Sunday February 17, 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by devt6799
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The Paradox of Matching Federal Funds

To provide matching funds some needed projects go unfunded Click Here for Details

 

Congressman Rogers Supports Cyber Security

Wants even more done Click Here for Story

Hazards of Long-Term Union Security Agreements

Unions push for ‘insecurity clauses’
By Derk Wilcox | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Union bosses are trying to maintain the status quo by flouting a law that was enacted by a democratically elected Legislature and signed by a democratically elected governor and trying to forcibly collect money from employees who do not wish to support the union just so Big Labor can continue to pad its political coffers. … more

 

Taylor School Board Approves Contract Forcing Teachers To Pay Union

 

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Taylor Public Schools has become the first public organization to approve a contract with a union that prohibits union members from exercising their right to not pay dues or fees to the union as a condition of employment.  … more

The Only Road Block to Obama?

Dems in Red states may not want to risk his liberal agaenda Click Here for Details

Are We Safer?

 

Russia sends bombers to circle Guam during State of the Union Speech as Obama says we are stronger than ever. Was this Putin sending a message? Click Here for Story

Obama Immigration Plan DOA

Rubio says Obama’s plan won’t fly Click Here for Details

Why Obama Wants Hagel

Not supporting Israel? Click Here for Story

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show February 16, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show February 16, 2012

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss Hockey Night in Brighton with guest Gary Belleville, event coordinator for the fundraiser. We also discuss Meteors falling in Russia, Obama’s State of the Union speech, minimum wage law and climate change Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday February 16, 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by devt6799
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Dude, Where’s My Gym?

Local gym closes without warning will members get the shaft? Click Here for Story

Meteor Hits Russian City

  Hundreds wounded as meteor impacts building Click Here for Details

Members of Congress Want Ft Hood Classified as Terrorism

Obama admin and military have not yet labeled attack as terrorism Click Here for Story

 

 Subsidized Housing for Government Workers

By Audrey Spalding Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

While offering reduced-priced homes to firefighters and police officers might sound like a nice idea, it’s preferential treatment. Why do firefighters or police officers deserve a discount, but not private business owners or employees? People who put out fires and arrest criminals are valuable members of a community. But so are people who run longstanding businesses and people who work to provide goods and services to others. … more

GOP House Continues Federal Salary Freeze

They overrule Obama’s orders to give raises to government employees Click Here for Story

 

LG Chem: A Look Back At the Failed Predictions

Company generated more press releases than batteries

By Tom Gantert and Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

A few years ago, the battery manufacturing plants for LG Chem were going to make Michigan “the world capital for advanced batteries” while helping to “transform our economy.” In Holland, Michigan, it would “spur further job creation and economic development in the region.” A company official said the subsidies “further validates the viability of our technology and capability.” But along with the company, the predictions were a failure. … more

Statistics Are In, No Global Warming

A majority of scientists now skeptical of global warming Click Here for Details

And Yet the Dems Want Climate Control Legislation

Senator Boxer says it’s coming this summer Click Here for Story

Beneath Her Dignity?

   Democratic Minority Leader Pelosi says a pay cut for Congress wouldn’t be dignified? Click Here for Story

Not The Emperor

Obama talks about Immigration and enforcement Click Here for Video and Story

 

 

 

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Friday February 15, 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by devt6799
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Details Released on Salem Shooting

Police release details and video or chase that ended in shooting Click Here for Details

Two Vie for Livingston County Commissioner Seat

Could open seat allow a Dem to get on the board? Click Here for Story

Rep. Bentivolio Bill Would Give Small Business Owners A Break

Bill allows business owners grace period to fix federal regulation violations

By Jack Spencer | 2/14/2013

“For the 89 percent of employers in America with fewer than 20 employees, there is an ever-present fear that they may be sanctioned or even put out of business for a violation of any one of the seemingly endless array of federal regulations,” Rep. Bentivolio said. “The list is so long, at over 80,000 pages, that it is almost unknowable.” … Click Here for more

Hazards of Long-Term Union Security Agreements

 

Unions push for ‘insecurity clauses’

By Derk Wilcox | 2/14/2013

Union bosses are trying to maintain the status quo by flouting a law that was enacted by a democratically elected Legislature and signed by a democratically elected governor and trying to forcibly collect money from employees who do not wish to support the union just so Big Labor can continue to pad its political coffers. … Click Here for more

 

Hagel on Hold

Photo - FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2013, file photo, Republican Chuck Hagel, President Obama's choice for Defense Secretary, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senate Republicans on Feb. 14, 2013, temporarily blocked a full Senate vote on Hagel's nomination as defense secretary.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Senate blocks nomination …for now Click Here for Story

