's 'I'm Not a Witch' Moment

Poll: Jews Could Sink Obama in Fla.

Dem Pollster: Jews Could Sink Obama in FL

The Money Tree


Independent candidate for 16th Congressional District makes November ballot

Independent candidate for 16th Congressional District says he's filed paperwork, will appear on ballot

Pottstown High School Among Low-Achieving Schools Eligible For Pa. Scholarships


    Pennsylvania Department of Education Releases List of Low-Achieving Schools (via PR Newswire)
   

       HARRISBURG, Pa., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education today published the list of low-achieving schools in which students, who live within the schools' boundaries, may be eligible to apply for a scholarship through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit…
   

 

 

Poll: Condoleezza Rice would boost Romney chances in Pennsylvania

Poll: Obama holds ‘healthy’ lead in Pa., but Condoleezza Rice would be ‘game changer’ for Romney

'The More Context You Get, The Worse It Sounds'

Feverish speculation that Russia wants military base in Cyprus

Feverish speculation that Russia wants military base in Cyprus

Columnist: Gun laws are nothing to joke about

Gil Spencer: Gun laws are nothing to joke about

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Woman trapped in basement after staircase collapse rescued after 3 days

Woman trapped in staircase collapse rescued after 3 days

Dodd-Frank's Protection Racket

Dodd-Frank's Protection Racket by Nicole Gelinas, City Journal Summer 2012

Naked Woman Walks California Freeway

Naked Woman Walks California Freeway | Video - ABC News

New Obama Campaign Ad Filmed Inside the White House

Meredith McGehee, policy director of the Campaign Legal Center, said the Obama appearance was legal, but it was "an unwise politicization of the highest office in the land." 

New Obama Ad Was Filmed In the West Wing - ABC News

The Matrix + Office Space: Neo Hides from Lumbergh

3 Reasons Why Hosting the Olympics Is a Loser's Game

3 Reasons Why Hosting the Olympics Is a Loser's Game - The Atlantic

Rep. Paul Ryan: Big-Government Economics Has Failed

Big-Gov't Economics Has Failed

Obama deportation proposal could cost more than $585M

AP Exclusive: Internal documents shows Obama deportation proposal could cost more than $585M - Daily Journal

Thomas Sowell: News Versus Propaganda

News Versus Propaganda

Crossroads GPS: Suffered

What Ever Happened to the Obama Republicans?

What Ever Happened to the Obama Republicans? - The Atlantic

Columnist: In Defense of Eating at Chick-fil-A

In Defense of Eating at Chick-fil-A - The Atlantic

The Biggest Movie Franchises of All Time in 2 Charts

The Biggest Movie Franchises of All Time in 2 Charts - The Atlantic

Jon Stewart Destroys ABC’s Brian Ross

Jon Stewart Destroys ABC’s Brian Ross

1,000-page plan to simplify loan forms

GOP mocks agency's 1,000-page plan to simplify loan forms - The Hill's On The Money

Solyndra figures attend swank Obama fundraiser

Solyndra figures attend swank Obama fundraiser - Washington Times

Mich. lottery winner who collected food stamps sentenced to probation

Mich. lottery winner who collected food stamps sentenced to probation

25 craziest things the U.S. government spends money on

Private-sector employees to lose health coverage under Obamacare

Nearly one in 10 employers to drop health coverage

Obama Reveals His True Hatred of Business

Columnist: Gun laws are nothing to joke about

Gil Spencer: Gun laws are nothing to joke about - delcotimes.com

New Measure Speeds Up DEP Permit Decisions

Governor Corbett Signs Executive Order Requiring DEP to Implement Permit Decision Guarantee Program

Study says Obama tax proposals could cost 700,000 jobs

Study says Obama tax proposals could cost 700,000 jobs—Boehner pounces - ABC News

9 Films and Shows That Inspired Real Crimes

9 Films and Shows That Inspired Real Crimes - ABC News

Democrats Running from their own Convention

Solyndra players at Obama fundraiser

Solyndra players at Obama fundraiser

Monday, July 23, 2012

Study: News websites link to themselves 91% of the time

Study: News websites link to themselves 91% of the time | Poynter.

Obama Justice Dept. targets Pennsylvania voter ID law

Feds investigating Pennsylvania voter ID law

Federal Government's Debt Jumps More Than $1T for 5th Straight Fiscal Year

Federal Government's Debt Jumps More Than $1T for 5th Straight Fiscal Year | CNSNews.com

Global economy in worst shape since 2009

We've tried it Obama's way for 4 years and look where it's gotten us.

Global economy in worst shape since 2009

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces 'Read the Bills Act'

Senator Paul Introduces DownsizeDC.org's "Read the Bills Act"

Sen. Pat Toomey on Failed Obama Policies

PA Gov. Corbett: No taxpayer dollars will be used to pay $60M fine against Penn State

Governor Corbett Comments on NCAA Penalties Against Penn State University

Poll: Romney preferred over Obama to handle the economy

Poll: Romney preferred over Obama to handle the economy – USATODAY.com

Editorial: Fort Hood Massacre Whitewash by Obama Administration

FBI report on Fort Hood calls for no firings—Editorial - NYPOST.com

Bill Clinton calls Obama 'amateur' president

Bill Clinton calls Obama 'amateur' president, according to new book - NYPOST.com

U.S. economy moving sideways again

U.S. economy moving sideways again

Columnist: A solution for Pa.’s Voter ID law

What is the harm in asking a registered voter to produce a valid form of identification?

