Friday February 8, 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013 by devt6799
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Winter Storm Warning

Get up to date info for Friday’s storm Click Here for Details

Snyder Urges Medicaid Expansion

The Governor wants legislature to approve increase in spending Click Here for Story

 

A Video of Honor… Worth Watching

 

Gas Tax and Fees for Roads?

The discussion needs to be had Click Here for Details

Michigan Teachers Rank No. 2 For Salary

When cost-of-living is factored in, state’s teachers jump near top of list for pay

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol ConfidentialTwitter Follow Tom Gantert on Twitter

Michigan teachers rank second in the nation in terms of salary when the cost-of-living is factored in, according to an analysis done by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

Maryland ranked No. 1; Illinois was No. 3 followed by New York and California.The analysis of salaries come…Click Here for More

 

Brennan Nomination Gets Flack from Left Too

IS anyone happy with Brennan for CIA Director? Click Here for Story

What is Really Wrong With America?

Prayer breakfast speaker gives eye opening speech Click Here for Details

Levin Looking to Protect Hagel

Senator Carl Levin blocking for Hagel nomination? Click Here for Story

Was Obama Even Involved in Benghazi?

Defense Secretary Panetta’s testimony not good for President Click Here for Details

Ex-Cop On Rampage

LA area cop murders his own and on the run Click Here for Story

 

 

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Thursday February 17, 2013

Posted on February 6, 2013 by devt6799
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Snow Storm for Thursday

Heavy snow for Washtenaw Click Here for Story

Hats in the Ring

More Livingston residents looking at State Rep position Click Here for Details

Right-to-Work States Have Higher Incomes

When adjusted for cost-of-living

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

A constant claim by opponents of right-to-work, whether it be from the AFL-CIO, state Democratic legislators or the president, is that income is lower in right-to-work states. But these naysayers are… Click Here for More

The Secrets of ObamaCare

Little known co-ops attempting to be set up Click Here for Details

Bill Would Ensure More Gas Tax Money Goes To Roads

State Senator: ‘We can get 9 percent of road funding goal up front’

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Legislation has been introduced that would assure that a portion of the motor fuel tax available for discretionary use is counted toward the $1.2 billion Gov. Rick Snyder wants for road funding. … Click Here for More

 

Bruce Willis Supports Second Amendment

Don’t start picking apart the Constitution Click Here for Details

Reducing Delivery

Post Office won’t deliver on Saturdays Click Here for Story

Obama Crony Gets Contract

Crony capitalism continues as Obama gives your money to his friends Click Here for Details

Dirty Harry?

Senator Harry Reid caught in lies …again Click Here for Story

Rubio Will Deliver GOP Response

Senator Rubio will respond to Obama’s State of the Union Click Here for Details

More Problems for Hagel

Sexual Harrassment in Hagels’ Office? Click Here for Details

 

 

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Wednesday February 6, 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by devt6799
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Pond Hockey Is Back!

Whitmore Lake will host hockey and fun this weekend on the lake Click Here for Video

A2 May Crackdown on Taxis

Unlicensed Taxi services getting closer look Click Here for Details

Brighton to Get Halo Burger

Flint franchise coming to Brighton Click Here for Story

Should Illegals Be Barred from Benefits?

Senator Joe Hune says it just common sense to do so Click Here for Details

Robots Are Good

Productivity and efficiency bring prosperity

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Typing on computers that have replaced typewriters, which previously replaced ink-pen and paper, some reporters write about the concern that increased productivity is leading to irreversible job losses for workers.

“Some experts now believe that computers and robots will take over much of the work performed by humans, raising critical concerns about the future of jobs,” wrote business and economics…Click Here for More

Let’s Keep Spending

Obama not looking for cuts and some Dems want more spending Click Here for Details

The Nuge Goes Off on Piers Morgan

Television hosts shows his ignorance and gets schooled by Ted Nugent Click Here for Story

Is There Common Ground?

US House looks at tougher penalties for “straw’ gun purchases Click Here for Details

Crazy NOKO’s

North Korea releases ridiculous video of a nuclear attack on New York? Click Here for Story

1st Us City to Ban Drones

Will others follow to prevent Big Brother? Click Here for Details

7 Million to Lose Insurance Coverage Under Obamacare

The Affordable Patient Care Act strikes again Click Here for Story

WH Spokesman Fumbles on Question Comparing Drones Strikes to Waterboarding

Waterboarding is terrible but killing with drone strikes is alright? Click Here for Video

 

 

Robots Are Good

Productivity and efficiency bring prosperity

By Jarrett Skorup | Feb. 4, 2013 |

Typing on computers that have replaced typewriters, which previously replaced ink-pen and paper, some reporters write about the concern that increased productivity is leading to irreversible job losses for workers.

