Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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
Texas Republican primary: Cruz notches tea party win in Texas - POLITICO.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
Pottstown to cease adding fluoride to water on Sept. 1
Monday, July 30, 2012
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
In Cyprus, a New Generation Inherits a Conflict - ABC News
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
'Dark Knight Rises' wins sluggish weekend box office
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
Unemployment could stay high as US economy slows | GulfNews.com
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:
No Joke
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
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
Bill O'Reilly: Where were you in '62? - Conservative News
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)
State's ballot rules unfair to third parties (7/28/12)
Friday, July 27, 2012
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
Obama administration projects $1.2 trillion 2012 budget deficit
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
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
Obama campaign stepping up damage-control over remark - The Hill's Ballot Box
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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
Woman seeks free breast implants online
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
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
Nextdoor wants Americans to be more neighborly
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
If Obama wins, Americans lose more of our Constitutional rights
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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…
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…
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…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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
New Obama Ad Was Filmed In the West Wing - ABC News
Monday, July 23, 2012
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
Global economy in worst shape since 2009
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
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
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
Guest column: Obama dismantles welfare reforms
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.
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
Workers Accused Of Sabotage At HealthBridge Nursing Homes
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?
'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
'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
US poverty on track to rise to highest since 1960s - Boston.com
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
Pennsylvania Turnpike approves toll hike for 2013
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
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
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
Security increased at movies following shootings – USATODAY.com
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.)Read the full post at The Foundry blog.
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.
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
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
Disability: The Jobs Killer No One Talks About
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
Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Westmoreland County Man
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
Morgan Freeman gives $1M to Obama super PAC
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
Poll: Voters blame Obama for the 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
President Obama's jobs panel missing in action - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.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
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
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
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.
msnbc.com becomes NBCNews.com after network, MSN split | 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
Stan Huskey: Showing ID is common, effective
Sunday, July 15, 2012
The Mercury's Community Media Lab opens on Friday
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.The Mercury's Community Media Lab opens on Friday
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.
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
No stemming red ink: Fed deficit to hit $1.5T
Gov. Corbett turning into Gov. Christie
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
Saturday, July 14, 2012
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
Poll: Majority want tax cuts for all, even the wealthy | McClatchy
Friday, July 13, 2012
Poll: 47% of women admit they 'faked it'
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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
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
Lawmakers Want 'Made in China' U.S. Olympic Uniforms Burned
Katy Perry bra dilemma
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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
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 Governor Corbett: PetSmart Selects Berks County for New Distribution Center
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