Wednesday July 3, 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by devt6799
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Can You Help?

Police want help identifying restaurant burglar Click Here for Story and Pictures

NSA Snooping is Tyrannical

Libertarians give their view on the NSA scandal Click Here for Details

Capitalism Kills … Poverty

New report from The Economist details progress

By Bruce Edward Walker | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Economist explains what those of us who believe in free markets have known for years: “[T]he biggest poverty-reduction measure of all is liberalising markets to let poor people get richer.”  … more

Bin Ban: City Pushes To Ban Select Charitable Collections

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan cities, which love to pride themselves on being green, are giving a red light to outdoor recycling bins on private property.  … more

Limiting the Obamacare Mandate

Another problem? Delay of one year in the works Click Here for Details

College Staffer Told to Remove Cross Necklace

  “You could offend incoming Freshman”  What would happen if they asked a Muslim woman to remove her Burka? Click Here for Hypocrisy

A Lie, An Apology

At least one of Obama’s Directors apologizes after being caught in a lie to Congress Click Here for Story

What’s Obama’s Deal with the Muslim Brotherhood?

Actions speak louder than words in the Middle East  Click Here for Story

No Russia for Snowden?

Bid for Russian asylum withdrawn Click Here for Details

What Will Military do in Egypt?

Morsi rejects military ultimatum Click Here for Story and Video

Greece Facing Deadlines Again

EU wants assurances Click Here for Details

LIVE Feed from Egypt

Video from Cairo’s Tahrir Square Click Here for Video

Suspend Constitution in Egypt?

Military will suspend constitution  if situation doesn’t improve Click Here for Details

No Borders Brainwashing?

Michelle Obama calls for Youth to be Citizens of the World Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday July 2, 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by devt6799
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Body Found in Huron River

Deputies find body of drowned man Click Here for Details

Hune Says No to Medicaid Expansion

Increasing Medicaid roles not an option Click Here for Story

MEA Demands Immediate Health Insurance Payment From School District in Serious Debt

Judge ruled Pontiac School District has 10 years to pay $7.8 million

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Michigan Education Association is demanding that the Pontiac School District pay in full $7.8 million it owes the Michigan Education Association Special Services Association by the end of July despite a judge ruling the district has 10 years to pay off the debt. … more

Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion

Final in a series

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Of the 28 House Republicans who voted for Medicaid expansion, four were from West Michigan; three were from Northern Michigan. … more

Snowden Calls Out Obama

Holding Citizenship hostage? Click Here for Details

More Problems for Prosecution

Zimmerman Trial not going as expected Click Here for Story

Will Snowden Stay in Russia?

Is this what Putin wanted? Click Here for Details

Hope for Egypt?

Muslim Brotherhood HQ ransacked and an Ultimatum from the Military: Has the Egyptian people and its military wised up to the Muslim Brotherhood? Click Here for Story

Court Hears Zimmerman’s Story

Police tape heard by Jurors Click Here for Details

Obama’s Agenda Comes Out?

Young Africans can’t be allowed to have what Obama wants to take away from US citizens? Click Here for Story

What a Tangled Web He Weaves?

The ultimate spinmaster: Putin Tries to look good as he offers Snowden asylum? Click Here for Details

The Truth on Illegal Immigration

Illegal population is overwhelming police forces Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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Monday July 1, 2013

Posted on June 30, 2013 by devt6799
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Man Drowns in the Huron

Police looking for body Click Here for Story

Renewable Energy Mandate Takes A Hit In Michigan

Influential judge says Michigan law unconstitutional

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

When a federal judge this month declared part of Michigan’s renewable energy mandate to be unconstitutional, he wasn’t offering an unsolicited observation. He was rejecting a specific argument that attorneys representing Michigan’s utilities and electric regulators were making on a different topic. … more

MichiganVotes: Legislation Grants More Money, Taxpayer Debt For University Construction

Some experts see ‘higher education bubble’

By Evan Brubaker and Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

An amendment to an appropriations budget authorizes an increase in state debt to pay for state university construction projects. But some experts see a “higher education bubble” on the horizon and said more taxpayer debt for more buildings is a bad idea. … more

How Safe is the US Embassy in Cairo?

As protests build can our Embassy remain protected? Click Here for Details

Catholic Priest Beheaded

One of three people beheaded last week was a Catholic Priest Click Here for Story

Ecuador Waits on Russia

Snowden must get to Ecuador or an Embassy to have asylum considered Click Here for Details

How Dare Ye?

Obama tells US Media to behave? Click Here for Story

27% Health Care Increase in Texas?

