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Federal Government
July 21, 2010
About face, USDA Official given job back
Earlier today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack apologized to former USDA employee Shirley Sherrod who was fired earlier this week over a racial controversy and offered her job back. The reversal followed the release of the entire video of her speech before the NAACP. The White also issued an apology.
Click here for the story.Race issues beset Obama's "post-racial" presidency
for the storyJuly 20, 2010
Rush to Judgment?
The wife of the Georgia Farmer referred to by Shirley Sherrod during her video tapped speech defended Mrs. Sherrod and disputed claims of racism. Mrs. Sherrod also explained her comments which appear to show that while she may have expressed racial hostility to whites in the past, she came to realize it was wrong. Even so, the USDA declined to re-hire her.
for the storyJuly 19, 2010
Hypocrisy: Racism on display at NAACP event
After charging that the Tea party has racist elements, the NAACP was rocked by a video showing racist comments by a USDA official at one of their events. Shirley Sherrod, the department's Georgia director of Rural Development claimed that she didn't give her "full force" of help to a white farmer.
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to see the video.
USDA official resigns over racist remarks.
July 1, 2010
Economic Calamity
Weak economic data suggest 'recovery'
fizzling...
Fears mount over slowing global demand...
New jobless claims up
Pending home sales plunge record 30%...
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Dispute with General opens debate over Afghanistan Policy
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for the story
June 9, 2010
US Debt to rise to 19.6 Trillion by 2015
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for the story
April 21,
2010
President Obama seeks support on Amnesty legislation
April 15,
2010
Obama to Tea Party; "Say Thank you".
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April 15,
2010
Cap and Tax is back
Senator Lindsey (S. Carolina-R) Graham and John Kerry (Mass-D) and Joseph
Lieberman (Conn-I) are working on a bill that would add a tax on gas
and would drive up the cost of energy.
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here for the story
March 21, 2010
U.S. House defies American People; Gov't Health Care to become law
By a 219-212 vote, the house voted to approve approve the Senate health
care bill. The President will now sign the bill into law. One additional vote
remains, a bill to amend the Senate bill which will then go to the Senate. It's
not clear if the Senate will pass changes to the Health care bill as promised.
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The voting record of every NY representative will be posted shortly.
March 20, 2010
Senator Hatch (R-Utah) predicts "Outright Warfare"
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here for the story
Is Health Care vote "Deem and Pass" constitutional?
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Medicare Fix adds more red ink
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President's approval drops to 43%
Click here for the poll results from Rasmussen
March 14, 2010 Keep fighting!! House lacks the votes for healthcare
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March 11, 2010 Warning from Dem pollsters: Pass Healthcare = Big losses
March 11, 2010
President Obama Blinks on Amnesty
An "immigration reform" bill is not a priority this year. Click here for the story.
March 7, 2010
National ID Card under consideration?
In an effort to pass an immigration reform bill, a national ID card is on the table. The card which will utilize biometrics will be required for all U.S. workers.
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March 01, 2010
Hoyer: Raising taxes a realistic option for cutting $12 trillion debt
Click here for the story from The Hill
February 27, 2010
President's poll numbers hit record low
Rasmussen's daily tracking poll reports that 43% of likely voters strongly disapprove of the President's job performance. Overall 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of President Obama's performance and 55% disapprove.
Click here for the poll results.
February 23, 2010
Healthcare plan in doubt?
House Majority leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md),
"We may not be able to do all. I hope we can do all, a comprehensive piece of legislation that will provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to all Americans," Hoyer said at his weekly media briefing. "But having said that, if we can't, then you know me - if you can't do a whole, doing part is also good. I mean there are a number of things I think we can agree on."February 16, 2010
52% of Americans say Obama doesn't deserve re-election
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February 14, 2010
Lead Global Warming Scientist admits, No global warming since 1995
February 5, 2010
Obama admits healthcare is dead
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February 2, 2010
President's new budget will set records
The president submitted his proposed $3.8 trillion dollar budget with a "projected $1.3 trillion dollar deficit. This comes on top of this years ever increasing budget deficit of $1.56 trillion. The proposed budget includes another $300 billion stimulus plan billed as a jobs bill. Click here for the story.
February 2, 2010
Congressional Budget Office Offers gloomy assessment on Economic Growth
Economic growth is expected to be "muted" over the next few years with unemployment remaining at 10% until the middle of 2010 dipping below 9% by 2012. Unemployment will fall to its "natural rate" or 5.3% by 2014. The CBO has projected annual budget deficits of $600 billion over the next ten years. Click here to read the report.
