Monday July 29, 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by devt6799
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Dive Teams Look for Missing Fisherman

Body believed to be in Whitmore Lake Click Here for Story

No Thank You

Top Ann Arbor School Superintendent candidate says no Click Here for Details

Commentary: Unions Cry Crocodile Tears on Municipal Pensions

House Bill 4804 would make it easier for local governments to get out of defined benefit system

By James M. Hohman and Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A bill that would help local governments wind down their unsustainable “defined benefit” pension systems is causing unions to rev up their spin machine to stop it. … more

Calumet High School Ranks No. 1 For Schools Located In Towns

Part of a series on schools scoring highly on the Mackinac Center’s ‘Context and Performance’ report card

Calumet High School, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, ranked first of all the high school locations in towns and 8th best of more than 500 conventional high schools, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s 2012 High School Report Card, based on Context and Performance scores.  … more

NSA Surveillance Unconstitutional?

Colorado Senator Mark Udall says its close Click Here for Details

Revenge for Trayvon?

Another innocent victim gets beat and robbed by criminals claiming its for Trayvon Martin Click Here for Story

Candidate Lunch?

The ever active Campaigner in Chief is set for lunch with Hillary Clinton Click Here for Details

Will Media Buy Into Obama’s Phony Scandal Lie?

Despite all the evidence and their own investigations will the media swallow Obama’s latest propaganda? Click Here for Story

What Recovery?

4 out of 5 face poverty in US? Click Here for Details

Egypt Falling?

Will crackdown bring civil war or eventual rest Click Here for Story

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Sunday July 28, 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by devt6799
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Rogers Defends NSA Collection

  Says lives are  being saved and privacy protected Click Here for Details

Teacher Union President Continues Misrepresenting School Aid Facts

Michigan public schools never saw $1 billion cut

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The School Aid budget was never cut by $1 billion. It dropped from $12.98 billion in 2010-11 to $12.75 billion in 2011-12, a drop of about $235 million. In 2013-14, the state is expected to spend $13.37 billion on the School Aid budget. At the same time, Michigan public schools are serving less students, down 2.5 percent since 2011. … more

MEDC: The Same Old Run Around On Jobs Numbers

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Cnfidential

The Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state’s corporate welfare and promotional arm, is still ducking direct questions about job creation. … more

A Look at Michigan’s June Spike in Unemployment Rate

By James M. Hohman |Courtesy of MIch Cap Con

Michigan’s recent increase in unemployment was caused by an uptick in the number of people looking for work. While an increased proportion of people looking for work is rarely good news, this time it is. The reversal of the state’s long-term trend of losing its workforce is a positive for the state. … more

Obamanomics Doesn’t Work

  Middleclass left behind by Obama policies Click Here for Details

Family Troubles

Anthony Weiner’s wife has her own scandal to worry about Click Here for Story

What? Black CNN Host Supports Bill O’Reilly Views

And gets scolded by liberal white  guy? Click Here for Story and Video

Obama Criticizes Keystone Pipeline

Doesn’t want union jobs? Click Here for Details

And This Wasn’t Terrorism According to the Feds?

Ft Hood shooter releases his Jihadi manifesto…from prison Click Here for Video

States Fight Back Against Fed

Laws  undermining Fed rules are popping up consistently Click Here for Story

The Only Boom Town in America?

  Federal spending drives real estate shortage and price jumps in Washington DC Click Here for Details

 

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The Drift Radio Show July 27, 2013

Posted on July 27, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show July 27, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings with Brandon Drake as we host US Congressman Tim Walberg from Michigan’s 7th District as we discuss Obamacare, IRS, Fast and Furious and Benghazi scandals the NSA, Defense budget vote and general politics of the week. Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday July 27, 2013

Posted on July 27, 2013 by devt6799
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Catch US Congressman Tim Walberg on The Drift Radio Show This Afternoon from 2 to 3 on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com  call in line 734-822-1600

Foul Play?