Stan Huskey: A solution for Pa.’s Voter ID law

Number of Workers on Disability Exceeds Population of 39 States

In addition to tens of millions of unemployed, a record number of workers are collecting government "disability" payments under the Obama Administration.

Is the workplace really that much more dangerous than it was under George W. Bush or is Obama attempting to make millions more dependent on government payments? 

8,753,935: Workers on Disability Set Another Record in July; Exceed Population of 39 States | CNSNews.com

Pennsylvania Game Commission Posts Bear Age Data On Website

Pennsylvania Game Commission Posts Bear Age Data On Website

American Hellenic Institute on Biblical Archaeological Tour Group's Illegal Entry to Cyprus

The Washington Post Publishes AHI's Letter on Biblical Archaeological Tour Group’s Illegal Entry to Cyprus

Editorial: Looming public pension crisis could cripple Pennsylvania

A looming fiscal crisis could cripple the commonwealth (7/22/12)

Gov. Corbett names James D. Schultz as General Counsel

Governor Corbett Names James D. Schultz as General Counsel

Harry Reid Is An Idiot


Gov. Corbett Tours Western Pennsylvania on Three Day Kayak Trip

Governor Corbett Tours Western Pennsylvania on Three Day Kayak Trip

Poll: Voters blame president most for slow economic recovery

The Hill Poll: Voters blame president most for slow economic recovery - TheHill.com

Columnist: Why Nothing Can Be Done About Shootings

Why Nothing Can Be Done About Shootings

Kastelorizo - Mediterranean Flashpoint?

Kastelorizo - Mediterranean Flashpoint?

Guest column: Obama dismantles welfare reforms

By U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts
 
If  you had a car with transmission problems, you’d take it into the shop and get it replaced. But would you go back into the shop and ask them to put the old transmission back in after 30,000 miles of smooth driving? Of course not, if the car is working you’re going to keep driving it.

President Obama wants to take the transmission out of welfare reform by taking us back to the early ‘90s. A program that works doesn’t need to have essential parts taken out.

In 1996 the historic welfare reform legislation passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support 328 to 101. In the Senate the margins were equally impressive, 78 to 21. President Clinton signed the compromise bill after vetoing two earlier measures. To this day, it is considered one of the great successes of his administration.

It isn’t considered a success merely because it was supported by both parties and by public opinion polls. Over time, the numbers have shown that welfare reform has successfully moved many Americans from dependency to work. At the same time, poverty is below early 1990s levels despite the recession.

Employment among single mothers increased 15 percent between 1996 and 2000 as the reforms were instituted. Even with the economy down, employment among this group is still higher than before reform. A job pays better than government assistance and earnings among single mothers are higher now than they were in 1996.

In 15 years, reform reduced welfare rolls by 57 percent. This isn’t because the poor have just been kicked off programs. It’s because they are doing better under reform. Child poverty in female-headed households is down 15 percent since President Clinton signed the legislation.

What was the basic idea behind welfare reform? That the focus of the program should be getting beneficiaries working again. Providing unlimited benefits regardless of whether a recipient is trying to get an education or a job is a recipe for continuing failure. Unearned entitlements don’t fight poverty. They perversely breed poverty.

A few weeks ago, the Department of Health and Human Services released a new regulation that would allow states to apply for waivers to the welfare program work requirements. First of all, Congress never intended for HHS to have discretion in this area. In fact, the law specifically prohibited waivers to any of the law’s work requirements.

What are these requirements? They vary based on the family situation. Typically it is 30 hours per week of either work, training, community service or other approved activities. For single parents with small children these requirements are reduced.

States are required to have half of all families on welfare meeting these basic requirements. If a state isn’t meeting the standard, the federal grant is reduced.

Unemployment may be high, but allowing states to waive work requirements isn’t going to do anyone favors. Federal assistance is meant to be a safety net. Individuals should be working toward getting off welfare.

Sadly, this attempt to subvert the express provisions in the law seems to be a pattern with the Obama administration. HHS passed out thousands of waivers to the new health care law’s requirements, many of them to unions friendly to the administration. The President used his recess appointment power to name officials even though the Senate wasn’t actually in recess. The Justice Department refused to the defend the bipartisan Defense of Marriage Act, leaving the job of protecting the law up to the House of Representatives.

Last week, I lent my support to new legislation rejecting the administration’s subversion of welfare reform. The Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act would make it even more clear that the President lacks the authority to waive work requirements.

We shouldn’t need more legislation to tell the President to follow the law. Especially considering how successful the work requirements in welfare reform have been. A Rasmussen Reports poll this week showed that 83 percent of Americans think the requirements should stand.

Americans of all political stripes agree that government assistance shouldn’t come without some expectation that individuals are working, looking for work or receiving an education. Rolling back reform won’t help those in poverty find the job they need to climb up the ladder.

Congressman Joe Pitts is a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District in portions of Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties.



The Obama Record


Union Workers Accused Of Sabotage At Nursing Homes

Union workers removed patients' wristbands, and removed IDs on doors and wheelchairs before going on strike, according to new reports.

