Electric Cars Will Not Decrease Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says Federal Study
The stimulus law enacted in February promoted the purchase of plug-in electric cars by the federal government and the broader market, but a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released this month says that the use of plug-in electric vehicles will not by itself decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Heritage on Government Run Health Care
Heritage starts a great website dedicated specifically to ObamaCare!

EPA's own research expert 'shut up' on climate change
Environmental Protection Agency officials have silenced one of their own senior researchers after the 38-year employee issued an internal critique of the EPA's climate change position.

The Cap and Tax Fiction
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has put cap-and-trade legislation on a forced march through the House, and the bill may get a full vote as early as Friday. It looks as if the Democrats will have to destroy the discipline of economics to get it done.

ABC ObamaCare Special Turns Into Presidential Filibuster
Call this a teachable moment, but even with ABC’s best-laid plans to kickstart the debate about health care reform and not allow the “Prescription for America” special to become an “infomercial,” as many have complained – the president spent more than twice as much time as his questioners vaguely answering or not answering the questions asked of him.

FNC's Garrett Asks Obama What Took So Long To Be "Concerned"
FOX News' Major Garrett asks President Obama what took him so long to say he has "concerns" about the election in Iran. Obama said he has been very consistent about his position. Obama reiterated his message that this is "not an issue about the United States," but the Iranian people.

Obama coordinates question with Reporter
CBS Radio's Mark Knoller, a veteran White House correspondent, said over Twitter it was "very unusual that Obama called on Huffington Post second, appearing to know the issue the reporter would ask about."

Obama Hammered By Networks On Iran
President Obama dismissed a claim that Sen. John McCain influenced his change of rhetoric on Iran. Obama was also hammered about by CBS and NBC on his position on Iran. Obama says he doesn't know yet how the situation will "play out."

Less than 24 Percent of Guns seized in Mexico are traced back to U.S.
Contradicting DHS Leaders in previous public statements less than 24 percent of the guns seized last year by Mexican authorities, mostly from drug trafficking organizations, were traced back to the United States, according to data released in a report by the Government Accountability Office. Just one month ago, DHS leaders believed that 90% of weapons seized were from the U.S.

Appeals Court Upholds Virginia’s Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
A sharply divided federal appeals court upheld Virginia's ban on a type of late-term abortion Wednesday, ruling that the statute does not unduly burden a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy by more conventional means.? ?The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a 6-5 decision that the 2003 law also makes clear the type of procedure that is banned and adequately protects women's health.

Sotomayor Worse on Abortion Than Justice Souter
In a new editorial column appearing in the Washington Times, Charmaine Yoest, the president of Americans United for Life, makes the case that Sonia Sotomayor is worse on abortion than David Souter, the Supreme Court justice President Barack Obama appointed her to replace.

$2m per month to house homeless in hotels
Housing Massachusetts’ homeless is costing taxpayers around $2 million per month. It costs an average of $85 per night to have families, including nearly 1000 children, stay in motels.

Bishop Rebukes County Commissioner on Non-Negotiables
The about-face on homosexual “marriage” accomplished by Thomas Suozzi, a Catholic who serves as the executive of Nassau County, New York, has drawn a strong rebuke from Bishop William Murphy. In his statement, the bishop spoke of the real meaning and a purpose of marriage “that homosexual relationships cannot fulfill.” ??Bishop William Murphy's response came in reaction to Suozzi’s announcement in The New York Times that he “now supports gay marriage.” The Rockville Centre bishop reiterated Church teaching on the subject and called on all Catholics to adhere to this teaching. Calling on Suozzi and all Catholics to remain faithful to Church teaching, the New York prelate emphasized that such teachings are “non-negotiable,” and that only true adherence to the Lord will bring real “freedom, justice, joy and peace.”

Islamic Attire Symbolizes ‘Servitude and Humiliation,’ Says French President
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has launched a stinging attack against the burqa, just weeks after he fended off implied criticism by President Obama on the subject of France’s attitude towards traditional women’s attire in Islam. “It is not a religious symbol,” Sarkozy said Monday in reference to the Muslim garb designed to conceal a woman’s head and body. “It is a symbol of servitude and humiliation.”

