CBO: ObamaCare $115 billion more than thought
Congressional Budget Office estimates released Tuesday predict the health care overhaul will likely cost about $115 billion more in discretionary spending over ten years than the original cost projections. Of all the slime dripping from ObamaCare, from the de facto bribes to the procedural shenanigans to the Democrats’ insane demagoguery of townhall protesters, the gaming of the CBO numbers is what bothers me most.
Governor Praises Legislature for Tax Increase
Following near all-night marathon sessions in which House members passed a $13.7 billion budget, sent to the Senate early Saturday morning, and, by a three-vote margin, ratified a sales tax increase early Tuesday, House and Senate members wrapped up business later Tuesday afternoon by also approving an $8.2 billion transportation plan. Parkinson on Tuesday commended legislators for passing the budget and tax increases, which were strongly opposed by conservative Republicans who believe that the measures will stunt job growth in Kansas, delay the state's recovery from recession and roll many of its financial problems into the future.
Lawrence Approves “Special Retail Tax”
City commissioners have opened the door to a new type of tax to be charged at future Lawrence retailers, and a development group along 23rd Street may soon walk through it. Commissioners unanimously agreed to create a new policy that would allow developers and businesses to apply for special Community Improvement Districts where an additional 2 percent sales tax could be charged by businesses inside the district to pay for everything from buildings to janitors.
CNBC’s Santelli Rips Key Democrat Over Reforms
Democrats still don’t get it, and they refuse to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government mortgage companies that sparked the meltdown by giving high-risk loans to people who couldn’t afford it. Standing up for American taxpayers, CNBC’s on-air editor, Rick Santelli teed off on Rep. Paul Kanjorski’s (D-PA) claim that Democrats’ couldn’t reform Fannie & Freddie in their financial regulation bill because it was “too complicated.
Renewable Electricity: What It Will Really Cost US
Renewable energy—harnessing the power of the wind and the sun—sounds wonderful until confronted with the facts. While wind and sun are indeed free, turning their energy into consumer-accessible electricity is not. Nor is it easy. Wind power must be used at the moment the wind is blowing— which it generally does not do during blazing-hot summer days, the peak of electricity use. Both solar and wind power require costly installations and transmission mechanisms. Instead of saving money for Americans, renewable energy sources are much more likely to spike their utility bills. Nevertheless, Congress is considering a mandate for a nationwide renewable electricity standard (RES). Heritage Foundation energy policy experts explain why an imposed national RES would be bad for families, bad for business, and bad for the economy.
You Must Watch This Video: Muslim Students Association
Horowitz: ‘Before you start, will you condemn Hizbollah?’ And he said, ‘Well, that question is too complicated for a yes or no answer.’ So I said, ‘Okay, I’ll put it to you this way. I am a Jew. The head of Hizbollah has said that he hopes that we will gather in Israel so he doesn’t have to hunt us down globally. For or Against it? MSA member: For it. If you don’t condemn Hamas, obviously you support it. Case closed. This is really happening in America my friends!
Artist who drew Mohammed as a dog attacked
Remember Lars Vilks? A few years ago he decided to draw Mohammed as a pooch and has been dodging killers ever since, from garden variety Islamist nuts like “Jihad Jane” all the way up to the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq. Be prepared America for Muslim tolerance.
Catholic Bishop calls for secure borders
Bishop Edward Slattery of Tulsa has issued a statement calling for secure borders and immigration reform. In recent years, the federal government has neither protected the sovereignty of our borders, nor has it provided a realistic means for workers to enter the country legally. Instead it has allowed millions of immigrants to enter the country illegally for the sake of our economy. Let me propose five principles, which might serve to guide our work in implementing comprehensive immigration reform: First, and foremost the Federal government must find a way to protect its borders.
87% Say English Should Be U.S. Official Language
Americans continue to overwhelmingly believe that English should be the official language of the United States and reject by sizable margins the idea that such a move is racist or a violation of free speech.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 87% of Adults favor making English the nation's official language.
Ariz. Sheriff: 64 pursuits, zero suspects U.S. citizens
Sheriff Paul Babeu of Pinal County, Arizona decried in a recent radio interview the “emotional” reaction to the immigration situation in his state and encouraged Americans to visit the area and see the challenges his department faces every day. “Just in one patrol region” last month alone, he said, “not one” of the sixty-four drivers who sped away from officers — some of them causing deadly chases — was a U.S. citizen.
Senate Override Falls ONE Vote Short!
The Kansas Senate fell one vote short of the 27 needed to override Governor Parkinson’s veto of HB 2115. This spells the end of HB 2115. Last month, the infamous Nebraska abortionist LeRoy Carhart said that he was considering a move to Kansas in light of Nebraska’s new ban on abortions past 20 weeks. However, he indicated that he was waiting to see what would happen with HB 2115.Senators had a chance to ensure that Kansas would never again be the late-term abortion capital of the country. The following 14 senators chose otherwise, and will bear no small measure of the blame if Dr. Carhart does in fact relocate his abortion business to Kansas: Voted NO Jean Schodorf – Wichita Pete Brungardt – Salina Tom Holland – Baldwin City Kelly Kultala – Kansas City Laura Kelly – Topeka Marci Francisco – Lawrence David Haley – Kansas City Ruth Teichman – Stafford Oletha Faust-Goudeau – Wichita Terrie Huntington – Fairway Vicki Schmidt – Topeka Chris Steineger – Kansas City John Vratil – Leawood Anthony Hensley – Topeka
Kagan could be first Gay Justice
President Obama would "please" much of his base by picking the "first openly gay justice." An administration official whom asked not to be identified discussing personal matters, said Kagan is not a lesbian. A White House spokesman, Ben LaBolt, said he complained to CBS because the column "made false charges." Domenech later added an update to the post: "I have to correct my text here to say that Kagan is apparently still closeted -- odd, because her female partner is rather well known in Harvard circles."