More on Global Warning
Global Warning Scientist Hid "data flaws"
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January 21, 2010
Is Health Care is Dead?
With the election of Scott Brown to fill the remaining term of Ted Kennedy's Senate seat in Massachusetts, Republicans have the 41votes to sustain a filibuster. Both the President and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have promised not to hold a final vote until Brown is formally seated. The only other option was for the House to accept the Senate version but with the announcement today by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she lacks the votes to pass the Senate plan, the current health care bill is likely dead. Are Democrats running scared?
The last time a Republican held the Kennedy seat was in 1946. Massachusetts is one of the most bluest states in the nation both in elected office holders and voter enrollment. Taken together with a 31% point swing from the election of President Obama in 2008 to the election of Scott Brown, there is no question that Republicans can win anywhere. What was Brown's position on the healthcare bill? He opposed it. Cap and trade? He opposed it. On reading Miranda warnings to enemy combatants caught on the battlefield and affording constitutional protections to the 911 conspirators? He opposed it. Voters clearly sent a message to the President and his party. Are they listening? Stay tuned.
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January 13, 2010
Rep. Rangel: Dems facing 'serious problems' on healthcare reform bill
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Cantor: 'This health bill can be defeated'
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January 6, 2010
Obama Administration to tighten rules for oil drilling
Even though the President reversed his position on increased oil drilling during the campaign, his Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will issue new regulations that make it more difficult for energy companies to drill for oil and natural gas. Its not what they say but how they actually govern. Click here for the story
Healthcare negotiations in secret
Contrary to what the President repeatedly promised during his campaign for President, the Healthcare negotiations between the President and both congressional leaders are being done in secret. The President agreed to have the negotiations televised by C-Span. What is he hiding?? Click here for the story.
Obama gives OK to tax healthcare plans
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January 3, 2010
U.S. growth prospects deemed weak
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December 29, 2009
Attempted Terror Attack; President Obama, "Human and Systematic Failures are to Blame"
The President confirmed that U.S. Intelligence agencies were aware of information that could have helped prevent the Christmas day attempted bombing of a Northwest passenger flight headed to Detroit from Amsterdam. The President acknowledged that "There was a mix of human and systemic failures that contributed to this potential catastrophic breach of security". There was also a report that indicated that there was a link between this attack and the Fort Hood Terror attack.
This administration has laid the groundwork for a return of the pre-911 approach to terrorism. In light of the 911 Commission's findings and recommendations, its a failure of leadership. Whether embracing political correctness by denying that there is a systematic and well funded network of Islamic Fascists that are hell bent on killing Americans, giving unlawful enemy combatants the same constitutional rights as citizens, treating terror as a law enforcement matter or preventing intelligence sharing between agencies, the lessons of 911 should not be ignored. Hopefully this latest incident will persuade the administration that the only approach to terror is to declare war on those who want to kill us.
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December 27, 2009
President's Approval Dips Lower
56% of likely voters now disapprove of the President's performance versus 44% of likely voters who approve or somewhat approve of the President's performance. Click here for the poll results.
December 31, 2009
No Rise of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Fraction in Past 160 Years
Global warming alarmists have forecasted the destruction of our planet due to the increase in Carbon emitted by humans. This detailed study clearly refutes the claim. Click here for the story.
December 20, 2009
Senate reaches 60 vote mark to pass Health Care Bill
With Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson's vote, the Senate reached the 60 vote mark yesterday with a actual vote scheduled for Christmas Eve. Once the bill passes, it must be reconciled with the House bill to reach the President's desk. The current bill still contains a provision that would provide taxpayer funds for abortions and would allow illegal aliens the right to purchase coverage. The bill includes $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, $400 billion in new taxes, and a requirement that all Americans must purchase health care or face fines. The projected cost of the final bill is $871 billion over ten years but it is not clear what the actual cost will be after the ten year mark.
| Ben Nelson Will vote Yes | Bill still contains Abortion Coverage |
| Can't Stop Bill; John McCain | CBO: Senate Bill Won't Reduce Deficits |
December 26, 2009
Senate passes Healthcare Bill 60-39 as expected
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December 18, 2009
Amnesty is back and it's even worse
December 16, 2009
President Obama's Approval rating hits new lows
The President's approval numbers continue to slide in several polls. Rasmussen reported a record low of 44% approval yesterday in their daily tracking poll. An ABC poll today showed a 6 point drop to a record low of 50%. Gallop had the President's approval at 47%, Zogby reported a 48% approval rating and a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll 47%.
