Saturday March 23, 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by devt6799
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Don’t forget to tune in to WAAM Talk 1600 and Catch The Drift Radio Show at 2 pm Saturday afternoon call in line 734-822-1600 get some common sense radio!

Michigan Senate Passes on Health Exchange

Senate says let the Feds deal with their own mess but Representative Bill Rogers says Obamacare is here to stay? Click Here for Story

Washtenaw County Commission Undercuts Right to Work

Sides with unionss against taxpayers? Only Time will tell now Click Here for Details

College Admits Cooperating With Unions To Sidestep Right-to-Work Law

Macomb Community College locks workers into unions; re-opens contract that was approved just four months ago

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

A memo from a community college president clearly spells out that unions suggested having their contracts reopened expressly to circumvent Michigan’s right-to-work law. In addition, it states that Macomb County Community College (MCCC) offered to cooperate with the unions in that effort. … more

SEIU Election Legitimacy Questioned by Some Union Members

Union president’s decision to allow mail-in votes to outgoing home-based caregivers upset some members

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

SEIU Healthcare Michigan President Marge Faville allowed mail-in votes to count in a recent election for new officers. But most of the people who were mailed ballots were out of the union days after they got them. … more

IRS Plays With Your Money

Congress rebukes IRS for making useless parody video with tax dollars Click Here for Story   Play Video Below to see your tax dollars at work

 

Outrage!

Despicable excuse for a human being kills baby during robbery Click Here for Details

Senate Dems Finally Approve Budget after Nearly 4 Years

The bad news of course they want almost another Trillion in new taxes   Click Here for Details

But Senate Does One Thing Right

US Senate rejects UN arms treaty Click Here for Story

Caught “Red” Handed

What are we teaching our children? After being outed by media US Department of Education removes Communist Mao’s quote from children’s website Click Here for Details

Here Comes Obama Care

Insurers warn of premium rise Click here for Details

6 out of 10 Doctors to Retire Early

Changes in health care will drive them out Click Here for Story

Obama Embarrassed by Jesus?

But fine with being seen with Arafat picture Click Here for Video

Gun Control Doesn’t Work

But many guns makes for more peaceful surroundings. Gun permits jump in Hawaii and violence drops Click Here for Story

 

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Friday March 23, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by devt6799
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Irresponsible U of M Regents See Writing on the Wall?

If they allow taxpayers to get taken by the unions by avoiding Right to Work Laws they may lose state funding;, the blame will rest on them and their irresponsible behavior Click Here for Story

Scrambling for Ammo

Cops running low on ammunition Click  Here for Details

Hollywood Transforms Itself to Milk Multiple States For Movie Money

‘Transformers’ movie series got millions from taxpayers in Michigan, Illinois and Florida

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

“These (movie) productions are huge endeavors, but there’s no good reason for taxpayers across the country to spend on a movie that’s going to be made regardless of taxpayer money,” said James Hohman of the Mackinac Center.  The money would be better spent on roads, he said.  … more

Why You Shouldn’t Care (Much) About Income or Wealth Inequality

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

A video asserting that the United States economic inequality is stark has gone viral, popping up in newsfeeds young and old. But its main point is incomplete and misleading: While wealth and income inequality do exist in our country, the real ethical concern ought to be poverty reduction. With that goal in mind, there is a lot to be done. … more

House Passes Ryan Plan

Dueling budgets will cross paths Click Here for Details

Rangel the Liar?

Congressman uses wildly inaccurate info in anti-gun battle Click Here for Story

Reid Still Wants Gun Bill Passed

Will try to move “Expanded background Checks  ie: Gun Registration” in the package Click Here for Details

And This is the Religion of Peace?

Muslim mom burns daughter for resisting an arranged marriage? Click Here for Story

Who Will Read YOUR Emails?

Feds looking to increase monitoring of email and web traffic Click Here for Details

EU Raises Stakes in Cyprus Deal

Time running out for Cyprus to steal citizens money? Click Here for Story

Seriously?

Is this wise spending? Billions still being spent on descendant of Civil War veterans? Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday March 21, 2013

Posted on March 20, 2013 by devt6799
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Universities Trying to Subvert RTW?

Are long term union contracts attempts to thwart Right to Work legislation and cost the taxpayers money? Click Here for Details

Brighton to Get Credit Union Headquarters

$30 million facility would be good for the area Click Here for Story

Media Ignores Costs In Film Coverage

Lawmakers exchange bad policy for Hollywood glitz

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Michigan film subsidy program is a perfect example of how the traditional media plays into the hands of the government and elected politicians.  … more

Michigan ‘Green’ Jobs Declining

Despite state’s recovering economy, Michigan’s ‘green’ jobs dropped
By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The total number of green jobs in Michigan dropped from 85,228 in 2010 to 82,644 in 2011. Overall, Michigan saw its total jobs grow from 3.77 million in 2010 to 3.85 million in 2011. … more

Espionage Hotbed?