U of M student died from single gunshot wound Click Here for Story

Pinckney Palooza

Fun on the menu in Pinckney Click Here for Details

Belle Isle Proposal to be Featured On Fox Business

John Stossel interview with Rod Lockwood to be aired tonight

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

“Detroit’s strategy of preserving a 1970s economic structure yielded bankruptcy. Developing Detroit’s assets through a market-driven, independent commonwealth would transform Detroit into an economic tiger, enriching the citizens of the city,” said Rod Lockwood, author of the book about buying Belle Isle and transforming it into a free market commonwealth. “Critics contend our plan is too ‘radical’, but the biggest delusion is to demand feeble old solutions. The Belle Isle Commonwealth plan is ambitious, but the formula for success is tried and true – commonwealths such as Hong Kong have had fantastic results.” … more

Jeffers High School: CAP Success Story

Part of a series on schools scoring highly on the Mackinac Center’s ‘Context and Performance’ report card

By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Jeffers High School, in the Adams Township School District, was one of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s top-ranked high schools in 2012. Jeffers received an “A” on the High School Context and Performance report card, and was the 15th highest-scoring high school in the state. … more

Pelosi Not Liberal Favorite Right Now

Liberals feel she was on wrong side of Congressman Justin Amash amendment Click Here for Details

Nugent Asks Poignant Question on Florida Boycott

Where is Stevie Wonder and other celebrities on deaths of young black children in Chicago? Click Here for Story

Keep Your Distance?

Hillary says she didn’t know Weiner’s wife would support him? Click Here for Details

Better Late Than Never?

Congress will finally investigate crash that killed so many Seal Team Six members Click Here for Story

Putin Tells US No

No extradition of Snowden for US demands Click Here for Details

IRS Workers Don’t Want Obamacare!

Supposed to enforce Obamacare but don’t want it for themselves Click Here for Story

Invasion of Privacy

Ex-HHS lawyer says Obamacare will be the biggest invasion of your privacy in history Click Here for Details

Obama’s 1%

Celebrity fund chasers and elite fail when they take government posts Click Here for Story

Morsi Under Investigation

How deep is Morsi’s involvment in killing of police during Egypt’s Arab Spring? Click Here for Details

Rinos vs Conservatives

Is the GOP about to break up? Click Here for Story

GOP House Immigration Timetable

Paul Ryan says a comprehensive look this fall Click Here for Details

NSA Fight

GOP also has mixed feelings on NSA Click Here for Story

 

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Friday July 26, 2013

Posted on July 25, 2013 by devt6799
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Catch The Drift Radio Show Saturday at 2 pm as Michigan 7th District Congressman Tim Walberg joins the show! Discuss The News You Need to Know!

Help Catch This Bank Robber

Pics released of bank robber Click Here for Details

Woman Pulled from Car in Whitmore Lake

Attempted suicide or accident? Click Here for Story

Obama the Deadbeat

Refuses to balance the budget or pay the bills but blames the GOP Click Here for Details

NSA Restrictions Actually We’re Passed by House

Just not talked about by Media Click Here for Story

Racist AG Holder to Fight Texas

Attorney General Eric Holder wants to Hold Texas as racist when his own policies show him to be the racist Click Here for Details

Benghazi Not Over

  Father of slain SEAL says more details will come out Click Here for Story

Feds Push for Web Passwords

PRISM not enough? Click Here for Details

And More Weiner Scandal?

Anthony Weiner’s wife under investigation for consulting money made while working for Hillary Clinton’s Sate Dept? Click Here for Story

Communist in Chief

Obama praises communist leader Click Here for Details

No Pacifists?

Japan reconsiders pre-emptive strike philosophy after China problems Click Here for Story

Media Ignores Scandals

No real reporting on Obama scandals Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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Thursday July 25, 2013

Posted on July 24, 2013 by devt6799
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Can You Help?

