Friday June 7, 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013 by devt6799
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Help Police Identify Robber

Police release photos of robbery suspect Click Here for Details

Teens Using New Drug

BHO or Butane Hash Oil is the new drug being abused Click Here for Story

Defenders Of Public School Monopoly Slam ‘Big Profit’ Competitors; Haul In Cash For Themselves

National School Boards Association pays executives hundreds of thousands

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The NSBA paid former Executive Director Ann Bryant $466,750 in total compensation from 2009-10 through 2011-12, according to reports it filed with the IRS. Bryant announced she was stepping down in the fall of 2012. The group’s reports show that in 2010-11, the NSBA also paid part-time executives $420,450 and $347,028 in total compensation for putting in an estimated 20 hours a week. … more

Legislators Steering Michigan Toward Red Light Cameras

Photo ticketing bills presented in the Legislature

By Anne Schieber |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan lawmakers have introduced bills that would legalize unmanned red light cameras in the state. … more

Top Three Myths about the Great Depression and the New Deal

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IRS Hiding Documents

IRS shows it’s guilty side as it cites Watergate Era law to hide documents from being investigated Click Here for Story

Big Brother Is Already Here

You’re being watched and listened inon and spied upon by the Feds via phone and internet Click Here for Details

Obama: How the Worm has Turned

Hypocrite in Chief sponsored Bill as a Senator that would have prevented the NSA’s mass phone record collection Click Here for Details

Turks Against Islamization?

Many protestors in Turkey are tired of the Authortarian and Islamic focus of Turkey’s government Click Here for Story

Don’t Talk Back?

NY bill would make it illegal to annoy police officers? Click Here for Details

Prepping for Bilderberg

Where and what is the Bilderberg conference? Click Here for Story

US Recovery Not Great

New study shows the US recovery if it exists is not great Click Here for Details

Illegals to the Head of the Line

US Citizenship and Immigration Services pander to illegals before legal immigrants Click Here for Story and Audio

And The FBI Lies Too?

FBI lied to Congress about Saudi family ties to 9/11 Hijackers Click Here for Details

Nancy Pelosi, the Most Ignorant Woman in America

Now she says of course Obama Care means an increase, its a mandate Click Here for Story

Unions Join Demonstrators in Turkey

Protess tmay only get bigger Click Here for Story

 

 

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Thursday June 6, 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by devt6799
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Seriously?

A2 Mayor thinking of paying stipends to street performers?  Really? Click Here for Story

Controlling Fireworks

New bill would limit what time fireworks can be set off Click Here for Details

Gov. Snyder Calls On Obamacare Advocate No. 1

HHS Sec. Sebelius called in because the expansion of Medicaid is at stake

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

In an attempt to sway politicians to vote for the stalled expansion of Medicaid, Gov. Rick Snyder has asked for assistance from an unlikely person — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. … more

No Death Panels Eh?

Court has to force HHS Secretary Katherine Sebelius to allow child to have lung transplant. Click Here for Details

Commentary: Promise of Profit Can Help Neediest Students

By Audrey Spalding | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

There are no guarantees in the charter school world: Students don’t have to attend, and won’t, if the school isn’t their best available option. And if students don’t attend, the charter school won’t receive state funding, even though it hired employees and paid to renovate a building.  … more

Promoting Lies and Failure?

Obama promotes former Ambassador Susan Rice who was caught in a lie to the American Public Click Here for Details

Ignoring Congress

Holder misses congressional deadline Click Here for Story

IRS Won’t Turn Over Documents?

Senate committee is not getting requested info from the IRS. What are they hiding? Click Here for Details

Beating a Dead Horse

Democrats and Obama keep trying for Carbon Credits Click Here for Story

Obama: The Polarizer in Chief

His poor picks for top posts will not make easy appointments Click Here for Details

Nullifying ObamaCare?

South Carolina looks to stop Obama Care Click Here for Story

Martin the Moron

MSNBC host Martin Bashir shows his ignorance and prejudice Click Here for Details

Not First Lady Like?

Michelle Obama deals with heckler by threatening to leave fundraiser Click Here for Story

Your Money …Their Waste

EPA warehouse has man caves in it, an outrageous use of tax payer dollars Click Here for Details

Illegal Immigrant Sues State

Obama’s attitude is making illegals bold in trying to get their”Constitutional Rights” Click Here for Story

This Doesn’t Sound Good

US gives Saudi airlines unfettered access to American Airspace Click Here for Details

Arrested for Their Tweets

Sozens in Turkey arrested for their tweets related to the riots Click Here for Story

 

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Wednesday June 5, 2013

Posted on June 4, 2013 by devt6799
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The Craziest Burgers Around?

Get a taste of some of the County’s strangest burger combos Click Here for Details

Former Mich Secretary of State Eyes Senate?

