Friday March 28, 2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by devt6799
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 If You Have Questions Why Approve?

A2 Schools approve International Baccalaureate programs despite lack of answers Click Here for Details

Video Report: Teachers Hope Their Win Against Union Emboldens Others

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Teachers Miriam Chanski and Ray Arthur filed unfair labor practice complaints against the MEA when the union failed to honor their right not to pay dues or fees under Michigan’s right-to-work law. They were given their freedom from the union and now hope for the same for others trapped by the MEA. … more

Electricity Competition In Texas, Illinois Brought Lower Prices Than Michigan

Cause of rolling blackouts remain in dispute

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A comparison of electricity prices over the past decade shows that Michigan rates increased much faster than in Texas, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission. Since 2008 when electric competition was capped, rates have climbed in Michigan and the state now has the highest rates in the region. Meanwhile, Illinois, with its deregulated market now has the lowest rates in the region. … more

Why is a Letter so Expensive to Mail?

Postal employees spending budget on luxuries Click Here for Details

Total Hypocrite

Dem State Senator Who Authored Gun Control Legislation Arrested for Conspiring to Traffic Firearms  Anti-Gun Democratic Senator  arrested for gun trafficking? Click Here for Story

Please Send Money

By Michael Goodell

Half my inbox these days consists of Gorean alarums about global warming having caused “unprecedented drought in California,” which generally start out by referencing “the driest winter since 1976.” Besides giving a new meaning to the term “unprecedented,” these appeals serve as….Click Here for More

Reid Under Pressure

  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may well lose the Senate majority Click Here for Details

Dirty Harry’s Latest

Reid has to return campaign money given to grand daughter that he tried to hide Click Here for Story

Weakness is Dangerous

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IRS Covering Up

Hiding emails from Lois Lerner and other officials Click Here for Details

King of The Top of The World

   Putin looks to grab north pole as well? Click Here for Story

Democratic War on Women?

63% of $100,000 plus earners in the Federal government are men Click Here for Details

As Obama’s Ratings Drop Putin’s Soars

   Putin getting 80% approval at home Click Here for Story

 MSNBC Rudeness

  Liberal hosts gets schooled Click Here for Details

Wading In

Rice  Condoleeza Rice weighs in on Obama’s handling of US Foreign Policy Click Here for Story

EPA Regulations Cost Jobs

The cost in money and jobs from over regulation by the EPA is outrageous Click Here for Story

 

 

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Thursday March 27, 2014

Posted on March 26, 2014 by devt6799
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 Local Kid…Super Fundraiser

Helping fellow students get lunches Click Here for Details

Michigan Paying $860 Million In Select Tax Incentives, Subsidies

Favored businesses get preferences’

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The state of Michigan is expected to pay $860 million for economic development credits and programs in fiscal year 2014 and most of that money is slated for politically favored business such as Hollywood’s movie industry, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. … more

Commentary: Happy Birthday Norman Borlaug

Credited with saving 1 billion people

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Norman Borlaug, who died in 2009, was an Iowa-born scientist who spent his life teaching new farming techniques in third world countries. His movement was eventually called the “Green Revolution.” … more

Changing the Law Again

   Obama moves deadline for Obamacare sign up Click Here for Details

Another Common Core Disaster

  Math teaching methods look dumber and dumber Click Here for Story

Boehner Blasts Obamacares Latest Change

  The law has become a joke Click Here for Details and Video

DeFacto Amnesty

Obama policies are basically ignoring the law and deportation Click Here for Story

Fox Dynasty?

  Rupert Murdoch’s son making moves in dad’s business Click Here for Details

Nothing to be Proud Of

   Pelosi getting award from Planned Parenthood Click Here for Story

Another Blow to Global Warming

   New report nixes the cost of “global warming” Click Here for Details

Guilty

Osama Bin Laden son in law found guilty Click Here for Story

Not So Popular?

Obama speech gathers no applause? Click Here for Video

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Wednesday March 26, 2014

Posted on March 25, 2014 by devt6799
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Livingston Jail Could Take Federal Inmates?