Is Obamacare driving costs up ? Click Here for Details

Watch the Egypt Protests Live

Click Here for Video Feed

 

 

 

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Sunday June 30, 2013

Posted on June 30, 2013 by devt6799
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German Park Kick Off

1st German Park Picnic of year celebrates 75 years Click Here for Story

Balloon Fest!

Michigan Challenge Balloon Fest lifts off Click Here for Details

Legislator, Union Want Tenured Teachers From Dissolved Districts Hired First In Other Schools

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

State Rep. David Rutledge, D-Ypsilanti, and the Michigan Education Association said teachers with the most seniority in closing districts had a right to future openings in other districts. … more

Eight More House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion

Third in a series

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan House Republicans who voted to expand Medicaid in Michigan and move the state closer to full implementation of Obamacare defended their votes by saying they were thinking in the best interests of the state. … more

Paul Ryan Joins Traitor Marco Rubio?

In the House Congressman Paul Ryan also wants to legalize illegal aliens BEFORE securing the border. Why is there no common sense in Washington? Click Here for Story

Federal Government Out of Control

Major arrest of underage student who bought…bottled water? Click Here for Details

Could UN Treaty Affect Home Schooling

Democrats in Senate want to see it brought up again Click Here for Story

NFL Won’t Promote Obamacare?

Looking like no support from the National Football League to support Obamacare Click Here for Details

Snooping on Allies?

NSA was collecting data on The European Union Offices? Click Here for Story

Egypt on the Brink?

Protests against Muslim Brotherhood and President Morsi Click Here for Details

The End of The Republican Party?

After GOP Congressman and Senators agree with Bad Immigration plicy even Sarah Palin may be ready to give up on Republicans Click Here for Story and Video

A Bad Sign?

Sell off of US Debt Holdings is scary Click Here for Details

Not So Welcome?

Anti-Obama protestors clash with Police in South Africa Click Here for Story

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The Drift Radio Show June 29, 2013

Posted on June 29, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show June 29, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings and guest Brandon Drake as they discuss the weeks events including a new Washtenaw County Bond, the Senate Immigration Bill and Edward Snowden and the NSA data collection scandal Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday June 29, 2013

Posted on June 29, 2013 by devt6799
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Catch this weeks news roundup on The Drift Radio Show Saturday afternoon at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com The News You Need to Know

Judge Blocks Michigan Law Banning Domestic Partner Benefits

Same sex couples may again be able to receive benefits of partners Click Here for Story

War on Drugs Starts Anew?

Michigan State Police raid marijuana clinics Click Here for Details

Snowden Willing to Turn Self In?

With certain restrictions on the Feds Edward Snowden would come home and face trial Click Here for Story

 This Is What Happens With Gun Registry

Canadian flood victims get their guns confiscated Click Here for Details

Bad Priorities

Obama concentrating on climate control while country suffers Click Here for Story

… And the GOP Wants Obama to Show Facts on Climate Change

What data warrants the new EPA regulations and Executive orders Obama is putting on American energy business? Click Here for Details

Lerner Waived Her 5th Amendment Rights

You can’t protest your innocence then plead the 5th Click Here for Story

Click Here for Video of Lois Lerner pleading the 5th  (Ask yourself why you can’t share those videos on youtube anymore?)

Zimmerman Trial Turning into a Surprise for the Biased Media

Witnesses are showing self defense is valid Click Here for Details

Obama’s HHS Says Catholics Must Provide Abortion/Contraception Coverage

Final rules in place at Health and Human Services Click Here for Story

But Wait…Court Orders Halt Against Obamacare Mandate

Government can’t force Christian company to support abortion/contraception Click Here for Story

Senate Votes Immigration Bill that Favors Illegals?

Immigration bill has incentives for employers to hire “amenestied” illegals over US workers Click Here for Details

Working Class Should be Outraged

Palin Warns House of Reps not to double cross working Americans Click Here for Story

More Syrian Atrocities

Syrian rebels decapitate 3 government supporters with kitchen knives. And the US is supporting these animals? Click Here for Story and Video  (Warning Graphic Content)

Smarter Than Obama

German Chancellor Merkel blocks EU carbon caps to save jobs Click Here for Story

The Hypocrisy of GLAAD

Alec Baldwin gets a pass for violent anti-gay rant? Would a conservative get the same treatment? Click Here for Details

Beyonce and Jay Z may Have Violated Rules on Cuban Trip

Info FOIA’d on how and what the star couple did in Cuba and how they got dpecial permission to do so Click Here for Story

American Killed in Egypt

A US student bystander was killed in protests in Egypt Click Here for Details

 

 

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Friday June 28, 2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by devt6799
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Ann Arbor Among Most Educated Cities?