Morris: Obama's Healthcare Plan a 'Catastrophe'
Political analyst and best-selling author Dick Morris tells Newsmax it's vital that Americans stop President Barack Obama's programs from "destroying our country." He also says Obama has "dismantled" the war on terror — and warns that he's taking the U.S. toward a healthcare system where "healthcare is not delivered to anybody." Former White House adviser Morris is one of America's most astute political observers, the person Time magazine called the most influential man in America. His latest book is "Catastrophe: How Obama, Congress, and the Special Interests Are Transforming a Slump into a Crash, Freedom Into Socialism, and a Disaster into a Catastrophe and How to Fight Back.

Even Cops Losing Their Jobs in Recession
This is what the nation's economic crisis looks like in law enforcement. As tax revenue shrivels, police agencies that for years were bulletproof when it came to funding are tightening their belts. Some worry that criminals will take advantage of the situation.

U.S. 14 Taliban 0
The greatest military on Earth lets a Taliban unit have it. The problem is that commanders are so concerned with collateral damage it takes 6 requests to fire and 10 minutes to approve the operation. See the firefight.

Hav-a-Tampa cigars closing Tampa plant
Tampa will lose part of its cigar heritage in August when Hav-A-Tampa shuts its factory near Seffner and lays off about 495 employees, closing a factory that has been operating since 1902. The company announced the closing today. However, the company attributed much of its trouble to the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, a federal program that provides health insurance to low-income children. It is funded, in part, by a new federal tax on cigars and cigarettes. McKenzie couldn't say how much sales of Hav-A-Tampa cigars had fallen off, but the numbers have dropped significantly, he said. Previously, federal excise taxes on cigars were limited to no more than a nickel, said Norman Sharp, president of the Cigar Association of America trade group. The tax increase, which took effect April 1, raises the maximum tax on cigars to about 40 cents, Sharp said.

Union Hardhats – Made in China!
The AFL-CIO is passing around these hard hats today to every office on Capitol Hill. Check out where they're made: China!

Huckabee Slams GOP Elites for Crist Endorsement
Signaling wider dissensions in the Republican ranks, former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is slamming the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for endorsing Gov. Charlie Crist over another, more conservative Republican in Florida’s open Senate race. Huckabee announced his official support for former state House Speaker Marco Rubio (R) in a video Tuesday. He follows Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., in support of Rubio, a popular Cuban-American conservative from South Florida.

New All-Time Lows for Both CBS & ABC Evening Newscasts
TVNewser has learned the CBS Evening News has once again set an all-time low last week with total viewers. But it was also the lowest for ABC's World News.

Media Cheer Obama's Golf Outings; Criticized Bush’s Golf
President Barack Obama has gone to the golf course at least 11 times since he took the oath of office a little more than six months ago. These 11 rounds played by the president are documented through media reports of his golf trips. The White House press office told CNSNews.com that to confirm every round of golf played by the president since he took office would take “hours” because the only records kept are those sent to the media through e-mails that are not posted on the White House Web site because they are for media planning only. Despite ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, ongoing violence in Iran, and an economy that Obama has described as the worst since the Great Depression, the president has golfed multiple times in the past several weeks--on April 26, May 16, May 25, May 31, June 7, June 9, June 14 and June 21. Obama’s golf outings have generated favorable reports from the media, in contrast to his predecessor, George W. Bush.

Troubled life of pop legend Michael Jackson ends at 50
Michael Jackson, the entertainer who went from childhood superstardom to the so-called "King of Pop" before his life and career deteriorated in a series of scandals, has died at the age of 50 after being rushed this afternoon to UCLA Medical Center.

Chicago Violence Endangers Vital Blood Supply
There is a real emergency for a county hospital emergency room. The uptick in violence is literally draining the blood supply. And as CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports one specific blood type is running dangerously short.

Brave Catholic Army chaplain dies from injuries suffered in Iraq
U.S. Army chaplain Fr. Tim Vakoc, who was severely injured five years ago by a roadside bomb in Iraq while returning from saying Mass with troops in Mosul, died on Sunday at the age of 49.

This week TKF will focus on Pork Barrel Spending:

Lose Money, Ask for Bailout, Get Raise!
Citigroup Inc. is increasing the base salaries of many employees -- reportedly by as much as 50 percent for some workers -- as it restructures their compensation amid government restrictions on bonuses.

$10M to educate children………..in Cambodia
This award will permit the recipient to implement a program to provide support to increase the relevance, quality, and access in Basic Education. Project awarded to educate Cambodians, $10,000,000.

