Category Archives: News and politics

By Patricia L Johnson The job losses in this country began in February 2008 with a loss of 84,000 jobs and we continued losing jobs each month for the next 24 months, with February 2010 jobs losses at 35,000. During … Continue reading →

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Popular Antibiotic May Raise Risk of Sudden Death – NYTimes.com

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Administrator

Popular Antibiotic May Raise Risk of Sudden Death – NYTimes.com.

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Choose Your Mother’s Day Card – Affordable Care Act | The White House

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Administrator

Choose Your Mother’s Day Card – Affordable Care Act | The White House.

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How Far does it have to Fall before it’s considered a Failure?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson The big news today is the $2 billion loss JPMorgan Chase & Co. racked up in the past six week period of time on credit derivatives. CEO Jamie Dimon stated the derivative bet was “flawed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, News and politics | Tagged accrual accounting, Banking fraud, cash accounting, CEO Jamie Dimon, collection agencies, credit derivatives, delinquent accounts, JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Leave a comment

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS – MAY 8, 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Administrator

With Love,

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Bin Laden files show al-Qaida and Taliban leaders in close contact | World news | guardian.co.uk

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Administrator

Bin Laden files show al-Qaida and Taliban leaders in close contact | World news | guardian.co.uk.

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Wasting Our Minds – NYTimes.com

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Administrator

Wasting Our Minds – NYTimes.com.

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FBI — Former BP Engineer Arrested for Obstruction of Justice in Connection with the Deepwater Horizon Criminal Investigation

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Administrator

FBI — Former BP Engineer Arrested for Obstruction of Justice in Connection with the Deepwater Horizon Criminal Investigation.

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Here Are The Key Market Moving Events For Thursday, April 26, 2012 – Business Insider

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Administrator

Here Are The Key Market Moving Events For Thursday, April 26, 2012 – Business Insider.

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Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2013 Funding Allocations for the 12 Appropriations Subcommittees | Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Administrator

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2013 Funding Allocations for the 12 Appropriations Subcommittees | Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives.

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The Sky is Not Falling on Social Security and Medicare

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson The Social Security Act requires an annual report to Congress on the actuarial status and financial operations of OASI and DI Trust Funds, as well as Medicare Trust Funds. The 2012 report is the 72nd report … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, News and politics | Tagged DI, Disability Insurance, Medicare Hospital Insurance, OASI, Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Social Security, Social Security 2012 Board of Trustees Report, Social Security Trust Funds | Leave a comment

Michigan Firm Recalls Calzone Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Administrator

Michigan Firm Recalls Calzone Products for Possible Listeria Contamination.

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Defense.gov News Release: National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 17, 2012

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Administrator

Defense.gov News Release: National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 17, 2012.

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The Buffett Rule | The White House

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Administrator

The Buffett Rule | The White House.

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Sanford Police Report (partial) – George Zimmerman shooting of Trayvon Martin 02-26-2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Administrator

http://www.scribd.com/TheTruthChronicles/d/86792823-Trayvon-Martin-George-Zimmerman-Sanford-Police-Shooting-Report

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The Two Sides of Truth a.k.a. Deficit 101

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson We can generally assume there are two sides to any statement, which has been made abundantly clear in the Treyvon Martin, George Zimmerman shooting. There is the George Zimmerman version that he shot the young … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Elections 2012, Government, News and politics | Tagged 2012 Budget, Deficit, Deficit Spending, Democrats, National Debt, Path to Prosperity, President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, Rep. Paul Ryan, Republicans | Leave a comment

Are the Republicans Really Going to Renege?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson When it comes to politics, voters have many different levels of interest, so I’ll only list a few. We have voters that spend a considerable amount of time paying attention to what goes on in … Continue reading →

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Delegate Counts That Don’t

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Each and every day, and sometimes each and every hour, we are being updated on which candidate has the most delegates in the Republican campaign. Online news reports have now resorted to inserting a date … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, News and politics | Tagged candidates, caucuses, CNN, delegate counts, Election 2012, FOX, media, nomination, NYT, Republican National Committee, Republican primaries, WSJ | Leave a comment

