Tuesday June 18, 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by devt6799
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BREAKING NEWS

US Senate Refuses to Secure the Border

Should no vote Senators be tried for Treason? Click Here for Story          Call or email your Congressman and tell them NOT to Follow the Senate   

Dog Dies After Being Kicked?

Girl kicks dog; animal cruelty could be pending Click Here for Story

US-23 Shut Down

Truck accident shuts down all 3 lanes of US -23 near I-96 Click Here for Details

Government Report Shows Film Jobs Stagnant Despite Incentives

State has pledged approximately $400 million from taxpayers for little return

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

There were 290 jobs in “post production and other related industries” in 2004. However, that number dropped to 153 jobs in 2008 and then increased to 160 jobs in 2011, the most recent year data is available. … more

Commentary: Court Decision Could Unplug Green Energy Mandate in Michigan

By Kevon Martis Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential
Prominent advocates of renewable energy received a harsh blow from Federal Judge Richard Posner on June 7. He wrote in a case involving renewable energy: “Michigan cannot, without violating the commerce clause of Article I of the Constitution, discriminate against out-of-state renewable energy.” … more

Snowden Says The Truth Is Coming Out

Declares he didn’t out military or security programs just NSA snooping on innocent civilians that the people of the US needed to know Click Here for Story

Patriots or Poseurs?

Real Constitutionalists will not support Massive intelligence gathering on US citizens Click Here for Analysis

Senate Votes Today on Double Layer Border Fence Amendment

Those Senators who vote against the amendment want to destroy America Click Here for Story    Call your Senators!

Another Government Whistleblower Intimidated

Blowing the whistle on Hillary and Barack’s state department gets you trouble Click Here for Details

Senator Cruz Looks to Stop Illegals Voting

Amendment to immigration bill will change the game Click Here for Details                      Call your Senators!

Do the Chinese Control Our Universities?

Famous Chinese activist says the Chinese have totally infiltrated our top universities Click Here for Story

Vactioner in Chief Does it Again

Sending Michelle and kids to Ireland; Obama lavishly spends you money Click  Here for Details

Ohh Those Pesky Obama Phones

Guess what people are doing with them Click Here for Story

Seriously?

Teen could get years in prison for wearing an NRA t-shirt to School? Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday June 17, 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by devt6799
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Carpenter Packard Gets Upgrade

Construction begins on one of Washtenaw’s most dangerous intersections Click Here for Story

New Burgers in Town!

Big Jamz Burgerz in Hamburg Click Here for Details

Commentary: Whitehall Township Residents Should Say ‘Yes’ To Wal-Mart

BY Steven Horwitz  Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Local businesses would like nothing more than to block the competition that Wal-Mart represents so they are not pressured into changing their own business practices to keep their customers happy. They would love to keep their limited hours and selection and higher prices, but they also know that consumers will flock to Wal-Mart if given the opportunity.  … more

Misplaced Blame for Albion Schools Problems

District spends much more than state average, surrounding schools

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Consider in 2011-12, Albion Public Schools spent $12,447 per student, which includes local, state and federal general fund dollars. By comparison, the state spending average was $9,531. And Albion spent 30 percent more in 2011-12 than it did in 2000 when the district spent $9,541 per student when factoring in inflation. … more

Exactly Why the Federal Government is Too Big

Rampant fraud on disability among Federal Workers, taking advantage of US taxpayers Click Here for Story

Hypocrite in Chief Strikes Again

Obama & Biden playing with toy guns when school kids get suspended for it? Click Here for Story

Amendments to Watch in the Senate on Immigration

Battle will rage in the Senate Click Here for Story

Is This What We Can Expect from a President Hillary?

State department in shambles with misconduct and scandals Click Here for Details

Obama Share

Not just satisfied with sharing the wealth Obamacare will share your personal info with sate and federal agencies Click Here for Story

The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

China the biggest spyer of the internet calls on US to explain it’s internet surveillance Click Here for Details

How Stupid is the US Government Under Obama?

The IRS investigated Pro-ISRAELI groups for Terrorism? Click Here for Story

Russia Has a Point

Is the US going to support people who mutilate, assasinate and kill children? Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunday June 16, 2013 Father’s Day

Posted on June 16, 2013 by devt6799
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Happy Father’s Day!

Bad Behavior?

Drunk Driving arrests up in Washtenaw County Click Here for Details

Mike Roger’s Has Enough to Do Already

Local GOP supporters say his job as Congressman more important than running for Senate Click Here for Story

Vast Majority of Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Are In Right-to-Work States

77 of the top 100

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol COnfidential

Eighteen right-to-work states had cities crack the top 100. There were six non-right-to-work states and Washington D.C. that made the top 100. Texas has the most cities in the top 100 with 27. California had nine cities and Georgia had eight. … more

MichiganVotes: On Pensions, Hunting and High School

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Legislation has been introduced that would allow pension double-dipping by some retired prison workers; reduce the rigor of high school graduation requirements and increase hunting and fishing license fees. … more

Expanding the IRS Probes

Senate and House both expand investigations into IRS problems Click Here for Details

Cool Shots of Tank Graveyards

7 incredible tank graveyards from around the world Click Here for Story

What? No Warrant?

