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Monday, March 31, 2014

ICE agents catch and release most illegal immigrants, new report shows

This is Obama's idea of enforcing the nation's immigration laws: More than 68,000 illegals with criminal records were released back into the US population in 2013 by the Obama Administration.

ICE agents catch and release most illegal immigrants, new report shows - Washington Times

A sure sign of spring in Pennsylvania ...


Obamacare Group Tied to Voter Fraud in California

Couple Receives Voter Registration Card Pre-Marked Democrat From Covered California

'God's Not Dead' A Surprise Box-Office Hit


While the big-budget Russell Crowe film "Noah" claimed the top spot at the weekend box-office with a $45 million debut, the film still has a long way to go to recover its $130 million production budget.

The real surprise at the box office is the Christian-friendly film, "God's Not Dead," which took in $8.7 million in its second week of release, bringing its box-office total to $21.7 million in just 1,100 theaters. Compared that to "Noah," which is playing in more than 3,500 theaters.

"Son of God," another religious-themed film, has also done well at the box office. It took in $1 million over the weekend to bring its five-week total to $$57.8 million.

Liberal cartoonist skewers Pa. AG Kathleen Kane


Fewer woman hold political office in Pa. than in Afghanistan

The editorial in the ultra-liberal Philadelphia Daily News is the typical idiotic left-wing drivel about needing to elect more liberal women, but the editorial writer does raise an interesting point:

The
Center for American Women in Politics, at Rutgers, ranks Pennsylvania
38th among states in the U.S., with women holding 17 percent of
legislative seats in Harrisburg.


Women make up 28 percent of parliament in Afghanistan.


Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20140331_DN_Editorial__WOMEN_IN_PA_-LITICS.html#Pl5uGYD6KidCACSF.99
The
Center for American Women in Politics, at Rutgers, ranks Pennsylvania
38th among states in the U.S., with women holding 17 percent of
legislative seats in Harrisburg.


Women make up 28 percent of parliament in Afghanistan.


Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20140331_DN_Editorial__WOMEN_IN_PA_-LITICS.html#Pl5uGYD6KidCACSF.99
The Center for American Women in Politics, at Rutgers, ranks Pennsylvania 38th among states in the U.S., with women holding 17 percent of legislative seats in Harrisburg. Women make up 28 percent of parliament in Afghanistan.
Center for American Women in Politics, at Rutgers, ranks Pennsylvania
38th among states in the U.S., with women holding 17 percent of
legislative seats in Harrisburg.


Women make up 28 percent of parliament in Afghanistan.


Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20140331_DN_Editorial__WOMEN_IN_PA_-LITICS.html#Pl5uGYD6KidCACSF.99
The
Center for American Women in Politics, at Rutgers, ranks Pennsylvania
38th among states in the U.S., with women holding 17 percent of
legislative seats in Harrisburg.


Women make up 28 percent of parliament in Afghanistan.


Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20140331_DN_Editorial__WOMEN_IN_PA_-LITICS.html#Pl5uGYD6KidCACSF.99

Philadelphia Daily News Editorial: WOMEN IN PA.-LITICS

Joe Biden: Illegal aliens are 'already Americans'

Biden: Illegal immigrants are 'already Americans' | TheHill

Document: 68,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions released by Obama in 2013

DHS document: 68,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions released in 2013 | TheHill

Senate About To Go Republican?


Sebelius has awkward on-air exchange

Sebelius has awkward on-air exchange | TheHill

So predictable: ObamaCare site crashes on last day of signups

John Hayward: ObamaCare crashes on Lastday | Human Events

Grover Norquist: Republicans will recapture U.S. Senate in November

Republicans will recapture the U.S. Senate in November 2014

Report: Obamacare adds $27.2B in private sector costs, 159M paperwork hours

Fourth Anniversary of Obamacare Brings Billions in Costs to Economy

Voter fraud tied to Democrats gets a free press from Eric Holder

Voter fraud: Multiple-voting Melowese Richardson gets a federal pass

Three-quarters of Obamacare Signups Will Face Higher Premiums

Cleveland Clinic CEO: 3/4 Of Obamacare Signups Will Face Higher Premiums

A whole lotta Democratic corruption going on

Michelle Malkin: A whole lotta Democratic corruption going on

Friday, March 28, 2014

Philly Democrat wants Spanish designated the official language of Pa.

A Pennsylvania state legislator from Philadelphia has introduced a resolution in the state House of Representatives calling for "Spanish" to be declared the official language of  the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Let me check the calendar. Nope, it's not April Fool's Day.

The screwball state lawmaker is Rep. Angel Cruz, and of course, he's a Democrat. The resolution would require all local, county and state government agencies to use Spanish on all government documents.

It appears Cruz's resolution (House Resolution 666) is in response to a bill by Republican state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe to designate "English" as the official language of Pennsylvania. Metcalf's legislation is House Bill 2132.

For more information, check out this report from a Pittsburgh television station:

Pennsylvania's official language: English or Spanish? | Local News - WTAE Home

Reagan Vs. Obama - Social Economics 101

AP Poll: Only 26% Of Americans Approve Of ObamaCare

Got A New Low: AP Poll Shows Only 26% Of Americans Approve Of ObamaCare « Pat Dollard

What Obama Says Doesn't Jibe With What Pope Says

Who are you going to believe? Pope Francis or Barack Obama, the recipient of the "Lie of the Year" Award?

What Obama Says Happened Doesn’t Jibe With What Pope Says Happened – And It’s A Matter Of Public Record Who The Epic Liar Is « Pat Dollard

Oregon man received $221,000 in unlawful disability, Medicaid and food stamp benefits

Unemployed Man Who ‘Wore Lots of Jewelry’ Busted for Disability Fraud

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Obama meets the Pope


CNN: Democrats in Disarray on Obamacare Messaging

CNN: Democrats in Disarray on Obamacare Messaging

Michelle Obama has media blackout in China while touting freedom of press

EMILY MILLER: Michelle Obama has media blackout in China while touting freedom of press - Washington Times

Nate Silver predicts GOP takeover of US Senate

EDITORIAL: Nate Silver, bearer of bad Democratic tidings - Washington Times

Barnard College picks Planned Parenthood president as graduation speaker

College's pick of pro-choice speaker sparks outcry - Washington Times

Off The Presses: Top Stories From The Pottstown Mercury

Who Said Anything About Voter Fraud?