Workers Accused Of Sabotage At HealthBridge Nursing Homes

Editorial: Obama executive order flies in face of constitutional protections

Executive order flies in face of constitutional protections (7/21/12)

To win in U.S., Romney heads to Europe, Israel

To win in U.S., Romney heads to Europe, Israel | McClatchy

GOP Senate candidate Tom Smith sticks to conservative stance

GOP Senate candidate sticks to conservative stance

A Darkness Rising


People's minds are made up in presidential race, unlikely to change

People's minds are made up in presidential race, unlikely to change | McClatchy

NCAA fines Penn State $60M, bans football team from bowls for 4 years

NCAA fines Penn State $60 million, bans football program from bowls for 4 years | McClatchy

Sunday, July 22, 2012

1001 Reasons to Vote Against Barack Obama

Need a reason NOT to vote for Barack Obama? How about 1,001 reasons?

1001 Reasons to Vote Against Barack Obama: Complete Edition

Columnist: Obama Is in More Trouble Than You Think

Obama Is in More Trouble Than You Think

In Pa., Farmer Smith Digs In Against Casey

In Pa., Farmer Smith Digs In Against Casey

'Dark Knight Rises' reportedly earns $160M

I went to see 'The Dark Knight Rises" this weekend. I can't remember the last time a film has disappointed me this much. It's by far the weakest of the Nolan trilogy. Awful plot. Most of the cast phoned in their performances. My recommendation? Wait for it on DVD/Blu-ray.

'Dark Knight Rises' reportedly earns $160 million

U.S. poverty on track to rise to highest since 1960s

After four years of failed policies under Barack Obama, the war on poverty has been lost.

US poverty on track to rise to highest since 1960s - Boston.com

Paterno statue removed by Penn State

BREAKING: Paterno statue removed

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Releases Five-Year Statewide Historic Preservation Plan

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Releases Five-Year Statewide Historic Preservation Plan

American Crossroads: Smoke

Pat Buchanan: The chickens of globalization come home to roost

Pat Buchanan: The chickens of globalization come home to roost

If You Have an Income, Listen Very Carefully to Barack Obama

If You Have an Income, Listen Very Carefully to Barack Obama

Voter ID cause furthered by Philadelphia fraud report

Voter ID cause furthered by Al Schmidt fraud report

MoveOn, Obama Exhibit Detachment Syndrome on Colorado Murders

MoveOn and Obama Exhibit Detachment Syndrome on Aurora Murders

Toll hike coming on Pennsylvania Turnpike

Thanks to legislation signed into law by former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, motorists will pay more to travel the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Pennsylvania Turnpike approves toll hike for 2013

Bill O'Reilly: The Secret to Success

Bill O'Reilly: The Secret to Success

Top 10 questionable tactics from the Obama campaign

Top 10 questionable tactics from the Obama campaign

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Obama Distractions


David Freed: Eliminate statute of limitations on child sex-abuse cases in Pa.

Eliminate statute of limitations on child sex-abuse cases

Digital First's Mercury Launches Media Lab in Pottstown, Pa.

Digital First's Mercury Launches Media Lab

Innovative restoration of Byzantine churches in Cyprus

Innovative restoration of Byzantine churches - Cyprus Mail

New US ambassador to Cyprus vows to work for reunification

New US ambassador to Cyprus vows to work for reunification

Cyprus pays tribute to the dead of the 1974 Turkish invasion

Cyprus pays tribute to the dead of the 1974 Turkish invasion

Atheist group offended by Ag secretary's praying for rain

Atheist group offended by Ag secretary's praying for rain

Weekly Republican Address: Speaker Boehner on the Tragedy in Aurora, Colo.

Turkish invasion anniversary: A day of grim remembrance for Cyprus

Invasion anniversary: a day of grim remembrance - Cyprus Mail

Cyprus President Christofias: 'Stepmother' Britain imposed bases on us

Christofias: ‘stepmother’ Britain imposed bases on us - Cyprus Mail

Cyprus status quo 'unacceptable' says US ambassador hopeful

Status quo ‘unacceptable’ says US ambassador hopeful - Cyprus Mail

Box-office numbers for 'Dark Knight Rises' delayed out of respect for Colo. victims

Box-office numbers delayed out of respect for Colo. victims – USATODAY.com

Friday, July 20, 2012

Pa. couple surrenders 187 dogs to authorities

Nearly 200 Dogs Rescued from Columbia County Home Now at Shelters

The Darker Knight Rises


Pennsylvania's first Community Media Lab opens doors

Grand opening has PDIDA and The Mercury joining forces to foster communication

Rep. Bilirakis Speaks Out On 38th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

Rep. Bilirakis Speaks Out on 38th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

Gus Speaks Out on 38th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

UN extends Cyprus peacekeeping force

UN extends Cyprus peacekeeping force - Nation Wires - MiamiHerald.com

RNC Chair: PA 'can be the knock out punch' against Obama

RNC Chair: Pennsylvania 'can be the knock out punch'

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Rises To 7.5%

For the first time in almost a year, the jobless rate in Pennsylvania has risen.

Pennsylvania's Employment Situation for June 2012

Security increased at movies following shootings

I've never noticed any security measures at any movie I've ever attended. I think theater owners are more concerned with patrons sneaking in food than weapons.

Security increased at movies following shootings – USATODAY.com

If Polls Are Skewed Toward Obama, He's In Big Trouble

Morning Jay: Are the Polls Skewed Toward Obama?