Fed Contracts could help with costs Click Here for Details

 Mackinac Center on Fox Business: Hollywood Exodus

Federal Contracts Abuse Taxpayers

Federal dollars mean outrageous salaries Click Here for Story

Senate Dems Drop IMF Reforms

Ukraine bill won’t deal with controversial IMF reforms Click Here for Story

Please Do

Steny Hoyer tells Democrats to embrace a failing Obamacare Click Here for Details

More Racial Violence

Police said they are looking for a group of seven to 10 girls (pictured) who are wanted for at least two separate attacks near Temple University on Friday.  Where is Eric Holder now? Click Here for Story

Overwhelming Majority Favor Voter ID

Proof of citizenship approved by large number of Americans Click Here for Video

Time to Cut Afghanistan Loose?

rumsfeld  Karzai decision is another insult to the US Click Here for Details

And Obama Will Let These People Have a Nuke?

Iranians chant death to America Click Here for Details

 

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Tuesday March 25, 2014

Posted on March 25, 2014 by devt6799
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One Day Only

Washtenaw Clerk’s Office processed 74 gay marraige licenses before the stay went into effect Click Here for Story

Fun Fest Questioned?

   Is it contributing enough to the community? asks Hamburg Board Click Here for Details

City Says Recording Device Ban Was Due To ‘Miscommunication’

Grand Rapids says camera ban imposed at public hearing involving Acton Institute no longer in place

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

GRAND RAPIDS — Two weeks ago, Michigan Capitol Confidential was banned from recording a public hearing involving the Acton Institute. Now city officials say that ban was due to a ‘misunderstanding’ and ‘miscommunicaiton’ and it no longer is in place. … more

What Right-To-Work Means


A view from a union contract

By Michael Van Beek | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

One could hear several varieties of apocalyptical claims while Michigan was in the process of becoming the 24th right-to-work state in the nation. Now that the law is in effect, however, and one can see what right-to-work actually does in practice, these claims seem way out of line.  … more

Congress to Look at Natural Gas Exports

Committees taking look at revamping US export laws Click Here for Story

A Bad School Administrator

  Won’t remove false definition of the 2nd Amendment from middle school workbook Click Here for Details

Showing Some Temporary Backbone?

G-7 suspends Russia from G-8 for now Click Here for Story

Is This Treason?

  With all that’s happening in the world why would Obama want to kill the US’s two most successful missile defense programs? Click Here for Details

Ebola Case

    In Canada? Click Here for Story

Putting on the Blinders

  DOJ says no conflict of interest in investigating IRS tea party problem Click Here for Details

Common Core Confusion

Indiana abandons Common Core but is it just changing the name? Click Here for Story

You Tube Censorship

   Suspends anti-Obama channel Click Here for Details

 

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BREAKING NEWS

Posted on March 24, 2014 by devt6799
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BREAKING NEWS

Missing Malaysian Flight Found

Wreckage and new data point to a crash in Southern Indian Ocean Click Here for Story

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Monday March 24, 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by devt6799
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Even the Suburbs Can Suffer from Heroin

Saline tries to bounce back from rash of Heroin problems Click Here for Story

Will Detroit Make It?

   Detroit’s emergency manager thinks so Click Here for Details

Poll Shows Many Michigan Residents Misinformed About Education Spending

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

State funding for K-12 education has increased since Gov. Snyder took office. Nonetheless, a March 14 poll reported that 53.8 percent of respondents said they thought Gov. Snyder had decreased spending, while 18 percent said they thought the governor had increased spending. … more

Michigan’s Film Incentive Program Has Been A Bust

Taxpayers have spent nearly $450 million with little to show for it

By James M. Hohman |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Supporters contend that film producers tend to use employee leasing agencies to hire workers. But that’s the point — despite this substantial investment of taxpayer resources, there is no permanent film industry in Michigan.  … more

New Bill Would Prevent Discriminatory Charitable Bin Bans

By Anne Schieber |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Cities will no longer be able to ban most outdoor recycling bins on private property under a bill introduced in the Michigan State Senate.  … more

US and Europe United Behind Ukraine

But what does that mean and can it help Ukraine? Click Here for Details

Racist Incident Was a Hoax?

