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According to the CBO, those with employer-provided plans won’t necessarily be paying more under the Senate bill, but they certainly won’t be paying less, either. And even here, the bill will do nothing to restrain growing costs. Full Article at National Review Online
ALONG WITH WOULD-BE ASSASSIN, IRAQI SOLDIERS LAUGH UNDER SIGN THAT SAYS: ‘Assassination attempt against journalist Al Abadi is an assassination attempt against democracy’ The intricacy of America’s role in post-war Iraq has yet to be understood, but a... Full Article at The Moderate Voice
I recently did some posts noting a developing split in the Democratic party ranks — a split likely to be greatly accentuated if, as expected, President Barack Obama announces hefty troop increases for a surge-but-we-won’t-call-it-that in Afghanistan. Full Article at The Moderate Voice
WASHINGTON—The couple who crashed the Obama administration's first state dinner communicated with a senior Pentagon official about going to the event, but the official denies that she helped the couple get in. Full Article at Boston Globe
The view of the agency and lawmakers was that such messages should enjoy broad free-speech protections. But that exemption hasn’t stopped a large number of states from imposing restrictions on such calls. Full Article at CQ Politics
Sarah Palin isn’t the only person cashing in on her ill-fated bid for the vice-presidency. A whole slew of authors, fashion designers, movie producers, pornographers, cartoonists, and opticians are riding the Palin gravy train. Full Article at The New Republic
In a one-paragraph statement welcoming Israel’s ten-month-long freeze on building apartments in existing West Bank settlements, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a major statement. Full Article at The Moderate Voice
The once-a-decade process for redrawing the map of the House of Representatives has two distinct parts with similar-sounding, multisyllabic names. Redistricting, the drawing of the lines within each state, is the second part. Full Article at CQ Politics
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is available exclusively through King Features Syndicate. For permission to reprint or excerpt this copyrighted material, please contact: kfsreprinthearstsc.com, or phone 800-708-7311, ext. 246. Full Article at National Review Online
When tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets last spring and braved the most brutal repression the regime could inflict, Michael Ledeen was the least surprised man in Washington. Full Article at National Review Online
Sometimes we seem like people on a pleasure boat drifting down the Niagara River, unaware that there are waterfalls up ahead. Full Article at National Review Online
With the midterm election now less than a year away, Washington is becoming predictably fixated on how voters will next alter the partisan makeup of Congress. Full Article at CQ Politics
It’s hard for those of us with a liberal bent (like me) — who argue for a more forgiving and restorative criminal justice system — to resist calling out any conservative who commutes the sentence of a criminal who goes on to commit a heinous act. Full Article at The Moderate Voice
Former Commons Speaker Lord Martin has said MPs were "bullied" into referring their expense claims for investigation. Full Article at BBC News
On the eve of President Obama’s address to the nation outlining his strategy for Afghanistan, the news wires and blogs are brimming with both facts and speculation about what the president will say. Full Article at The Moderate Voice
Blogging forces me into more or less split-second reactions to complicated policy events before I have had the opportunity to research and weigh opposing views. Full Article at The Moderate Voice
As a result of our common sense conservative efforts, Wasilla became a booming, bustling town–the fastest growing area in the state, and an independent financial auditor (Mikunda, Cottrell & Co.) reported that Wasilla was “the envy of Alaskan... Full Article at The Moderate Voice
The president’s promising peace initiative has unraveled… In case you missed this editorial on the Arab-Israeli peace process, condescending titled “Diplomacy 101″: The Israelis have refused to stop all building. Full Article at The Moderate Voice
I’ve been held underwater by work lately and am just now catching up with this thing called “posting,” so forgive me if this post is light on links and details, but I want to give you all a heads up on what’s coming down the pipe in the Obama/Google... Full Article at RedState
Just over a week ago, Fox News host Glenn Beck announced that he would be rolling out a series of "educational conventions" to be held around the country starting in Orlando, Florida, next spring on March 27 at the UCF Arena. Full Article at techPresident
TOKYO - NOVEMBER 30: Director Michael Moore (C) poses with Japanese comedy group The Newspaper, as they mimic Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama, during a stage greeting before the Japan Premiere of 'Capitalism: A Love Story' at Toho Cinemas Ropp...