“Some experts now believe that computers and robots will take over much of the work performed by humans, raising

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Tuesday February 5, 2013

Posted on February 4, 2013 by devt6799
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Bike Sharing Coming to A2?

New program could bring a bike sharing program to Ann Arbor Click Here for Details

Township Supervisor Will Run for State Seat

Handy Township’s Hank Vaupel puts hat in the ring for 47th district Representative Click Here for Story

By Jack Spencer Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

For the majority of Michigan’s home-based care-givers, the Medicaid checks they receive in March are expected to be the last ones from which union dues will be deducted. Based on statements by high ranking officials of the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) the end of the forced unionization of workers orchestrated in 2005 by the…Click Here for More

 

Right-to-Work States Gain Union Members While Other States Lose Hundreds of Thousands

RTW states added 39,000 members while forced unionism states lost 390,000 members

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential Twitter Follow Tom Gantert on Twitter

The 22 states that were right-to-work saw an increase in the number of union members from 2011 to 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The right-to-work states had an overall increase of 39,000 union members while non-right-to-work states lost 390,000, a 3.4 percent decrease.

Indiana was not included in the analysis because it passed right-to-work legislation in 2012.  In the 22 right-to-work states, overall union…Click Here for More

The Income Tax Reaches 100

An anniversary most of us won’t celebrate Click Here for Details

School Curriculum Teaching Communism?

New curriculum will leave you mad as hell Click Here for Story

Obama Starts the “Take Your Guns” Road Show

Any excuse to limit your 2nd Amendment rights Click Here for Details

Sandy Hook Father Testifies in Favor of Gun Rights

This father wants to be able to protect his daughter who survived Click Here for Story

North Koreans Among Dead at Iran Nuke Facility

The Axis of Evil is alive and well Click Here for Details

Thanks Obama

A week after his Inauguration Nation’s gas prices soar Click Here for Story

Could It Happen Here?

Argentina freezes food prices to stop skyrocketing inflation Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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Monday February 4, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by devt6799
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Is A Michigan Gas Tax Increase Inevitable?

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential
 

Gov. Rick Snyder has made road funding his top 2013 agenda item and there’s been some talk of lawmakers looking to existing resources to achieve the $1.4 billion price tag.

However, a push for raising the gas tax, auto registration or… Click Here for More

Ravens Take Super Bowl

Down to the wire Click Here for Story 

Power Outage at Super Bowl

Game delayed by pwoer outage Click Here for Story

Taxer in Chief

Obama believes higher taxes needed (not spending cuts?) Click Here for Details

Iran’s New Fighter Jet

Claims to be stealth fighter Click Here for Story

China Expands Reach

Taking control of Pakistani sea port Click Here for Details

Bans for You, Guns for Them?

Feds stockpiling guns and ammo as they talk gun bans for the public Click Here for Story

Did Israel Hit Syrian Research Facility Too?

Reports saying military research facility also attacked Click Here for Details

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The Drift Radio Show February 3, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show February 3, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss teacher salaries, gun control and media bias, Obama care health insurance policies and the Hagel confirmation process for Secretary of Defense with guests Joe Vollmer and Pat Tavolacci  Click Here for Podcast

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Sunday February 3, 2013

Posted on February 2, 2013 by devt6799
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 Romney for Senate?

With Scott Brown out will a Romney make try for Senate? Click Here for Details 

Former Navy SEAL Killed

Author and sniper Chris Kyle allegedly among dead at shooting Click Here for Story

Battling Brothers

The Harbaugh Boys set for Super Bowl Duel Click Here for Story

WHOA!  Hold on a Second

State School Superintendent want’s all teachers paid $100,000 per year? Click Here for Details

Unions Fight to Use Dues for Politics

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential Follow Jarrett Skorup on Twitter

One thing heard constantly in the debate over right-to-work laws is that workers in unionized workplaces do have a choice since they can avoid paying for union political funding by exercising their “Beck Rights.” This is (kinda) true, but it…Click Here for More  

Obama Does Shoot Skeet?

White House publishes photo of President shooting Click Here for Details

Affordable Care What?

IRS is calculating the cheapest health insurance family plan at $20,000? Click Here for Story

Hagel Nomination Not a Sure Thing

Grilling of ex Senator not helping his cause Click Here for Details

Newtown Calls for Armed Security Officers at Schools

Cops stationed at schools and parents want to keep them Click Here for Story

 

Saturday February 2, 2013

Ground Hog Day!

Will we get an early spring from Punxatawney Phil? Click Here for Story

Ditto From LIvingston’s Groundhog

Woody agrees with Phil Click Here for Details and Pics

Senator Cruz Leads Grilling of Hagel

Contempt for Israel makes him unfit for the post? Click Here for Details

Gun Debate Swings To Gun Rights Advocates

Anti-gun groups losing ground Click Here for Story

Unemployment Rises

Gains near election were seasonal? Click Here for Details

Hows That Gas Pump Treating You?