December 15, 2009
President Obama to send Gitmo Prisoners to Illinois
An administration official announced that the administration will acquire a state prison in Illinois and will move at least 100 Gitmo detainees to the prison. The plan calls for their cases to be resolved by Military Tribunals, however consistent with the several controlling Supreme Court decisions, it remains questionable whether military tribunals remain as a viable option when the detainees are tried on US soil. It is likely that they will be afforded constitutional protections unlike what they are entitled to as unlawful enemy combatants tried on foreign soil. So why open up a legal Pandora's box? Unfortunately, the President has a pre-911 view that acts of terrorism can be treated as a criminal matter even suspending the rules of war. This is evident in his ill advised attempt to try the five detainees who master minded 911 in US Courts even though all have agreed to plead guilty before military tribunals and accept the death penalty. Considering their legal status, the circumstances upon which they were captures, on the battle field and the President's declaration that they were tortured, his prejudicial remarks as to their guilt, what will he do if they are found "not guilty"? Hopefully Congress will insist that the prohibition against transferring the detainees to American soil remain in place.
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Attorney General Eric Holder who appeared on Long Island was met by protesters; Click here
Closing Guantanamo Bay
What is the alternative? May 28, 2009
September 1, 2009
President Obama's Popularity Hits all time low
Is his agenda on Life Support?
45% approve, 53% disapprove-likely voters 42% approve, 48% disapprove-all voters 52% approve, 42% disapprove-All votersAugust 27, 2009
| More Economic Woes? |
| Central Bank Official; Real Unemployment Rate 16% Click here for the story |
| 1000 Banks to fail in next two years Click here for the story |
July 21, 2009
Push for Health Care Reform Hits Snag
In light of record government spending and the unease among Congressional Democrats over the cost of reforming health care, the President delayed his push for a "health care reform" bill before the congressional recess in August. The effort to establish a government run health care plan is raising concerns relating to its cost, who will be covered, taxing health care benefits and the establishment of a government board that will lead to the rationing of health care. Critics have likened the plan to socialized medicine similar to the European model and Canada's nationalized health plan. For more information as to the specific plan, please visit the links below.
| Fix Health Care Policy | Defend Your Health Care | House Bill Fails Budget Test |
March 16, 2009
President's plan seeks to charge wounded soldiers for medical treatment
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Update: President Obama scraps plan.
March 5, 2009
Will America go bankrupt??
Senator Dodd (D-Connecticut) seeks $500 Billion for FDIC
Click herePresident Obama's $275 Billion dollar mortgage bailout bill passes house
Click here$410 Billion dollar pork bill stalls in Senate
Click hereDOW drops, hits 12 year record low
Click hereTreasury Secretary defends massive tax on power companies which will drive up electric & gas rates
Click hereCitibank on the brink
Click here General Motors on the brink Click hereFebruary 3, 2009
Stimulus Bill Discriminates Against Religious Activity
There's a provision in Section 803 of the measure that provides money for the modernization of university facilities. However, as written, the stimulus bill would prohibit schools that accept this funding from allowing religious activity to take place in those facilities. Click here for the rest of the story.
UPDATE: Schumer and Gillibrand vote to support religious discrimination!!
| On the Amendment (DeMint Amdt. No. 189 ) | |||
| Vote Number: | 47 | Vote Date: | February 5, 2009, 05:29 PM |
| Required For Majority: | 1/2 | Vote Result: | Amendment Rejected |
| Amendment Number: | S.Amdt. 189 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file) | ||
| Statement of Purpose: | To allow the free exercise of religion at institutions of higher education that receive funding under section 803 of division A. | ||
| Vote Counts: | YEAs | 43 |
| NAYs | 54 | |
| Not Voting | 2 |
February 2, 2009
Response
from Congressman Rangel's office regarding race remarks
A representative from Congressman Charles Rangel's office stated today that the transcript of former Labor Secretary Reich testimony before the Economic Plan Recovery meeting was altered and was not shown in its entirety. He stated that while the Congressman supports a plan that helps those who have been historically disadvantaged, the plan must be inclusive of everyone.
January 27, 2009
January 21, 2009
Obama halts trials for 911 terrorists, Gitmo to close
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for moreJanuary 21, 2009
Obama seeks to repeal Defense of Marriage Act
for the storyWhite House to Block off shore drilling
for the storyNovember 30, 2008
Possible Constitutional Crisis?