Report says NSA was listening and gathering without warrants Click Here for Details

Better or Worse?

 Iran elects new President Click Here for Story

Father’s Day Hypocrisy?

Obama says one thing about fathers but does another Click Here for Story

The Iron Boot?

Turkish government clamps down on protestors Click Here for Details

Leave Well Enough Alone?

Sarah Palin says until you have a Commander in Chief who understands the Middle East let Allah sort it out Click Here for Details

The Ignorance of Rachel Maddow?

And the brilliance of Roger Ailes Click Here for Analysis

Yahoo Fought Against Prism?

Tried to fight court order  Click Here for Story

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Saturday June 15, 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013 by devt6799
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Don’t forget to catch The Drift Radio Show this afternoon at 2 pm with my guest host Jay McNally on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com

Public Input Sought

A2 public transit planning on high capacity connector project Click Here for Details

Rogers Won’t Run

Congressman Mike Rogers won’t seek Senate seat Click Here for Story

What?

Commentary: Resolution For ‘Talk Like A Pirate Day’ Introduced


Best proof yet for a part-time Legislature

By Michael D. LaFaive | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Sen. Roger Kahn playfully sported an eye patch while his proposal for a “Talk Like A Pirate Day” was discussed, but the moment of frivolity is bound to remind observers of how members of a full-time Legislature can be full-time mischief makers, whether they intend to or not. … more

MEA Ignores Socioeconomic Status In Claiming Public Charter School is ‘Failing’

Cesar Chavez Academy is a highly-rated school based on comparable students

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The union didn’t take into consideration that charter campuses like Cesar Chavez take on student who are disproportionally from circumstances of poverty, abuse and neglect and serve high percentages of children from low-income families, … more

Detroit Bottoms Out?

Defaulting on payments Click Here for Story

Cowardice or Incompetence?

Why isn’t Obama talking about Syria Click Here for Story

Another Hollywood Conservative

Is liberal stupidity and misconduct in government  driving more conservatives into the open? Click Here for Story

Senate Ignores Constitutional Violation Hearing

Almost half the US Senate skips out on NSA snooper briefing Click Here for Details

Strange Bedfellows 3:Immigration

Conservative and Liberal both agree immigration bill will drive down wages and hurt poor working class Americans Click Here for Story

Reporter’s Computer Hacked Multiple Times

Attacks occurred while reporting on Benghazi Click Here for Details

 The Answer to Medical Care?

Doctors dump health plans offer better more cost effective care Click Here for Details

What Investigation?

FBI still hasn’t contacted a single Tea Party group over IRS scandal Click Here for Story

 From the Science Side…

Lost city found in Cambodia Click Here for Details

Your Money …Their Waste, Overseas

US spending money on transgenders overseas Click Here for Story

Your Money…Their Waste, Here at Home

IRS hires “Diversity Specialist” for $123,000 plus benefits Click Here for Details

Obama’s HHS Gives Huge Bonuses

While cutting care to cancer patients? Click Here for Story

Building the Spy Net..to Watch You?

Obama’s massive data collection…do you trust his Admin to have it? Click Here for Details

Pig Painted Ammo?

Ammunition painted with pig blood touted as deterrent to Islamic extremists Click Here for Details

 

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Friday June 14, 2013

Posted on June 14, 2013 by devt6799
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New Heroin Mix Likely Cause of Overdoses

A new heroin mix is hitting the streets and kills Click Here for Details

Fun Fest is Here

Get out to Hamburg this weekend Click Here for Story

Michigan Outspends Florida on Education But Does Worse Than The Sunshine State

Study: Despite lowest increase in education spending, Florida students had second highest gains over past two decades

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Over the past two decades, public school students in the state of Florida have made the second highest gains in the nation on standardized test scores while increasing overall spending on education the least. Meanwhile, despite the impression given by unions and officials in the conventional public school system, district spending in Michigan increased substantially higher while returning lower results. … more

Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to the House

House Republicans help Obamacare provision move to a vote

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The House Michigan Competitiveness Committee voted 9-5 Wednesday to send House Bill 4714 to the House of Representatives for a vote.

That action contradicts what many Republicans have said about Medicaid expansion the past few weeks. … more

Last Man In

Obama White House finally agrees that Assad used chemical weapons after the rest of the world knew it; what will he do now? Click Here for Story

Who Will the US Support?

What side do you pick in the Syrian opposition Click Here for Details

Will Immigration Be Boehner’s Downfall?

