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Thursday, September 12, 2013
Democrats Block Cruz Resolution to Create Joint Select Committee to Investigate Benghazi Attacks
Senator Ted Cruz: "Democrats Block Cruz Resolution to Create Joint Select Committee to Investigate Benghazi Attacks"
Student Protestors Rip 2,977 American Flags Out of the Ground
Young America's Foundation:
"Unfortunately, five student protestors at Middlebury College ripped the flags out of the ground before 3:00 pm. "
"Unfortunately, five student protestors at Middlebury College ripped the flags out of the ground before 3:00 pm. "
Ignorance behind failure to see need for Voter I.D.
Ignorance behind failure to see need for Voter I.D. — Pratt on Texas:
"The problem with in-person vote fraud is that there is almost no way to detect it under the current system. Changing the system to require voters to present a trusted form of identification will put in place a manner whereby fraud can be detected.
Currently, the sheer number of registered voters on the rolls versus the number who actually vote makes it easy to impersonate other voters and very unlikely that anyone would notice.
And if they did?
It would only be noticed by the legitimate voter only after the fraud had occurred and the impersonator had long left the polling place.
There is no way for officials to know who the person was who committed the fraud and thus you get no meaningful investigation and prosecution."
"The problem with in-person vote fraud is that there is almost no way to detect it under the current system. Changing the system to require voters to present a trusted form of identification will put in place a manner whereby fraud can be detected.
Currently, the sheer number of registered voters on the rolls versus the number who actually vote makes it easy to impersonate other voters and very unlikely that anyone would notice.
And if they did?
It would only be noticed by the legitimate voter only after the fraud had occurred and the impersonator had long left the polling place.
There is no way for officials to know who the person was who committed the fraud and thus you get no meaningful investigation and prosecution."
OVERNIGHT TECH: Internet tax ban introduced in House
OVERNIGHT TECH: Internet tax ban introduced in House - The Hill's Hillicon Valley:
"THE LEDE: A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to permanently ban state and local taxes on Internet service.
Their bill, the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act, would also ban multiple and discriminatory taxes on digital items such as emails. It would not ban taxes on online sales.
Congress passed the Internet Tax Freedom Act in 1998 to put a moratorium on Internet service taxes. The law has been extended three times, but is scheduled to expire next year. The Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act would extend the law indefinitely. "
Why are Michigan republicans supporting a new tax increase just as national republicans are planning a permanent ban on internet connection taxes?
"THE LEDE: A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to permanently ban state and local taxes on Internet service.
Their bill, the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act, would also ban multiple and discriminatory taxes on digital items such as emails. It would not ban taxes on online sales.
Congress passed the Internet Tax Freedom Act in 1998 to put a moratorium on Internet service taxes. The law has been extended three times, but is scheduled to expire next year. The Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act would extend the law indefinitely. "
Why are Michigan republicans supporting a new tax increase just as national republicans are planning a permanent ban on internet connection taxes?
Hospitals in Toronto, Mississauga reviewing thousands of CT scans, mammograms
Hospitals in Toronto, Mississauga reviewing thousands of CT scans, mammograms - Yahoo! News Canada:
"TORONTO - A review of 3,500 CT scans and mammograms is being conducted at hospitals in Toronto and Mississauga for possible errors due to a "performance issue" with a radiologist."
"TORONTO - A review of 3,500 CT scans and mammograms is being conducted at hospitals in Toronto and Mississauga for possible errors due to a "performance issue" with a radiologist."
Americans in 'Poverty' Have TVs, VCRs, Cell Phones, Air Conditioning
Americans in 'Poverty' Have TVs, VCRs, Cell Phones, Air Conditioning:
"American poverty just ain’t what it used to be.
A new report from the Census Bureau found that 80.9% of households considered poverty stricken have cell phones along with their landline phones, and 58.2% have computers. 96.1% of those in “poverty” have televisions, and 83% have some sort of DVR."
"American poverty just ain’t what it used to be.
A new report from the Census Bureau found that 80.9% of households considered poverty stricken have cell phones along with their landline phones, and 58.2% have computers. 96.1% of those in “poverty” have televisions, and 83% have some sort of DVR."