Man robs bank on West Stadium in Ann Arbor Click Here for Details

Pinckney Schools Pick One of Their Own

Pinckney prinicpal becomes new Supertintendent Click Here for Story

North Huron High School Ranked Number One Traditional School In Michigan

Part of a series on schools scoring highly on the Mackinac Center’s ‘Context and Performance’ report card

Interviews with Kinde teachers and administrators shows a school designed to provide individual support for student’s career goals early on, as well as providing a crucial educational role throughout the community. … more

School Districts Cannot Require Parents To Buy School Supplies

 

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Every year, public school districts in Michigan request classroom supplies from parents. But few seem to know that these items are not mandatory — state law requires them to be provided by districts. … more

Health Insurance to Soar

New GAO report says young people’s rate will jump under Obamacare Click Here for Details

Hitting the Truth Hard?

Bill O’Reilly comments still causing a stir Click Here for Story and Video

House Rejects Curbing NSA

Votes 205-217 against Click Here for Details

Ft Hood Terrorist Still Getting Paid

Over $300,000? Click Here for Story

H.R.2685 – Smart Grid Advancement Act of 2013

Smart Meters being forced on the public? Be sure to call your Congressman Click Here for Details

A Hillary Clinton Scandal?

This one could hurt down the road Click Here for Story

Trains Crash in Spain

Accident or something else? Click Here for Details

Two Food Stamp Recipients for Each Job Created

Obama jobs record dismal Click Here for Story

Benghazi Goes Unpunished

Obama Admin does nothing Click Here for Details

Trooper

George H. W. Bush Shaves head in support of sick boy Click Here for Story

Ridiculous and Insulting

Dem Senator compares Obamacare fight to Gettysburg Click Here for Details

Al Qaeda Not Defeated

Obama’s war on terror is a failure Click Here for Story

 

 

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Wednesday July 24, 2013

Posted on July 23, 2013 by devt6799
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Whooping Cough

Rash of cases for Washtenaw County Click Here for Details

Livingston Looks for Jail Expansion

Possible $13.5 million expansion being looked at Click Here for Story

School Districts Spend Tens of Thousands On Losing Millage Requests

 

Districts across the state choose to hold funding requests during low turnout elections

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

School districts have the option of holding funding elections in February, May, August and November. According to state law, the districts must pay the cost of the election. If there is a political election held on the same day, the schools would only pay the additional costs. … more

Medicaid Recipient: ‘When I ask where I’m supposed to go, I’m told the hospital’

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Videos highlight the real issues with Medicaid in Michigan Julie Henry has been on and off Michigan Medicaid for more than 20 years. She talks about the difficulty in finding a doctor who will accept Medicaid and why it routinely forces her into the emergency room. … more

Thirkell Elementary: A Detroit Public School Success Story

Part of a series on schools scoring highly on the Mackinac Center’s ‘Context and Performance’ report card

By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Detroit Public Schools’ Thirkell Elementary was the top ranked school on the Mackinac Center for Pubic Policy’s new elementary and middle school report card. The Center’s report card takes student poverty level into account in order to better examine school performance and is based on four years of student test scores. … more

What a Weiner

Anthony Weiner caught in sexting scandal…for A second time sending inappropriate texts and pics after being caught the first time Click Here for Details

Another Idiot Liberal

Krauthammer burns WannaBe Liberal pundit on Detroit after she says its the GOP’s fault Click Here for Details

More Ridiculous IRS Spending

Your Money Their Waste Click Here for Story

Hypocrite in Chief

Obama pushes to raise minimum wage but won’t pay interns? Click Here for Details

Jail Break!

Al Qaeda frees hundreds in Iraq Click Here for Story

What the Chinese Are Saying About Detroit

Play video below

What?