ObamaMedia: White House Interviews Kagan
"This White House has taken its use of the web to a new level with this move," said CBS News White House correspondent Peter Maer. "The ultimate unfiltered message. Kagan 'in her own words' without anyone else's words." The interview was conducted by a White House staffer who produces videos for the administration, not any media outlets!
UK Elects Conservative as Prime Minster
The United Kingdom has had enough of Progressives as Tory leader David Cameron has entered Number 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister for the first time - and said: "This is going to be hard and difficult work." It came just a short while after Liberal Gordon Brown quit as prime minister.
Arizona governor hammers Obama on immigration
In case you’re under any illusions that this issue isn’t a winner in Arizona — the national media’s hysteria notwithstanding — look no further than this. It reminds me of The One’s vow to have Democrats run on ObamaCare in the fall, the only difference being that Brewer’s approval rating bounced 16 points in two weeks after the immigration law passed.
Suns Security Illegally Detains Businessmen
A Phoenix business executive wore a pro-immigration law T-shirt to Game 2 of Los Suns against the Spurs. The executive was hassled over the shirt by Suns security but was later allowed to return to his seats behind the San Antonio bench, and he was allowed to still wear the shirt. Jim Clark, CEO of Republic Monetary Exchange in Phoenix, said he and his friend were approached by security guards early in the game at US Airways Center and asked to take the shirts off or turn them inside out. Clark said the security guards then removed him and his friends from their seats, but they were later allowed to return after discussing the matter with the Suns’ security director. They were allowed to keep their pro-1070 shirts on right-side out. Clark said he later received a call from Suns president Rick Welts, who apologized for the incident and is giving Clark four seats to the next 10 Suns games. Clark said he plans on wearing the pro-1070 again, and he might print up some more shirts to sell.
Illegal Wins $145K Lawsuit
An illegal immigrant with a long rap sheet got a $145,000 parting gift from New York City taxpayers before he was deported, after city lawyers decided his civil rights had been violated when he was held too long on Rikers Island. Federal rules allow local law enforcement to detain suspected illegal immigrants for 48 hours after their criminal cases are resolved, to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement a chance to pick them up and move them to federal facilities.
Obama political aides getting military chauffeurs
President Obama has expanded the very small group of top aides who are given the privilege of taxpayer-funded personal drivers — who take them from their house to work and back home again each day — to include two top political advisers. The Bush White House did not give the same privileges to any of its political advisers
Census worker rapes handicapped girl
An Indiana Census worker has been arrested for the rape and assault of a physically handicapped girl. Daniel Miller, a volunteer worker for the U.S. Census was going through Pekin, Indiana asking questions of residents for the survey when he allegedly raped the 21 handicapped girl.
Bad Economy? Approve Another State Park!
A hike and bike trail in northeast Kansas will become an official state park under a bill sent to Gov. Mark Parkinson on Tuesday. The measure would make Prairie Spirit Rail Trail the state’s 25th state park. The trail runs 51 miles between Ottawa and Iola. The trail is currently state-operated, but the legislation would designate it a state park, meaning it would receive additional signage and be included in state park guides and maps.
Boom to Nowhere!
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, clad in life vest and wader boots, visited the west end of Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores, Ala., last week to help BP contractors install an oil retention boom to protect the area’s white beaches from the oil spill. But according to one area homeowner, the boom Salazar helped place — during a photo shoot that was covered widely by the media — offers no protection to the shores and wildlife. “We call it the ‘boom to nowhere,’” said Laguna Key homeowner John Simms. “Where the boom is placed it doesn’t keep the oil out of the lagoon and it doesn’t protect the marsh.”
St. Agnes Golf Classic
Drumm Farm Golf Club’s Championship Course is built over approximately 280 acres of preserved farmland located in the heart of Independence, Missouri. The 7121 yard, par 72 Championship course is designed around meandering creeks and rolling fairways. The layout is designed by renowned architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan and is proud to provide zoysia fairways, and well-manicured bent grass greens, and five sets of tees to make the course enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. Playing Drumm Farm in the 2010 St. Agnes Golf Classic offers the perfect blend of fellowship, competition, camaraderie and philanthropy.
The Elders: Are you Ready to Rock, Irish Style?
Since forming in 1998, The Elders have set the American music scene on its ear, thanks to a skillful mix of amped-up roots rock, augmented with powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals and top-notch song writing. The line up consists of a group of wicked-fine Kansas City musicians with a passion for Celtic music, and a charismatic Irishman with a love of all things American. This combination makes for cross-pollination that is high octane and progressive, yet rooted in tradition.
Athletics’ Braden Pitches Perfect Game
Dallas Braden’s handful of major league wins grew by one on Sunday. And it was one that will live in the annals of baseball. Braden, the Oakland Athletics left-hander, fired a perfect game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in a 4-0 victory. It was the 19th perfect game in major league history.