Several lawsuits question Barack Obama's eligibility to be President
here for the latest newsNovember 14, 2008
Barack Obama attended Wright's church every Sunday
During an interview in 2004, Obama stated that he attended Trinity Church every week which contradicts his statements while running for President that he did not attend Wright's church regularly. Click here to read the transcript.
William Ayers described Obama as a "family friend"
In an afterward in Ayer's 2006 book, Fugitive Days: Memoirs of an Anti-War Activist, Ayers described Barack Obama as a "family friend". Click here for the story-Chicago Sun Times.
During an ABC interview, Ayers again repeated "I don't think we did enough" relating to his role in several bombings.
Click here for the story-ABC News
Presidential Race
November 3, 2008
Obama supports homosexual marriage.
While Barack Obama claims he opposes homosexual marriage, he is opposed to Prop 8 in California which will ban homosexual marriage.
In his own words; "I've stated my opposition to this. I think it's unnecessary," Obama told MTV. "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions, just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that's not what America's about.""Usually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don't contract them," he added. Click here for the story
November 2, 2008
Obama asserts his plan will Bankrupt Coal Industry...
October 28, 2008
LA Times refuses to release Obama-Khalidi video
The LA Times wrote a story back in April noting the close relationship between Barack Obama and Rashid Khalidi, a former spokesperson for Yasser Arafat's Palestine Liberation Organization. During Khalidi's going away party in 2003, several of the speakers expressed anti-Semitic remarks during the event. The LA Times has confirmed that they have a video tape of the event but have refused to release it.
October 26, 2008
Obama
2001 radio interview confirms his support of redistribution of
wealth
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Obama; The constitution "reflected a fundamental flaw of this country that continues to this day"
In his own words
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October 16, 2008 FBI Opens Criminal investigation of ACORN The FBI acknowledged that they are investigating whether ACORN conspired to commit voter fraud nationwide. Click here Was Obama honest about his history with ACORN. Click here
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October 15, 2008
Was Obama involved with Muslim Organizing?
In a 2001 article from the "Community News Project", Barack Obama is listed as a community organizer under the heading "Organizing and Islam". Click here to see the article and decide for yourself.
This story was reported by Debbie Schlussel earlier today.
October 14, 2008
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October 13, 2008 Obama lead slips to a statistical tie-Zogby
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Obama-McCain Gap Narrows... Gallop Daily |
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October 10, 2008 Obama tried to sway Iraqi Government on troop deal with U.S. for the story
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Farrakhan calls Obama the Messiah Click here for YouTube video
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October 9, 2008
Millions of Illegal Aliens given HUD backed mortgages?
On Tuesday, Radio station 550-KFYI in Phoenix Arizona reported that 5 million illegal aliens held HUD mortgages. After pressing HUD for an exact figure, a HUD employee who declined to give his full name indicated that the figure was closer to 2.3 million.
for the story.Acorn under investigation for voter fraud in 12 States
Click hereObama endorsed by Acorn Click here
Obama Campaign hides payment of $800,000 to Acorn Click here
August 19, 2008
Obama and McCain appear at Saddleback Church in California
This past Saturday, both candidates appeared at Pastor Rick Warren's church to discuss their positions on several issues important with voters. Both candidates were told in advance of the topics that would be addressed and both appeared separately.
Click here to see how they stand on the issues.
August 19, 2008
Obama and his position on Abortion
Over the last several weeks, Barack Obama has been forced to defend his statements pertaining to his record on abortion. While attempting to straddle the middle while running for president, his campaign acknowledged his opposition to the Born Alive Infant Protection Act while in the Illinois State Senate. The bill was in response to several instances of botched abortions resulting in live births. Obama indicated that he opposed the initial bill as it defined the fetus as a person and could have been interpreted to encompass all abortions regardless on the viability of the fetus thus effecting Roe v. Wade. A second bill was drafted that limited the scope of the legislation to that of a fetus born alive. During the interim between both bills, a federal bill with the same language as the second Illinois state bill was passed without opposition in the U.S. House and Senate then signed by President Bush in 2002. In 2003, Obama voted against the second Illinois bill
Click here for the story
August 4, 2008
53% of voters see Obama's comments as racist. 22% see McCain ad as racist
for Rasmussen pollAugust 1, 2008
Obama's Plan to Lower Oil prices
In what has been described as a political gaffe, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama recommended that Americans inflate their tires and get tune ups, "We could save all the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling if everybody was just inflating their tires and getting regular tune-ups. You could save just as much." After being criticized for being out of touch with the financial plight of middle class voters, Obama called for a rebate of $1000 to be paid by oil companies through the enactment of an excess profit tax. When this latest proposal appeared unworkable, Obama reversed his opposition to off shore drilling and is now supporting "limited additional offshore drilling".