NASA has 192 Chinese Nationals employed. Who made that decision and what were they thinking? Click Here for Story

Arguing Against Gun Control

Connecticut resident uses common sense to slam legislators Click Here for Details

Shenanigans in the House

Legislators play games over budget proposals Click Here for Story

Reid Says NO to Gun Ban

Senator Harry Reid drops assault weapons ban in Senate Click Here for Details

Hillary Gate?

1st hacked emails from Hillary Clinton get released Click Here for Story

Warm Welcome?

Protestors in Jerusalem burn Obama pictures Click Here for Details

Ouch?

Netanyahu teases Obama about media relationship Click Here for Story

 

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Wednesday March 20, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by devt6799
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NOKO’s Making Threats

Vow action agaisnt US B-52 flights Click Here for Details 

Google Owes?

$3.1 Milion owed in taxes Click Here for Story

Blue Cross  Deal Should Help?

Deal should cut costs for BCBS customers? Click Here for Details

 Obamacare Medicaid Expansion a Budget Trap

 

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of MIchigan Capitol Confidential

A powerful new report from the Florida-based Foundation for Government Accountability suggests that cost projections relied on by Gov. Rick Snyder in recommending that Michigan go along with an optional-for-states Obamacare Medicaid expansion may be far too low. If correct, this could potentially lead to future state budget crises here for as far as the eye can see.  … more

Michigan Airport Home To No Planes Or Hangars Receives Over $150K A Year In Tax Dollars

Analyst: ‘It’s the “bridge-to-nowhere” that you can land your Cessna on’
By Jarrett Skorup | 3/19/2013

The town of Evart is home to fewer than 2,000 people — and an airport pointed to as a case study in government waste. … more

Outreach from GOP

GOP says it wants Hispanics and others are welcome to GOP tent Click Here for Details

Dr. Carson Sends Scares

Liberals scared of Dr, Carson Click Here for Story

 

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Tuesday March 19, 2013

Posted on March 18, 2013 by devt6799
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ROUSH Career Fair, Tuesday March 19th go to www.roush.com for details!

Famous Prisoners

Kwame wasn’t the only famous resident at Milan Prison Click Here for Details

Lover’s Lane Welcome in Livingston

Store opens on Latson Road with none of the commotion previous shops have had Click Here for Story

Despite Claims, Michigan School Funding Higher Than a Decade Ago; Way More Than Decades Past

 

MSU professor ignores billions in analysis; districts receiving over $13K per pupil

By Michael Van Beek | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

When total revenues for Michigan schools are adjusted for inflation, the narrative of revenue-challenged schools falls apart. State, local and federal taxpayers supplied Michigan public schools with 22.3 percent more revenue per pupil in 2011 than 1995. Although real per-pupil revenue have decreased slightly over the last few years, they are still higher (1.2 percent) than 2002. … more

Wayne State President’s Union Contract Defense Falls Flat

 

If eight years is good, why not a 20-year union contract?

By Manny Lopez | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour says it’s the union’s way or it’s the highway. … more

Fleeing to China?  Not So Fast

NASA employee arrested by FBI for espionage? Click Here for Story

Sequester Won’t Affect Obama Vacations?

Cuts everywhere but not on President’s vacations? Click Here for Details

Naught Boy?

Report says women were paid to have sex with Senator Menendez? Click Here for Story

Hmmmm Are We Really Doing This?

California looking to let transgendered into either school locker rooms? Click Here for Details

Whiner? My Taxes Are Too High?

So NOW Bill Maher understands why we’ve been complaining.  What did you think supporting Obama would get you? Click Here for Details

Hoarding Cash

US companies are hoarding Click Here for Story

Don’t Even Look at It

Bloomberg doesn’t people to even see tobacco Click Here for Story

Sequester My A&%

World traveling on taxpayers dime Click Here for Details

 

 

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Monday March 18, 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by devt6799
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Regional Fire Authority?

Ann Arbor fire chief says time is now Click Here for Details

What’s the GOP’s Future?

What path is best for GOP success or even survival? Click Here for Story

Deadly Spring Continues in Egypt

Vigilantes now another by-product of Arab Spring Click Here for Details

%&$# or Get Off the Pot

Senate and House need to vote for budgets or lose pay Click Here for Story

The Good Sheriff

Colorado Sheriff John Cooke won’t enforce new state gun ban laws Click Here for Details

Iran Scared of Israel?

Bluff or Bluster and who’s going to call that bluff? Click Here for Story

Nukes on a Train?

Feds raid train in Chicago looking for nuclear material? Click Here for Details

 

 

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Sunday March 17, 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by devt6799
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Happy St. Patricks Day!

Washtenaw Events and Irish celebration spots Click Here for Details

Pinckney St Pat’s Parade

Annual event a success Click Here for Story

CMU, Ferris State Protecting Worker Rights

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Two state universities have rejected union deals that would have averted the right-to-work law that takes effect in late March. The Ferris State University Board of Trustees and the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees rejected contracts from unions that included union security agreements. Such agreements don’t allow union members a chance to leave the union and stop making financial payments as a condition of employment. … more

MichiganVotes Describes 25,000th Bill

Information in the hands of voters leads to accountability, oversight of legislator actions

If people had been asked in 2001 whether Michigan needed another 4,958 state laws, most likely would have said “no.”