Who Said Anything About Voter Fraud? | ConservativeHQ.com

GOP Establishment Candidates Embarrassed in 2016 Presidential Poll

GOP Establishment Candidates Embarrassed in 2016 Poll | ConservativeHQ.com

Richard Viguerie Blasts Boehner, GOP Congressional Leadership

In response to news  that House Speaker John Boehner and the Republican Congressional leadership will meet with the anti-tea party group, Mainstreet Advocacy, at the Ritz Carlton, ConservativeHQ founder Richard Viguerie offered the following response:

"Since the purpose of the weekend meeting at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island in Florida is to raise money and strategizing as to how to defeat limited-government constitutional conservatives in Republican primaries, this meeting is an act of war by John Boehner, Eric Cantor and the Republican Congressional leadership."

"By fighting conservatives, Republican congressional leaders are publicly acknowledging they do not share the core values of conservatives and Tea Partyers, including limited-government, fidelity to the constitution, lower taxes, balanced budget, significantly reducing the size, scope and reach of the federal government."

The Evil Empire Strikes Back


Is 'moderate Islam' an oxymoron?

Is 'moderate Islam' an oxymoron?

Exposed: Obama Administration Gives Russia Free Military Equipment Used By Army, Marines

U.S. Gives Russia Free Military Equipment Used By Army, Marines | Judicial Watch

Judicial Watch Warns of Voter Fraud in Iowa, Colorado, Washington, DC

The watchdog group says it has evidence there are more registered voters than eligible voters in Iowa, Colorado and Washington, D.C., opening the door for voter fraud.

"Dirty voter rolls can mean dirty elections," said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. "Many states are shirking their legal responsibilities to maintain clean voter rolls.  This undermines confidence in our election system.  Outrageously, the Obama Justice Department simply refuses to enforce the federal law that requires states to take reasonable steps to clean voter rolls.  Judicial Watch is now doing the job of the U.S. Justice Department."

Judicial Watch Warns Iowa, Colorado, DC of Potential Election Integrity Lawsuits | Judicial Watch

Hometown newspaper questions Pa. AG Kathleen Kane's 'silent mistreatment' on corruption probe

Editorial: The silent mistreatment - Opinion - Citizens' Voice

Columnist: Pa. AG Kathleen Kane tries to intimidate the press

Colin McNickle: Kathleen Kane attacks the free press

GM would like to thank the American taxpayer


FBI Quietly Cuts Ties With Anti-Christian Hate Group

FBI Quietly Cuts Ties With Anti-Christian Hate Group | Judicial Watch

Documents: Obama Vacation Trips Cost Taxpayers $16M

JW Obtains Documents Revealing High Cost of Obama 2013 Trips | Judicial Watch

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Obama Loses Complete Touch with Reality

Peter Wehner: Obama Loses Complete Touch with Reality

Obama's Latest Victim: MSNBC

It appears Obama's declining popularity is also sinking the far-left news channel that still devotes most of its air time to propping up the failed Obama presidency. MSNBC ratings are at the bottom of the ocean.

Obama's Latest Victim: MSNBC

Al Sharpton Has No Idea What Anyone's Talking About

Obama's America: Student loan debt reaches $1 trillion

$1 trillion student loan debt widens US wealth gap

Obama's Idea of 'Freedom of the Press'


A War of Words Against Liberty

Andrew Klavan: A War of Words Against Liberty | Truth Revolt

A Summary of Obamacare Delays

A Summary of Obamacare Delays | Truth Revolt

Taxpayer money used for gambling by Postal Service employees

Taxpayer money used for gambling by Postal Service employees | Human Events

Study: $10B in Obamacare subsidies so far

Study: $10B in O-Care subsidies so far | TheHill

Putin's popularity soars, while Obama's tanks

Putin at 80 percent popularity: Obama, below 50 - Washington Times

Report: Minimum wage hike would hurt more workers than it helps

NFIB Research Foundation Report on the effect of raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania

Is PA AG Kathleen Kane a legal watchdog or lapdog?


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Poll: 78% Favor Proof of Citizenship Before Being Allowed to Vote

78% Favor Proof of Citizenship Before Being Allowed to Vote

Jon Stewart on CNN Malaysian Flight Coverage: 'Oh Sh*t, We've Got 23 Hours And 59 Minutes To Fill!'

Jon Stewart Destroys CNN Over Malaysian Flight Coverage | Truth Revolt

MSNBC ratings dropped 24% in 2013

Lean Back: MSNBC Daytime 'Tanks' | Truth Revolt

Report: Big Three Networks Bury Obamacare Failure

Obamacare is a disaster, so how does the state-run media cover the story? Simple. Ignore it. (I hear there's a plane still missing somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Let's devote another 24 hours of reporting on no new developments.)

Report: Big Three Networks Bury Obamacare Failure | Truth Revolt

NYT reporter: Obama is this generation's 'greatest enemy of press freedom'

New York Times reporter James Risen, who is fighting an order that he testify in the trial of Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer accused of leaking information to him, said the Obama administration is "the greatest enemy of press freedom that we have encountered in at least a generation." 

James Risen: Obama administration is this generation's 'greatest enemy of press freedom' | Poynter.

