Obama and Democrats on Reconciliation/Nuclear Option 2005
How a few years can change! I did not compile the video but thought it was worth seeing. What the democrats were saying back in 2005 about the Republicans using a 51 vote majority in the Senate.
Kansas tax committee sends $169 million increase to House
Kansas House Taxation Committee members reluctantly voted Tuesday to raise $169 million in new taxes by requiring homeowners and renters to a pay 5.3 percent sales tax on their water, electric and natural gas bills that are now tax-exempt. The amended House Bill 2549 also would require churches to pay sales tax on things they buy, but committee members stripped out provisions that would have taken away the same exemptions for other nonprofit organizations and charities.
Majority says government a threat to citizens' rights
A majority of Americans think the federal government poses a threat to rights of Americans, according to a new national poll. 56% of people questioned in a CNN/Opinion survey say they think the federal government's become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens.
Welfare always breeds contempt
While Barack Obama was making his latest pitch for a even-more-unsustainable entitlement at the health-care “summit,” thousands of Greeks took to the streets. An enterprising network might have shown the two scenes on a split-screen because they’re part of the same story. It’s just that Greece is a little further along in the plot.
Rep. Paul Ryan Confronts President Obama
Rising GOP Star Paul Ryan confronts President Obama at the Healthcare Summit about the incredible costs of Obamacare. It’s a Ponzi Scheme!
Kansas revenue shortfall for February is $71 million
A new report shows Kansas collected $71 million less in tax revenues than expected this month. The state Department of Revenue reported the shortfall Friday
Republican House Speaker Mike O’Neal says the figures mean legislators must cut spending in the current state budget to keep it balanced.
Freedom in Free Fall
People of good will may differ on a wide range of policy details without impugning their character. The specific connections between various policies and economic improvement are often debatable. But when a compelling measure of economic freedom shows the United States in free fall, then every conscientious citizen should take notice. We’re headed in the wrong direction.
Legislative Records in Kansas: Rank Your Rep!
"The Kansas Taxpayer's Network is dedicated to providing Kansas taxpayers with a strong voice addressing state and local government. KTN advocates eliminating unnecessary government spending, ending burdensome, bureaucratic regulations, and support privatization." If your representative or senator is below a score of 75 then they are not a friend of the Kansas Taxpayer.
Obama’s Nuclear Energy Promise: Let’s Get It Done!
One relatively overlooked aspect of President Obama’s State of the Union address in January was the promise of “building a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants in this country.” The last time the NRC granted an operating license for a nuclear facility was 1996. If it is, then the responsible thing to do is to let it play an increasing role in a future that demands clean, efficient sources of energy. It’s time to build a new power plant. Let’s cut the bureaucracy and get it done!
Ethics panel finds Rangel Guilty
Charles Rangel (D-NY), the most powerful tax-writing lawmaker in Congress and a 34-year veteran of Capitol Hill, knowingly accepted Caribbean trips from a corporation in violation of House rules, the House Ethics Committee ruled.
Top Marine rejects Obama plan to repeal gay ban
The head of the US Marines said on Thursday he opposed ending the ban on gays serving openly in the military, the first top officer to break openly with President Barack Obama over the issue. General James Conway told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he disagreed with Obama's plan to repeal the ban.
DHS Loses an Average of 3 Computers per Day
Federal documents obtained under a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that two divisions of the Department of Homeland Security charged with assuring the integrity of United States borders and the safety of U.S. residents lost nearly three computers every day for a year.
Smoking Ban Passed: Another Loss of Liberty
The Kansas House on Thursday approved a statewide ban on smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places. Critics said the ban is an infringement on the rights of businesses and local governments to decide whether to restrict smoking.
Kansas House approves tax breaks for businesses
The Kansas House gave its final approval Monday to a proposal to expand a business tax break that aims to create new jobs, while an ongoing cash crunch forced a delay in aid payments to public schools for the fifth consecutive month. The House’s 84-34 vote sends the tax bill to the Senate. Supporters say it will stimulate the economy.
New general taking Leavenworth command
Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen will officially take command this week of Fort Leavenworth. He replaces Lt. Gen William Caldwell IV, who was reassigned in November to command of the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan.
Drug gangs taking over US public lands
Not far from Yosemite's waterfalls and in the middle of California's redwood forests, Mexican drug gangs are quietly commandeering U.S. public land to grow millions of marijuana plants and using smuggled immigrants to cultivate them.