Yet, that’s what the state got and the only place to read about them in plain English was at MichiganVotes.org, which has explained every bill that became law, as well as every other bill introduced in the Legislature. … more

Gingrich Calls Out the GOP

Says its miredin stupidity? Click Here for Details

Deposit Tax

This country now taxes bank deposits, is this a sign of the future? Click Here for Story

The Chinese Get It

New Premier calls for spending cuts while America continues to increase out of control spending Click Here for Details

States Say Hands Off Guns

An increasing number of states are telling the Feds no to gun control Click Here for Story

Meanwhile the UN Wants More Gun Control

Another international treaty that could infringe US gun rights is on the table Click Here for Details

Obama May Not But We Do!

Despite Obama’s lackluster support for Israel the People’s support for Israel is at an all time high Click Here for Story

More Threats from Iran

Military commander says Irans has all options on the table Click Here for Details

Missile Shift Benefits Russia

New anti-missile more to Pacific drains proposed Euro installation Click Here for Story

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The Drift Radio Show March 16, 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show March 16, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss a career fair for ROUSH Industries, the Detroit Shrine Circus coming to town and this weeks events in politics including Benghazi survivors and the Ryan budget Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday March 16, 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by devt6799
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Be Careful This St. Patty’s Weekend

Extra police patrols around the area and state Click Here for Details

Road Work in Green Oak Township

Tax levy past posted on its website. … more

Michigan Gets Flying Monkeys for $40 Million

By Bruce Edward Walker | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

This, dear Michigan readers, is the bang you receive for the bucks you “invested” in “Oz: The Great and Powerful.” It’s a nominally entertaining film that seems more interested in allegorically defending its two-fisted grab of taxpayer money as necessary to fight flying monkeys and witches. … more

ed by voters will bring road renovation Click Here for Story

Multiple School Districts Breaking the Law On Transparency

Schools are required to post contracts, compensation information online

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Pontiac Public School teachers approved a contract with their school board in late May, 2012. Nearly a year later, the district still only has the 2007-2011 contract posted on its website. … more

Paul Ryan Pushes Budget

Play Video Below

Why The Democrats Just Don’t Get It

Nancy Pelosi doesn’t believe we have a spending problem Play Video Below

 

Why We Aren’t Hearing from the Benghazi Survivors?

Obama Admin tells survivors not to talk? Click Here for Video

Supidity?

Instead of pushing Keystone pipeline forward Obama says lets get cars off of gas and oil Click Here for Details

House Conservatives Say Ryan Plan Not Good Enough

They want balanced budget sooner than 10 years Click Here for Story

Wrong Again: Obama Flip Flops on Missile Defense

Four years after saying no Obama decides to add interceptor missiles to west coast after more North Korean threats. Will cost more now? Click Here for Story

Economic Dictator?

Obama may use Nixon era law to stall pipelines and new manufacturing facilities to promote his own agenda Click Here for Details

Twinkies Are Gone But You’re Still Paying

Federal government giving uncompromising union workers millions in benefits other unemployed people don’t get Click Here for Story

 

Interesting

Strange things happened while Burnett filmed “The Bible” Click Here or Story

 

 

 

 

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Friday March 15, 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by devt6799
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A Win for Religious Freedom and the Good Guys!

 

Tom Monaghan wins judgement against the Federal government for attempting to require him to provide contraception coverage for employees Click Here for Story

 

Snyder Appoints EFM

Detroit now has and Emergency Financial Manager Click Here for Details and Video

House GOP Not Passing Senate Bill Continues Lansing Tradition Of Underfunding Pension System

Last Summer, House Republicans refused to pass Senate plan ending ability for government to create new unfunded liabilities

By Jack McHugh and James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

This underfunding has practically become an annual Lansing tradition: This will be the eighth year out of the past 10 that the state has put in less than the actuarially-recommended amount. … more

Teacher Pension System Hole Getting Deeper: State Falls $290 Million Short On Pension Funding

 

House GOP could have ended defined benefit system last summer, chose not to

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

For the eighth time in the past 10 years the State of Michigan has failed to meet the “annual required contribution” level estimated to catch up on unfunded school employee pension promises. … more

Boehner Declines Papal Visit

Obama offers trip to Boehner to join VP Biden but Boehner wants to work on the budget Click Here for Story

Smug Senator Feinstein Gets Schooled on Constitutional Rights

 

Senator Ted Cruz one ups Feinstein over her gun ban bill Click Here for Details

And another participant can be heard grumbling on a live microphone Click Here for Video

Biden Doesn’t Believe Gun Control Will Work

Even as he tries to take your guns?  Play video below

 

GOP Senators Want Info on Detainee Release

Why is the Obama Administration really releasing illegal immigrant criminals? Click Here for Story

Money Over Voters

Obama tells contributors their money can help his campaign overcome voter objections?  Click Here for Details

Iran Goes for Another US Drone

Backs off after US fighters step in Click Here for Story

New Pope Is a Simple Man

Has avoided luxury and lives simply Click Here for Pic

Rand Paul Fires Up CPAC

Conservatives looking good at conservative gathering Click Here for  Video

 

 

 

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