PA AG Kathleen Kane approved deal dismissing informant's charges in sting

AG Kane approved deal dismissing informant's charges in sting

Obama's Legacy: NASA Pays Russians $71M to Send American Astronaut into Space

NASA Pays Russians $71 Million to Send American Astronaut into Space

Obama Disapproval Rating Higher Than Ever

Obama Disapproval Rating Higher Than Ever

CBO: Minimum Wage Hike Will Increase Deficit

CBO: Minimum Wage Hike Will Increase Deficit

Rep. Joe Pitts: Religious Freedom Versus Obamacare

Winnie The Putin


Pa. Gov. Corbett Meets With Pope Francis



Pennsylvania Governor Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett Meet Pope Francis (via PR Newswire)

Pennsylvania gifts presented from Doylestown, Glenshaw, Philadelphia, Camp Hill HARRISBURG, Pa., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In Rome for meetings on behalf of the World Meeting of Families, Governor and Mrs. Corbett today met with Pope…

Boehner on latest Obamacare delay: 'What the hell is this, a joke?'

Boehner 'What the hell is this, a joke?' | TheHill

If you like your Obamacare deadline, you can keep it

If you like your ObamaCare deadline, you can keep it | Human Events

Democrat Tom Wolf says Pa. AG Kathleen Kane 'wrong' to drop investigation

Tom Wolf says Kathleen Kane 'wrong' to drop investigation

Sign Up For Obamacare And Get A Free Puppy


500 economists oppose Obama plan to raise minimum wage

The minimum wage debate: Obama vs. the 500

Federal court says Obamacare built on quicksand

Federal court skeptical of Obamacare tax subsidies - Washington Times

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Cyprus: The New Key to European Energy Security?

Cyprus: The New Key to European Energy Security?

Former Clinton Aide Says 'America Deserves Better than the Clintons' in the White House

America Deserves Better: Former Clinton Aide Says ‘America Deserves Better than the Clintons’ in the White House

IRS moves to tax bitcoins

IRS moves to tax bitcoins | TheHill

Michelle Obama's China Vacation


Dispatches from the war against vote fraud

Despite denials from Democrats, there's plenty of evidence of widespread and organized voter fraud on behalf of the Democratic Party.

John Hayward: Dispatches from the war against vote fraud | Human Events

Columnist: Pa. AG Kathleen Kane attacks the free press

Colin McNickle: Kathleen Kane attacks the free press

Philly DA blasts fellow Democrat Kathleen Kane for failure to prosecute political corruption

You know something is up when Philadelphia's top law enforcement officer, District Attorney Seth Williams, publicly takes Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane to the woodshed for Kane's refusal to prosecute Democratic state lawmakers from Philadelphia who were caught on tape allegedly accepting bribes. Both Williams and Kane are Democrats, but it appears Williams puts the law ahead of politics.

Seth Williams: Kane's account of case doesn't add up

Monday, March 24, 2014

PA GOP: 250,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their health care coverage due to Obamacare

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason issued the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the disastrous Obamacare plan passed by Congressional Democrats:
"Four years ago, President Obama and the Democrats rammed through legislation which created health care insecurity for millions of Americans and caused 250,000 Pennsylvanians to lose their health care coverage," Gleason said. "Over the course of the past four years, Pennsylvanians have watched as Obamacare has hurt small businesses, costs jobs and separated families from their doctors. It seems like each time we pull back a layer of the Obamacare law, there is another disastrous consequence.

"Now, President Obama and the Democrats are ignoring the Constitution and delaying provisions of ObamaCare by fiat for blatant partisan political gain. No matter how hard the Democrats wish away their role in Obamacare, voters will hold them accountable for their role in this mess in November."

According to the Governor's Office, more than 250,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their health care coverage due to ObamaCare. (Office of the Governor, "Governor Corbett Calls on President Obama for Permanent Solutions to Affordable Care Act Issues and to Protect Pennsylvanians' Health Care," 11/14/13)
HARRISBURG – Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason released the following statement regarding the fourth anniversary of Obamacare.
“Four years ago, President Obama and the Democrats rammed through legislation which created health care insecurity for millions of Americans and caused 250,000 Pennsylvanians to lose their health care coverage,” Gleason said. “Over the course of the past four years, Pennsylvanians have watched as Obamacare has hurt small businesses, costs jobs and separated families from their doctors. It seems like each time we pull back a layer of the Obamacare law, there is another disastrous consequence.
“Now, President Obama and the Democrats are ignoring the Constitution and delaying provisions of ObamaCare by fiat for blatant partisan political gain. No matter how hard the Democrats wish away their role in Obamacare, voters will hold them accountable for their role in this mess in November.”
According to the Governor’s Office, more than 250,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their health care coverage due to ObamaCare. (Office of the Governor, “Governor Corbett Calls on President Obama for Permanent Solutions to Affordable Care Act Issues and to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Health Care,” 11/14/13)
- See more at: http://www.pagop.org/2014/03/chairman-gleason-releases-statement-fourth-anniversary-obamacare/#sthash.hg4GyPl8.dpuf

Forecast for Democrats



Four years later, Democrats wait for ObamaCare popularity bounce

Four years later, Democrats wait for ObamaCare popularity bounce | TheHill

Study: Obamacare costs outweigh benefits

Study: O-Care costs outweigh benefits | TheHill

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Al Sharpton Hugs Poll Worker Convicted of Voter Fraud at Voting Rights Rally

Al Sharpton Hugs Poll Worker Convicted of Voter Fraud at Voting Rights Rally

Proponents of government transparency are unimpressed with the Obama administration

Five Attacks on Obama's Transparency Record During Sunshine Week

The cloudy case of Kathleen Kane and the Philly sting

A columnist for one of Pennsylvania's most liberal newspapers has a question involving the  Pennsylvania Attorney General pulling the plug on a corruption probe: "Was Democratic Attorney General Kathleen Kane politically driven to kill an investigation because it targeted only Democrats, mostly African-Americans?"

John Baer: The cloudy case of the Philly sting

The last time Obama spoke the truth


Report: Raising minimum wage in Pa. would kill 28,000 to 119,000 jobs

Democrats are behind efforts to raise the minimum wage, which like every other program Democrats back would end up hurting the economy.