Ranks 17th in US by one account Click Here for Details

Can You Help?

Brighton Police need help seeking thieves Click Here for Story and Pics

What is Washtenaw County Doing With Bond Issue?  

Does moving unfunded liabilities into a $345 million bond make sense? Click Here for Story                  Contact your County Commissioner Here

Targeted Incentives Have Gone Too Far

Government selecting industries is not the way

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Select tax incentives and business subsidies are not just bad economics, they are wrong because they encourage government to tilt the playing field toward and against different industries. … more

Despite Media Claims, Michigan Among Highest Job Growth States

Top jobs producing states are right-to-work

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Since the recession ended in June 2009, Michigan has had the sixth-highest job growth in the nation at 6.4 percent, trailing North Dakota at 21.6 percent, Utah at 9.5 percent, Texas at 9.3 percent, Tennessee at 6.8 percent, and Indiana and Colorado, which tied for the fifth spot at 6.6 percent. All of the top seven states except Colorado are right-to-work states. … more

Senate Passes Immigration Reform

14 GOP Senators side with Democrats to not secure the border  and allow Amnesty? Click Here for Details

Stabenow Didn’t Read?

Michigan Senator has no idea what she voted for in the Immigration Bill? Click Here for Story

Obama Getting Sports Heros to Sell Obamacare?

GOP Lawmaker not happy with sales attempt Click Here for Story

Getting What They Give?

House GOP vows no more money to IRS until they get answers Click Here for Details

Mis-Reporting in Zimmerman Trial?

Agenda driven reporting makes a fair trial hard Click Here for Story

Cover Up for  Prosecution’s Star Witness?

How do you keep your star witness clean? Click Here for Details

Immigration Agents Want Your Help

Tell your Congressman NO to Senate Immigration bill Click Here for Story

From the Science Side

How bad could solar flares hurt us Click Here for Details

Obamacare and the IRS

Guess who will control your health? Click Here for Story

Will Ecuador Take Snowden?

Ecuador renounces preferential trade act with US Click Here for Details

War Games?

US and Japan practice for Chinese Invasion? Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday June 27, 2013

Posted on June 26, 2013 by devt6799
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Happy Birthday Julia!

Can You Help?

Police need help identifying  deceased man Click Here for Story and Pic

Veteran Gets Honored

Grand Marshall of Brighton Parade Click Here for Details

Medicaid Now a ‘Reform-Proof’ Entitlement

Imposing ‘healthy behavior’ conditions on Social Security next?

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The public implicitly understands the conceptual difference between “welfare” and “entitlement.” The 1996 welfare reform was all about separating these, and most people have no problem with requiring welfare beneficiaries to jump through those hoops.

In the public mind, Medicaid falls somewhere between. … more

State and Federal Regulations Burying Businesses

Michigan trying to cut back on some red tape

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan had 18,012 administrative rules that businesses had to follow in 2012. Reducing regulations was a key goal of Gov. Rick Snyder and he created the Office of Regulatory Invention to reduce the state’s red-tape. The office trimmed state administrative rules by 1,218, down from 19,230. … more

Commentary: Corporate Welfare a Continual Failure

Time for government to focus on the basics

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

If there is one lesson from Detroit and the “lost decade” in Michigan, it is that flashy government projects do not make for sound public policy. Legislators should focus on the basics of government service and leave the rest to the private sector. … more

Big Win for Same Sex Marriage

SCOTUS  rules in favor for same sex marriage activists Click Here for Details

Obama Care Data Collection?

May well put NSA data collection to shame Click Here for Story and Video

ICE’s Crane Comes Out Against Rubio

The Immigration Bill does NOT end defacto Amnesty Click Here for Story

Scalia’s Dissent

SC Justice explains his dissenting opinion Click Here for Details

Obama’s Special Guest is OK With Killing Americans?

White House reception for Sheik who endorsed killing Americans in Iraq in 2004 Click Here for Story

Ahh the Safety of the Gunless Society?

Dozens killed WITHOUT guns in riots by Chinese Muslims Click Here for Details

Boehner Could Lose Leadership?

Conservatives threaten ouster over Immigration vote Click Here for Story

Could Uber-Liberal Anchor Go to Al Jazeera?

Soledad O’Brien in talks? Click Here for Details

Rubio Getting Beat Up

Immigration stand is costing Rubio big time Click Here for Details

Protecting Our Border Violates Whose Rights?