Congressional GOP members may revolt on immigration Click Here for Details

Strange Bedfellows 2: You Go Boys!

Tea Party Congressman and Liberal Congressman join to limit Patriot Act Click Here for Story

Massive NSA Snooping Missed the Boston Bombers Despite Russian Warnings?

Mosques are excluded from spying? Click Here for Details

Your New Neighbors?

Obama Admin considers re-settling Syrian refugees in the United States Click Here for Story

I Don’t Know

FBI Director doesn’t know who is investigating the IRS scandal? Click Here for Incompetence

Your Money…Their Waste

More wasteful spending from the Fed Click Here for Details

Vacationer in Chief

Obama family trip for June will cost taxpayers a lot Click Here to See How Much

 Syrian Rebels Execute Boy

Teenager executed for insulting Islam Click Here for Story

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Thursday June 13, 2013

Posted on June 12, 2013 by devt6799
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2nd Death from Heroin in Washtenaw

Heroin epidemic growing Click Here for Story

Brighton Schools Deficit Bigger than Expected

Fuel costs added to problem Click Here for Details

Film Incentives: The $50 Million Sequel

State Rep.: ‘I think the studios made a big push for them … they won me over’

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

It might be a different year, but the story is the same. Michigan taxpayers will be paying $50 million in subsidies to the film industry. … more

Michigan a Top 10 State In Per Capita Spending on K-12

State spends much more than Massachusetts, Minnesota

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

According to newly released data, Michigan ranks 9th nationally in per-pupil spending on elementary and secondary education when per capita income is figured in the equation. That means that after controlling for the varying levels of wealth among the 50 states, Michigan schools spend more on average than 41 other states. … more

Disgraceful

Michigan House Republicans Buckle on Obamacare Medicaid Expansion

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A Medicaid expansion bill that is a critical component of Obamacare implementation was heavily revised by a Republican-led Michigan House committee on Tuesday, stripping away key reforms that some GOP legislators had previously insisted be included. … more

Child Lung Transplant a Success

Young Sarah Murnagham’s operation deemed a success Click Here for Story

The Poison Pill?

One amendment to Immigration Bill could be a stopper Click Here for Details

IRS Armed with AR-15’s?

Why would our tax collectors need assault rifles? Click Here for Story

Making the Case for Spying on You

NSA Chief says plots have been foiled because of NSA data collection on you Click Here for Details

…But the Case Rings False

Experts say NSA massive collection had little to do with successes in foiling terror Click Here for Story

The Flood Begins…

As amnesty nears, illegal immigration grows Click Here for Details

No Securing of the Border

Reid Blocks Immigration Bill Repair Click Here for Story and Audio

DHS Fails to do Their Job

After Obama’s DACA background checks on illegals was dropped Click Here for Story

Mum’s the Word

Kerry won’t speak on State Dept mis-conduct; is he protecting Hillary too? Click Here for Details

Congressman Peter King Joins the Fascists

Former conservative sides with Obama’s destroying of the Bill of Rights Click Here for Story

Charging for your Carbon

Obama Admin moves on Carbon pricing Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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Wednesday June 12, 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by devt6799
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Heroin Death and Overdoses

Spike in heroin related overdoses in Washtenaw Click Here for Details

Is Rogers Marketable as US Senator?

Intentions to be announced this week Click Here for Story

Interior Home Inspections Suspended – For Now

Davison Township residents said inspections violated Fourth Amendment rights

By Anne Schieber |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

DAVISON TOWNSHIP – About 100 residents attended a meeting here Monday night to voice their concerns about the township’s tax assessment department inspecting the interior of every home and property in the township. … more

Commentary: Films or Potholes?

Cost of film subsidy program would repair over 5 million potholes

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

If road funding is so important that it would literally “save lives,” as advocates of increased road spending say, how many lives are the Legislature and governor risking by spending money on subsidies to Big Hollywood? … more

Another Dem Agrees with NSA Snooping

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says stop complaining Click Here for Details

Un-Affordable Care Act

Ohio health care premiums rise 88% Thanks Mr. Obama Click Here for Story

Strange Bedfellows

ACLU Beats Rand Paul to the punch and files Class Action lawsuit against NSA and the Feds Click Here for Details

Don’t Forget Benghazi

9 months later the killers are still on the loose Click Here for Story

The Dictator has Infiltrated the Military

Military now charging soldier for his conservative views Click Here for Details

One of Hillary’s Ambassadors Accused of Soliciting Minor Prostitute?

Cover up to hide Ambassador’s misconduct and possible crimes? Click Here for Story

Al Qaeda Has SAMs?

Evidence shows terror cells may have surface to air missiles Click Here for Details

Open Border?