Luby Texas Massacre Survivor Tells Her Story Again

I’m only a victim because of legislators Click Here for Details

 

The Hypocrisy Shows

 

 

Obama says handguns aren’t a problem? Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

Military Purge Continues

Why is Obama purging Generals from Military? Click Here for Details

Members of Congress Want Ft Hood Classified as Terrorism

 

Obama admin and military have not yet labeled attack as terrorism Click Here for Story

Profiting on Misery

Soros Makes Billion while the world suffers Click Here for Details

Somebody Knows Something

Most gold bought since 1964 Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday February 14, 2012

Posted on February 13, 2013 by devt6799
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DON’T FORGET TO CATCH THE DRIFT RADIO SHOW AT IT’S NEW TIME SATURDAY AT 2 PM ON WAAM TALK 1600 OR LIVE ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT WWW.WAAMRADIO.COM

St.Valentines Day!

Lt Governor Pushes Road Funding

More money is necessary say Lt Governor Calley Click Here for Details

Who Was the Man Shot in Salem?

Classmate says he was just a normal kid Click Here for Story

State Board of Education President Complains Of ‘Right-Wing’ Agenda

Email sent only to Democrats urges them to ‘remain active and vigilant’ against education reform plans

By Tom Gantert Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The president of the Michigan State Board of Education authored an email that was sent by the Michigan Democratic Party to its members lambasting state Republicans and urging Democrats to show up at public education forums across the state to make sure they “help ensure a full public debate” about education reform. …Click Here for more

 

Five Reasons The Government Shouldn’t Subsidize Higher Education

By Jarrett Skorup Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

It is important for citizens to be educated, both to learn a job and to better be able to respond to a changing marketplace. But there is a difference between education and schooling. Spending more money to send people to get a specific number of degrees at a specific institution is different from education. Education comes in the form of apprenticeships, trade schools and time on the job learning. … Click Here for more

Agenda? Bypass Congress

Obama 2nd term will look to get around congress? Click Here for Details

Obama Speech Full of Lies?

  Many things Obama said can’t be backed up by facts? Click Here for Story

Dreamer

Obama plans of more regulations and higher taxes will bring Manufacturing back? Click Here for Details

Obama Phones Cost $2.2 Billion

   How many people were truly qualified for it? Click Here for Story

Well Respected?

Secretary Kerry can’t get phone call returned from Russians Click Here for Details

Bing Pulse Results of State of Union Address

See how people reacted to speech in real time Click Here for Details

The Border Has Never Been Stronger?

Napolitano says the border is more secure than ever? Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday February 13, 2013

Posted on February 12, 2013 by devt6799
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Police Release Name of Driver Who Crashed Pick Up into House in Salem

Man was shot after lunging at State trooper with a knife Click Here for Details

Hamburg to Invest in its Downtown

Village area will get some attention Click Here for Story

 

SEIU Election Battle Hinges On Home-Based Caregivers

Union member: ‘I was born in the Mideast … I’ve never seen an election that was messed up like this’
By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Election Day is approaching for SEIU Healthcare Michigan, the union that has taken more than $34 million from the Medicaid checks of Michigan’s home-based caregivers. … Click Here for more

 

Average Michigan State Employee Tops $100,000 in Benefits and Salaries

For the first time the average has topped six figures Click Here for Story

Senate Armed Service Committee Says Yes to Hagel

Levin and crew give nod for full Senate vote on Hagel as Defense Secretary Click Here for Details

More Conservatism from Bruce Willis?

 

Actor airing some conservative thoughts Click Here for Story

Rand Paul Will Give Tea Party Response to State of the Union

Marco Rubio will give GOP response Click Here for Details

NOKO’s Detonate A-Bomb in Test

N Korean Underground test brings world condemnation Click Here for Story

Is Carbon Tax in the Works via Keystone?

Was a deal cut to put Carbon tax into place? Click Here for Details

Betrayed By Obama

Ft Hood Heros and survivors feel betrayed by Obama administration Click Here for Story

End of Fugitive Dorner

Ex-cop and murderer comes to his end in a fiery cabin Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday February 12, 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show is moving to Saturday’s at 2pm! Catch it on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com! Call in line 734-822-1600

Fat Tuesday!