Election is over and prices are rising again Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Friday February 1, 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by devt6799
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Michigan State Senator Sides Against Taxpayers?

Senator Rebekah Warren joins lawsuit to protect her Union donors? Click Here for Details

Marijuana Patients Can Share

Judges say small amounts of Marijuana can be transferred among patients Click Here for Story

Sign of the Times

Allen Park faces the tough choices that many municipalities may face Click Here for Details

You Got What You Voted For

Unemployment up yet again Click Here for Story

Leftist Satire Brings Out the Lefitist Haters

The Ignorant Left jumps on a fake racist article about Ann Coulter thinking its true Click Here for Details

Wounded Rino

Hagel faces tough oppostion in hearings for Defense Secretary nomination Click Here for Story

Both Barrels

Hagel Gets Oppostion from both sides Click Here for Video

Ask Him

Senator Reid wants nothing to do with Senator Menendez scandal Click Here for Details

Senate Approve Debt Ceiling Bill

But what’s next? Click Here for Details

Media Edits Video to Look Like Heckling

Testimony of Newtown father did not include heckling Click Here for Story and Unedited Video

Proof of a Bad Pick?

Iran has endorsed Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary Click Here for Details

Israel Ready to Strike Against Weapons Transfers

More attacks on weapons in Syria could happen Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday January 31, 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by devt6799
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Selling Out to the Chinese?

A123 Systems sells out to Chinese Comapany after receiving US bailout? Click Here for Details

Marlin Sinks Fishing Boat

This time the fish won Click Here for Story and Pics

Monaghan Gets Schuette Support

Michigan AG supports Tom Monaghan’s lawsuit against Feds Click Here for Story

Pie in the Sky

Howell looks at building a train station for a boondoggle that may never come Click Here for Details

Charter Schools Out Perform Public?

Top schools are Charter schools Click Here for Details

School Union Proposes 9-Year Contract To Prevent Members From Exercising Right To Not Pay Dues

Berkley Education Association tries to avoid right-to-work law

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Follow Tom Gantert on Twitter

The Berkley Education Association is considering a collective bargaining agreement that would run through June 30, 2022 that would… Click Here for Story

Unions and School Board Collusion

Approving contracts that prevent members from leaving before the new Right to Work Law goes into effect Click Here for Details

Money for Nothing?

Fed Treasury never made GMAC file plan for recovery in order to get bailout Click Here for Story

Special Forces Believe in 2nd Amendment

Over 1000 Green Berets sign 2nd amendment support letter Click Here for Details

The Knock on the Door

Obma Admin ready to start implementing Individual Mandate Click Here for Story

Shirker in Chief

Obama Admin doesn’t want to take responsibility for contracting economy Click Here for Details

Duhhhh!

Governor Cuomo’s approval ratings drop after his gun ban passes Click Here for Story

Israel Hits Syrian Convoy

Worries about high tech eapons going to Hezbollah Click Here for Details

To Pervert or Not to Pervert

Senator Menendez under FBI investigation over underage prostitute scandal or financial mischief? Click Here for Video

The Truth Hurts?

Head of NAACP says blacks are doing worse under Obama? Click Here for Story

China, North Korea and Egypt?

Sharing missile technology Click Here for Details

And We’re Still Giving Egypt F-16s?

Senator Rand Paul wants to stop it Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday January 30, 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by devt6799
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The February Courant is now online  Click Here to View

Competency Hearing Results for I96 Shooter

Details this week Click Here for Story

How to Argue Gun Rights with the Liberal Media

Gun rights activist makes liberal anchorman look foolish Click Here for Details

Is This Fraud?

Birmingham schools gaming the system on schools of choice to get state money Click Here for Story

Kerry Gets the Nod

Senator gets confirmed as Secretary of State Click Here for Details

The Devil, the Nazis and the Mercedes Benz

by Michael Goodell http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com

I saw a television ad the other day heralding some exciting new development Mercedes Benz is unveiling next month. The commercial showed a car shrouded in mystery. The visual was…Click Here for More

Scalia Understands the Constitution

Being “Dead” means the constitution lives on without crazy mis-interpretations Click Here for Story

Cool Pics From World War I

Some even in color, worth seeing Click Here for Details and Pics

Reid Doesn’t Endorse Gun Ban

Assault ban has uphill battle Click Here for Story

Time to Stop Supporting Egypt

More ignorant rhetoric from President Morsi and crew Click Here for Details

Egypt’s New Arab Spring?

Revolution against Muslim Brotherhood? Click Here for Story

New Record for Surfing?

Wave estimated over 100ft ridden Click Here for Details and Video

 

 

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