Terry Lynn Land may throw hat in ring Click Here for Story

Michigan’s Job Growth Is More Than Just Auto-Related

State’s recession and recovery in three charts

By James M. Hohman | 6/4/2013

Michigan suffered a unique economic downturn in the 73 months of the 2001 to 2007 economic expansion. But since then, Michigan has rebounded better than national averages. A look at the employment shows that the recovery has been substantial, better than average, and only partly caused by the resurgence of the auto industry. … more

Complete Streets Program: Good Law or Bureaucratic Overreach?

Law requires that walkers, bikers considered when roads designed

By Jack Spencer | 6/4/2013

The law mandates that those who design (or redesign) roads and transportation systems take more than just automobile traffic into account when they draw up their plans. It is to make sure pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. aren’t forgotten by the designers and, if appropriate, are accommodated. … more

Your Government Wasting Your Money

IRS paid artists thousands for art at conferences? Click Here for Details

A Different Story on the Killing of Ambassador Stevens

AlQaeda operative says it was a kidnapping gone wrong Click Here for Story

New East Coast Missile Defense Site

What politicians will oppose keeping the US safe against a world tht is developing Nuclear missiles Click Here for Details

EPA Doing the Same as the IRS

Will this targeting scandal get as much news? Click Here for Details

Finally?

Islamic Group Denounces those who deny the Holocaust Click Here for Story

Non-Transparency

Fake email accounts are rampant for  the Obama Admin Click Here for Details

Was This A Write Off?

Deputy IRS Commissioner spends 5 nights at Disney’s Presidential Suite Click Here for Story

Immigration Won’t Pass?

Lack of Border security should keep immigration from passing Click

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No Trust in Government

56% now believe they can’t trust the government Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday June 4, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by devt6799
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Gas is Higher…Again

What’s the excuse for the latest outrageous jump in gas prices? Click Here for Story

Off the Hookah

Hookah bars prompt concern Click Here for Details

Average Teacher Salaries Climb

By Michel Van Beek | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

New data released by the Michigan Department of Education shows that the average public school teacher salary in Michigan increased slightly for the 2011-2012 school year to $62,631. This was up 1.7 percent from 2010-2011 year, but 0.6 percent less than the all-time high of $63,024 reported by the MDE for 2009-2010. … more

Michigan School Districts In Perpetual ‘Funding Crisis’

No matter the funding, lobbying groups always pushing for more

By Tom Gantert Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The various lobbying groups on behalf of the conventional public school system have sent out “action alerts” for years, and even decades, talking about the “crisis” of districts needing more money. This prompted one school board member to refer to it as “a crisis that never ends.” … more

Shenanigans at the EPA

Former Director used fake names and got certifications under them? Click Here for Details

Bilderberg Guest List

Always worth checking out Click Here for List

Ya’ll Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

IRS scandal about to get worse Click Here for Story

Power of the Purse

GOP threatens IRS with control of money Click Here for Details

Lies, Lies and Lies

See video of the constant lies the Obama Admin has been caught in Click Here for Story and Video

1st Step?

Sec. Of State Kerry says US will sign UN Small Arms Treaty Click Here for Details

Who Will Christie Appoint?

Will NJ Governor appoint a GOP Senator or Dem? Click Here for Story

Rioting in Turkey Continues

Culture being ripped apart? Click Here for Details

Taking DNA is OK?

Supreme Court rules police can take DNA of arrestees Click Here for Story

Obamacare Doomed to Failure?

2/3 say they won’t insure under Obama care Click Here for Details

Really?

IRS Employees say targeting campaign came from Washington DC Click Here for Story

Wisconsin Puts Brakes on Common Core

Budgeting may put hold on implementation of Common Core Click Here for Details

Back Peddling?

Liberal Professor back tracks on his indictment of the NRA Click Here for Story

 

 

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Monday June 3, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by devt6799
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Another Roundabout

State and Ellsworth construction of new Roundabout starts Click Here for Details

I-96 Closures

Latson Road interchange will cause some trouble for 96 traffic Click Here for Story

Calls It Like We All See It

Congressman Issa calls Jay Carney a Paid Liar… Like we didn’t know? Click Here for Details

Will Obama Sign UN Treaty on Small Arms?

What will it mean for your 2nd Amendment Rights? Click Here for Story

Big Government…New Rich

New class of citizens being created from growing upper level gov’t jobs Click Here for Details

Who Is Protecting Holder?

The First Lady and Valerie Jarrett? Click Here for Story

And You Want Another Clinton in The White House?

