After supposedly pro-life Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) announced he had reached an abortion compromise with President Barack Obama and, as a result, would cast a “yes” vote in favor of the Senate health care bill today in the House, Americans on both sides of the political aisle are waiting to see where the president’s loyalties [...]
Where Do President Obama’s Loyalties Lie?
March 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment
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Warm Weather Greets Anti-Socialism Protesters
March 6th, 2010 · 5 Comments
As the afternoon temperature approached 60 degrees for the first time this year, approximately 75 conservatives participated in a rally against socialism Saturday, March 6, at the intersection of Highways K and N in O’Fallon, Mo. The video below offers highlights of the sentiments expressed at the rally. Rally participants caught the attention of passing [...]
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Overwhelming Majority Say ObamaCare ‘Unfair’
February 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment
An overwhelming majority of Americans oppose the “marriage penalty” that currently exists in the House and Senate versions of ObamaCare, according to a new Zogby International poll conducted Jan. 19-21. In addition, nearly all Americans want health care negotiations to be televised on C-SPAN. Voters Say ObamaCare Marriage Penalty is “Unfair” The Zogby Poll asked: [...]
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Extension of Death Tax Would Kill Small Businesses
December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
The Foundry reports today that the U.S. House of Representatives will vote this week on a bill that would permanently extend the estate tax (known better as the “death tax”) at its current rate and exemption level. This extension would prevent the death tax from expiring as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2010. As such it [...]
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Thousands More Jobs Lost After House Vote
November 9th, 2009 · No Comments
During the 48 hours since the U.S. House of Representatives passed its so-called “health care reform plan,” at least four large companies have announced plans to slash a total of 13,000 jobs. The list appear below: Johnson & Johnson — 8,000 employees Sprint — 2,500 jobs Pfizer — 2,000 jobs Electronic Arts — 1,500 jobs [...]
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Call Some ‘Blue-Dog Democrats’ This Weekend (Update)
November 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Nothing to do this weekend? Spend a few hours on the phone calling “Blue Dog Democrats” and letting them know you oppose any plan that puts the federal government in charge of your health care. Missourians who traveled to Washington, D.C., to share that message with members of Congress in face-to-face fashion informed me tonight [...]
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Bill Would Put Screws to American Business
November 6th, 2009 · No Comments
Though the attention of most Americans has been diverted by coverage of health care reform, cap-and-trade legislation, and shootings at Fort Hood and in Orlando, at least one other dangerous piece of legislation is creeping its way around the nation’s capitol. Thanks to a statement from the folks at the American Petroleum Institute, I’m able [...]
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