From NFIB:
A handful of bills have been introduced in the Pennsylvania legislature to raise the state’s current $7.25 minimum wage. Advocates claim that will help to bring people out of poverty.  But a reliable economic model used in an NFIB study released today finds that minimum wage increases in Pennsylvania will actually hurt those they are intended to help by eliminating entry level jobs in the Commonwealth.
The National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation report projects the effect that three Pennsylvania minimum wage bills will have on jobs and economic activity in our state. The findings forecast the loss of as many as 28,000 to 119,000 jobs over a ten year period when the wage is increased to $8.75 or $9.00, as those increases are tied to cost-of-living adjustments. The report uses a widely accepted regional economic model that is also used by the federal government, local governments and universities created by REMI, Inc. (see www.remi.com).  Earlier this year a Congressional Budget Office report on raising the national minimum wage to $10.10 projected 500,000 job losses in the U.S.
“The NFIB study shows that more than half of the jobs would disappear from the small-business sector in Pennsylvania,” said Kevin Shivers executive state director of NFIB Pa., “While minimum wage hikes are intended to help those below the poverty level, they will do just the opposite.
NFIB Research Foundation Report on the effect of raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania

When it comes to corruption, Democrats always willing to look the other way

Democratic candidates for governor decline to 'second-guess' state attorney general Kathleen Kane

Obamacare can't fool the people

Judd Gregg: O-Care can't fool the people | TheHill

Obamacare: The mistake America could not afford

ObamaCare: the mistake America could not afford | Human Events

Common Core Standards Explained

Vatican Official: Obama Policies 'Have Become Progressively More Hostile Toward Christian Civilization'

Vatican Chief Justice: Obama's Policies 'Have Become Progressively More Hostile Toward Christian Civilization' « CBS St. Louis

Obamacare leaves Las Vegas man owing $407,000 in doctor bills

Obamacare leaves Las Vegas man owing $407,000 in doctor bills

Global Warming Consequences


Officials want voters to decide if Lower Alsace Township, Mount Penn should merge

Officials want voters to decide if Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn should merge | NEWS

Pa. ranks 13th in nation in total tax burden

Mary Young: At least one of our taxes is low | NEWS

Study finds optimism for the news industry

Dave Mowery: Don't write off the news media | NEWS

Congressman Pitts, other speakers pound Obamacare during conservative gathering

Pitts, other speakers pound Obamacare during conservative gathering | NEWS

Antietam will see smaller tax hikes if districts merge, proposed budget shows

Antietam will see smaller tax hikes if districts merge, proposed budget shows | NEWS

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Liberal Newspaper Editor Backs Voter ID Law in Pa.

Here's something you don't see every day. The editor of one of the most liberal newspapers in Pennsylvania actually supports a Voter ID law.

From a recent column by Reading Eagle Editor Harry Deitz:
I don't understand why people shouldn't have to show identification to vote.

It's one of our most important responsibilities as citizens, and it must come with rules that assure it is secure.

The issue of voter ID in Pennsylvania has been a long-running battle in the courts. Proponents argue that it prevents fraud. Opponents claim there is no evidence of fraud and that providing an official ID is a burden on some citizens. 
I see those as lame and unfounded excuses. Can they legally drive a car without a license?

Can they refuse to provide an ID if requested to cash a check? Can anyone go into a bar or liquor store and make a purchase without valid ID if requested? Can they get on a commercial airline without identification?

None of those come close to the importance of voting. If you go for medical tests, you need an ID. If you apply for a job, you need ID.
How do we assure that the person voting is who he says he is? No system is perfect. But there have to be checks. There must be rules.What are they afraid of? What are they trying to hide?
Harry Deitz: Five things I don't understand and likely never will | NEWS

'God's Not Dead' Official Movie Trailer

Fellow Democrat blasts Pa. AG Kathleen Kane in botched sting case

District Attorney Williams blasts attorney general in sting case

Hollywood keeps tinkering with the Bible

EDITORIAL: Tinkering with the Bible - Washington Times

Biggest job gains are in states run by Republicans

GOP wish: Unhappy Obamacare anniversary

GOP wish: Unhappy O-Care anniversary | TheHill

Friday, March 21, 2014

Editorial: Harry Reid allows Obama, Eric Holder to cover up IRS scandal

Examiner Editorial: Harry Reid lets Obama, Eric Holder cover up IRS scandal | WashingtonExaminer.com

Pundit: Pelosi's Obamacare Embrace Is A Loser For Dems

Larry Sabato: Pelosi's Obamacare Embrace Is A Loser For Dems

CNN's Latest Theory on Flight 370: Zombies

Is anyone still watching CNN? I mean, besides Obama supporters.

CNN's Latest Theory on Flight 370: Zombies

Weekly Video Recap from The Pottstown Mercury

One died for your soul ... the other for your freedom


Tea Party group calls for impeachment of Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has really stepped in it this time.

While Kane has been using her office for political grandstanding since she took office last year, her decision to pull the plug on a sting operation that caught prominent Philadelphia politicians allegedly accepting bribes has caused a political firestorm across the Keystone State.

Kane is now threatening to sue Pennsylvania's most liberal newspaper - The Philadelphia Inquirer - for exposing the botched sting operation, but the controversy is not going away. Watchdog groups and citizen activists are calling for investigations of her actions.

Today, the Independence Hall Tea Party Association is calling for Kane's impeachment.

From a press release issued by the group:
The Independence Hall Tea Party is calling on the Pennsylvania State Legislature to immediately remove Katherine Kane from her duties as Attorney General of Pennsylvania.

"In the recent past, Attorney General Kane has refused to enforce the PA Marriage Act and to indict Philadelphia area elected officials caught on tape accepting monetary bribes," said Association President, Teri Adams. 

"Ms. Kane's refusal to do the right thing in order to protect her political allies and friends is even more frightening than the bribery itself. 

"Corruption begets corruption.