Breeding Toads $100,000, Breaking America’s Piggy Bank Priceless
The result of such captive breeding is expected to benefit both the goals and purpose of the Wyoming Toad recovery program and the University, including, but not limited to: Wyoming Toad related research, teaching, and opportunities to assist on the ground recovery efforts. Project awarded to breed toads, $100,000.

Kansans for Life PAC endorses Tiahrt for senate
Kansans for Life's political action committee has endorsed Rep. Todd Tiahrt in the U.S. Senate race. The announcement was made Thursday in dual press conferences in Wichita and Overland Park. Board member Christine Ostroski told reporters that the American people are "overwhelmingly pro-life and the tragedy of the violence" in Wichita should serve to underscore that even more. She said, "We must be pro-life so we can live in a society where people don't kill one another to solve what they think is a crisis." Tiahrt and Rep. Jerry Moran, both Republicans, are the only announced candidates for the Senate seat now held by Republican Sam Brownback.

Wayne Godsey: The best Television Station GM in America!
A group of more than 60 protesters met outside the KMBC’s studios in Kansas City to promote free market health care, and protest the ABC special “Prescription for America” being aired tonight The group was made up of modern day patriots from the Kansas City Tea Party and the Kansas City Area 9.12 Project. General manager Wayne Godsey and KMBC were kind to the protesters by providing water for those in the hot sun and 90+ degree temperatures. Mr. Godsey also participated in interviews with the protestors. This is why Wayne is one of the best television GM’s in the United States. He is honest, ethical and open. God bless you Wayne!

Kansas alternative media shut out of legislative access
Bob Weeks from the Voice for Liberty in Wichita has been a leader in seeking press credentials for the alternative media in Kansas. See his article today, Kansas alternative media shut out of legislative access.

Police chase car could be linked to KCK quadruple homicide
Police may have arrested a suspect this afternoon in Monday’s quadruple homicide in Kansas City, Kan. Following a police chase, a car crashed near 10th and Central Avenue in downtown Kansas City, Kan., about 6 p.m. Police appeared to be taking someone into custody and putting up crime scene tape. According to police scanner and television reports, the person in custody could be a suspect in the murder of four victims discovered Monday afternoon at a home at 52nd and Muncie Drive in Kansas City, Kan.

City Funded Downtown Improvements in Eudora Backfire
It wasn't supposed to work this way. The city of Eudora spend $1.4 million on improvements to Eudora’s Main Street that was supposed to lead to more foot traffic and a more attractive setting that might attract businesses. The businesses left for reasons ranging from lack of revenue to better business opportunities elsewhere. The lesson learned: Offer tax abatements and tax breaks but government spending is not the answer. Businesses have to have a financial vested interest or it’s too easy to move on!

KRA and Kansas Libertarians line up to support accountability for the Fed
"It is tantamount for a well-respected government to have transparency and to hold itself responsible for fiduciary matters,” Andrew Gray, chair of the LPKS, said in a statement sent to Kansas Liberty. “It is a core value of the founding fathers and has always been a core value with the Libertarian party. We see this as a right step to reinstate the trust in our government which has been abused for so long."

Wichita considers layoffs, privatization to cover budget shortfall
City officials are considering laying off some employees next year and privatizing parks maintenance in the face of an $8 million budget shortfall. The moves, discussed publicly for the first time Tuesday, would affect virtually all city departments.

Man shot to death in Midtown
Kansas City police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man dead. The shooting was reported about 12:13 a.m. today near East 36th and Main streets.

Man's body found in fountain
The body of a man was found near Century II in Wichita this morning, authorities said. The death is considered suspicious at this point, said police.

Wichita 'miracle' causes Vatican to send investigator
“We have a prayer in our parish to Fr. Kapaun that we have prayed for several years,” Paula added. She said that the prayer for Kapaun’s intercession was said every day at Mass. Friends and family of the Kears joined in praying to Fr. Kapuan. “Copies of the prayer were passed around and e-mailed,” said Paula. “Everyone was praying.” Miraculously, Chase survived the surgery and walked out of the hospital only a few weeks after the accident that had broken his skull. “It was shortly after we got to the rehab hospital and I just saw these people that work there just amazed,” Paula told The Wichita Eagle. The doctors were unable to explain the recovery, Chase’s parents added. To members of the Kear family, the reason is clear. “It was a miracle,” Paula told CNA. “Absolutely a miracle.” Chase has made a nearly-full recovery and is currently working a summer job and planning to coach pole-vaulting. Devotion to Fr. Kapuan is strong in the Diocese of Wichita, whose website includes information about his case for canonization. Father Emil Kapaun was a Wichita priest and Army chaplain born in Kansas, about 60 miles north of Wichita. During the Korean War, he was assigned to the U.S. Army's Eighth Cavalry regiment, which was overrun in late 1951 by the Chinese army in North Korea.