Nearly 200 Dogs Rescued From Unsanitary Pa. Home

Nearly 200 Dogs Rescued from Columbia County Home

Bill O'Reilly: Obama Will Destroy This Country

July Is Rabies Awareness Month

July Is Rabies Awareness Month

Pennsylvania Offers New Voter ID Card

Secretary of Commonwealth Announces New Voter ID Card

ABC News apologizes for 'incorrect' report linking Colorado massacre with tea party

ABC News apologizes for 'incorrect' tea party report

Survey finds 19% without religious affiliation

Survey finds 19% without religious affiliation – USATODAY.com

We Are Not As Rich As Obama

Columnist: We Are Not As Rich As Obama

Where Did All The Money Go?

Cops: Mom hacks into school computers to change her kids' grades

Police: Pa. mom changed her kids' grades

Columnist: Misleading statistics driving voter ID criticism in Pennsylvania

Misleading statistics driving voter ID criticism in Pennsylvania

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy

The Mercury to open Community Media Lab today in Pottstown

Mercury to open Community Media Lab today

Turkish Occupation of Cyprus Enters 38th Year

AHEPA Remembers 38th "Black Anniversary" of
Invasion, Occupation of Cyprus

Supreme President Calls for Removal of Turkish Troops from Cyprus


WASHINGTON - Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides issued the following statement on the 38th anniversary of the illegal invasion and subsequent occupation of the Republic of Cyprus by Turkey that occurred July 20, 1974:

"Today marks a somber day as we observe the 38th anniversary of the illegal invasion and occupation of the Republic of Cyprus by the Republic of Turkey. This was, and remains to this very day, an intolerable act; one that is a gross violation of the rule of law, human rights, and democratic ideals. We pause to remember the innocent civilians who lost their lives and the thousands who went missing, including four American citizens whose investigations remain incomplete. The illegal invasion and occupation caused the displacement of 170,000 Greek Cypriot refugees who to this day are unable to return to their homes which is also a violation of human rights as determined by the European Commission on Human Rights.

"The direct talks between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Dervis Eroglu, under the scope of the high-level UN Agreement of July 8, 2006, have provided minimal tangible progress toward a settlement to reunify Cyprus and are essentially at a stalemate. This is due to the latter's hardline positions that presented proposals outside UN parameters and European Union principles. Today, as the Republic of Cyprus assumes the EU presidency, Mr. Eroglu displays a continued intransigence stating the EU presidency will 'undermine negotiations.' This is an unfortunate position.

"However, the key to a successful settlement also rests in Ankara. We call on the U.S. government to convey a strong message to Turkey that it must provide the Turkish Cypriot community with the necessary freedom to negotiate a solution within the July 8 framework, and equally as important, it must facilitate the removal of 43,000 of its troops from the island.

"Therefore, we restate our call for a reunified Cyprus with a single sovereignty, single international personality and single citizenship; and with its independence and territorial integrity safeguarded as described in the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions. We contend that such a solution is in the best interest of all Cypriots, and must emanate from Cypriots themselves without arbitrary timetables.

"Furthermore, on this 'black anniversary' we call on Turkey to begin the removal of its 43,000 troops from Cyprus. These are troops that as American citizens we contend would serve a better purpose, especially to NATO, in another theatre such as Afghanistan as opposed to Cyprus where there have been more than 17 million incident-free crossings by Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

"We call for these actions in the best interests of the United States. A just and viable solution to the division of Cyprus will strengthen the eastern Mediterranean and bring peace and security to the region. This is especially important as the discovery of hydrocarbon reserves within the exclusive economic zones of the Republic of Cyprus and Israel by a U.S. energy firm has yielded further bellicose threats and actions from Turkey. Furthermore, a just and viable solution will aid Turkey's candidacy to become a member of the European Union, which is also in the best interest of the United States.

"Our hope is that we will no longer need to observe this 'black anniversary,' but instead, celebrate the anniversary of a settlement. AHEPA remains committed to doing all within its power to keep the Cyprus issue in the public eye until a just and viable solution is realized."

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Obama Calls for $12.7 Trillion in New Welfare Spending

The Heritage Foundation's Robert Rector on Barack Obama's latest boondogle, dismantling the welfare reform compromised former President Clinton reached with Republicans:
Obama has increased federal means-tested welfare spending by a third since taking office. Last year, combined federal and state spending on means-tested welfare hit $927 billion. (Social Security and Medicare are not included in this total.)

Welfare spending amounts to $9,040 per year for each lower-income American. If converted to cash and simply given to the recipients, this spending would be more than sufficient to bring the income of every lower-income American household to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (roughly $44,000 per year for a family of four).

Remarkably, Obama plans to increase spending on means-tested welfare spending further after the current recession ends, spreading the wealth through a dramatic, permanent expansion of the welfare state. The President’s own budget calls for a permanent increase in annual means-tested spending from 4.5 percent to 6 percent of gross domestic product. Combined annual federal and state spending would reach $1.56 trillion in 2022. Overall, President Obama plans to spend $12.7 trillion on means-tested welfare over the next decade.
Read the full post at The Foundry blog.

Obama Official Threatens Future Whistleblowers, 'There Will Be Consequences'

Blog: Acting ATF Director Threatens Future Whistleblowers, 'There Will Be Consequences'

Probe finds more lavish spending from the GSA

Probe finds more lavish spending from the GSA | McClatchy

Most members of Congress keep their tax returns secret

From the Liberal Hypocrisy Department, we have Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid demanding to see more of Mitt Romney's tax returns, but they, along with many other Democrats, refuse to release their tax returns to the public.

