"A Senate committee Wednesday announced an investigation into taxes paid by major oil companies and asked the Internal Revenue Service for the companies' tax returns. The Senate Finance Committee promised "a comprehensive review of the federal taxes paid" by the oil companies on their record profits last year."
"WASHINGTON - People are now about as likely to mention immigration as the economy when they are asked to name the most important problem facing the United States, though both rank behind war in Iraq and elsewhere, an AP-Ipsos poll found. "
"Agreement over a highly touted Senate compromise on illegal immigration fell apart Friday as Democrats, Republicans and the White House pointed fingers over who was to blame for the present impasse over the bill."
Washington Raises Interest Rates Again & More Rate Increases May Be Coming
Tuesday, 28 March 2006
Fox News:
"WASHINGTON — Ben Bernanke, sticking with the Federal Reserve's playbook in his first meeting as chairman, boosted borrowing costs to a five-year high and hinted that an additional interest rate increase could be in store."
Update on the sale of Pledge of Allegiance License Plates
Friday, 10 March 2006
Only 15 days after it went on sale, the "One Nation Under God" license plate has been purchased by almost 1,500 families. If you would like to join these Ohio families in supporting the Pledge of Allegiance & "One Nation Under God", please visit www.oplates.com or call Moms For Ohio to see how you can get your license plate today!
Muslim charity in Ohio seized
Monday, 20 February 2006
From The Plain Dealer:
"Federal agents seized the offices of KindHearts - a Toledo-based Muslim charity- on Sunday while the U.S. government simultaneously ordered U.S. banks to freeze KindHearts' assets during an investigation into possible terrorism funding."
Democrats in Washington played rough with Hackett and got what they wanted. Between now and the fall, they must reconcile with him. If they don’t, and insist that there is no elephant in the room, the elephant will defeat the donkey in November."
To see the information on the poll regarding this race, please visit The Plain Dealer
Every American Should Have The Right To Speak Freely
Monday, 13 February 2006
Theresa Fleming, Editorial
"The cost of freedom is high, but Americans have always paid it." -President John F. Kennedy
There can be no greater gift than the gift given by a person who lays down their life for the sake of another. Throughout our country's history, over one million men and women serving in our armed forces have given their lives so that our country might remain safe and free. Isn't that freedom supposed to be for every American? But the truth is, not every American in our country has the same equal right to freedom of speech. Pastors, whether they be priests, pastors, or rabbis do not have the same freedom of speech as other citizens. It's time, past time, that they did.
Congressman Walter Jones from North Carolina has introduced H.R. 235, a bill which would protect the right of all spiritual leaders to freely speak to the members of their congregations on all issues, including political ones. Every American should be free, including Pastors and Rabbis. For the minute we allow the freedom of even one American to be taken away, the freedom of every American is at risk.
For more information or to support this important bill, please call:
House Majoirty Leader John Boehner 513-779-5400
Bill Sponsor Congressman Walter Jones 202-225-3415
Ohio Senators George Voinovich 202-224-3353 & Senator Mike Dewine 202-224-2315
Cincinnati company implants security devices in its workers
Monday, 13 February 2006
From The Columbus Dispatch:
"CINCINNATI -- A company that sells surveillance equipment has begun implanting tiny identifying devices in employees to allow them access to its secure vaults.The program is voluntary and is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States, CityWatcher.com Chief Executive Sean Darks said Monday."
Ritalin, similar drugs need warning label, FDA unit says
Monday, 13 February 2006
From The Plain Dealer:
" Washington - Ritalin and other stimulant drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should carry the strongest warning that they may be linked to an increased risk of death and injury, federal health advisers said Thursday."
CVS Store May Have Found Tampered Bottles: 40 Churchgoers Get Sick
Sunday, 12 February 2006
From Breitbart.com:"
Bottles of fruit juice that appeared to be tampered with were found at same drug store where grape juice that sickened dozens of churchgoers had been purchased, police said."