Washtenaw MEAP Scores

See what districts improved or not Click Here for Details

Livingston Undersheriff Will Speak on Gun Laws

Tuesday at 7 pm at Memories Lounge and Restaurant Click Here for Details

More Nonsense in Justifying Spending

a $1 in government spending doesn’t have the multiplier effect they say Click Here for Story

Slight Reduction In Education Funding Did Not Lead To Doomsday Predictions

Fewer districts are in deficit than before cut

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

In 2011, when Gov. Rick Snyder proposed cutting $300 per student for K-12 public education, Michigan School Business Officials Executive Director Dave Martell said as many as… Click Here for More

Caught in Another Lie

Democratic Party Chair and Congresswoman Wasserman-Schultz tries another false story for the press Click Here for Details

Honoring One of Our Heros

Thousands attend Chris Kyle funeral Click Here for Story

Ted Nugent Invited to State of the Union

But not by Obama Click Here for Details

How the Government Treats Our Best and Bravest?

The Seal who killed Bin Laden is S.O.L. like so many other of our retiring military men and women Click Here for Story

China Now Biggest Trading Nation

US passed by China on trade Click Here for Details

Pope To Step Down

Is health the reason? Click Here for Story

Gas Hits Historic High

Whats driving up prices? Click Here for Details

Biden Counts on Biased Media to Help with Gun Control

Calls his supportive media legitimate Click Here for Story

 

Slight Reduction In Education Funding Did Not Lead To Doomsday Predictions

Fewer districts are in deficit than before cut

By Tom Gantert | Feb. 11, 2013 |

In 2011, when Gov. Rick Snyder proposed cutting $300 per student for K-12 public education, Michigan School Business Officials Executive Director Dave Martell said as many as 160 schools could go into deficit if

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Monday February 11, 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by devt6799
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A2 Mayor Will Ask About Lost Revenues

With UofM buying more land the city budget gets smaller Click Here for Story

Are Charter Schools the Answer for Detroit?

Charters bring hope to a city with a failing school district Click Here for Details

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Legislation that would require one year of residency in Michigan to qualify for welfare assistance from the state has been introduced in the Senate.  The measure, Senate Bill 70, is sponsored by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker, R-Lawton.  Under current law, a person…Click Here for More

They Just Don’t Get It

Democratic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi says there is no spending problem? Click Here for Story

Benghazi Story Not Done Yet

More info is coming and its not pretty Click Here for Details

No Confirmation Without Information

Obama appointments may stall unless info is given Click Here for Story

Russia Buying Gold

   US debt is bad for the world and Russia is taking action Click Here for Details

 

And Who Holds Our Debt?

Not a good situation Click Here for Story

Not Full Time?

States avoid Obama Care by cutting hours Click Here for Details

 

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The Drift Radio Show February 10, 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show February 10, 2013

Join Host Gary Wellings as we discuss Michigan  Marijuana legislation, gun registration, Secretary of Defense nomination, Secretary of Treasury nomination, political correctness and Dr. Benjamin Carson speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast   Click Here for Podcast

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Sunday February 10, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by devt6799
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U of M Expansion

Is this killing Ann Arbor’s tax base? Click Here for Story 

Dr. Carson for President?

Neurosurgeon seems to have the stuff Click Here for Details

Registration and Confiscation?

A warning from Canada that registration will lead to confiscation Click Here for Details

Irwin Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana

House Rep Jeff Irwin wants decriminalizing legislation Click Here for Details

Pond Hockey and Chilly Dip!

Catch hockey action all day and Polar swimming today at 2 pm  in Whitmore Lake    Click Here for More Details

Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare ‘Gifts’

If it sounds too good to be true …

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

If Michigan expands the program, the feds will pick up 100 percent of the cost for the first three years, and then gradually reduce this until the state is on the hook for 10 percent starting in 2020. The state would also be able to offload some spending now covered by Michigan taxpayers onto federal taxpayers. … Click Here for More

Concealed Weapons Holders Fight Back

Detroit thugs get taste of their own medicine this week Click Here for Details

School Choice Benefits Students

By Audrey Spalding Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Recent education reform has laid the groundwork for a public education system that allows a wide variety of choice. The remaining work to be done is to open that system to all students. … Click Here for More

 

Saturday February 9, 2013

Something in Common?

 

Republican Congressman Peter King supports President Obama’s Drone Policy Click Here for Story

 

Hypocrisy in Arms Control

Iran can be allowed nukes but we must get rid of ours? Click Here for Story

Obama Agenda Aims to Give House Back to Dems

 

Pelosi to be in charge again if Obama gets his way Click Here for Details

 

Obama’s Treasury Pic is a 1% with Cayman Island Account?

Jack Lew may have to explain his questionable overseas accounts Click Here for Details

From the Medical File

Strange disease strikes young women and no longer so rare Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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