"But we have held back our fire until Ms. Kane instigated her most chilling move to date  - hiring Philadelphia's most feared attorney to intimidate the press - in particular the Philadelphia Inquirer - and others - from examining her record. 

"What she hopes to achieve by hiring Dick Sprague is an end to the scrutiny of her very questionable - possibly even criminal behavior - and the silencing of her critics.

"This is a veiled assault on the First Amendment of the United States Constitution--on freedom of the press and freedom of speech," said Ms. Adams.

"This is not a partisan issue. It's one that should concern Pennsylvanians of all political persuasions and backgrounds."

"As organization who is named for the building which gave birth to the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, we will not be silenced by Kathleen Kane or her Attorneys."

The Death of Journalism

Jeff Crouere on how the lapdog MSM enables Obama's imperial presidency: Unlike Richard Nixon, President Obama does not have to worry about a Woodward or Bernstein uncovering any of his Watergate type scandals.

The Death of Journalism

American Hellenic Institute Corrects Forbes Inaccuracies in Cyprus Op-Ed

AHI Submits Letter to Forbes to Correct Inaccuracies with Cyprus Op-Ed

Four-Year Anniversary Of Obamacare = Epic Failure

On March 23, 2010, Barack Barack signed a $938 billion health care overhaul passed by Congress with only Democratic votes, declaring "a new season in America." Eventually dubbed "Obamacare," the plan is now estimated by the CBO to cost at least $1.8 trillion over 10 years. While millions of Americans have already been kicked off their health insurance plans because of Obamacare, the program is failing to attract the young and healthy subscribers it needs to sustain what is essentially a government-run pyramid scheme. And more than 30 million Americans will remain without health care insurance despite Obamacare's promises. The results? An epic failure.

Four-Year Anniversary Of Obamacare: Failure | Truth Revolt

Reality For College Graduates In Obama's America



New Ad Shows Reality For College Graduates In America | Truth Revolt

Opposing voter ID laws in the name of race is insulting to minorities

David Limbaugh: Opposing voter ID laws in the name of race is insulting to minorities

Tea Party Patriots endorse Bevin in McConnell challenge

Tea Party Patriots endorse Bevin | TheHill

Thursday, March 20, 2014

50 States, 50 Stories: Why does Harry Reid call these Obamacare victims liars?



50 States, 50 Stories

More hours cut due to ObamaCare at government agencies, schools

More hours cut due to ObamaCare at government agencies and schools | Human Events

Keystone XL Pipeline Retains 2-to-1 Support Among Public, Divides Democrats

From a new Pew Research Poll:
As the Obama administration deliberates over whether to allow the Keystone XL pipeline to be built, the proposed pipeline continues to draw broad support from the public. Currently, 61% favor building the pipeline while 27% are opposed. These views have changed little over the past year.
Keystone XL Pipeline Divides Democrats

New Poll: 53% disapprove of Obamacare

From a new Pew Research Poll:
As the four-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act approaches, the law remains unpopular with the public. Currently, 53% disapprove of the 2010 health care law while 41% approve of the law. Opinion of the measure is virtually unchanged since last September.
ACA at Age 4: More Disapproval than Approval

Newspaper: Push for tax reform - Urge Pa. legislators to back Senate Bill 76

Push for tax reform | Urge legislators to back Senate Bill 76

Spy vs. Spy


Democrat Kathleen Kane protects Democrats in voter ID law bribery case

Allen West: Democrat protects Democrats in voter ID law bribery case

Pa. Democrat Tom Wolfe endorses Obamacare

Democrat Tom Wolfe, who is running for Pa. governor, is a supporter of Barack Obama and likes what he's seen of Obamacare so far.

From the Republican Party of Pennsylvania:
Today, Tom Wolf stated that a law that cost 250,000 Pennsylvanians their health care coverage is “a step in the right direction.” Perhaps Tom Wolf was too busy calling for new taxes on energy to notice how ObamaCare is hurting small businesses, driving up health care costs for our local governments, and costing families their doctors. Tom Wolf’s statement that ObamaCare was a step in the right direction just proves that he would have voted for the law and he would rubberstamp its disastrous effects that would lead to more health care insecurity for Pennsylvanians.
Pennsylvania voters should know what they're getting with this tax-and-spend, big-government liberal.

Wolf is also a multi-millionaire who doesn't have to worry about paying for his health care.

Pelosi mocks millions who lost insurance: We 'couldn't be prouder' of Obamacare

Is Nancy Pelosi stupid or is she mocking the millions of Americans who have lost their health coverage due to Obamacare?

Pelosi: We 'couldn't be prouder' of O-Care | TheHill

On your dime: Obama officials regularly use executive jets for everyday travel

Federal officials regularly using executive jets for everyday travel - Washington Times

Barack Obama: The Mouse That Roared


Remember when NASA was about space exploration?

Remember when NASA was about space exploration? The Obama Administration has turned the agency into another propaganda tool for the far left.

NASA-Funded Study Says Income Inequality Causing Civilizational Collapse | Truth Revolt

No Press Allowed on Michelle Obama's Taxpayer Funded Vacation to China

Press Unwelcome At First Lady's Taxpayer Funded "Cultural Exchange" Family Trip To China | Truth Revolt

Valerie Jarrett, the 'evil genius' running the Obama White House

Valerie Jarrett, the CEO of Obama Inc. | FrontPage Magazine

Ethics complaints lodged in sting case dropped by Democratic Pa. AG Kane

Ethics complaints lodged in sting case

Illegal Aliens, Non-Citizens Caught Voting In Florida In Vast Numbers

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Dr. Ben Carson: Speech taboos are meant to silence patriotic dissent

DR. BEN CARSON: Political correctness and the slavery of Obamacare - Washington Times

Probe demanded after Democratic Pa. prosecutor drops sting case against Democrats

Another case of the fox guarding the hen house? (And I'm not talking about Kathleen Kane's looks, either.)