Pennsylvania man accused of terrorist plot: report
Sunday, 12 February 2006
From Reuters:
"Federal investigators have accused a Pennsylvania man of trying to conspire with al-Qaeda to blow up major U.S. oil and gas pipelines and wreck the economy, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Sunday. "
Openers: A Daily Politics Blog by Mark Naymik and the PD Politics Staff is more than just the usual blog, it's a good resources for voters to look at for the upcoming elections. From the latest news articles, to articles and answers given by the candidates themselves to a section that allows visitors to "review the raw material Plain Dealer reporters use in covering Ohio politics", the site is a great voter resource. Especially helpful is the section that allows visitors to listen to the actual interviews themselves. For more information, please use the below links.
"T:o pray -- or not to pray -- in Jesus' name is the question plaguing an increasing number of U.S. military chaplains, one of whom began a multiday hunger strike outside the White House yesterday. "I am a Navy chaplain being fired because I pray in Jesus' name," said Navy Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt, who will be holding 6 p.m. prayer vigils daily in Lafayette Park."
The Book of Daniel" may have launched to great controversy and hoopla. But, yesterday, the show ended with whimper – pulled unceremoniously pulled from NBC's Friday night schedule, effective immediately, with no more of an announcement than an entry on an NBC blog by creator Jack Kenny.
"Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) has proved yet again that he can count budget votes, shepherding a $39 billion, five-year package of spending cuts through the House yesterday despite the distraction of a leadership election scheduled for today." To read this article, please visit: Budget Vote
To get more news on what's going on in our captial, try visitingThe Hill
Dewine Votes Against Budget Cuts
Friday, 03 February 2006
From the Plain Dealer:
"Washington- So much for political labels. A Republican from Ohio - one who's rated poorly by environmental groups - helped block a bill Wednesday that would have permitted oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Yet a Democrat from Ohio - someone liked by environmentalists - had voted to open the refuge to drilling.
Not quite as extraordinary as that juxtaposition, both of these men - Republican U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine and Democratic U.S. House member Sherrod Brown - voted against budget cuts they say will harm the underprivileged. DeWine, the Republican, echoed those on the left when he said, "This bill, I think, hurts children."
AARP is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to vote “No” on the irresponsible budget reconciliation bill because it could deny essential health and long-term care to millions of Americans. While this harmful bill narrowly passed the House once, representatives have a unique opportunity to vote again on this bill—now that it is clear how it would deny millions of Americans the health care they need.
"Hamas's charter, which its leaders are refusing to amend, calls for Israel's destruction and the movement has led a suicide bombing campaign responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Israelis.
This has led foreign donors of aid such as the United States and the EU, which together give more than £500 million a year to the Palestinian Authority, to threaten to withdraw funds."
Pastors and Rabbis Deserve to Have the Same Freedom as Other Americans do
Monday, 13 February 2006
Director of Moms for Ohio, Theresa Fleming
Editorial
President Kennedy once said, "The cost of freedom is high, but Americans have always paid it". Throughout our country's history, over one million men and women serving in our armed forces have given their lives so that the people of our country might remain safe and free. The very least we can and should do, is honor their sacrifice by making sure that the freedom they gave their lives to protect applies to each and every American. For the minute we allow the freedom of even one American to be taken away, the freedom of every American is at risk. Ministers, whether they be Priests, Pastors or Rabbis should have the same freedom of speech that every other American does. And it's time, past time, that our country did something to ensure that they do.
Congressman Walter Jones of North Caroline introduced H.R. 235, a bill which is designed to ensure that Pastors and Rabbis be allowed to have the same rights and freedom of speech that every other American is given. For more information on this important bill, please call:
" Angered by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that sided with a Connecticut city that wanted to seize homes for economic development, a group of activists is trying to get one of the justices who voted for the decision evicted from his own home. The group, led by a California man, wants Justice David Souter's home seized for the purpose of building an inn called "Lost Liberty Hotel."
"The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a lower court was wrong to strike down New Hampshire's parental notification law. In a unanimous decision written by retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the justices let the abortion restriction stand."
But this high school has the backing of Battelle and Ohio State University, behemoths that will put muscle behind its math and science focus. It will be small, free and open to students in the 16 Franklin County public school districts.
down their life for the sake of another. Throughout our country's history, over one million men and women serving in our armed forces have given their lives so that our country might remain safe and free. Isn't that freedom supposed to be for every American? But the truth is, not every American in our country has the same equal right to freedom of speech. Pastors, whether they be priests, pastors, or rabbis do not have the same freedom of speech as other citizens. It's time, past time, that they did. 