Thursday, May 02, 2013
Pennsylvania slot machine revenues for April drop 4%
Pennsylvania Slot Machine Revenue Figures for April Released on Gaming Control Board Web Site (via PR Newswire)HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported today on its web site that the collective slot machine revenue produced at the 11 casinos during April dropped 4% compared to April of last year. According to the monthly report at www.gamingcontrolboard…
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Family Affair Report Details Nepotism in Congress
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released a scathing report today detailing pervasive nepotism in Congress.
The investigation by the non-partisan government accountability watchdog group uncovered 248 members meriting inclusion in the in-depth compilation, which covers the 2008 and 2010 election cycles.
Among CREW’s key findings:
* 82 members (40 Democrats and 42 Republicans) paid family members through their congressional offices, campaign committees and political action committees (PACs);You can download the complete report at the link below:
* 44 members (20 Democrats and 24 Republicans) have family members who lobby or are employed in government affairs;
* 90 members (42 Democrats and 48 Republicans) have paid a family business, employer, or associated nonprofit;
* 20 members (13 Democrats and 7 Republicans) used their campaign money to contribute to a family member’s political campaign;
* 14 members (6 Democrats and 8 Republicans) charged interest on personal loans they made to their own campaigns;
* 38 members (24 Democrats and 14 Republicans) earmarked to a family business, employer, or associated nonprofit.
Family Affair Report Details Nepotism in Congress | CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Report shows persistence of TV violence
Maybe we should ban television for inciting so much violence in our society.
From The Associated press:
From The Associated press:
Violence, gore and gunplay were staples on prime-time television even in the most sensitive period directly following the Newtown school shooting. A study of 392 prime-time scripted programs on broadcast networks shown during the month following Vice President Joe Biden’s January meeting with entertainment industry executives on the topic revealed that 193 had some incident of violence, according to the Parents Television Council. Some are cartoonish — quite literally, with Homer strangling Bart for mouthing off on “The Simpsons” — but there is plenty of gunplay, stabbings and beat-downs.Report shows persistence of TV violence
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The 'glitches and bumps' of ObamaCare
Did you see this video of Obama trying to defend the train wreck known as Obamacare?
The 'glitches and bumps' of ObamaCare | Human Events
Monday, April 29, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sen. Bob Mensch among legislative per diem kings and queens for March
What is Pennsylvania State Sen. Bob Mensch, a Republican, doing on the list of the Top 10 per diem recipients in Harrisburg? The other 9 are Democrats.
Sen. Bob Mensch among legislative per diem kings and queens for March
Sen. Bob Mensch among legislative per diem kings and queens for March
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Archbishop Demetrios Offers Encyclical for the Support of the People of Cyprus
Archbishop Demetrios of America has offered an encyclical in anticipation of Greek Orthodox Palm Sunday asking all the faithful to keep the people of Cyprus in their prayers.
Encyclical for the Support of the People of Cyprus — Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Encyclical for the Support of the People of Cyprus — Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Economic crisis sets back peace in divided Cyprus
How ironic. For years, the Turks living in Turkish-occupied Cyprus wanted to reunite with the more prosperous Greeks in Cyprus, but after the country's economy collapsed this year, nobody is talking about reuniting the island, which has been under Turkish occupation since 1974.
Economic crisis sets back peace in divided Cyprus
Economic crisis sets back peace in divided Cyprus
Obama Ignores Kermit Gosnell Murder Trial in Planned Parenthood Speech
Only in America: While abortionist Kermit Gosnell is on trial for murder, Barack Obama is praising Planned Parenthood and promising more taxpayer dollars to keep killing babies.
Obama Ignores Kermit Gosnell Murder Trial in Planned Parenthood Speech
Obama Ignores Kermit Gosnell Murder Trial in Planned Parenthood Speech
Friday, April 26, 2013
AHI-backed Cyprus Resolution Introduced by Congressman Bilirakis
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has been one of the strongest proponents in Congress of the reunification of Cyprus, which has been occupied by Turkish troops since 1974.
AHI-backed Cyprus Resolution Introduced by Congressman Bilirakis
AHI-backed Cyprus Resolution Introduced by Congressman Bilirakis
Obama Fully Supports Planned Parenthood Abortion Mills
Obama lied while running for office stating NO public tax dollars would fund abortion.Safely re-elected, Obama now says he supports Planned Parenthood and giving them over $400 million in taxpayer dollars. Not only does Obama not have a problem with the death of 50 million babies since Roe v. Wade, but he also supports partial-birth abortion, the killing of a living, crying newborn outside the mothers womb. What a sad thing for this great country we call America.