Most members of Congress keep their tax returns secret | McClatchy

Disability: The Jobs Killer No One Talks About

Obama's dream of a socialist nation: More Americans were accepted into government disability programs than jobs created in June. Just like Europe, eventually everyone will receive government payments ... until the money runs out.

Disability: The Jobs Killer No One Talks About

'Occupy Unmasked' - Official Movie Trailer

Warning: 90 Child Drownings Nationwide Since Memorial Day

Midsummer Drowning Checkup: 90 Child Drownings Nationwide since Memorial Day

Pennsylvania Bolsters Opportunities for Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Expands State Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Pa. Gov. Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Convicted Cop Killer

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed his 15th execution warrant since taking office in January 2011, but no person on Pennsylvania's death row has been executed since 1999.

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Westmoreland County Man

Guest Column: Let the Paterno statue stand

Guest Column: Let the Paterno statue stand - delcotimes.com

The Dependency Agenda

Hollywood Liberal Morgan Freeman gives $1M to Obama super PAC

Terrific actor but when it comes to politics, an absolute moron.


Morgan Freeman gives $1M to Obama super PAC

600-year-old bras found in medieval castle

600-year-old linen bras found in medieval Austrian castle

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Poll: Voters blame Obama for the economy

I guess the American people have finally had enough of Obama blaming George W. Bush for everything that has gone wrong with Obama's failed presidency over the past 4 years.

Poll: Voters blame Obama for the economy

Report Details Voter Fraud in Philadelphia

Secretary of Commonwealth Comments on Philadelphia Voting Irregularities Report

Krauthammer: Obama has given up on economy

Fringe group: Pa. doesn't need prisons

2 cited during protest of Graterford expansion

FEARnet.com Expands Its Short Films Library

FEARnet.com Expands Its Short Films Library, Adding New Shorts Every Week And Giving Fans The Power To Rate And Review

Poll: Only 29% of Independents Think Obamacare Is 'Good' for America

Only 29 Percent of Independents Think Obamacare Is ‘Good’ for America

The Real Story of the Obama Economy

Obama jobs council has not met in 6 months

It's almost as if Obama wants more Americans to lose their jobs.

President Obama's jobs panel missing in action - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com

Rep. Black: Obama shows he's 'clueless' on job creation with 'you didn't build that' remark

Rep. Black: Obama shows he's 'clueless' on job creation with 'you didn't build that' remark - The Hill's Video

Gov. Corbett's office responds to 'self-indulgent' Freind column

Corbett's office responds to Freind column - delcotimes.com

Columnist: Trying to figure out what Paterno knew

Gil Spencer: Trying to figure out what Paterno knew - delcotimes.com

Police: Topless female shoplifter escapes store security

Any witnesses?

From the Delco Times: Suspect shoplifter Aishana Clayton, 26, was last seen topless 12:49 p.m. on July 14 jumping into a car parked in the fire lane in front of the Pathmark supermarket in Upper Darby.

Police: Topless shoplifter escapes store security at Upper Darby Pathmark - delcotimes.com

Self-funding candidates pick up traction in Republican Senate primaries

Self-funding candidates pick up traction in Republican Senate primaries - TheHill.com

365,000 Visitors to TONY PHYRILLAS ON POLITICS

My site counter has recorded 478,000 page views from 365,000 unique visitors. Thanks for checking out the blog ... and come back again.

Top Ten Things Obama Has Not Released

Top Ten Things Obama Has Not Released

The Debt Olympics


Gov. Corbett Announces $87M for Water Infrastructure Projects in 18 PA Counties

Governor Corbett Announces $87 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in 18 Counties

Report: Gov. Chris Christie to keynote GOP convention

Report: Chris Christie to keynote GOP convention

Holy, Batman! There's a flap over Bain vs. Bane

Holy, Batman! There's a flap over Bain vs. Bane

Senator Zero: Bob Casey Jr.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Romney accuses Obama of casting shame on success

Romney accuses Obama of casting shame on success

Editorial: Let he with 'Made in USA' clothes cast first torch

EDITORIAL: Let he with ‘Made in USA’ clothes cast first torch - delcotimes.com

Incumbent Republican Rep. Pat Meehan Sitting On $2M War Chest

Meehan takes huge lead in 7th District fundraising - delcotimes.com

Pa. table games revenue up 31 percent

Pa. table games revenue up 31 percent; down at Harrah's - delcotimes.com

Made In China


People throw the weirdest things into rivers

Teens search for crawfish in Schuylkill River, find guns instead

U.S. News & World Report Releases 2012-13 Rankings of Best Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report Releases 2012-13 Rankings of Best Hospitals

Congress Approval Remains Historically Low, Now 16%

Congress Approval Remains Historically Low, Now 16%

New Report Predicts Widespread American Job Losses

New Report Predicts Widespread American Job Losses

15 States Recognized For Extraordinary Efforts To Protect Military Voters

Fifteen States Recognized For Extraordinary Efforts To Protect Military Voters

What if Obama was a Republican seeking re-election

Inviting Voter Fraud? Washington State Residents Voters Can Register Via Facebook

Washington State Ramps Up Voter Registration With Facebook Push - Adam Mazmanian - NationalJournal.com

Gov. Corbett Announces Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Appointments

PA Table Games Revenue Increases 15.5% In June

PA Table Games Revenue Increases 15.5% In June

Treasury officials cited for soliciting prostitutes, accepting gifts

FOIA docs reveal Treasury officials cited for soliciting prostitutes, accepting gifts - TheHill.com

Romney seizes on Obama comments as anti-business

Romney seizes on Obama comments as anti-business - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Congressman. Pat Meehan takes huge lead in 7th District fundraising

Meehan takes huge lead in 7th District fundraising - delcotimes.com

Americans Joining Disability Now Outpacing Americans Finding Jobs

Americans Joining Disability Now Outpacing Americans Finding Jobs

Top Ten Places To Live...on $100 A Day!