Probe demanded after Pa. prosecutor drops sting case against Democrats - Washington Times

Young people don't change - neither does the NY Times

Ann Coulter: Young people don't change - neither does the NY Times

The only thing more lost than the Malaysian jet ...


Pelosi, Dems doubling down on ObamaCare

Make this November's election a referendum on Obamacare. Vote out every Democrat on the ballot.

Pelosi, Dems doubling down on ObamaCare | TheHill

Maloney Bill Package to Keep Predators Out of Pa. Schools Advances

PA State Rep. David Maloney - Senate and House Panels Advance Maloney Bill Package to Keep Predators Out of Our Schools

After years of being played by Obama, Associated Press finally wakes up

You don't say. The Associated Press, which has been running biased stories on behalf of the Obama Administration for years, is now upset because Obama is playing the news service for fools. It's about time the AP woke up.

AP Seeks Broader Coverage Of White House

'Most transparent' White House ever rewrote the FOIA to suppress politically sensitive documents

'Most transparent' White House ever rewrote the FOIA to suppress politically sensitive docs | WashingtonExaminer.com

Late Democratic senator's warning haunts his party from beyond the grave

Late Democratic senator's warning haunts his party from beyond the grave | WashingtonExaminer.com

Obama unveils Final Four picks

 Obama unveils Final Four picks, predicts Michigan State to win | WashingtonExaminer.com

Obama threatens vetoes of bills requiring him to follow the law

Obama threatens vetoes of bills requiring him to follow the law | WashingtonExaminer.com

Tea Partier wins write-in race for Pennsylvania state Senate seat

The Republican establishment in Pennsylvania is still not sure what hit them on Tuesday.

Tea Partier wins write-in race for Pennsylvania state Senate seat | WashingtonExaminer.com

Health insurance premiums up 39% to 56% under Obamacare

Health insurance premiums up 39% to 56% under Obamacare, reach $2,604 a month in California | WashingtonExaminer.com

Obamacare: Many top cancer hospitals off-limits for newly insured

Obamacare: Many top cancer hospitals off-limits for newly insured | WJLA.com

The Obamacare Bait-and-Switch

Watchdog group calls for probe of Pa. AG Kathleen Kane

Probe of scuttled Pennsylvania investigation into Democrat corruption demanded | Human Events

ObamaCare sticker shock

ObamaCare sticker shock: get ready for your jacked-up premiums to double, or even triple | Human Events

The S.S. ObamaCare - Keep Playing!


Editorial: Cut legislative corruption in Pennsylvania at its roots

Cut legislative corruption in Pennsylvania at its roots

Newspaper: Pa. AG Kane should release tapes of botched corruption probe

Another Harrisburg scandal: Release the tapes

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Pa. Democratic Attorney General Kane says Democratic state legislators from Philadelphia committed crimes, but she won't prosecute them

Kane: Targets committed crimes but sting flawed

Time for paycheck protection in Pa.

Columnist: Time for paycheck protection in Pa.

Obama Groupie Burns '08 Campaign T-Shirt, Goes on Epic Rant



Obama Groupie Burns '08 T-Shirt, Goes on Epic Rant

Make Democrats pay for Obamacare and Obamanomics

David Limbaugh: Make Democrats pay for Obamacare and Obamanomics

Putin Ruins Obama Family Vacation Plans

Putin Ruins Obama Family Vacation Plans | Truth Revolt

Qualified ambassador applicants need not apply under Obama cronyism

ED FEULNER: Qualified ambassador applicants need not apply - Washington Times

Obama Youth - Then and Now


Crimea Vote: 123% Turnout - Is Democratic Party running election?

Crimea Vote: 123% Turnout | Truth Revolt

Obamanomics: 100,000 Net Job Loss Since September

Economist: 100,000 Net Job Loss Since September

Monday, March 17, 2014

The Democrats' Koch psychosis

The Democrats' Koch psychosis | Human Events

Obama admits you might not keep your doctor, but maybe you can keep your life-saving treatments

Obama admits you might not keep your doctor, but maybe you can keep your life-saving treatments | Human Events

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Crimea?


Pa. Attorney General Kane: No political agenda in killing Dems corruption case

Is it just me or is Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane sounding more and more like Barack Obama these days? EVERYTHING Kane does is political.

State Attorney General Kane: No political agenda in killing Dems case

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Obamacare's War on America's Seniors

Report: 3 top Pa. liquor board executives violated ethics rules

Another reason Pennsylvania should get out of the liquor business.

Report: 3 LCB executives violated ethics rules

We completely overhauled American health care — to insure 4.2M people?

JOSEPH CURL: We completely overhauled American health care — to insure 4.2 million people? - Washington Times

Democrat Pa. AG Kane won't go after crooked Philly Democrats

Kane shut down sting that snared Phila. officials

Democrats still picking the same pockets

Ralph R. Reiland: Still picking the same pockets

What A Bunch Of Blarney From Obama


Florida's midterm harbinger: Democrats' losing hand

Florida's midterm harbinger: Democrats' losing hand

Friday, March 14, 2014

Defending the indefensible: More Obama stimulus garbage

Editorial: Defending the indefensible: More stimulus garbage

Sen: Toomey: Obama nominees moving to 'extremes of his party'

Toomey says Putin wants new Russian empire

Obama: Cut Your Household Spending to Afford Obamacare

Pa. wants landlords to ban smoking

State wants landlords to ban smoking

Bill could eliminate need for Pa. school property levies

Bill could eliminate need for school property levies

Sen. Toomey to oppose Obama's radical Surgeon General nominee

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) on Friday issued the following statement about Dr. Vivek Murthy, President Obama's nominee to be the Surgeon General.
"The Surgeon General is the most prominent government spokesperson on matters of public health and is responsible for overseeing more than 6,700 uniformed members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

"President Obama's nominee for the position, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has had a relatively short career in medicine that is rather lacking on public health issues for a position of this stature. Instead, Dr. Murthy, as the president of a partisan political organization, has been an active promoter of ObamaCare - a law that I believe is fundamentally wrong in its approach to improving our nation’s health care system. Dr. Murthy also has advocated for policies that would erode our important Second Amendment rights. For these reasons, I will oppose Dr. Murthy's nomination for Surgeon General."
Toomey recently led a successful bipartisan effort in the Senate to block another controversial Obama nominee  - a lawyer with ties to a convicted cop killer - for a key Justice Department position.