Intellectuals Step 'Off The Cliff,' Drag Rest Of Us Down: Sowell
This is not just an academic question, precisely because academics dominate the Obama administration and its approach to such key issues as health care and Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. Renowned economist Thomas Sowell argues that intellectuals have strong incentives to step out of their area of expertise and "off a cliff."
Identity Thieves Target Your Mailbox
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. One of the prime ways in which these ID thieves obtain personal information is by stealing mail. Believe it or not, your personal mail can be a gold mine to determined criminals. Crooks from identity thieves to “check washers” see your mail as a virtually bottomless treasure chest from which to pilfer.
Religious Repression in China Meets Living Faith
By his own account, Farmer Wang Ping An, was simply living his faith: “Jesus taught us: ‘Whenever you did this to the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” If Christians lived their faith more often in the style of Farmer Wang they might win others over to the Christian faith.
Anti-Religion Group Chides USPS Over Mother Teresa Stamp
A group of atheist and agnostic "freethinkers" opposed to religion has criticized the United States Postal Service for honoring Mother Teresa with a stamp that it says goes against postal regulations.
Go to this website to sign a petition to encourage the USPS to allow the stamp to move forward.
The Meaning Behind the Beatles Song, “Shades of Gray”
We are living in the age of Relativism. What happened to moral absolutes? Where is our conscience being formed? We are supposed to speak the Truth in love but not forget it all together.
Communists radicals upheld as 'role models for citizenship'
"Americans Who Tell the Truth," has been used in schools across the U.S., according to its author. The book, however, does not inform readers of the extremist backgrounds of communists and socialists upheld as heroes.
Astros lose their ‘No. 1 fan'
Sister Damian Kuhn,a Roman Catholic nun and Drayton McLane, a Baptist and the owner of the Astros, became friends after he noticed the nun's unabashed enthusiasm for the team.
Planned Parenthood hides child sex abuse – 10 times!
When you convince others that abortion is not an evil but good for society and then make it a lucrative business, why wouldn’t we expect them to look the other way when it comes to child sex abuse?
Comprehensive Sex Education is Ineffective: Abstinence Works
We expect our kids to sacrifice by studying hard, getting in shape and encouraging them to be productive citizens, but we just can’t expect them to abstain from sex before marriage? Major studies show that abstinence education works.
I Was Born
The issue of the “Right to Life” is the most fundamental right that we have been given by our Creator. If we were never born, no other “Right” would matter. This is a short video and reminder from this year's March for Life. The video was filmed and produced by a student from Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH.
Dobson Steps Down as Focus on the Family Chairman
"One of the common errors of founder-presidents," Dr. Dobson said, "is to hold to the reins of leadership too long, thereby preventing the next generation from being prepared for executive authority.
Cities league budget in Kansas is $240,000 for gala
As cities across the state struggle with budgets and layoffs, the organization that represents city governments at the Kansas Statehouse is planning to spend $240,000 to commemorate the group's 100th anniversary. On top of that, cities are being asked to donate anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 to sponsor a "gala celebration" as part of the anniversary
20. For I say to you, that unless your justice has surpassed that of the scribes and the Pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.?21. You have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not murder; whoever will have murdered shall be liable to judgment.’?22. But I say to you, that anyone who becomes angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment. But whoever will have called his brother, ‘Idiot,’ shall be liable to the council. Then, whoever will have called him, ‘Worthless,’ shall be liable to the fires of Hell.?23. Therefore, if you offer your gift at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you,?24. leave your gift there, before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to your brother, and then you may approach and offer your gift.?25. Be reconciled with your adversary quickly, while you are still on the way with him, lest perhaps the adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown in prison.?26. Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter.
Kansas Property Taxes
Wayne Godsey, KMBC President/General Manager
During the past 11 years, Kansas property taxes have increased almost 92 percent. During that same period of time, the increase in inflation was 31 percent.
With property taxes having risen nearly three times the rate of inflation, it is not surprising that several members of the Kansas House have introduced a bill that would require political subdivisions get voter approval for future property tax increases.
What is surprising and very disappointing is that while the bill has 13 co-sponsors in the House, only two of them are from Johnson County. It raises the question of whether some area legislators are more interested in maintaining their cozy relationships with mayors, county commissioners and school board members than in protecting the taxpayers of their districts.
We congratulate the House members who are working to bring Kansas property taxes under control. You should encourage your elected representatives to join them.