View Photo »Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, for a meeting with President Barack Obama. He was greeted by White House Chief of Protocol Capricia Marshall, center.
View Photo »RNPS YEAR 2009 - Sasha Obama runs down the colonnade as she returns from a weekend visit to Chicago with her father, U.S. President Barack Obama, to the White House in Washington, February 16, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Members of The President's Own United States Marine Band listen through a door as musician Stevie Wonder performs during a ceremony honoring him for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the White House in Washington, February 25, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - U.S. President Barack Obama, sitting next to 5-year-old Nick Aiello (L), sips his beverage while attending the Washington Wizards NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Washington February 27, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS YEAR 2009 - Leon Panetta, the nominee for Central Intelligence Agency Director, testifies at his Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 5, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS YEAR 2009 - U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talk to second grade students at the Capital City Public Charter School (Lower School) in Washington February 3, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - A tattered flag for Buick automobiles flies above an empty car lot, once filled with General Motors automobiles from GMC, Buick and Pontiac, in Daly City, California December 31, 2008, after the dealership closed for business.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - A member of the White House staff walks off with a portrait of outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush in Washington January 13, 2009. Barack Obama is scheduled to be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on January 20.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - U.S. President Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th U.S. President with his wife Michelle, daughters Malia (2nd R) and Sasha (R) by his side at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 20, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Home States Ball in Washington January 20, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - President Barack Obama, the newly sworn in 44th President of the United States, waves as he and his wife Michelle walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Inaugural parade in Washington, January 20, 2009.
View Photo »RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Former U.S. President George W. Bush embraces President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, after Obama's inaugural address at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.
View Photo »A red ribbon hangs in advance of World AIDS Day on the front of the White House in Washington, November 29, 2009. World AIDS Day will be commemorated on December 1.
View Photo »Workers hang lights on Christmas trees outside the entrance to the West Wing at the White House in Washington, November 29, 2009.
View Photo »Workers hang lights on a Christmas tree on the grounds of the White House in Washington, November 29, 2009.
View Photo »Christmas decorations are seen on the North Portico of the White House in the early morning in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama eat popcorn as they watch the action as they attend the George Washington University versus Oregon State University basketball game, November 28, 2009, in Washington.
View Photo »U.S. President Barack Obama (C) cups his ear as he listens to a boy as he and first lady Michelle Obama attend the George Washington University versus Oregon State University basketball game, November 28, 2009, in Washington.
View Photo »U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama (R) watch the action as they attend the George Washington University versus Oregon State University basketball game in Washington November 28, 2009.
View Photo »WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 28: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) watches a college basketball game at George Washington University November 28, 2009 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »U.S. President Barack Obama (L) eats popcorn as first lady Michelle Obama (R) cheers as they attend the George Washington University versus Oregon State University (OSU) basketball game in Washington November 28, 2009.
View Photo »ASPEN, CO - DECEMBER 20, 2008: Tareq Salahi of Virginia is seen at the World Snow Polo Championships December 20, 2008 in Aspen, Colorado. Michaele and Tareq Salahi of Virginia snuck into a presidential State Dinner at the White House on November 24, 2009 without an official invitation.
View Photo »President Barack Obama, his mother-in-law Marian Robinson, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia watch a basketball game between George Washington University and Oregon State in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
View Photo »Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, for a meeting with President Barack Obama. He was greeted by White House Chief of Protocol Capricia Marshall, center.
View Photo »This is the India that America welcomes today - a leader in Asia and around the world
the health and happiness of Mr. Obama, Ms. Obama, the friendly people of the United States and the stronger and stronger ties between the people of the U.S. and India.
