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American Health Care Act
GOP Proposed Bill to Repeal and Replace the Affordable Care Act DOWNLOAD BILL (PDF)
American Facts of Life
There have been two articles published within the past few days that may cause the reader to sit back and think about the consequences of U.S. laws as follows: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/27/us/immigration-trump-illinois-juan-pacheco.html http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/01/us/dreamer-arrested-jackson-mississippi/ On the other side of the immigration coin, we … Continue reading
How is This Even Possible?
Kevin Liptak, CNN White House Producer, published a story this afternoon quoting President Donald Trump as making the following statement regarding the Affordable Care Act: “Nobody knew health care could be so complicated.” How is it possible for a person … Continue reading
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Happy Holidays to All!
Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 – Hanukkah Begins Monday, December 26 – Kwanzaa Begins
HAPPY 241st BIRTHDAY U.S. MARINES
The United States Marine Corps was born on November 10, 1775 when the Second Continental Congress provided legislation for “two Battalions of Marines”. JOURNAL OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (Philadelphia) Friday, November 10, 1775 Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday UNITED STATES NAVY
By Patricia L Johnson The United States Navy will be celebrating its 241st birthday on October 13, 2016. Please be sure to wish any current Navy personnel and all Navy Veterans a Happy Day when the 13th rolls around. The … Continue reading
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CONGRATULATIONS ZANE!!!!!
Click the following link to hear “Anchors Aweigh” played by the United States Navy Band. Chief of Naval Personnel Announcement
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The Difference Between a $27.00 and a $2,700.00 Campaign Contribution
The date was May 10, 2016 when the Federal Election Commission sent the Bernie Sanders campaign yet another letter detailing general reporting errors made by the Sanders campaign as well as indicating the possibility that hundreds of Sanders supporters had … Continue reading
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SERVED!
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Tagged November 11, U.S. Airforce, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, Veterans
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U.S. House – Discussion Draft – To Provide To Provide a Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Discussion Draft
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Vatican Statement Regarding meeting between Pope Francis and Davis
By Patricia L Johnson Rumors that Pope Francis met individually with Kim Davis and discussed her views on same-sex marriage are not true. The Pope met with a group of individuals, which included Davis and there was no individual discussion … Continue reading
A Must Read for All Interested in the Iran Agreement
My thought for the day – August 16, 2015 Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) posted a press release on August 6, 2015 on his website on the proposed Iranian agreement. Normally I have a great deal of respect for Senator Schumer, but … Continue reading
JCPOA July 14, 2015 – Vienna
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Supreme Court Decision OBERGEFELL v. HODGES – June 26, 2015 (Marriage equality)
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Supreme Court Decision King v. Burwell – June 25, 2015 [a.k.a. “Obamacare” decision]
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Harvard University Report – “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2015”
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ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
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FEDERAL RESERVE FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE RELEASE – JUNE 17, 2015
June 17, 2015 Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the June 16-17 FOMC meeting June 17, 2015 Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
LQNN, Inc. Recalls Poultry, Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection and Misbranded With Unauthorized Use of the USDA Mark of Inspection
LQNN, Inc. Recalls Poultry, Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection and Misbranded With Unauthorized Use of the USDA Mark of Inspection.
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Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee April 28–29, 2015 – Release Date May 20, 2015 – 2:00 EDT
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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT CONCERNING FOOTBALLS USED DURING THE AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON JANUARY 18, 2015
Click to access investigative-report-on-a-f-c-championship-game.pdf “For the reasons described in this Report, and after a comprehensive investigation, we have concluded that, in connection with the AFC Championship Game, it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in … Continue reading
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Official CDC Health Advisory – CDC HAN 377
CDC HAN 377: Outbreak of Recent HIV and HCV Infections among Persons Who Inject Drugs.
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Nepal 7.8 Earthquake – More than 1,400 dead
“A powerful earthquake — the country’s worst in 80 years — rocked mountainous Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 1,400 people and leveling buildings and centuries-old temples. Dozens if not hundreds remained trapped under mounds of rubble.” http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/04/25/nepal-earthquake/26354073/
USDA Class I Recall – Hong Ha
Hong Ha Recalls Beef And Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens.