Mexico says if US secures border it violates human rights? Click Here for Story

Scarlet Letter for Gun Law Dodgers

Iowa will post gins for Buildings that don’t follow new carry concealed law Click Here for Story

The Terminal

Snowden stuck in Moscow Airport Terminal? Click Here for Details

 

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Wednesday June 26, 2013

Posted on June 25, 2013 by devt6799
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Even Management Has Its Own Union?

Ann Arbor school principals union agrees to paycut Click Here for Details

Brighton Schools Staff Take Paycut

Support staff and administrators agree to paycut Click Here for Story

Stopping Medicaid Expansion In Its Tracks

Amendment makes bill match proponents’ claims

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

One simple amendment would make the bill actually live up to its proponents’ claims: The expansion may not proceed until after the federal Department of Health and Human Services has approved a waiver allowing the reforms specified in the bill. … more

State and Federal Regulations Burying Businesses

Michigan trying to cut back on some red tape

By Tom Gantert Coourtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan had 18,012 administrative rules that businesses had to follow in 2012. Reducing regulations was a key goal of Gov. Rick Snyder and he created the Office of Regulatory Invention to reduce the state’s red-tape. The office trimmed state administrative rules by 1,218, down from 19,230. … more

Your IRS …Your Money

You won’t believe what IRS employees were spending money on Click Here for Details

N-Word Jim’s Revenge

by Michael Goodell

I’ll never forget my disappointment upon learning that N-Word Jim wasn’t one of Mark Twain’s most introspective characters, but merely literary sanitization, a bid to rid his work of the most shocking, offensive word ever to be uttered, written, or spray-painted on Southern Baptist Churches.

The N-word possesses astounding power. It can cause women to weep, men to rage, and rap artists to rake in millions before being murdered in a… Click Here for More

Money Isn’t the Answer

US spends more money than other countries on education but gets way worse results Click Here for Story

Fluffy in Chief

White House demands Snowden from Russia but Putin says no Click Here for Details

Not Going Home

Afghan Diplomats defecting rather than return to Afghanistan after US withdrawal Click Here for Story

Scammer in Chief

Obama goes back to Carbon Caps and global warming Click Here for Details

…And Al Gore Loves It

Gore stands to make billions off the global warming scam Click Here for Story

Blogger’s Watch Out, Your 1st Amendment Rights are On the Line?

Court will hear case against a blogger Click Here for Details

Senators Voting Yes for a Bill They Don’t Know About

Here’s 5 Senators who are foolish enough to vote on something they’re not sure about Click Here for Story

Hillary Merchandising

Here it comes fundraising for her 2016 run Click Here for Details

Obama’s Excuse

Will his new global warming plan stop Keystone? Click Here for Story

 

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Tuesday June 25, 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 by devt6799
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Menards Moves Ahead in Ann Arbor

Scio Township property purchased by Menards Click Here for Details

How Did Schools Fare on Tests?

What were scores for Michigan Merit Exam and ACT scores Click Here for Story

Republican U.S. Rep. Upton Joins Dems to Uphold Mandatory Union-Scale Wages

Amendment would have repealed ‘prevailing wage’ mandate on federal projects

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Just one Michigan Congressional Republican joined the Democrats in voting to uphold union “prevailing wages” on federal construction projects. Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, voted with 36 other House Republicans and 195 Democrats to prevent the repeal. … more

Public School Pension System Totally Broken

Taxpayers on the hook for billions in unfunded pension liabilities

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Only $122 of that $2,935 that is allocated to pay for public school pensions actually goes to fund the benefits. The rest goes to pay an increasingly multi-billion dollar unfunded pension and retiree health care liability for all others in the system. … more

Getting Uglier?

IRS targeting was more extensive than originally though according to the new Head of the IRS Click Here for Details

Senate May be Ready to Pass Immigration

House not so much? Click Here for Story

Rubio Throws Away Chances for Presidential Bid?

Sarah Palin knocks Senator Rubio for stance on Immigration bill Click Here for Details

Gang of 8 Members Face Recalls?

Senators McCain and Flake have petitions circulating against them Click Here for Story

Why Do Countries Dis-Respect the US Over Snowden?

Ask Obama  Click Here for Details

Harry Reid Pulls an Obama

Tries to be a dictator over immigration vote in the Senate Click Here for Story

Are You Kidding Me?

It takes 3 or more “Fake ” passports to be a crime under new immigration bill Click Here for Details

Take That!

Ecuador calls US out on persecution of Snowden Click Here for Story

A Weak Position

Secretary Kerry warns Russia over Snowden issue but with what? Click Here for Details and Video

Correcting the NSA

Two US Senators holding NSA accountable on privacy Click Here for Details

 

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