Mr. Prime Minister, yours is the first official state visit of my presidency. And it is fitting that you and India be so recognized
Right now, Sarah Palin is on a highly publicized, nationwide book tour, attacking President Obama and his plan for health reform at every turn.
So my hope is, is that over time what we're going to see is further clarity and further cooperation between all the parties and all peoples of goodwill in the region to eradiate terrorist activity, to eradicate the kind of violent extremism that we have seen. I think that will benefit the peoples of Pak...
With Congress and President Obama spending money on everything at breakneck speed, it’s interesting that they are only now getting nervous about spending ... but only when it comes to providing the necessary funds to complete our mission in Afghanistan.
The work that the Pakistan military is doing in the Swat Valley [ Images ] in west -- in south Waziristan -- all indicates the degree to which they are beginning to recognise that extremism, even if initially directed to the outside, can ultimately also have an adverse impact on their security internall...
Instead of working through the Chamber ... President Obama has reached out to business executives, meeting repeatedly with small groups of CEOs in his private White House dining room.
It is in our strategic interests, in our national security interest to make sure that al-Qaeda and its extremist allies cannot operate effectively in those areas
President Obama appreciated India’s role in reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. The two leaders agreed to enhance their respective efforts in this direction
Afghanistan's stability is important to that process. I have also indicated that after eight years some of those years in which we did not have, either the resources or the strategy to get the job done. It is my intention to finish the job
The projections released today reaffirm what House Republicans have been saying for the past two years, the irresponsible spending by legislative Democrats has left Iowans with a $1 billion problem. The government has spent too much, cut too little and borrowed even more which has caused the budget mess...
Mr Prime Minister, as we work to build that future, India is indispensable. As leading economies, the United states and India can strengthen the global economic recovery, promote trade that creates jobs for both our people and pursue growth that is balanced and sustained
Add another candidate to the bulging roster of Republican candidates running for the southwestern Missouri district Rep. Roy Blunt (R) is leaving open to run for the Senate
reflects our admiration for the Prime Minister's leadership, the deep bonds between the peoples of the United States and India, and the historic opportunity we have to strengthen and broaden the partnership between our nations
Senator Bob Casey, Democrat from Pennsylvania, his cummerbund fell all the way down to the floor
I reaffirmed to the prime minister my administration's commitment to fully implement the US-India civil nuclear agreement which increases American exports and creates jobs in both countries
We learned that Obama loves Hollywood and Hollywood loves Obama ... Washington has a very old school list of who should always be invited and I think the Obamas respect that but say we are going to do it this way.
After eight years...it is my intention to finish the job (in Afghanistan)
the sweet but awkward quality of teens dressing up for prom: posing for pictures, rushing along (Louisiana's Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, Kalpen Modi), afraid of making any mistakes of etiquette.
We join India in remembering the victims of the 26/11 attacks
More than ten percent of the jobs the Obama administration has claimed were 'created or saved' by the $787 billion stimulus package are doubtful or imaginary, according to reports compiled from eleven major newspapers and the Associated Press.
We have seen a great deal of anger from the public about the fact that once again we see Wall Street nationalizing the risk and privatizing the gain ... The downside is always felt by the worker and the upside is always realized by those who never seem to take a loss no matter what happens.
9/11 changed everything - including reality. We're now in a different reality and facts are dangerous to the American way of life. It was all Clinton's fault and Obama wants to kill your Grandma. Pelosi is a b!tch. So is Hillary. Stop being mean to Sarah you sexist elitist commies!!! Less taxes!
Need a little help, Joe? You gotta nip it… nip it in the bud! | Here’s what Barack Obama said on March 3, 2009 when outlining how his administration would maintain integrity in the stimulus payout process: To you, he’s Mr. Vice President ... But around the White House we call him ‘The Sheriff’ because i...