Obama: Abortion foes want return to 1950s
Obama: Abortion foes want return to 1950s
10 U.S. banks fail so far in 2013
This is year five of the "Obama recovery" and U.S. are still going under.
FDIC closes banks in North Carolina, Georgia
FDIC closes banks in North Carolina, Georgia
Pennsylvania voters support Sen. Toomey on gun control
Despite angering his conservative base, Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey appears to have weathered the recent debate over gun control.
From a new Quinnipiac University poll:
From a new Quinnipiac University poll:
Pennsylvania voters approve 34 - 29 percent of the way U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is handling gun control and give Sen. Toomey an overall 48 - 30 percent approval rating, his highest ever. By a 54 - 12 percent margin, voters think more favorably of Toomey because of his co-sponsorship of legislation to require expanded background checks.Pennsylvania (PA) Poll - April 26, 2013 - Pennsylvania Voters Say Run Pi | Quinnipiac University Connecticut
Obama's hubris problem
Definition of hubris: exaggerated pride or self-confidence. Yep, sounds like Obama.
Opinion: Obama's hubris problem - Keith Koffler - POLITICO.com
Opinion: Obama's hubris problem - Keith Koffler - POLITICO.com
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Dr. Benjamin Carson to speak in Pottstown, Pa.
"Faith of Our Fathers: The Role of Faith in American Schools," will be the topic of Dr. Carson's talk on Oct. 13 at Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown, Pa.
Dr. Carson is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore as well as a motivational speaker, philanthropist and best-selling author.
He catapulted to national prominence in February after delivering the keynote speech at the 61st Annual National Prayer Breakfast, which was attended by President Obama and Vice President Biden.
Dr. Carson used his time at the podium to talk about the great challenges facing America today - specifically moral decay and fiscal irresponsibility - comparing the U.S. to the decline of ancient Rome.
"I think particularly about ancient Rome. Very powerful. Nobody could even challenge them militarily, but what happened to them? They destroyed themselves from within. Moral decay, fiscal irresponsibility. They destroyed themselves. If you don’t think that can happen to America, you get out your books and you start reading."
Dr. Carson criticized Obamacare as well as the growing dependency on government programs during the Obama administration.
The National Prayer Breakfast speech has been viewed more than 2.7 million times on YouTube.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for the Oct. 13 fundraiser. Dinner will begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by Dr. Carson's speech.
Reservations are being accepted for what is anticipated to be a sold-out event. Tickets are $150 per person, but can be reserved at the early-bird price of $100 per person until May 15.
Visit www.CoventryChristian.com or call 610-326-3366 for ticket information.
Liberal Lunacy: Calif. bill would let non-citizens serve on juries
Whatever happened to a trial by a jury of your peers?
If Democrats get their way - and in California they usually do - defendants will face a jury of non-citizens.
It's all part of the far-left's continued assault on the U.S. Constitution.
Calif. bill would let non-citizens serve on juries
If Democrats get their way - and in California they usually do - defendants will face a jury of non-citizens.
It's all part of the far-left's continued assault on the U.S. Constitution.
Calif. bill would let non-citizens serve on juries
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Poll: Nancy Pelosi tops list of least-liked congressional leaders
Nancy Pelosi is the least liked and most polarizing member of Congress, according to a new Gallup poll.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi tops list of least-liked congressional leaders: poll - Washington Times
Annual cost of running the Pa. Legislature: $307 million
Are you getting your money's worth? When was the last time the Pennsylvania Legislature passed a bill that actually benefited you?
Does Pennsylvania really need 253 full-time state lawmakers with a staff of 3,000?
Pa. Legislature's spending rose, surplus fell
Does Pennsylvania really need 253 full-time state lawmakers with a staff of 3,000?
Pa. Legislature's spending rose, surplus fell
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Report: Richest 7% got richer under Obama
Remember when Obama had you low-information voters convinced that Mitt Romney only cared about the rich? He really put one over on you, didn't he? New Census figures show that the richest Americans grew even richer under Barack Obama.
From The Associated Press:
From The Associated Press:
The upper 7 percent of households owned 63 percent of the nation’s total household wealth in 2011, up from 56 percent in 2009, said the report from the Pew Research Center, which analyzed new Census Bureau data released last month.Report: Richest 7% got richer under Obama
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