AARP The Magazine Reveals 2012 List Of Top Ten Places To Live...on $100 A Day!

Barack Obama, Outsourcer-in-Chief

Pennsylvania prosecutes 10 for welfare fraud

PA Office of Inspector General Announces June 2012 Welfare Fraud Adjudications

PA Securities Commission Structure, Duties and Name to Change in October

PA Securities Commission Structure, Duties and Name to Change in October

Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays

Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays – USATODAY.com

Sununu wishes Obama 'would learn to be American'

Sununu wishes Obama 'would learn to be American'

N.J. voters see Gov. Christie as leader, not bully

N.J. voters see Gov. Christie as leader, not bully

Obama Doesn't Get It

U.S. Economic Confidence Falls to Lowest Since January

U.S. Economic Confidence Falls to Lowest Since January

New Ad: Obama Still Doesn't Get It

Ad: Obama Still Doesn't Get It

Obama On Track to Post 4th Trillion Dollar Deficit

Obama On Track to Post 4th Trillion Dollar Deficit | Red Dog Report

Monday, July 16, 2012

Moody's downgrades Pennsylvania on pensions, economy

Moody's downgrades Pennsylvania on pensions, economy

Record number of women running for U.S. House

Record number of women running for U.S. House

Santorum to campaign for Romney in Pa.

Santorum to campaign for Romney in Pa.

Romney's theme: Obama helps his wealthy friends

Romney's theme: Obama helps his wealthy friends

Sarah Palin waiting for GOP convention invite

Sarah Palin waiting for GOP convention invite

Fla. poll finds wide support for 'Stand Your Ground'

Fla. poll finds wide support for 'Stand Your Ground'

Weis Markets Announces 100 Day Price Freeze

Weis Markets Announces 100 Day Price Freeze

2012 PA Governor's Awards for the Arts Recipients

Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett Announces Recipients of the Governor's Awards for the Arts

PLCB Awards Grants to Prevent Underage and Dangerous Alcohol Use

PLCB Awards Grants to Prevent Underage and Dangerous Alcohol Use

Msnbc.com becomes NBCNews.com but still nobody watching

Msnbc.com becomes NBCNews.com

Editorial: Painful similarities between Catholic Archdiocese, PSU

EDITORIAL: Painful similarities between Archdiocese, PSU - delcotimes.com

Star Wars 'Call Me Maybe'

Republican Rep. Pat Meehan raises more than $1M to defend 7th District seat

Meehan raises more than $1M to defend 7th District seat - delcotimes.com

Could Penn State leadership meltdown happen in your organization?

8 ways the Penn State leadership meltdown could happen in your organization | Poynter.

msnbc.com becomes NBCNews.com after network, MSN split

The name may change, but it's still the Obama network and also the least-watched cable news outfit.

msnbc.com becomes NBCNews.com after network, MSN split | Poynter.

Journalist had temporary access to Romney campaign's Storify account

Journalist had temporary access to Romney campaign's Storify account | Poynter.

Columnist: Showing ID is common, effective

Why do Democrats oppose common-sense laws to require a valid photo ID to cast a vote? Why would anyone want to risk voter fraud?

Stan Huskey: Showing ID is common, effective

Political Payoffs And Middle Class Layoffs

The growing influence of YouTube as a news source

YouTube & News: A New Kind of Visual News | Project for Excellence in Journalism (PEJ)

Columnist: Obama's Problem: Romney is Not Kerry

Obama's Problem: Romney is Not Kerry

Pension hike could bankrupt Pa. school districts

Pension hike could bankrupt northeast Pa. school districts | PoconoRecord.com

Most Illegal Immigrant Families Collect Welfare

Most Illegal Immigrant Families Collect Welfare | Judicial Watch

The Movie Obama Doesn't Want You To See: '2016 Obama's America'

Sunday, July 15, 2012

The Mercury's Community Media Lab opens on Friday

Pottstown, Pa., will be host of what could be a big part of the future of journalism: a Community Media Lab.

The Mercury will hold a grand opening Friday for the Community Media Lab, a first for Pennsylvania and one of the first-of-its-kind facilities in the entire nation.

The Community Media Lab is a state-of-the-art open newsroom project of Digital First Media, a pioneering communications company. 

The public is invited to attend the grand opening between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at The Mercury, which is located at the intersection of Hanover and King streets in Pottstown. 

From a Mercury article announcing the event:
The new lab is one of 10 "open door" community projects announced earlier this year by Digital First Media, which manages Journal Register Co., The Mercury’s parent company.

It will offer public access to newspaper archives, free Wi-Fi and use of computers in a coffeehouse atmosphere.