Rep. Greg MacMaster's vote switch shows how political winds can blow
Tim Skubick: Rep. Greg MacMaster's vote switch shows how political winds can blow | MLive.com:
"If he believed all that stuff, why did he vote yes in the first place?"
"If he believed all that stuff, why did he vote yes in the first place?"
Internet sales tax: Michigan House leaders taking a wait-and-see approach as panel prepares to vote
Internet sales tax: Michigan House leaders taking a wait-and-see approach as panel prepares to vote | MLive.com:
"Former state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk, who now heads the Madison Project Michigan tea party group, blasted the internet sales tax proposal last week in an email sent to supporters, calling it "the next battle" within a Republican party still recovering from a bruising debate on Medicaid expansion.
"If you know anything about government, you know that when they say 'fairness' they are talking about taking more of your money in a misguided attempt to 'level the playing field,'" he wrote. "You also know that the most level playing field is the free market."
"Former state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk, who now heads the Madison Project Michigan tea party group, blasted the internet sales tax proposal last week in an email sent to supporters, calling it "the next battle" within a Republican party still recovering from a bruising debate on Medicaid expansion.
"If you know anything about government, you know that when they say 'fairness' they are talking about taking more of your money in a misguided attempt to 'level the playing field,'" he wrote. "You also know that the most level playing field is the free market."
Internet sales tax bill seeking collection from Amazon, Overstock heads to Michigan House
Internet sales tax bill seeking collection from Amazon, Overstock heads to Michigan House | MLive.com: "LANSING, MI -- A Michigan House panel on Wednesday approved legislation seeking to require out-of-state internet giants like Amazon and Overstock to collect sales tax on goods sold to residents here.
.....Three of five Democrats joined six of 10 Republicans in supporting the measure. State Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, was the only "no" vote."
.....Three of five Democrats joined six of 10 Republicans in supporting the measure. State Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, was the only "no" vote."
UAW: Majority at VW plant have signed union cards
UAW: Majority at VW plant have signed union cards | MLive.com:
"The UAW has tried to get away from that, portraying itself as an ally of the automakers as they try to boost productivity."
"The UAW has tried to get away from that, portraying itself as an ally of the automakers as they try to boost productivity."
Interpreters to be more available in Michigan courts after state supreme court issues order
Interpreters to be more available in Michigan courts after state supreme court issues order | MLive.com:
"There are an estimated 320,000 Michigan residents with limited English skills based on census data, the supreme court's information office said in a news release on the order."
"There are an estimated 320,000 Michigan residents with limited English skills based on census data, the supreme court's information office said in a news release on the order."
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Poll: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder jumps ahead of likely Democratic opponent in 2014 race
Poll: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder jumps ahead of likely Democratic opponent in 2014 race | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"The poll shows Snyder with 44% support, compared with 36% for former Democratic congressman Mark Schauer."
"The poll shows Snyder with 44% support, compared with 36% for former Democratic congressman Mark Schauer."
Earliest-ever holiday commercial gives new meaning to 'Christmas Creep,' retailers say
Earliest-ever holiday commercial gives new meaning to 'Christmas Creep,' retailers say | Crain's Detroit Business:
"In an unprecedented move, Kmart has aired its first holiday ad. The commercial, which promotes the retailer's layaway program, features a gingerbread man sneaking up on a woman working in an office cubicle.
A voiceover says: "Don't let the holidays sneak up on you."
"In an unprecedented move, Kmart has aired its first holiday ad. The commercial, which promotes the retailer's layaway program, features a gingerbread man sneaking up on a woman working in an office cubicle.
A voiceover says: "Don't let the holidays sneak up on you."
Detroit Power Outage Due To Public Lighting ‘System Overload’
Detroit Power Outage Due To Public Lighting ‘System Overload’ « CBS Detroit:
"Passengers aboard the People Mover were directed off at the nearest station.
The People Mover is closed until further notice."
Dumped in Detroit?!!!!
"Passengers aboard the People Mover were directed off at the nearest station.
The People Mover is closed until further notice."
Dumped in Detroit?!!!!
