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Offshore Drilling Subject of Four Public Meetings (Update)

April 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Americans who value energy independence should ensure their voices are heard and make an effort to attend one of four regional public meetings being hosted by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar this month.  The chief subject of the meetings:  Development of offshore energy resources (a.k.a., “offshore drilling”). According to his agency’s news release, the [...]

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By Any Definition, Barack Obama is a Socialist

April 1st, 2009 · 5 Comments

Many Americans find it difficult to place their trust in President Barack Obama.  Why?  Because, by any definition*, he is a socialist intent upon forcing socialism on the people of the United States. Don’t believe it?  Then consider three definitions of “socialism,” courtesy of Merriam-Webster. Definition #1: Any of various economic and political theories advocating [...]

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Postal Service Changes Raise Cash, Fight Hunger

April 1st, 2009 · 3 Comments

The U.S. Postal Service expects to save more than $100 million annually through a series of cost-cutting steps, but a handful of other steps reportedly being taken by the agency during its economic crisis will raise both cash and eyebrows. Eighty district offices will be closed, according to a recent news release.  In addition, more [...]

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