Bill Clinton’s expensive speech not fairing well around our Allies Click Here for Details

Boston Bombing Could Have Been Prevented

Congressional investigation says if US had actedon Russian intel it could have Click Here for Story

Let the Rationing Begin

Pre-Existing enrollment is now limited Click Here for Information

Protecting Hillary

How far will Obama go to protect and support Hillary Clinton for 2016 run? Click Here for Details

Your Money …Their Waste

IRS blew $50 million on luxury conferences Click Here for Details

California Stripping 2nd Amendment Rights

New rules for ammo purchases approved by CA Senate Click Here for Story

 

 

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Sunday June 2, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by devt6799
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Recession Over for Ann Arbor Area?

Companies and Jobs making the comeback Click Here for Details

Rogers Still Mum on Senate Bid

Will Congressman Mike Rogers run for US Senate? Click Here for Story

Catch yesterday’s Drift Radio Show!

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss this weeks events with guest Brandon Drake, subjects include the IRS scandal and the Benghazi Scandal and Michigan Medicaid expansion Click Here for Podcast

Medicaid Expansion, Road Funding Key Issues For Michigan Budget

Lansing insiders handicap the chances either issue will be resolved

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

While most of the state budget is expected to be passed soon, the top two issues — Medicaid expansion and road funding — remain unresolved. Legislators have until Oct. 1 to get those issues hammered out. … more

Commentary: Indy Land Bank Officials Indicted

Michigan needs to review land bank operations

By Audrey Spalding |Mich Cap Con

Granting government officials the power to choose who can purchase property and for how much, along with the ability to funnel subsidies to certain developers, is a recipe for corruption. And yet, that is what Michigan’s land bank law allows. … more

Rand Paul Speaks at Reagan Forum

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MichiganVotes: Legislation Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate on Dietitians, Nutritionists

State report: ‘It does not appear that licensing dietitians and nutritionists is necessary to protect the public’

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michi Cap Con

In 2011, a North Carolina blogger named Steve Cooksey was prosecuted by the state for an advice column on his website where he gave his opinion to readers asking nutritional questions because dietitians and nutritionists are required to have a license. The case is extreme, but some worry that similar action could happen in Michigan, which also requires strict licensing for those providing certain health information. … more

Guns Are Good

Yet another story of a homeowner protecting herself with her legal gun Click Here for Story

Green Groups are Anti-American?

Sierra Club and other groups want to stop America from becoming energy independent Click Here for Details

Islam Supporters Bully College Republicans Out Of Their Own Event

Watch how liberals and Islam supporters take away the rights of others Play video below

Don’t Call Them Soviets?

But Russia is back to the same old ways as they send Nuclear Subs on world wide patrol again. Welcome back to the Cold War? Click Here for Story

Can Iran Overwhelm Israel?

New missile system might be too big for Israeli defenses Click Here for Details

More Dirt on Former IRS Chief?

Wife works for liberal lobbying group Click Here for Story

DHS Loses Track of Dangerous Foreignors

More incompetence from the Department of Homeland Security  Click Here for Details

Rubio Now Questions IRS Ability to Enforce Obamacare

Can a scandal ridden agency actually do an impartial job enforcing the sweeping reforms of Obamacare? Click Here for Story

 

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The Drift Radio Show June 1, 2013

Posted on June 1, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show June 1, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss this weeks events with guest Brandon Drake, subjects include the IRS scandal and the Benghazi Scandal and Michigan Medicaid expansion Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday June 1, 2013

Posted on June 1, 2013 by devt6799
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Don’t forget to Catch The Drift Radio Show with Gary Wellings this afternoon at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com  call in line 734-822-1600

Snyder Wants A Little Help from his Feds

Expanding medicaid a major agenda item for Snyder Click Here for Details

Cities Double Dip on Drunk Driving Arrests

By Anne Schieber |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Some Michigan communities are helping fund police department budgets by charging criminal defendants for the labor and services involved in their arrest — and they’re targeting offenders least likely to speak out, — impaired drivers.  … more

Commentary: State Budget Windfall Invalidates Pension Reform Excuses

Legislators should use extra money to shift new school employees to 401(k)-type accounts

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

Politicians and pension bureaucrats can’t resist exploiting uncertainty about the future by adopting excessively optimistic payroll and pension fund growth assumptions. Overestimating the size of future payrolls or the rate of growth in pension fund investments depresses the expected costs today, but only at the expense of future taxpayers. … more

Harassment of Legislator?

Michigan Rep alleges harassment by Arab Anerican Civil Rights Activist Click Here for Details

Not Buying It

Media rejects AG Holders “off the record” meeting on media spying Click Here for Details

Reasons for Benghazi Info Being Classified

Some are pertinent some are not Click Here for Story


Wow, Didn’t See That Coming

by Michael Goodell


There was an amusing story in the Wall Street Journal this morning. Not amusing in any mirthful sense, since the story pertained to a rather nasty piece of business, specifically that of the stabbing of a French soldier on a Parisian street last Saturday. Rather, it was an amusing demonstration of the contortions we diversity-benighted fools endure to avoid calling a spade a spade. (Pardon my French).