   Grand Valley State’s alleged racist incident was a hoax according to police Click Here for Story

 It’s Happening

Under ground-breaking guidance, produced by The Law Society, High Street solicitors will be able to write Islamic wills British legal system now adopting Islamic Sharia laws Click Here for Details

Will France Slide Right?

  Local elections go to the right big time Click Here for Story

And Could the Same Happen in the US?

One prediction of 2014 looks good for GOP Click Here for Details

Calling It Like It Is

Romney calls out Obama Foreign Policy failures Click Here for Video

Ignorance

Senator Barbara Boxer calls Obamacare a huge success? Click Here for Story

Well Traveled But Useless

Most expensive President ever and you pay for it Click Here for Story and Video

All That’s Wrong with Government

  Part time government workers make millions Click Here for Details

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Sunday March 23, 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014 by devt6799
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U of M Heads to Sweet Sixteen

Victory over Longhorns sends Michigan to next round Click Here for Story

Teacher Speaks Out on Union Bullying

MEA will go after 8,000 teachers not paying dues

By Ted O’Neil |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A Coopersville kindergarten teacher who resigned from the Michigan Education Association under the state’s worker freedom law says she is glad her ordeal is over, but is concerned for her colleagues. … more

Land Bank Funding Makes It Into Supplemental Spending Bill

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

When push came to shove, $1.7 million in funding for the Fast Track Land Bank Authority was included in Senate Bill 608. The funding was approved despite issues and controversy surrounding land banks across the state. … more

Don’t Surrender the Internet?

Even Bill Clinton thinks giving up control of the internet is a bad idea Click Here for Story

More Debris Spotted?

  French satellite views objects in same area as Chinese satellites did Click Here for Details

Sanctions Not Serious?

Putin and his lobbyists not being affected Click Here for Video

Why We Don’t Want Another Bush

  Former Governor Jeb Bush wrong on so many issues Click Here for Story

Taste of Their Own Medicine?

   Chinese get hacked by NSA Click Here for Details

Touch of Hypocrisy?

   Michelle Obama tells Chinese that questioning and criticism of political leaders is crucial? Click Here for Story

Moscow Denies Troop Build Up?

RIA Novosti / Evgeny Yepanchintsev  Official line is that there isn’t a build up around Ukraine Click Here for Details

 

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Saturday March 22, 2014

Posted on March 22, 2014 by devt6799
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Court Rules Against Gay Marriage Ban in Michigan

Ruled Un-Constitutional Click Here for Details

Brighton OK’s Tax Abatement

Eberspaecher will proceed with new investment and expansion Click Here for Story

Commentary: What a Union Looks Like in a RTW State

Alabama UAW shuns rhetoric, gives honest answers

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

As the UAW branch in Alabama notes, right-to-work laws change nothing about collective bargaining other than making it illegal to fire a worker for not paying money to a union. This choice means the union is more responsive to its membership. If it isn’t, as the union notes, “it is your right not to join.” … more

Electric Vehicle Battery Subsidy Failures Evident Early On

Former Gov. Granholm defends her failed policies in Detroit Free Press article

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The state and federal government awarded more than $1.4 billion in tax credits and direct subsidies to four companies — A123 Systems, Dow Kokam, Johnson Controls and L.G. Chem. Nearly $600 million in federal money alone was spent. Three of the companies went bankrupt and all have missed their job projections by a long shot.  … more

Worthless and Weak?

Washington looks powerless compared to Kremlin over Ukraine Click Here for Details

School Changing the Constitution?

Illinois Middle School workbook teaches wrong 2nd Amendment Click Here for Story

Rubio the Hawk?

  Senator lays out a more robust foreign policy Click Here for Details

Money Doesn’t Fix Everything

Despite intense spending students are dumber than in 1972? Click Here for Story

Drudge Does it Again

  Inflames the Lefty Media with tweet Click Here for Details

Interesting

Could Shield Law pass the Senate? Click Here for Story

Pelosi to Get Racist Award?