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May 20, 2008
Clinton Land slide in Kentucky
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Click here for Oregon results
May 13, 2008
Clinton Landslide in West Virginia
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May 6, 2008
Clinton wins Indiana, Obama takes North Carolina
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To view results in North Carolina, Click here
April 29, 2008
Wright's statements "offend" Obama
Over the past few days, Barack Obama's former pastor Jeremiah Wright has made several public appearances in an effort to defend his divisive beliefs but instead has re-ignited the controversy surrounding his twenty year relationship with Obama. By praising Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, comparing America to Al Kaida and asserting that the American government started the AIDS virus, Wright magnified the problem facing Barack Obama, credibility and judgment.
Click here for more information
Click here for a transcript of Jeremiah Wright's comments to the National Press Club
April 22, 2008
Clinton has blow out victory in Pennsylvania
Senator Clinton wins the state of Pennsylvania by 10% points, 55% to 45%. Click here for up to date results.
April 13, 2008
Obama smears church goers and gun owners as bigots
While speaking at a fund raiser in San Francisco last Sunday, Barack Obama made the following statement, "But the truth is, is that, our challenge is to get people persuaded that we can make progress when there's not evidence of that in their daily lives. You go into some of these small towns in Pennsylvania, and like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton administration, and the Bush administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not. And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."
Obama's remarks click here Obama clarifies his remarks click here Clinton attacks Obama as being an elitist click here
McCain joins the fray click here Obama responds to Clinton click here
April 2, 2008
Clinton tells Bill Richardson, "Barack Obama can't win"
Click here for the story from ABC News
April 1, 2008
Breaking News:
Obama's Church Creed espouses "the destruction of the white enemy."
Trinity United church professes that its theology is based upon the teachings of James H. Cone which are found in his book, "Black Theology and Black Power." Some of the quotes from the book, "What we need is the divine love as expressed in Black Power, which is the power of black people to destroy their oppressors here and now by any means at their disposal. Unless God is participating in this holy activity, we must reject his love," ...."black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy." Click here for the Washington Times story.
Sons of Italy demand that Obama's pastor apologize for slurring Italians
The anti-defamation arm of the Sons of Italy, the Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) have condemned Jeremiah Wright's bigotry directed at Italians and have demanded that he apologize for his remarks. They have also demanded that all three presidential candidates "....unequivocally condemn the words and sentiments voiced by Rev. Wright, and clearly disavow his actions.”
Click hereTo see his remarks, Click here
March 28, 2008
Clinton and Obama Caught Lying
First Senator Clinton claimed to be under sniper fire when visiting Bosnia in 1996, now Senator Obama claims that his Pastor, Jeremiah Wright acknowledged that his comments were offensive. Senator Obama who appeared on The View today also claimed that he would have not felt comfortable staying at the church if Wright did not retire and acknowledge that his comments were deeply offensive and inappropriate. While a video tape confirmed that Senator Clinton's statement was patently false, there is no statement or video tape to show that Wright acknowledged that his comments were offensive. Obama's credibility is certainly an issue considering his 20 years of attendance at Wright's church.
Brite Divinity School Professor defends Wright
At the State of Black Church Summit which was to honor Jeremiah Wright, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, associate professor of ethics and director of black church studies at the Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth defended Wright, "If Wright is guilty of anything, [he] is guilty of loving the U.S. enough to tell the United States the truth." Click here
Wright slurs Italians. Click here Wright who criticized his flock over materialism receives a 1.6 million dollar home Click here
March 21, 2008
Update: Obama denounces church publication of Hamas article
In a statement e-mailed to JTA News, Senator Obama denounced the publication of the Hamas article, "I have already condemned my former pastor's views on Israel in the strongest possible terms, and I certainly wasn’t in church when that outrageously wrong Los Angeles Times piece was re-printed in the bulletin. Hamas is a terrorist organization, responsible for the deaths of many innocents, and dedicated to Israel's destruction, as evidenced by their bombarding of Sderot in recent months. I support requiring Hamas to meet the international community's conditions of recognizing Israel, renouncing violence, and abiding by past agreements before they are treated as a legitimate actor."