Is the new Immigration bill just opening the door to unlimited immigration? Click Here for Story

Obama Broken Promise on Citizen Spying

In 2007 Senator Obama said no to spying on innocent US citizens Click Here for Details

Defense Mis-spending

Over $1 billion in wrong payments by DOD Click Here for Story

Pleads the 5th and Still Employed

Lois Lerner still not fired for her bad behavior Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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Tuesday June 11, 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by devt6799
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The Complications of Immigration Reform

Two brothers look for life and education despite being undocumented Click Here for Story

Paying for Roads

Townships aren’t waiting for State funding to fix their road problems Click Here for Details

Commentary: Michigan Republicans Go Wobbly on Obamacare

Medicaid expansion props up vulnerable law

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Thirty-three states including Michigan have refused to create Obamacare exchanges and as many as half the states may also refuse the law’s Medicaid expansion. Yet Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature appear close to caving to special interest pressure and accepting Medicaid expansion. … more

Union Salary Schedule Ensures State ‘Teacher of the Year’ Earns Near Bottom In Pay

Grosse Pointe science teacher Gary Abud makes $21,000 less than district’s average salary

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The Grosse Pointe North High School Science teacher ranked 477th out of 595 teachers in his own school district for salary, according to data acquired in a Freedom of Information Act request. Abud made $56,876 in 2012-13, which is about $21,000 less a year than the district’s average salary of $77,969 a year. Abud’s pay has been based solely on his seniority and education level. … more

Is Prison in the Future of NSA Whistleblower?

Politicians coming down on both sides of whistleblower who stuck up for the US Constitution Click Here for Story

Reporters Clash With Carney

Presidential Spokesman Jay Carney having trouble keeping up with lies and scandals Click Here for Details

This is How (or Why) Hillary Clinton Left the State Dept?

Misconduct and possible crimes by state dept employees and appointees not investigated? Click Here for Details

Petition to Pardon NSA Whistleblower

20,000+ have already signed petition to sign Edward Snowden for whistleblowing on the NSA Click Here for Story

Rubio Wrong on Immigration

This should end any Presidential bid, Rubio wants legalization before border security? Click Here for Details

IRS in the Spy Business

IRS buying spy equipment Click Here for Story

On Obama’s Watch

Iran looking to produce 30 nukes a year Click Here for Details

Progressives Say Protecting the Constitution is Treason?

Liberal Progressive Senator Diane Feinstein wants NSA whistleblower labeled a traitor Click Here for Story

The World is Worried Over US Data Mining

A threat to freedom everywhere? Click Here for Details

Could Colorado Split in Two?

Rural counties not happy with liberal agenda or urban centers Click Here for Story

Threats Against NSA Whistleblower

Have US officials allegedly made threats against Edward Snowden? Click Here for Details

 

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Monday June 10, 2013

Posted on June 9, 2013 by devt6799
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Funfest About to Begin

Hamburg’s annual festival will start this week Click Here for Details

UofM New Dorm has Seven Bedroom Apt Units?

Built to try and force partnerships? Click Here for Story

Michigan GOP Medicaid ‘Reform’ Proposals

Like Déjà vu all over again

By Christie Herrera | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Michigan’s latest foray into Medicaid expansion is not new. Many states, in an attempt to overcome the federal government’s “my house, my rules” funding dynamic, have proposed reforms — politically unlikely conditions, really — in exchange for taking federal Medicaid expansion dollars. But lawmakers in the Great Lake State may not fully realize the extent to which other states have tried — and failed — to get federal buy-in on very similar reforms.  … more

MichiganVotes: Proposed – Lie Detector Tester Licensure Repeal; New Licensing for Pharmacy Techs

One bill would eliminate 1972 law; another would add new law to the books

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills: One that would repeal the licensing of forensic polygraph examiners, and another that would impose new licensing mandates on pharmacy technicians. … more

The NSA Whistleblower

Source of leaks comes forward Click Here for Video and Details

Wow?

Even Obama caught off guard on this faux pas Click Here for Story

Is Rogers on The Wrong Side of NSA Snooping?

Calls for prosecution of whistleblower but who is right? Click Here for Details

Do Taxpayers Pay for This?

San Francisco cabbies get new place to wash up for prayers at Airport Click Here for Story

Like All Federal Programs NSA Snooping Went Wrong Too

Wrong info collected? Click Here for Details

From the Science Side

Giant Mosquitos invade Florida Click Here for Story

Rand Paul Stands Against

Senator stands against NSA snooping and will go to Supreme Court Click Here for Details

Issa vs Cummings

Congressman Issa says Congressman Cummings is way off base saying that the IRS scandal is solved Click Here for Story

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show from June 8 2013

Posted on June 9, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show from June 8, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings with guest Brandon Drake as we discuss the Detroit Institute of Arts, The Obama phone and internet snooping scandal and the IRS Scandal Click Here for Podcast

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