City Council Election in Roeland Park
Roeland Park has a new city councilman. Conservative Marek Gliniecki, a 30-year Roeland Park resident, won a special election Tuesday to represent Ward 4. The seat had been vacant since former Councilwoman Adrienne Foster became mayor in April. Among Gliniecki’s opponents had been former Roeland Park Mayor and liberal Steve Petrehn.

Law enforcement gets better tools, more jail cells
In Johnson County, a new emergency communications center just opened, a county jail expansion is almost done and more jail work starts next year.

Government Health Care Arrives in Kansas
Seven area health clinics received grants totaling $1.2 million from the state to help provide medical services to low-income and uninsured Kansans. The clinics were among 39 statewide that received grants ranging from $17,872 to $453,517 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which announced the list Tuesday.

“The establishment Republicans have made this endorsement for the same reason that they’re in so much trouble. They go out there and support stuff like TARP bills and stimulus packages, pork-barrel spending and huge debt, and they wring their hands and act like, 'This is not good, but we don’t have a choice.' "

- Former Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee discussing Moderate Republicans

From Proverbs 16:15
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Gospel according to St. Luke 1:57-66,80

57 Now Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had showed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him by his father's name Zachary. 60 And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 63 And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered. 64 And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. 65 And fear came upon all their neighbours; and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. 66 And all they that had heard them laid them up in their heart, saying: What an one, think ye, shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him. 80 And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

Marine War Hero to take on Dennis Moore

In this Friday’s commentary TFK will focus on the new candidate for Congress running against Dennis Moore. TKF is proud to feature Republican Candidate for the 3rd District in Kansas, SSgt Daniel Gilyeat, USMC. And he is from get this, Kansas City, Kansas! Are you ready for a conservative war hero from Kansas City, Kansas, Dennis?

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Daniel Gilyeat always wanted a better life for himself, so he thought defending his country and serving in the US Marine Corps would give him just that. Daniel was called up for duty and went over to Iraq to serve our country. His was expecting a gruesome and dangerous tour, but came home safe and was excited to return to his family.

The Marines asked Daniel if he wanted to go back to Iraq for a second tour, this was not mandatory. Daniel loved the Marines and so he went.

Then on July 3rd 2003 while out on a mission a bomb hit his truck and he suffered major injuries. His M-16 rifle he carried between his legs was in splinters and his left leg was ripped from his body. Because of the great lose of blood, Daniel almost died twice on his way to the military hospital. He was discharged and sent home. 27 days after Daniel suffered these injuries he was up and around with his prosthetic leg. He knew he had to be positive and not let this ruin his life. He would go to visit other wounded soldiers and talk with their families inspiring them and encouraging them.

Daniel only wanted the best for his family and was prepared to do anything it took to do that, even if it meant risking his life in Iraq. Daniel is now determined to raise his children and inspire others to overcome tragedy. His home is in disrepair and with his disability he has done everything he can to make this tiny house work for his family. The house isn't wheelchair accessible and Daniel can only wear his prosthetic leg for a few hours during the day until it becomes sore and then he has to rely on his wheelchair. This makes it nearly impossible for him to get around, all the floors are uneven and the doors are way to small to get through. He has fallen many times in the bathroom and on his front porch since there isn't a ramp. In the basement they have a washer and dryer. To get to the basement you have to open a latched door on the floor and walk down old wooden stairs. This home is dangerous for any child to walk down and even more so for Daniel having to hop on one leg up and down the stairs is nearly impossible.

This is not a sad story but one of hope and inspiration. Asking Daniel if he would go and fight for his country again, there was no pause or hesitation, it was an immediate YES. He knows his strength and positive attitude is the reason this has happened to him. Daniel gives so much of himself to his neighbors and everyone around him it is hard to believe how positive he is. He wants the best for his kids and was willing to sacrifice his life for them.

Reprinted from the Wyandotte County/KCK Unified Government Page