Obamacare Medical Device Tax Causes One Company to Lay Off Over 1,000 People
Obamacare Medical Device Tax Causes One Company to Lay Off Over 1,000 People | The Weekly Standard:
""There are also new taxes affecting West Michigan industry, in particular, that took effect this year," says a local reporter.
"There's a new 2.3 percent excise tax on medical device manufacturers.
According to some reports, Kalamazoo based Stryker has laid off more than a thousand people because of it--and owes the federal government upwards of $100 million dollars this year alone.
Late last week a Stryker spokesperson told me that Obamacare will cost the company fully 20 percent of its total research and development investments."
""There are also new taxes affecting West Michigan industry, in particular, that took effect this year," says a local reporter.
"There's a new 2.3 percent excise tax on medical device manufacturers.
According to some reports, Kalamazoo based Stryker has laid off more than a thousand people because of it--and owes the federal government upwards of $100 million dollars this year alone.
Late last week a Stryker spokesperson told me that Obamacare will cost the company fully 20 percent of its total research and development investments."
Increased hunting, fishing license fees get final OK from Michigan House
Increased hunting, fishing license fees get final OK from Michigan House | MLive.com:
"House Bill 4668, approved by the House in June but modified by the Senate later that month, is expected to generate close to $20 million in annual revenue, allowing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to hire new conservation officers and make other improvements.
The Republican-led House concurred with Senate changes in a 72-36 vote."
"House Bill 4668, approved by the House in June but modified by the Senate later that month, is expected to generate close to $20 million in annual revenue, allowing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to hire new conservation officers and make other improvements.
The Republican-led House concurred with Senate changes in a 72-36 vote."
Richest 1 percent earn biggest share since '20s
My Way News - Richest 1 percent earn biggest share since '20s:
"WASHINGTON (AP) - The gulf between the richest 1 percent and the rest of America is the widest it's been since the Roaring '20s.
The very wealthiest Americans earned more than 19 percent of the country's household income last year - their biggest share since 1928, the year before the stock market crash.
And the top 10 percent captured a record 48.2 percent of total earnings last year."
"WASHINGTON (AP) - The gulf between the richest 1 percent and the rest of America is the widest it's been since the Roaring '20s.
The very wealthiest Americans earned more than 19 percent of the country's household income last year - their biggest share since 1928, the year before the stock market crash.
And the top 10 percent captured a record 48.2 percent of total earnings last year."
A year after Benghazi, where is the justice?
A year after Benghazi, where is the justice? - Washington Times:
"For Charles E. Woods, mystery still shrouds the death of his son and of three other Americans in the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
“It’s been almost a year, and very few questions have been answered,” said Mr. Woods, father of Tyrone Woods, one of two former Navy SEALs who died that day."
"For Charles E. Woods, mystery still shrouds the death of his son and of three other Americans in the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
“It’s been almost a year, and very few questions have been answered,” said Mr. Woods, father of Tyrone Woods, one of two former Navy SEALs who died that day."
Russia 'to renew offer to supply S-300s to Iran'
Russia 'to renew offer to supply S-300s to Iran' - FRANCE 24:
"AFP - Russian President Vladimir Putin will offer to supply Iran S-300 air defence missile systems as well as build a second reactor at the Bushehr nuclear plant, the Kommersant business daily reported Wednesday.
Putin will renew an old offer to supply Iran with five of the sophisticated ground-to-air missile systems at a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rowhani on Friday, Kommersant said, quoting a souce close to the Kremlin."
"AFP - Russian President Vladimir Putin will offer to supply Iran S-300 air defence missile systems as well as build a second reactor at the Bushehr nuclear plant, the Kommersant business daily reported Wednesday.
Putin will renew an old offer to supply Iran with five of the sophisticated ground-to-air missile systems at a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rowhani on Friday, Kommersant said, quoting a souce close to the Kremlin."
2 Colo. Democratic lawmakers ousted in gun control recalls promoted by activists, NRA
2 Colo. Democratic lawmakers ousted in gun control recalls promoted by activists, NRA - The Washington Post:
"DENVER — Two Democratic state lawmakers who backed tighter gun laws in the aftermath of mass shootings have been kicked out of office in a recall election promoted by both grassroots activists and the National Rifle Association."