NSA can’t search its own emails? Click Here for Details

Terrorists Hold 200 Hostage

Muslim extremists hold 200 Kurds hostage in Syria? Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday July 23, 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by devt6799
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Beware of Break Ins

Lots of recent burglaries in Yspi, Ann Arbor Twp. and Pittsfield Click Here for Story

Licensing Lunacy

Licensing Lunacy

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

In 1950, about 5 percent of occupations were required to be licensed. Today, it’s about 33 percent. Last year, the Institute for Justice published a report titled, “License to Work,” that looks at the issue nationwide and with state-by-state comparisons. Michigan was rated among the worst in the nation.  … more

Economy Inundated With Part-Time Workers

Economists divided on whether Obamacare to blame

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Over the last five years, the number of people who wanted full-time jobs but worked part-time has more than doubled, increasing to 2.75 million in June 2013 from 1.1 million in January 2008. But is Obamacare to blame for that? Some economists say, “no.” … more

Another First for Obama

This great recession didn’t do something other recessions have Click Here for Details

Detroit: Home Bittersweet Home

Facts about Detroit even natives may not know Click Here for Story

Let’s Boycott Jay- Z, Stevie Wonder, Kanye and The Rolling Stones

Miscreant musicians have no idea what a legal verdict stands for Click Here for Details

Hypocrite in Chief

Obama now against stand your ground laws though he supported them in 2004 Click Here for Details

Complete Idiot

   Ed Schultz shows why he is the biggest jackass on television Click Here for Details

Whats the Difference?

Why does this pipeline get expedited while Keystone lingers? Click Here for Story

Obamacare Hurting Dems

Delays by Obama are meant to affect the 2014 elections Click Here for Details

 

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Monday July 22, 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by devt6799
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A2 Council Member Attendance

Elected officials records scrutinized Click Here for Details

Not All Federal Employees Got Pay Freeze?

Some congressional aides got raises Click Here for Story

Go Figure

Rino McCain back Enzi over Cheney in Wyonming Senate bid Click Here for Details

What the Heck is Kerry Doing?

   Israel is denying Sec. of State Kerry’s claims about 1967 border for peace talk initiation? Click Here for Details

Senate Dems Could be Losing Ground

  Stupid policies are costing them good will with voters Click Here for Story

The Truth On Obama Care Premiums

Family premiums are up not down Click Here for Details

How About Protesting for These Young Men?

   4 Dead in Chicago shootings this weekend Click Here for Details

Did Obama Bribe Muslim Brotherhood or is This Bunk?

One middle east source is saying yes Click Here for Story

Will Boehner Cave on Immigration?

  Conferences may give amnesty despite the rhetoric Click Here for Story and Video

Germany in on Snooping?

Merkel denied being involved but report says otherwise Click Here for Details

White House Had Meetings with IRS

After Tea party exemption meetings Click Here for Story

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Sunday July 21, 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by devt6799
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Images from The A2 Art Fair

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M-59 Closure

Have an alternative path if traveling M-59 starting Monday Click Here for Details

District Dumps Union Insurance, Saves $450K and Pays 100% of Health Care

Dansville switches from MESSA

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Dansville Superintendent Amy Hodgson said the district saved about $250,000 in 2011-12 and another $200,000 in 2012-13 by switching from union-affiliated MESSA to a higher deductible plan. They district also pays 100 percent of the premiums and deductibles for its teachers. … more

Civil Rights or Double Standard?

Michigan Department of Civil Rights inconsistent in its criticism

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is expected this month to interview director candidates for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and one topic the commissioners might consider discussing during the interviews is consistency. … more

Ethanol Industry Needs Subsidies to Survive; Does That Make Sense?

  And the oil industry lobbies against it Click Here for Details

The 1967 Line

US guarantees Israeli 1967 Boundary for peace talks Click Here for Story

What Kind of Law Respecting Leaders are the CBC in Congress?

Despite innocent verdict the Congressional Black Caucus wants to boycott Florida Click Here for Details

Another Epic Fail from State Department

Under Hillary Clinton and Obama the State Department is in a shambles Click Here for Story

French Muslims Riot Again

  Clash with police over veil ban Click Here for Details

Obama Care Data Base Makes NSA Look Small

  Easy access to all your information Click Here for Story

Feeding the World; Illegally?

Welfare recipients shipping their food overseas Click Here for Details

 

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