In the future, wall space in the lab will be available for student art displays, community group forums, political debates and workshops on blogging, writing resumés, job searches and producing videos, said Mercury editor Nancy March.

"The Community Media Lab is an extension of an initiative we started two years ago with our Town Square blogging network, and with this joint opening, it now involves downtown business," she said.
The Mercury's Community Media Lab opens on Friday

No stemming red ink: Fed deficit to hit $1.5T under Obama

For the fourth year in a row, the federal budget deficit will top $1 trillion under President Obama. (And somehow, he'll tell you it's George W. Bush's fault.)

No stemming red ink: Fed deficit to hit $1.5T

Gov. Corbett turning into Gov. Christie

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett channeled his inner-Chris Christie during a recent press conference about the Penn State scandal when reporters kept asking the same question over and over about the length of time it took the attorney general's office to investigate Jerry Sandusky.

Corbett was attorney general for eight years until he took office as governor in January 2011.

 Corbett addressed the question of why the investigation took years before a grand jury indictment early on during the press conference, but it was asked again by a reporter.

A visibly upset Corbett snapped back at the unidentified reporter:
"Why are you all obsessed with that? We do not hold up investigations for anything. You are disparaging the reputation of the men and women in that office who have worked very hard to get to the result - that justice was served and a monster was taken off the street." After a pause, a still perturbed Corbett added: "To continue to ask that question, quite honestly, is in my mind out of line. These men and women did their job. And I did my job. The men and women on that jury did their job. And that's the story. Next question."
The press conference was carried live on the Pennsylvania Cable Network.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has had several well-publicized confrontations with reporters, including one case where Christie called the reporter an "idiot" for asking the same question that was already answered.

Below is The Philadelphia Inquirer's account of the Corbett exchange:

Gov. Corbett turns testy on handling of Penn State case

Hope and Change?

Americans Will Work More Than 6 Months to Pay Cost of Gov't in 2012

Americans Will Work More Than 6 Months to Pay Cost of Gov't in 2012 | CNSNews.com

Why we need Voter ID laws

Dogs, dead people get election docs from left-leaning nonprofit

On-duty state trooper arrested for DUI in Berks County

On-duty state trooper arrested for DUI in Berks County

Saturday, July 14, 2012

20 Million Americans to lose employer-based health insurance under Obamacare

Gallup: Young Voters' Turnout Intentions Lagging

Young U.S. Voters' Turnout Intentions Lagging

Scranton Still Has Competing Newspapers

Times Leader Has Edge In Local Paper Battle

Grandmother Wows Judges At Body Building Competition

Local Grandmother Wows Judges At Body Building Competition « CBS Los Angeles

Chicago Tribune suspends work with Journatic as editorial head resigns

Chicago Tribune suspends work with Journatic as editorial head resigns | Poynter.

Poll: Majority want tax cuts for all, even the wealthy

Further evidence Obama is out of touch.

Poll: Majority want tax cuts for all, even the wealthy | McClatchy

Pa.'s Pat Toomey a rising star in U.S. Senate

Toomey set to lead Senate Steering Committee

Weekly GOP Address on the Obama's failed economic policies

Sen. Rob Portman auditions for Romney ticket?

U.S. Senator Rob Portman delivers weekly Republican address

Bill O'Reilly: The ghost of Ronald Reagan

Bill O'Reilly: The ghost of Ronald Reagan

Top 10 Obamacare taxes coming your way

Top 10 Obamacare taxes coming your way

Friday, July 13, 2012

Warren Buffett: Health care is 'the tapeworm of the American economy'

Warren Buffett says healthcare is 'the tapeworm of the American economy' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Ed Rendell: Obama Campaign Went 'Too Far' in Romney Attacks

Warning for Obama: Gallup finds youth less excited about voting

Warning for Obama: Gallup finds youth less excited about voting - The Hill's Ballot Box

Poll: 47% of women admit they 'faked it'

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Gov. Corbett Announces Recent Nominations, Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Recent Nominations, Appointments

Dogs, dead people get help with voter registration from left-leaning group

Dogs, dead people get election docs from nonprofit

Britain's first Greek Orthodox Secondary School to open

Britain's first Greek Orthodox Secondary School to open next year

Hank Williams Jr.: 'Barack, pack your bags'

Hank Williams Jr.: 'Barack, pack your bags'

Dick Cheney: Romney would be better in a crisis

Cheney: Romney would be better in a crisis

CNN Debunks Latest False Attack From Obama Campaign

Republicans cry foul over Obama welfare revisions

Republicans cry foul over Obama welfare revisions

More White House Leaks


Major buildup of US military power could mean clash with Iran

US quietly prepares for naval clash with Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Is America becoming a 'socialist state'? 40 percent say yes.

Is America becoming a 'socialist state'? 40 percent say yes.

Columnist: McQueary gets off easily in Freeh Report

GIL SPENCER: McQueary gets off easily in Freeh Report - delcotimes.com

Obama 'Tried' But Failed

Is Planned Parenthood getting a taxpayer bailout too?

New Obama Planned Parenthood Funding Totals $1.2 Million | LifeNews.com

Columnist: Paterno's legacy buried by scandal he didn’t stop

Joe Paterno's legacy buried by scandal he didn’t stop

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Obamacare Now Estimated to Cost $2.6 Trillion in First Decade

I wasn't thrilled about Obamacare when it cost a fraction of the estimated cost. The bottom line is that Obamacare is a bottomless pit of a government program that will bankrupt the country. It's enough to make you sick.

