Economy

MAY 20, 2013
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What does Pam Think ?

Government forcing you to buy a product or service should have sparked a concern! The latest dirt on the IRS simply adds fuel to the fire.

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 20, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink

The United States economy – like that of much of the developed world – remains mired in the worst downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

MAY 19, 2013
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TAKE POLL

Do you believe the White House knew about the IRS targeting Conservative groups?

MAY 17, 2013
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What does Pam Think ?

Seeing as Piers didn't seem to know what was going on for the past seven months regarding this scandal, he's hardly one to talk...

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 17, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink

Admittedly, the Benghazi episode vastly eclipses every aspect of Watergate. This is a scandal in which the “cover up” actually began before the main event, and in many ways directly contributed to it.

Obama is using one of the oldest and most-underhanded political tricks in the book, a tactic some folks would call the “Potomac Two-Step.” Obama probably learned it from former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley…

MAY 16, 2013
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What does Pam Think ?

If it doesn't have to do with college basketball brackets or pushing more of his socialist agenda on the American people, Obama doesn't seem to have much to say.

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 16, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink
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What does Pam Think ?

Sergeant Schultz reporting for duty! "I know nothink!"

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 16, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink
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What does Pam Think ?

So, Davie, does that mean you agree with conservatives and libertarians that smaller government is the answer? Somehow I don't think that's what you mean as you try to cover up for your old boss, but nice try.

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 16, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink

Senator Alexander compared HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius’ fundraising for non-profits that support the ObamaCare law to the Iran-Contra Scandal. Since then, Sen. Alexander has asked the GAO to investigate her fundraising.

Financial promises made under different conditions and assumptions are null and void, period.

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What does Pam Think ?

Not even Joe's antics can take the attention off of the administration's follies now.

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 16, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink
MAY 15, 2013
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What does Pam Think ?

Chrissie must be crying into his pillow every night. This entire chain of events must be devastating for him.

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 15, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink

President Barack Obama took his pro-amnesty road show down south of the border, and guess what? They liked it there.

When a liberal Obama enthusiast like Joe Klein starts comparing Obama to Richard Nixon, that spells trouble.

MAY 14, 2013
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What does Pam Think ?

I love how the press only becomes outraged by the excesses of a leftist administration when they are the ones targeted.

posted by Nancy Kennon on MAY 14, 2013 | Comments SUBMIT COMMENT | Permalink

Lawmakers from both parties sharply questioned the Justice Department late Monday over its reported effort to secretly obtain two months of phone records from AP journalists, with Speaker Boehner’s office saying “they better have a damned good explanation.”


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Arias speaks on own behalf as jury considers death

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 21, 2013  03:11 AM

PHOENIX (AP) - When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than spend the rest of her life in prison.

Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 21, 2013  03:00 AM

MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) - A court in Myanmar sentenced seven Muslims to terms ranging from life to two years in prison Tuesday for the killing of a Buddhist monk during sectarian violence that is posing a serious challenge to President Thein Sein's reformist government.

Hot mic catches Chuck Schumer protecting ‘Gang of 8' Republicans?

by dailycaller.com  |  May 21, 2013  02:32 AM

During a vote on an amendment to that would limit the eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit during a Judicial Committee hearing on Monday, New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer was caught on microphone asking someone who appeared to be a staffer, 'Do our Republicans have a pass on this one if they want?' [...]

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 21, 2013  02:12 AM

MOORE, Okla. (AP) - A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Democrats defeat GOP immigration-reform amendments

by dailycaller.com  |  May 21, 2013  01:39 AM

Several amendment including one denying amnesty to 'serious criminals' and 'child abusers' too much for Dems

Over 150 conservative leaders, groups sign letter opposing Gang of 8 bill

by dailycaller.com  |  May 21, 2013  00:46 AM

'The overall package is so unsatisfactory that the Senate would do better to start over'

AP Photos: Images of devastating Oklahoma tornado

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 20, 2013  11:35 PM

The devastating tornado that swept through Oklahoma turned houses into matchsticks and sent parents and teachers running to pull children from the wreckage of an elementary school in the eye of the storm. At least 51 people were killed by the 200-mph storm and dozens of homes destroyed. The toll was expected to rise. Here are images from the aftermath :

More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told

by hosted2.ap.org  |  May 20, 2013  11:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's spokesman disclosed Monday, expanding the circle of top officials who knew of the audit beyond those named earlier.

Democrats use running mate against Cuccinelli

by dailycaller.com  |  May 20, 2013  10:58 PM

Media eagerly lap up oppo research on E.W. Jackson's zaniest comments

IRS targeted conservative college interns

by dailycaller.com  |  May 20, 2013  10:36 PM

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) demanded information about conservative groups’ college-aged interns, prompting outrage from one of the country’s top conservative activist organizations and leading one former intern to wonder whether his family’s pizza parlor would be endangered. The IRS requested, in an audit, the names of the conservative Leadership Institute’s 2008 interns, as well [...]