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After Republican Protest, Obama Withdraws $730 Million Loan to Russian-Owned Steel Company
Following protests by Republicans, the Obama Administration has withdrawn a $730 million taxpayer loan to a Russian-owned steel company. Yes, really. Russian steel maker’s North American subsidiary will no longer be receiving a $730-million loan to produce advanced high strength steel for autos in Dearborn. A U.S. Department of Energy official confirmed today that after [...]
Obama: Capitalism “Has Never Worked”
6. December 2011
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. “It’s a simple theory — one that speaks to our rugged individualism and healthy skepticism of too much government. It fits well on a bumper sticker. Here’s the problem: It doesn’t work,” Obama said of supply-side economics, drawing extended applause. “It’s never worked.” Individualism and a [...]
Obama’s FAA Chief Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest
6. December 2011
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, who has served in that capacity since June 2009, has resigned following his arrest over the weekend for driving while intoxicated.
National Jewish Democratic Committee Condemns Obama’s Ambassador, Too
6. December 2011
After several days of awkward silence, the National Jewish Democratic Committee has decided to condemn the comments made by Barack Obama’s ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman. Gutman, you’ll recall, excused antisemitism and even blamed its very existence on Israel’s insistence on defending itself. Gutman gained his post by donating to Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. The [...]
Obama Backs Ambassador Who Excused Antisemitism, Blamed it on Israel
5. December 2011
Barack Obama has full confidence in his ambassador to Belgium, who has come under fire for excusing antisemitism and blaming its existence on Israel’s insistence on defending itself. The Associated Press reports Ambassador Howard Gutman, a donor to Obama’s 2008 campaign, will remain in his post. Attendees at the conference where Gutman delivered his remarks [...]
Pelosi: I might just break House rules to help reelect Barack Obama
5. December 2011
I wake up every day ecstatic that this woman is no longer speaker. Pelosi didn’t go into detail about Gingrich’s past transgressions, but she tipped her hand. “One of these days we’ll have a conversation about Newt Gingrich,” Pelosi said. “I know a lot about him. I served on the investigative committee that investigated him, [...]
Obama’s FAA Chief Busted for Driving While Intoxicated
5. December 2011
Randy Babbitt, who has been chief of the Federal Aviation Administration since June 2009, was arrested over the weekend for driving while intoxicated. The 65-year-old bureaucrat was pulled over by an officer after he was spotted driving the wrong way down Old Lee Highway in Fairfax City. Babbitt, who was released on his own recognizance [...]
Reuters: Economy Showing Signs of Slowing Down
5. December 2011
Ruh roh. The economy showed signs it was decelerating, with an index of service activity pointing to slower growth in November while new orders for factory goods declined in October for the second straight month. The Institute for Supply Management said on Monday its services index fell to 52.0 last month from 52.9 the month [...]
Unreal: Democrats, Supporting Guy Who Has Run for Office Six Times, Attack Romney as Career Politician
5. December 2011
Because, you see, Mitt Romney has run for office three times since 1994. Unlike notorious political outsider Barack Obama, who has run for office six times since 1996: Illinois State Senate, 1996 Illinois State Senate, 1998 House of Representatives, 2000 Illinois State Senate, 2002 United States Senate, 2004 President, 2008 Counting this upcoming election, Obama [...]
Zambia on Amnesty International’s Demand to Arrest Bush: Pound Sand
5. December 2011
Who knew African countries would be hesitant to arrest on false charges a guy whose policies saved millions of lives across Africa? (RNN) — Zambia will not arrest former US president George W. Bush during his African tour for violating international torture laws, the foreign minister said Saturday. Rights group Amnesty International had Thursday urged [...]
6. January 2012
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