Two surprising details concerning the arrest. First, the….  Click Here for more 

Oklahoma Ravaged by Tornadoes

Timing at Rush Hour was critical Click Here for Story

Disgraceful

Ex-Governor Ventura looks to continue lawsuit against slain SEAL’s widow Click Here for Details

IRS Troubles May Worsen

Ridiculous spending was overlooked by Media before but not now Click Here for Story

Will There be Public Outcry on Immigration?

Soem are saying once the public sees whats in it there will be Click Here for Details

Your Free Speech Rights are Secondary to Islam?

Federal Attorney says don’t bad mouth Muslims or maybe he’ll prosecute? Click Here for Story

Hows That Gun Control Working For You?

8 die in Chicago violence Click Here for Details

Target 88

IRS says they are collecting documents from 88 IRS employees for the Congressional investigation Click Here for Story

Police Support Criminals?

Veteran fires warning shot at Burglar and gets charges himself? Click Here for Details

 

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Friday May 31, 2013

Posted on May 30, 2013 by devt6799
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 An Independent for Governor?

  If you are looking for change from Snyder this candidate is a good alternative to Mark Schauer (D) Click Here for Details

Success for Hearts!

Hockey Fundraiser Scores First Defibrillator Click Here for Story

Government Entities Stymie FOIA Requests To Hide Information

Michigan Legislators pushing for change

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Many government entities have simply ignored, or delayed for months, Freedom of Information Act requests sent by Michigan Capitol Confidential and others. Other times, public officials responding to FOIA apparently think they should be the judge of what should be made public. … more

Democratic Strategist Calls Charter School Official ‘The Human Herpes Virus’

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A Democratic political strategist called a charter school board president “the human herpes virus” because he took the unpaid position after a failed political bid to be a state representative. … more

What Will the Emails Say?

RNC wants to know if Benghazi story was affected by Obama Campaigners Click Here for Details

Sneaky New World?

Florida school scan student iris (eye) information without parental consent Click Here for Story

 Time for Holder’s Resignation?

Backlash continues as media gets more irate Click Here for Details

Obama’s Most Frequent Cabinet Visitor?

IRS Chief Schulman Click Here for Story

Feeling Froggy?

Syria’s Assad says he’ll stike Israel if they target inside his country again Click Here for Details

And Why Do Liberals Support Islam?

Iranian Presidential Candidate: Women should have rights… as Mothers Click Here for Story

If I We’re a Brit…

UK taxpayers pay millions for Bilderberg meeting security Click  Here for Details

Whose Side is Obama On?

China stealing military secrets and thats ok with the Obama Admin? Click Here for Story

 Justice Dept Protecting Islam?

So Much for your free speech? DOJ warns against social media posts that portray Islam in a bad light? Click Here for Details

EPA is Slowing Fracking on Purpose?

More discrimination from the Obama EPA? Click Here for Details

Oh How He Hates at Ohio State?

OSU President hates Catholics? Click Here for Story

From the Science Side

Bringing back the Mammoth? New carcass may make it possible  Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday May 30, 2013

Posted on May 29, 2013 by devt6799
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Washtenaw Restaurant Reports

What does your favorite rate? Click Here for Details

Liquid Manufacturing on the Rise

Green Oak manufacturer set for rebound? Click Here for Story

Oakland Schools and the Tri-County Alliance

Focused on more money, less parental choice

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

School districts are made up of people, and people respond to incentives. In that way, parents taking their children out of one school and going to another is a good thing — but don’t expect those in the district they left to be happy about it. … more

Government Entities Stymie FOIA Requests To Hide Information

Michigan Legislators pushing for change

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Many government entities have simply ignored, or delayed for months, Freedom of Information Act requests sent by Michigan Capitol Confidential and others. Other times, public officials responding to FOIA apparently think they should be the judge of what should be made public. … more

Cruz on Immigration

Where does Senator Ted Cruz stand on Immigration Click Here for Story

The Biggest Obama Scandal Yet?

Krauthammer says this may dwarf the others Click Here for Details and Video

Probing the Attorney General

AG Holder under official probe Click Here for Story

French Arrest Suspect in Stabbing

Man arrested for stabbing French soldier Click Here for Details

The Unemployment Alternative?

Record number of people on disability, see how many  Click Here for Story

From the Science Side

Creature found on Mars? Click Here for Story

What’s Next from ObamaCare?

Canceling your insurance Click Here for Details

Weiner Up for an Election?

Disgraced Congressman running for NYC Mayor? Click Here for Story

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