Oh yeah! Dis those who would support our 2nd Amendment and the pitchforks bloom!
"DENVER — Two Democratic state lawmakers who backed tighter gun laws in the aftermath of mass shootings have been kicked out of office in a recall election promoted by both grassroots activists and the National Rifle Association."
Oh yeah! Dis those who would support our 2nd Amendment and the pitchforks bloom!
Pre 9-11 "knowledge"
Wasn't George W president in 1994? No... it might have been that other guy.... Willie.....
Debt of Honor (1994) is a novel by Tom Clancy.
Debt of Honor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "In a parallel to the real-life September 11, 2001 attacks seven years after the book's publication, the book ends with an embittered Japanese airline pilot crashing his Boeing 747 into the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress with the President attending. He does this to avenge the deaths of his brother and son during the war. This paves the way for Ryan, who has just been appointed Vice President, to become President in the next book, Executive Orders."
September 11, 1994: Suicidal Man Attempts to Crash Small Airplane into White House
Frank Corder piloted this Cessna, which crashed into the White House lawn and skidded up to the side of the building. [Source: Getty Images]A suicidal and apparently apolitical pilot named Frank Corder steals a single-engine plane from an airport north of Baltimore, Maryland, and attempts to crash it into the White House. He crashes into a wall two stories below the presidential bedroom (President Clinton is not there at the time). Corder is killed on impact. . [Time, 9/26/1994; New York Times, 10/3/2001] A Time magazine story shortly after the incident notes, “The unlikely incident confirmed all too publicly what security officials have long feared in private: the White House is vulnerable to sneak attack from the air. ‘For years I have thought a terrorist suicide pilot could readily divert his flight from an approach to Washington to blow up the White House,’ said Richard Helms, CIA director from 1966 to 1972.” The article further notes that an attack of this type had been a concern since 1974, when a disgruntled US Army private staged an unauthorized helicopter landing on the South Lawn. Special communications lines were established between the Secret Service and Washington’s National Airport control tower to the Secret Service operations center, but the line is ineffective in this case because no flight controller pays attention to the flight in time. [Time, 9/26/1994]
Entity Tags: Secret Service, Richard Helms, William Jefferson ("Bill") Clinton, Frank Corder
Category Tags: Warning Signs
Debt of Honor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "In a parallel to the real-life September 11, 2001 attacks seven years after the book's publication, the book ends with an embittered Japanese airline pilot crashing his Boeing 747 into the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress with the President attending. He does this to avenge the deaths of his brother and son during the war. This paves the way for Ryan, who has just been appointed Vice President, to become President in the next book, Executive Orders."
September 11, 1994: Suicidal Man Attempts to Crash Small Airplane into White House
Frank Corder piloted this Cessna, which crashed into the White House lawn and skidded up to the side of the building. [Source: Getty Images]A suicidal and apparently apolitical pilot named Frank Corder steals a single-engine plane from an airport north of Baltimore, Maryland, and attempts to crash it into the White House. He crashes into a wall two stories below the presidential bedroom (President Clinton is not there at the time). Corder is killed on impact. . [Time, 9/26/1994; New York Times, 10/3/2001] A Time magazine story shortly after the incident notes, “The unlikely incident confirmed all too publicly what security officials have long feared in private: the White House is vulnerable to sneak attack from the air. ‘For years I have thought a terrorist suicide pilot could readily divert his flight from an approach to Washington to blow up the White House,’ said Richard Helms, CIA director from 1966 to 1972.” The article further notes that an attack of this type had been a concern since 1974, when a disgruntled US Army private staged an unauthorized helicopter landing on the South Lawn. Special communications lines were established between the Secret Service and Washington’s National Airport control tower to the Secret Service operations center, but the line is ineffective in this case because no flight controller pays attention to the flight in time. [Time, 9/26/1994]
Entity Tags: Secret Service, Richard Helms, William Jefferson ("Bill") Clinton, Frank Corder
Category Tags: Warning Signs
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