Click here for more information.March 20, 2008
Obama church publishes Hamas terror manifesto in church bulletin
The article appeared in the pastor's page of the church bulletin and was written by Mousa Abu Marzook identified as a "deputy of the political bureau of Hamas". Marzook compared the Hamas manifesto which calls for the murder of Jews to the U.S. Declaration of Independence. This article first appeared in the Los Angles Times which received heavy criticism for their decision to run the terrorist diatribe.
Click here to see the bulletin. (Story from Bizzyblog.com).Click here for Los Angles Times
Click here to learn about Marzook and criticism of the LA Times
March 20, 2008
Obama remarks stir more controversy
Obama refers to his grandmother as "a
typical white person". www.breitbart.tv/?p=65704
When asked about the Imus controversy, he stated that
Imus should be fired and would never be a guest on the Imus show again as he
did not want to be an "enabler" or "encourage" Imus in anyway.
www.breitbart.tv/?p=64554
March 19, 2008
New Race controversy for Barack Obama-Website linked to New Black Panther Party
The Obama Campaign reeling from the fallout from the comments of his pastor, Jeremiah Wright have a new controversy to deal with. His website has a link to the "New Black Panther party which has endorsed his run for the Presidency. From the website: "Why I support Barack Obama: Barack Obama represents "Positive Change" for all of America. Obama will stir the "Melting Pot" into a better "Molten America".
Go to the official Obama website, click here
The
webpage has just been yanked by the Obama campaign.
Click here to see the actual
page
To learn about the racist views of the New Black Panther party, go to their website, click here.
New York State
March 4, 2010
Governor likely to resign
Governor Patterson who was found to have violated the state ethics law is likely to resign. The finding yesterday by the Public Integrity Commission that the Governor accepted free Yankees tickets and provided false testimony under oath has ratcheted up the pressure for him to resign. The Public Integrity Commission referred the matter to the Albany County District Attorney. Patterson's fellow Democrats have privately asked him to resign. The Governor has scheduled a meeting tomorrow to address his staff.
March 2, 2010
Could Governor face criminal charges?
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March 1, 2010
Report: Paterson Directed Staff to Contact Woman
Click here for the story
February 26, 2010
Update: Patterson Throws in TowelThree weeks ago we told you that the Governor was set to resign. Now it will be official. He will not seek re-election.
Click here for the story
February 25, 2010
Rep. Nita Lowey calls on the Governor to resign
Click here for the story
February 24, 2010
Scandal cover up? Click here
February 10, 2010
Paterson says criticism is racially motivated Click here
February 8, 2010
Is he leaving? Click here
Spokesperson says Paterson won't resign Click here
Paterson Bombshell rumor watch Click here
NBC Buffalo, Gov. Paterson may resign Click here
From the Politico; Paterson to talk to the NY Times tomorrow
February 6, 2010
Breaking News
Governor Paterson set to resign over scandal
Sources have informed the Nassau County Civic Association that the Governor will resign sometime next week. More details to follow.
July 23, 2009
Can an unelected Governor appoint an unelected Lt. Governor?
Governor Patterson who became Governor after Elliot Spitzer resigned in March of 2008, recently appointed Richard Ravitch as his Lt. Governor. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has indicated that the appointment is unconstitutional and we so concur. For precedent, Governor Malcolm Wilson and Governor Mario Cuomo believed that they did not have the constitutional authority to fill the vacant office of Lt. Governor during their term in office. Governor Patterson's illegal appointment is nothing more then a distraction and a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Appeals Court Blocks restraining order
For more information, go to Remove Ravitich
June 09, 2009
Republicans Retake NYS Senate
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May 4, 2009
Governor Patterson approval numbers hit record low-Poll
The Marist Poll found that only 19% approve of Governor Patterson's job performance down from 26% two months earlier. When asked if New Yorkers prefer disgraced former Governor Spitzer to David Patterson, a majority of 51% said yes. Seven out of ten New Yorkers feel that New York is headed in the wrong direction.
Click here for the story
March 23, 2009
Governor Patterson's job approval drops even lower
A Sienna poll has David Patterson with a 19% statewide approval rating. More then 78% of New Yorkers disapprove of the Governor's job performance. Can it go even lower?
Click here for the poll results.