USDA Class II Recall – Alpine Sausage Kitchen
Alpine Sausage Kitchen Recalls Beef And Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens.
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TPP – TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
TPP Issue-by-Issue Information Center The United States is participating in negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement with 11 other Asia-Pacific countries (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam) – a trade agreement … Continue reading
IAU – International Astronomical Union Campaign for Public Participation in Naming Features on Pluto
“In partnership with NASA’s New Horizons mission and the SETI Institute, the IAU is endorsing a campaign that will allow the public to participate in naming newly discovered features on Pluto and its satellites. It is expected that many new … Continue reading
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President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi Flees Yemen
“SANAA, Yemen — Yemen’s embattled president fled his Aden home Wednesday for an undisclosed location as Shiite rebels neared his last refuge, five officials told The Associated Press.” http://time.com/3757650/president-flees-yemen/
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Department of Interior Final Rule for Safe and Responsible Fracking Released March 20, 2015
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USDA CLASS I RECALL – Stoneridge Wholesale Division, LLC
Stoneridge Wholesale Division, Llc Recalls Pork Tenderloin Product Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens
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Economic Projections of Federal Reserve Board Members and Federal Reserve Bank Presidents, March 2015
ECONOMIC PROJECTIONS OF FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD MEMBERS
Smile for the Day
SMART KID – STUDENT RECEIVED 100 FOR HIS ANSWERS TO THE EXAM QUESTIONS Q1.. In which battle did Napoleon die? * his last battle Q2.. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? * at the bottom of the page Q3.. … Continue reading
National Association of Home Builders Report on Builder Confidence for March 2015
Builder Confidence Report – March 2015
New York Federal Reserve – Empire State Manufacturing Survey – Released March 16, 2015
Empire State Manufacturing Survey
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FEDERAL RESERVE statistical release G.17 – March 16, 2015
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION
Gourmet Kitchen Inc. Recalls Various Beef and Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Gourmet Kitchen Inc. Recalls Various Beef and Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen.
Bear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Bear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen.
USDA Class I Recall
Rio Tex Wholesale Meats Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination.
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When Do We Finally Put an End to the Never Ending Bulls**t?
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson All along I’ve considered the Republican attacks on former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to be nothing more than another opportunity to tarnish the reputation of the former secretary simply due to the fact … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, Benghazi, OEF, OIF, Operation Enduring Freedomg, Operation Iraqi Freedom, President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, State Department e-mails, U.S. Casualties
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Premier Distribution Center, Inc. Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due to Misbranding
Premier Distribution Center, Inc. Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due to Misbranding.
Department of Justice Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department Report
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT REGARDING THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE SHOOTING DEATH OF MICHAEL BROWN BY FERGUSON, MISSOURI POLICE OFFICER DARREN WILSON
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Transcript of Oral Arguments Before the Supreme Court on 3/04/2015 – KING V. BURWELL, No 14-114
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United States Supreme Court – KING V. BURWELL – March 4, 2015
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson The United States Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments today on the KING V. BURWELL case, docket number 14-114 [lower court docket number 14-1158] Section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code (enacted as part of … Continue reading
U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM REACHES $50 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH JPMORGAN CHASE TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS IN BANKRUPTCY
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Statement from the Justice Department on the Criminal Charges Against David Petraeus
JUSTICE NEWS Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Statement from the Justice Department on the Criminal Charges Against David Petraeus Justice Department Spokesman Marc Raimondi released the following statement Tuesday: “Three documents … Continue reading
Five things Netanyahu won’t tell Congress – Aljazeera America
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District Court Issues Memorandum Opinion and Order in Stop Reckless Economic Instability Caused by Democrats, et al. v. FEC
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03-02-2015 – Construction Spending/Construction Put in Place January 2015
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03-02-2015 – Real Disposable Income Rises in January 2015
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How Did Your Member Vote?
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson Following is a listing of the 60 U.S. House members (55 REPUBLICANS and 5 Democrats) that voted “NO” at approximately 10:00 p.m. last night (02-27-2015) on extending funding for the Department of Homeland Security for a … Continue reading
For Real?
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson Are these people truly for real? Funding for the Department of Homeland Security extended until March 6? A full week? What kind of way is that to run a government? What happens when the week is … Continue reading
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FCC Statement on Net Neutrality
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Statement by Janet Yellen, February 24, 2015
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It’s all in the way it’s presented, or the Games Gallup Plays!