You can lead a horse to Obamacare ...


HHS Official Resigns, Writes Scathing Rebuke Of Federal Bureaucracy

HHS Official Resigns, Writes Scathing Rebuke Of Federal Bureaucracy | Truth Revolt

FLASHBACK: Obama Promised You Could Keep Your Doctor At Least 29 Times

FLASHBACK: Obama Promised You Could Keep Your Doctor At Least 29 Times | Truth Revolt

House Dems add to Keystone XL pipeline pressure

House Dems add to Keystone pressure | TheHill

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Bipartisan Bill Would Eliminate Useless Government Reports

What would all those overpaid government bureaucrats do with all their free time?

Bipartisan Bill Would Eliminate Useless Government Reports

Feds Spend $30,410 for 'Beauty Salon' in Minnesota Federal Prison

Feds Spend $30,410 for 'Beauty Salon' in Minnesota Federal Prison

As Long As Obama Is Pointing Fingers ...


World Wide Web Turns 25 - Here's A Timeline

World Wide Web Timeline

The IRS Under Obama: Deliberate and Partisan

We now know that Obama Administration actions were intentional and partisan when the Internal Revenue Service targeted, harmed, and intimidated conservative and tea party organizations.

TV station documents voter fraud in Florida

Florida TV station documents ineligible voters as Holder sues to prevent state from purging voter rolls

Worldwide, Many See Belief in God as Essential to Morality

Worldwide, Many See Belief in God as Essential to Morality

35% of ObamaCare Medicaid Expansion Beneficiaries will be Criminals

35% of ObamaCare Medicaid Expansion Beneficiaries will be Criminals | FrontPage Magazine

Obama's Red Lines


Global Warming Lecture Cancelled Due to Unexpected Blizzard

Global Warming Lecture Cancelled Due to Unexpected Blizzard | FrontPage Magazine

The Environmentalist Eugenics of the Left

The Environmentalist Eugenics of the Left | FrontPage Magazine

Obama Admin Trots Out Angry Mom to Push Obamacare

With a March 31 deadline looming and 3 million short of its goal, the Obama Regime is getting desperate.

Obama Admin Trots Out Angry Mom to Push Obamacare | Truth Revolt

Andrew Klavan: The Media's Big Lie — Science Trumps Religion

Klavan: The Media's Big Lie — Science Trumps Religion | Truth Revolt

Democratic Spin Of Loss In Florida Given Three Pinocchios

I think Democrats should drop the donkey as their party mascot and start using Pinocchio instead.

Democratic Spin Of Loss In Florida Given Three Pinocchios | Truth Revolt

Video Highlights of Top Pottstown Mercury Stories - Off The Presses

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Doc shock, stage 2: Medicare and Medicaid cuts drive doctors away

Doc shock, stage 2: Medicare and Medicaid cuts drive doctors away | Human Events

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Obamacare Trainwreck As We Approach Midterm Elections


Pa. House votes to change union harassment rules

Pa. House votes to change union harassment rules - abc27 WHTM

Obamacare Is Near Death

Peter Weldon: Obamacare Is Near Death | RedState

Evidence of Voter Fraud in Michigan

Michigan Woman: died in 2008, found in 2014... and voted in 2010. | RedState

NRA shirt gets N.Y. high school student suspended

NRA shirt gets N.Y. high school student suspended - Washington Times

Dr. Ben Carson: Obama's America now 'very much like Nazi Germany'

Ben Carson: America's now 'very much like Nazi Germany' - Washington Times

With 19 days left, Obamacare 3 million shy of target

Obamacare 3 million shy of target — with 19 days left to sign up - Washington Times

When Democrats flock together


Obamacare won't meet enrollment target, analysis predicts

O-Care won't meet enrollment target, analysis predicts | TheHill

Sebelius: Premiums will rise in 2015 under Obamacare

Premiums will rise in 2015, says Sebelius | TheHill

GOP to Dems: Don't spin Fla. Congressional loss

GOP to Dems: Don't spin Fla. loss | TheHill

Obama's Blind Side


Obamanomics: Is America really going to accept a permanent economic slowdown?

James Pethokoukis: Is America really going to accept a permanent economic slowdown?

Washington needs to start talking about America's falling birthrate

Washington needs to start talking about America's falling birthrate

Obamacare dramatically increases costs for some small businesses

Obamacare dramatically increases costs for some small businesses

Conservative Challenges Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett in GOP Primary

Corbett Gets A Republican Primary Challenger « CBS Pittsburgh

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Dems keep hearing the 'Jaws' theme


Report: U.S. Electric Grid 'Inherently Vulnerable' to Sabotage

Report: U.S. Electric Grid 'Inherently Vulnerable' to Sabotage

Reporter who investigated Obama scandals resigns from CBS News

Sharyl Attkisson resigns from CBS News | Human Events

Republican wins first Congressional election of 2014

Today's special election in Florida was widely seen as a referendum on Obamacare. Judging from the results, it's not going to be a good year for Congressional Democrats who have to run with the Obamacare albatross around their necks in November.

Republican Jolly wins crucial Florida bellwether special election | TheHill

Congress' Low Job Approval Persists

Congress' Low Job Approval Persists

Mississippi tops list of fattest states

Find out where your state ranks by clicking on the link below:

Mississippians Most Obese, Montanans Least Obese

Pennsylvania Game Commission director gets $200,000 to leave job

Contract arranged Pennsylvania Game Commission director's early exit

Putin: America, show me your boobs!