Governor plots secret tax hike on rich
This story from the NY Post also mentions the Governor's plan to approve an increase to the state sales tax that would drive the sales tax in some parts of the state to 10%. That is a tax on the middle class and the poor. No wonder his poll numbers are dropping.
March 3, 2009
Governor Patterson hits record low approval rating
A Marist poll has David Patterson with a 26% statewide approval rating. His approval rating is the lowest for any Governor in the 30 year history of the Marist poll. Even former Governor Spitzer had a higher approval rating during the time of his exploding sex scandal.
Click here for the poll results.
January 23, 2009
Patterson appoint
s Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Senate seatGovernor Patterson appointed upstate Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Hillary Clinton. Gillibrand who is described as conservative has a 100% NRA rating, voted against the financial bailout, opposes amnesty for illegal aliens, co-sponsored legislation to implement the recommendations of the 911 commission, supports expending the Bush tax cuts, supports off shore drilling and opposes homosexual marriage.
September 15, 2008
New York poll numbers up for McCain
A Sienna Poll conducted this month shows Obama's lead has shrunk to just 5 points from a high of 18 points in June. Obama's lead is down 46-41%. The poll also found that while New Yorkers believe Obama is stronger on four out of six specific issues, McCain was seen as better then Obama on four out of six attributes people look for when voting for a presidential candidate.
Click here to see the poll results.
March 29, 2008
Spitzer Orchestrated Dirty Tricks Scandal
Albany DA David Soares released his report on the Dirty Tricks scandal and found that the former Governor was behind the effort to misuse the state Police in an effort to damage Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. He has also concluded that Spitzer lied and would have been indicted had he not resigned over his involvement in the prostitution ring. For more on the story,
click here.Update: March 26, 2008 Patterson traveled with mistress at Clinton Event click here
March 24, 2008
What else will Governor Patterson admit to?
Governor Patterson admits to past cocaine use
click hereUses taxpayer money to stay at local hotels click here
Misused campaign funds click here
Since 2000, David Patterson has received more then 2.5 million in contributions-Follow the money click here
March 17, 2008
Here we go again!
Governor Patterson admits to having extra marital affairs and so does his wife.
for details. Update: A number of women-Click hereMarch 12, 2008
Governor Spitzer resigns
The Governor announced his resignation which will take effect on Monday, March 17, 2008. Click here for details.
Possibility of an indictment. Click here U.S. Attorney confirms no deal. Click here
March 11, 2008
New York Republicans give Spitzer 48 hours to resign or face impeachment
for details.NY Post reports Spitzer had 10 year history with hookers. Click here
CBS News reports that Spitzer is looking to cut deal with Feds. Click here
Spitzer spent tens of thousands on call girls. Click here
March 10, 2008
Feds name Gov Spitzer in criminal complaint for involvement in prostitution ring
Caught on federal wiretap, apologizes for his actions. No resignation.
Click here for details Click here to view FBI affidavit
Nassau County
January 31, 2010
Will Town of Hempstead Repeal Raises?
As reported on December 15th, all three towns, Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay voted for salary increases. The increases were for the Town Supervisor and Town Board members. In the town of Hempstead, a group called "Roll Back the Raises" initiated an effort to secure signatures for a voter led referendum to repeal the raises. The group has also sent a letter to the town asserting that the town failed to provide proper public notice and the notice did not provide proper disclosure of a initiative and referendum option by the public to overturn the law. Based on these issues, the group has called upon the town to either provide the public proper public notice and or repeal the raises.
Our position; While we do not oppose reasonable salary increases for elected officials, based on the current economic conditions affecting Nassau County and the State, pay raises at this time are ill advised.
Protest and Rally at Town Hall
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Time: 12:30pm
Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
For more information, contact Derek Donnelly at Derekdd30@gmail.com, C# 516-642-6001
January 29, 2010
Breaking News
Nassau legislature to rescind pay raises!!
Sources have informed the Nassau County Civic Association that Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt will move to rescind the pay raises. We commend the legislature for their decision.
January 25, 2010
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Nassau County Legislature Gives
Leadership Double Digit
Salary
Increases Today the Nassau County Legislature by a 11-8 vote approved large salary increases of 47% for Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt ( $67,500 to $99,500), 35% for Deputy Presiding Officer John Ciotti ($62,500 to $84,500), and 42% for Minority Leader Diane Yatauro ($63,500 to $90,500). The other 16 legislators did not receive a raise. Diane Yatauro voted against the raise and promised not to take the money.
