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Obama’s Speech: Did I Hear That Right?

By Clark S. Judge

It sounded like such a soft, even conservative speech. But let me get this straight:

1) banks will be punished (do I understand this right, by a committee headed by Eric Holder?) if their lending is too risky, and

2) they will be required (by the same committee) to give more home loans (meaning, it must be, to people who would otherwise not qualify for the loans, or else the government would not have to be involved) at lower rates (which means rates that do not compensate them as much as the market says they need to be compensated for the risks they are taking, all of which sounds like a new edition of the policies that brought on the financial collapse). This leads to 20 more “ let me get this straights”. More

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January 27, 2012

Obama’s IRS Return Shows His Tax Hypocrisy, Current Debate Shows Urgent Need for Corporate Tax Reform

In his State of the Union speech, Barack Obama lectured those whom he hadn’t already bored to stupor with his usual onslaught of platitudes – you probably had no idea that “teachers matter” until he said so – that anyone earning over $1 million should pay at least 30% to government. Oh, and another thing – no deductions allowed: More

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January 27, 2012

Poll: By 2-to-1, Americans Fear Second Obama Term

By Tommy H. Lee – CFIF

If the Obama Administration already behaves as lawlessly as we are witnessing despite the tempering prospect of an electoral performance review this November, what degree of unbound malevolence might a second term bring?

As 2012 begins, three events this week brought that question into particular relief. More

January 27, 2012

In GOP Response, Daniels Blames Obama for Economy

Alan Fram, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has resorted to “extremism” with stifling, anti-growth policies and sought to divide Americans, not unite them, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday in the formal Republican response to the president’s State of the Union address. More

January 26, 2012

Obama, Brewer Have Tense Exchange in Arizona

By Kimberly Schwandt

CHANDLER, Ariz. — President Obama and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer [1] had what was described as an intense encounter on the tarmac after the president arrived in the Grand Canyon [2] state on Wednesday.

Brewer greeted the president as he arrived off Air Force One [3], as governors often do when the president visits a state, and handed him a letter that she described as a “welcome” note to the state, and an invitation to talk about a comeback for her state. More

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State Rep. Flynn Joins Supreme Court Challenge to ObamaCare

Argues Medicaid expansion provisions are unconstitutionally coercive of state government

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas - “The current administration in Washington continues to have no regard for the 10th Amendment and States Rights. Not only do they continue to create massive debts on the federal level, but they are pushing their spending onto state budgets,” said Texas State Representative Dan Flynn. More

January 27, 2012

Senate Candidate Craig James Releases Tax Returns

Calls on opponents to join him in increasing transparency in government

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (Dallas, TX) “In this day and age, with stories of Washington leaders enriching themselves with insider trading deals, it is critically important for the public to trust the people who serve them in high office,” said Texas rancher, businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate, Craig James, releasing five years of personal tax returns as part of his commitment to ending business as usual in government.. More

January 27, 2012

Cong. Ted Poe Introduces “Keystone For A Secure Tomorrow Act”

By Ted Poe

Tuesday I introduced H.R. 3811, the Keystone for A Secure Tomorrow Act (K-FAST). This legislation would allow Congress to directly and immediately approve the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. Congress already has the authority to act. In fact, in 1973, Congress took similar action and passed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act in order to build the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. More

January 27, 2012

Obama Administration Refuses to Protect Religious Liberty

Amidst the many policy prescriptions of last night’s speech, President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address was notably void of comment on the religious liberty conflicts his own Administration has created. In yet another assault on religious organizations’ freedom, the Obama Administration released a decision Friday afternoon finalizing an Obamacare health insurance mandate that will restrict the religious liberty of employers to act in accordance with their conscience. More

January 27, 2012

Research Links Drop in Heart Attacks to Smoke-Free Ordinance

From Representative Roberto Alonzo

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According to the Mayo Clinic, researchers have compiled more evidence that secondhand smoke kills and smoke-free workplace laws save lives. Their research suggests that the incidence of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths was cut in half among Olmstead County, Minnesota, residents after a smoke-free ordinance took effect. More

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9:02 am CST - January 27, 2012

Posted under Opinion

Mr. and Mrs. Cranky Pants

By Michelle Malkin

So, it turns out that the cool cat billed as “No Drama Obama” by his sycophants is actually quite the drama queen. While the White House publicly pretends to ignore conservative detractors of his administration, Chief Touchy-Touchy seems to be personally consumed by our critiques. Yes, mine included.

On Wednesday, the president had himself a mini-”Toddlers and Tiaras”-style meltdown with Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer after landing in Phoenix for a post-State of the Union dog-and-pony show. As Brewer told pool reporters on the scene, Obama took umbrage at Brewer’s recent memoir. She minced no words on the cover: “Scorpions for Breakfast: My Fight Against Special Interests, Liberal Media, and Cynical Politicos to Secure America’s Border.” Continue Reading.

9:00 am CST - January 27, 2012

Posted under Opinion

Obama’s Vision for a Spartan America

By Jonah Goldberg

President Obama’s State of the Union address was disgusting.

The president began with a moving tribute to the armed forces and their accomplishments. But as he has done many times now, he celebrated martial virtues not to rally support for the military, but to cover himself in glory — he killed Osama bin Laden! — and to convince the American people that they should fall in line and march in lockstep.

He said of the military: “At a time when too many of our institutions have let us down, they exceed all expectations. Continue Reading.

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8:58 am CST - January 27, 2012

Posted under Opinion

For Gingrich, Amnesty No Impediment to Nomination

By Linda Chavez

One thing was missed in Newt Gingrich’s victory in the South Carolina primary: Conservatives embraced a pro-amnesty candidate without batting an eyelash. This should come as a wake-up call to those who’ve been pushing a hard-line anti-illegal immigrant position in the Republican Party.

Granted, Gingrich didn’t spend a lot of time discussing his position, which favors amnesty for those illegal immigrants who have been here for a long time, have deep family and community ties, and have paid taxes and avoided breaking other laws. But that’s the point. He didn’t have to spend a lot of time defending his position because so few conservatives cared. Continue Reading.