Democrat: CIA search of Senate computers violated Constitution

Feinstein: CIA search of Senate computers violated Constitution | TheHill

Hillary Clinton campaign received funds from Jeffrey Thompson

Hillary Clinton campaign received funds from Jeffrey Thompson - Washington Times

Obama's Mission Accomplished


The left versus minorities

Thomas Sowell: The left versus minorities

Oliver Stone: Filmmaker to the Commies

Oliver Stone: Filmmaker to the Commies

Top Democrat money man pleads guilty to campaign finance violations

Top Democrat money man pleads guilty to campaign finance violations | Human Events

Monday, March 10, 2014

CNN: Obama Poll Numbers Have Flat Lined, Threatening House and Senate Democrats

CNN: Obama's Poll Numbers Have Flat Lined, Threatening House and Senate Democrats

Obama DHS cannot account for 48,642 foreign students

Student Visa Program Vulnerable to 'Potential Terrorists'

Poll: Seniors Disapprove of Obamacare

Poll: Seniors Disapprove of Obamacare

Sarah Palin's Keynote Address to end CPAC2014

2014 Congressional Salute to Greek Independence Day


2014 Congressional Salute to Greek Independence Day

Passing the Baton: Worst President Ever


Atheists sue to remove 'Ground Zero Cross' from 9/11 museum

Atheists sue to remove 'Ground Zero Cross' from 9/11 museum - Washington Times

CBS reporter who probed Obama scandals resigns

Sharyl Attkisson resigns from CBS after months of talks - Washington Times

Sarah Palin: 'The age of Obama is almost over... the end of an error'

Sarah Palin at CPAC 2014: 'The age of Obama is almost over... the end of an error.' | Human Events

No Joke: Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

If Barack Obama could win after serving just a few hours in the White House, why not Vlad?

Russia's Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize - Washington Times

Russell Crowe film 'Noah' banned in Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates

Aronofsky's 'Noah' banned in Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates - Washington Times

ObamaCare for all illegals

Columnist Michelle Malkin:
When government expands entitlements, illegal aliens always end up with a piece of the pie. ObamaCare promoters relented to GOP pressure to include an illegal-alien ban on eligibility and vowed endlessly that no benefits would go to the "undocumented."
But denial is the Obama way.
Michelle Malkin: ObamaCare for all illegals

How the liberal media covers the IRS scandal


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Straw poll signals Paul-Cruz showdown for 2016 presidential nod

CPAC 2014: Straw poll signals Paul-Cruz showdown - Washington Times

Sunday, March 09, 2014

Sarah Palin reads Dr. Seuss at CPAC

Palin reads Dr. Seuss at CPAC | TheHill

Antietam MS/HS Presents 'Oklahoma!'

The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" is coming to Mount Penn, Pa. Tickets are on sale now at www.antietamsd.org.

Friday, March 07, 2014

Guest column: If Obamacare is so great ...

By Congressman Joe Pitts
Guest columnist

This week at a town hall meeting, the President again reiterated that he is "very proud" of Obamacare. He and his administration have some very odd ways of showing that pride.

If Obamacare is so great, then why does the administration keep delaying its implementation in various ways? More than 30 times the administration has announced various delays to pieces of the law, some of them quite essential to its administration.

Just this week, the President announced a two-year delay in the elimination of certain insurance plans that don’t meet the requirements of Obamacare. According to the law, these plans are now illegal. Insurers aren't supposed to be able to sell plans that don't meet the essential minimum benefits requirement.

The problem is that the President was less than clear about what Obamacare would do to the insurance market. He told everyone that if they liked their plan, they would be able to keep it. Meanwhile, anyone who actually read the law could see that this wasn’t the case.

When cancellation notices went out across the nation last year, the deception became clear and the outcry led the President to proclaim that these plans could keep running for another year. This would have meant that people with these plans would have again received cancellation notices, and right before the November mid-term election. At-risk Senate Democrats have been quietly pushing the President to extend the exemption and they got their wish this week.

Just a few weeks ago, the administration announced further delays to the employer mandate to purchase insurance for employees. They created a new category of businesses with between 50 and 99 employees. These businesses won’t have to comply until 2016. There's no legal authority for further delay and no authority to create another category of employers. This just adds to the legal chaos that is making it hard for employers to grow their business and expand hiring.

If the law is so great, then why does the definition of success keep having to change? Before the health insurance exchanges opened, Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius was asked what success would look like. She said, "Well, I think success looks like at least seven million people having signed up by the end of March 2014."

After the disastrous rollout of the website, it became apparent that that goal would not be met. Just recently she changed her tune: "First of all, seven million was not the  administration. That was a CBO, Congressional Budget Office, prediction when the bill was first signed. I'm not sure where they even got their numbers."

If she wasn't sure how CBO arrived at that number, how was it ever considered the standard for success?

If Obamacare is so great, then why is approval of the law at an all-time low in many polls? Many Americans have been shocked by expensive new coverage, or know someone who had problems purchasing coverage through the exchanges.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid recently claimed that every Obamacare horror story was untrue. The New York Times, Washington Post, and every major news network have all featured stories of people who have had difficulty purchasing care or affording it. Apparently, Reid is skeptical of every single one of those reports.

I oppose Obamacare, but I recognize that the law created winners and losers. Some people are getting a better deal on health insurance, but that is because the law raises costs on tens of millions of Americans to pay for new subsidies. I think heath reform should have had benefits for every American, not just a few.

I understand that the President and supporters of the law are heavily invested in its success. But if the law was so great, then why is the implementation of it such a mess? In fact, this week the Government Accountability Office announced that it would investigate how more than $304 million dollars was wasted on Cover Oregon, the state-based health insurance exchange that doesn’t work. Not a single person was able to enroll through the website created by the program.

No one should be proud of the rolling disaster of Obamacare implementation. We can do better, but we have to start with getting rid of a bad law.

US Rep. Joe Pitts is a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District in parts of Berks, Chester and Lancaster counties.