   Margaret Sanger Award goes to Nancy Pelosi but who was Margaret Sanger? Click Here for Details

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Friday March 21, 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by devt6799
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 House Readies For Vote on FOIA Reforms

New bill would lower costs for citizens accessing public information from government

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan residents who want to keep tabs on what government officials are doing may soon be able to do so without having to pay excessive fees. A vote in the Michigan House could be taken this week on House Bill 4001, which would lower the fees government bodies can charge for FOIA request materials. … more

Economics 101: Minimum Wage Kills Jobs

When prices go up, quantity demanded goes down

By Michael D. LaFaive | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Both economic theory and empirical evidence — despite some recent claims to the contrary — make it clear that mandating an artificially high minimum wage leads to job losses. … more

Putin Say No Need to Retaliate Against US Sanctions

  The mean nothing anyway? Click Here for Story

Unreported Success

  Governor Scott Walker’s success in Wisconsin is being widely ignored Click Here f0r Details

Putin Moves That Obama and the US Media Ignore

  While the world focuses on Ukraine Russia moves ships and bombers into Latin America Click Here for Details

Flight 370 Pilot’s Mystery Call

  Deepening suspicions the missing Maylasian pilot made a mysterious phone call from cockpit before taking off Click Here for Story

Alleged Debris Finding Latest Casualty in Maylasian Mystery

  Australia says whatever was there has sunk Click Here for Details

Bill Gates the Snooper

  Microsoft founder lobbies the Federal Government to collect data on college graduates Click Here for Story

Common Core Marketing

Commom core education supporters turn to advertising to shore up support Click Here for Details

Totally Out of Touch?

  Nancy Pelosi says Obama is the most non-partisan President in history? Click Here for Video

Final Insult

Obama appointed Judge says Mexican border fence may negatively impact minorities? Click Here for Details

California Senator Sues Obamacare Exchange

For canceling over a million policies and wasting taxpayer money Click Here for Details

Another Costly Obama Chinese Vacation

  Millions spent to send Michelle Obama and Daughters to China Click Here for Story

Its Working Just the Way They Wanted

  Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel says most employers will drop healthcare coverage as expected Click Here for Details

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Thursday March 20, 2014

Posted on March 19, 2014 by devt6799
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 Can You Help Identify?

Sketch of road rage attacker released Click Here for Details

Mmmmmm Beer

Brighton Micro Brewery looking good Click Here for Story

Non-Christians Given ‘Special Consideration’ In Union Teacher Contract

Ferndale Public Schools provision could violate state and federal laws

By Tom Gantert |Couortesy of Mich Cap Con

The teachers union contract in Ferndale Public Schools in Oakland County gives “special consideration” to applicants who are of “the non-Christian faith.” The state constitution, as well as the state’s civil rights act and the federal civil rights act prohibit discrimination based on religion. … more

Why Michigan Needs More Immigrants

Panel: Free market approaches to immigration reform

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

LANSING — In the most recent U.S. Census, Michigan was the only state to have a lower population and saw the largest economic decline in the nation compared with a decade earlier, but that can be solved with new immigration policies and work permits, a panel of experts said Tuesday. … more

What Are They Hiding?

 Not much transparency at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Click Here for Story

The Latest High Tech Weapon? Currency

  War with Russia may end up an economic one Click Here for Details

Sign Up Don’t Worry

Obama says legal immigrants need not fear deportation for illegal relatives if the sign up for Obamacare Click Here for Story

Russia Seizes Ukranian Naval Base

  Two dead in seizure Click Here for Details

Mayalsian Pilot Had Off the Path Landing Strips in Simulator

  And files/emails have been deleted from hi computer Click Here for Story

Obama’s War on Women

Women in Federal workforce decline under Obama Click Here for Details

Gitmo Propaganda

  Obama Admin lets Gitmo terrorist publish complaint letter Click Here for Story

Not So Bad?

  New study says saturated fats may not be as bad as thought Clik Here for Details

Foot in Mouth Joe Does It Again

Biden Joins Senate Democrats To Rally For Teachers And First Responders Back To Work Act   Claims he led the fight for Poland to join NATO but….. Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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