“Slightly More Americans Say U.S. Is No. 1 Military Power” http://www.gallup.com/poll/181646/slightly-americans-say-no-military-power.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication You have to love Gallup’s use of the word ‘slightly’. What does the word slightly mean to you? To me it basically means the difference is relatively small, which … Continue reading
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UCLA Statement Regarding Endoscopic Procedures and “Superbug”
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FAA Overview of Small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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ANNOUNCING HOUSE OF CARDZ
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE – Monthly Budget Review for January 2015
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For Hearts’ Sake: Wear Red Friday!
For Hearts’ Sake: Wear Red Friday!.
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Ohio Firm Recalls Salami Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse – CLASS I RECALL
Ohio Firm Recalls Salami Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse.
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California Firm Recalls Chicken Stew Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection
California Firm Recalls Chicken Stew Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection.
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Washington Firm Recalls Boneless Beef Trim Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Washington Firm Recalls Boneless Beef Trim Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.
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FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement–January 28, 2015
FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement–January 28, 2015.
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Ship of Gold Treasure Hunter Arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service
Ship of Gold Treasure Hunter Arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2015 to 2025 | Congressional Budget Office
The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2015 to 2025 | Congressional Budget Office. Note from P.L. Johnson The budget deficit for FY 2015 is estimated to come in at $468 billion, which is calculated at 2.6% of GDP and will be the lowest … Continue reading
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Jeffrey Sterling Convicted of Espionage
BREAKING NEWS Monday, January 26, 2015 3:42 PM EST C.I.A. Officer in Leak Case, Jeffrey Sterling, Is Convicted of Espionage Jeffrey A. Sterling, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, was convicted of espionage charges Monday, according to The Associated Press, … Continue reading
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FBI — FBI Releases Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2014
FBI — FBI Releases Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2014.
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FBI — Attorney General, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and FBI Announce Charges Against Russian Spy Ring in New York City
FBI — Attorney General, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and FBI Announce Charges Against Russian Spy Ring in New York City.
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Estate Tax and Its Impact on You
By Patricia L Johnson How would you feel about not having to pay taxes on the first $5 million in income you receive in any given calendar year? Each year the majority of us file an income tax return with … Continue reading
USDA RECALLS – January 16th and 17th 2015
Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen Sentry Food Solutions, a Tucker, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 14,130 pounds of chicken and beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Illinois … Continue reading
TIDBITS – January 15, 2015, NOAA GLOBAL ANALYSIS FOR DECEMBER 2014
By Patricia L Johnson Perhaps you have been brainwashed by the naysayers into believing there is no such animal as global warming, or perhaps you are one of the few people in this country that use their head for … Continue reading
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Tagged Global warming, heat, land, National Climatic Data Center, NOAA, ocean, records, termperature
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ABC News ajc.com Al Jazeera Army Times BBC News Bloomberg Boston.com CBS News Chicago Tribune CNN.com Dallas News.com Drudge Report FT.com Fox News Investors.com Los Angeles Times MSNBC News Navy Times NBC News New York Daily New York Post … Continue reading
Package delivery scam — delivered to your inbox | Consumer Information
Package delivery scam — delivered to your inbox | Consumer Information.
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T-Mobile Refunds – Federal Trade Commission
Refunds for customers crammed by T-Mobile | Consumer Information.
Federal Trade Commission SCAM ALERT
How NOT to use a gift card | Consumer Information.
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FBI – Sony Investigation Update
FBI — Update on Sony Investigation.
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Defense.gov News Release: Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby on ISIL Leadership Killed
Defense.gov News Release: Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby on ISIL Leadership Killed.
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N. Korea replaces deputy chief of mission to U.N. following human rights resolution
N. Korea replaces deputy chief of mission to U.N. following human rights resolution.
White House Details on Cuba
Charting a New Course on Cuba | The White House.
Whatever Happened to “Peace on Earth, Good Will To Men” :)
Sessions: House Passes Government Funding Bill | House Committee on Rules.
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Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Request for Comment on Asset Management Products and Activities
Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Request for Comment on Asset Management Products and Activities.