Obamacare Now Estimated to Cost $2.6 Trillion in First Decade

Lawmakers Want 'Made in China' U.S. Olympic Uniforms Burned

The fact that United States Olympic team uniforms are made in China speaks volume of the decline of the U.S. as an economic power.

Lawmakers Want 'Made in China' U.S. Olympic Uniforms Burned

Poll: 55% say Obamacare is a tax

Poll: Voters call health care mandate a tax

Obama Pays Back Planned Parenthood With Tax Dollars

Obama Admin Sends $395K to Tennessee Planned Parenthood | LifeNews.com

Katy Perry bra dilemma


Singer Katy Perry is having trouble getting insurance for her bras. She's going to have to tone her stage act down a few notches or risk injury without insurance.

Katy Perry reveals bra dilemma via @Indowoman

Asbury Park, NJ, scraps boardwalk bathing suit ban

Asbury Park scraps boardwalk bathing suit ban

PA Casino Fined By State

$5,000 Fine Levied Against PA Casino For Self-Exclusion Violation

No Evidence

PetSmart Selects Berks County for New Distribution Center

The new facility is expected to bring 500 new jobs to Berks County.

PA Governor Corbett: PetSmart Selects Berks County for New Distribution Center

PA Gov. Corbett Signs Legislation to Aid Financially Distressed Schools

PA Governor Corbett Signs Legislation to Aid Financially Distressed Schools

Dems Downsize Convention


John Stossel: Budget insanity

John Stossel: Budget insanity

Gov. Corbett Comments on Report on Penn State's Sandusky Matter

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Comments on Freeh Report on Penn State's Handling of Sandusky Matter

If voter ID is evil, how about one-click online voting instead?

If voter ID is evil, how about one-click online voting instead? | Conservative News, Views & Books

Harry Reid Bashes Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton

Harry Reid vs. The Bimbos

House panel advances PA property tax relief

State panel advances property tax relief

On Cyprus: Greek Americans urged to make their voices heard

On Cyprus: Greek Americans urged to make their voices heard

'A Step In The Right Direction'


Congressional Budget Office Proves 'Rich' Pay 'Fair Share' of Taxes

CBO | The Distribution of Household Income and Federal Taxes, 2008 and 2009

Opinion: School spending is the real problem

Enrollment continues to decline, but the cost of public education continues to skyrocket in Pennsylvania.

http://www.ydr.com/letters/ci_21021606/school-spending-is-real-problem

Sen. Lieberman to oppose Obama tax plan

Joe Lieberman to oppose Obama tax plan - Manu Raju and Scott Wong - POLITICO.com

Tide turns against Law of the Sea Treaty

Tide turns against Law of the Sea Treaty - The Hill's Global Affairs

'Obama pays your bills' scam fools thousands

'Obama pays your bills' scam fools thousands

Poll: Voters call health care mandate a tax

Poll: Voters call health care mandate a tax

Obama's Blunders: Green Jobs Funded And Shipped Away

Report: Penn State had 'total disregard' for Sandusky victims

Report: Penn State had 'total disregard' for Sandusky victims – USATODAY.com

Focusing on Wholeness: God’s Plan for Human Sexuality

Focusing on Wholeness

Democratic Leader Explains Obamacare: 'There's No Tax on Anybody Unless They Refuse'

Democratic Leader Explains Obamacare: 'There's No Tax on Anybody Unless They Refuse' | CNSNews.com

57 members of Congress among wealthy 1%

Can any member of Congress relate to the average American?

57 members of Congress among wealthy 1% – USATODAY.com

Romney to NAACP: Unemployment rate among blacks 14.4% under Obama

Who votes against their own self-interests?

Can anyone explain how Obama expects to get 95% of the black vote when he's made life so much more miserable for blacks?

Romney to NAACP: 14.4% unemployment rate among blacks under Obama

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Don't Eat Your Dog: The Surprising Moral Case for Free Enterprise

Symbolic Repeal Puts Dems on the Record on Obamacare Tax

Symbolic Repeal Puts Dems on the Record

Electric rates not falling along with fuel costs

Electric rates not falling along with fuel costs

Romney on Obama's Chavez Statement: 'Stunning and Shocking'

Romney on Obama's Chavez Statement: 'Stunning and Shocking'

Republicans defend new Pa. legislative redistricting

Republicans defend disputed reappointment plan, noting Democrat support

Congressman slams Obama as 'worst president'

Rep. Quayle slams Obama again as 'worst president'

The Obama 'Blame Bush' Strategy


Obama Has Problems With Independent Voters

Obama Has Problems With Independent Voters

Lt. Gov. Cawley: No Special Election for Pa.'s Vacant 37th Senatorial Seat

Lt. Governor Cawley Decides Against Calling Special Election for Pennsylvania 37th Senatorial District

Pa. Legislators Embark on 12-Week Vacation

Pa. Legislators Enjoy 12-Week Break From Harrisburg « CBS Pittsburgh

Americans' Confidence in Television News Drops to New Low

Wither the mainstream media? Nearly 80 percent of Americans lack confidence in television news, a historic low, according to a new Gallup poll.

Americans' Confidence in Television News Drops to New Low

Report: Democrats short on convention fundraising

Report: Democrats short on convention fundraising