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Protest and press conference at the Nassau County Legislative Building
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
10:30am
1 West Street, Mineola, NY at the rear of Teddy Roosevelt Office Building
Click here to read our press release
February 16, 2009
Nassau Legislature looking at increase to gas tax!!
Instead of offering relief, they offer more of the same, higher taxes. Nassau residents need to ask, "Are you better off today then you were 8 years ago?" Hold the County Executive to his promise of 8 years ago;
“Elected officials are good at talking a game, all of us are, but I can do it because I've done it. The most important thing we need to do to help stimulate the economy in New York state is to reduce local taxes, especially property taxes.”Call County Executive Suozzi at 571-3000 and tell him to keep his word
February 10, 2009
UPDATE: Nassau Legislative Committee passes Home Heat Tax
By a vote of 5-4, the Rules Committee voted to impose a home heating tax on all Nassau County residents. The vote was along party lines with the Democrat majority prevailing. Action on the proposed layoffs was postponed until Monday, February 23rd. County Executive Suozzi asked that the latter be postponed as a sign of good faith with the various public employee unions. No good faith was shown to overburdened taxpayers. Why would your legislator seek to impose new taxes during a recession when they just voted to raise property taxes? How can the legislature tax their way out of a budget deficit? Contact your legislator and oppose this new tax. Remind them who they work for! Click here to see the resolution.
| Legislator |
Vote |
Contact number |
| Diane Yatauro | Yes | Call her at 516-571-6218 |
| Judy Jacobs | Yes | Call her at 516-571-6216 |
| David Denenberg | Yes | Call him at 516-571-6219 |
| Jeff Toback | Yes | Call him at 516-571-6205 |
| Kevan Abrahams | Yes | Call him at 516-571-6201 |
| Peter Schmitt | No | Thank him by calling 516-571-6212 |
| John Ciotti | No | Thank him by calling 516-571-6203 |
| Dennis Dunne | No | Thank him by calling 516-571-6215 |
| Ed Mangano | No | Thank him by calling 516-571-6217 |
January 22, 2009
Suozzi to seek home heat tax
In an effort to close Nassau's budget deficit, the County Executive is considering a fuel surcharge on home heating oil and natural gas. This comes after a 3.9% property tax increase in October. With sales tax revenues down by 40-80 million dollars, any deficit should be closed with spending cuts and yet the very first item under consideration is a new tax. Please ask yourself a question, are we better off today then we were 8 years ago?
February 2, 2009
UPDATE: County Executive announces three part plan
County Executive Suozzi announced today that the county has a budget deficit of $130 million dollars (possibly as high as 150 million). He has called for county workers to agree to a seven percent pay cut or face layoffs. Several hundred county workers may be effected including two hundred Police Officers. His three pronged plan calls for the pay cut, $50 million more in additional Medicaid reimbursement from the federal government and state approval of red light cameras & higher taxes on cigarettes. It is not clear if the latter two provisions are viable.
November 5, 2008
For the two propositions, we urge Nassau voters to vote yes on proposition 1 and no on proposition 2.
Prop 1 (Amendment to State Constitution) Results
YES 148,461
NO 45,155
YES 89,963
NO 78,438
November 4, 2008
For the two propositions, we urge Nassau voters to vote yes on proposition 1 and no on proposition 2.
Prop 1 (Amendment to State Constitution): If passed, it would make it easier for disabled veterans to receive extra points on state civil service exams. It would eliminate the requirement that disabled vets receive disability payments to claim the additional points and instead only have their disability verified by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to claim the credit.
Prop 2 (Amendment to County Charter): If passed by the voters next week, Proposition No. 2 would make the County Assessor an appointed rather than an elected position. This would eliminate the County Assessor's independence from the other braches of government and would make the Assessor's office less accountable to the people. This is why we urge a No vote.
The Nassau County Civic Association, Inc does not endorse or support candidates for political office. We will continue to advocate for issues consistent with our mission statement.
July 1, 2008
Breaking News:
N
assau County Legislature poised to vote for pay raise in AugustSources have told the Nassau County Civic Association that the legislature will vote for a legislative pay raise in August. Under the County Charter, any vote to raise legislator's salaries must be voted on by the legislature in the current term and cannot take effect until after the next election when a new legislature is seated. Thus the pay raises if approved would take effect in 2010. No details have been provided as to the amount of the proposed pay raise. If history is a guide, the raises will certainly be double digit. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.