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Administrator

A Smile for the Day – Author Unknown Flynn staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Mary. He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day – March 15, 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Rick Santorum’s Alabama Primary Win Was it really a win? On February 28, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama issued an injunction extending the length of time allowed for receiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, News and politics | Tagged child abuse, Gerald A Sandusky Trial, Motion to Dismiss, Rick Santorum Alabama Primary | Leave a comment

Conservatism – What is it and What Does it Mean?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson “Conservative” and Conservatism are words that have been used over and over again by most of the Republican presidential candidates. The problem I have is I cannot seem to locate an in-depth definition for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, Government, News and politics | Tagged All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Bible, candidates, Conservatism, Conservative, ethics, lies, Morals, Robert Fulghum, What I Want | Leave a comment

Thoughts for the Day – March 12, 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson Keystone XL Pipeline The economy and jobs is the number one issue on the administration and the minds of voters. Does it really make any sense that the POTUS would delay the Keystone XL project without … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, Government, News and politics, U.S. Military, War | Tagged Afghanistan, Alabama Primary, Election 2012, Keystone XL Pipeline, Mississippi Primary | Leave a comment

Jackie HB 03-14-2012

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Administrator

Jackie HB 03-14-2012.pdf

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Communications from the Past and Present

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson Dating of three charcoal cave paintings located at The Cave of Chauvet – Pont -D’Arc, located in southeastern France indicates these drawings are approximately 31, 000 years old, making the drawings the … Continue reading →

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Respect for Women is only a Vote Away

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Even though I heard the words with my own ears, I still cannot believe Rush Limbaugh would say something so totally appalling. After five of his sponsors dropped him, he finally managed to apologize for … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, Government, Health and wellness, News and politics | Tagged contraceptives, Election 2012, Lilly Ledbetter, medical issues, Newt Gingrich, P.L. 111-2, respect, Rush Limbaugh, S. 1813, S. Amend. 1520, Sandra Fluke, women | Leave a comment

The Two S’s, Samuel Wright Bodman III and Solyndra

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Administrator

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson All of us recognize the name Solyndra as it became a favorite talking point of the Republicans and the media for criticizing President Obama. The harm has already been done as the majority of Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, Government, News and politics | Tagged $535 million, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Bankruptcy, China, clean energy, Department of Energy, Energy Policy Act of 2005, President Obama, solar panels, Solyndra | Leave a comment

Crude Facts about Crude Oil 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson The above graphic is from the United States Department of Energy and represents the split in how much we pay for in a gallon of regular gasoline, as of January 2012. If you’ve filled up lately … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, News and politics | Tagged BP, Brent crude, Canada, Conoco Phillips, cost of gallon of gas, crude oil, idle, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudia Arabia, Sunoco, U.S. Dept of Energy, U.S. refineries, Venezuela | Leave a comment

Super PAC’s, the 2012 Election and You

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson What happened at the Iowa caucus? Poll after poll showed Mitt Romney leading the pack prior to the January 3, 2012 caucus with Ron Paul in second place and Rick Santorum in third place, at times … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, News and politics | Tagged Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Congressman Ron (R-TX), former Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA), former Senator Rick Santorum, Independent Expenditures, Iowa Caucus, Rasmussen Reports, SpeechNow v. FEC, super PAC's | Leave a comment

Another Look at ‘First in the Nation’ Caucus Results from Iowa

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson The Iowa Caucus is always conducted on January 3 of a presidential election year and consists of four parts as follows: (1) The Caucus Chairman holds a Presidential Preference Poll. (2) Nominations are taken and an … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, News and politics | Tagged Congressman Ron Paul, Former Governor Mitt Romney, former Senator Rick Santorum, Iowa Caucus, lost votes, Republican Party of Iowa, resignation, winner | Leave a comment

Back on Track

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson Less than two months after President Obama took office, on March 9, 2009, the DJIA hit a low of 6,547 points due to what would soon become known as the Great Recession, started in 2008. This … Continue reading →

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My Opinion of Bill O’Reilly’s Comments about Whitney Houston

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Administrator

Why are we, as a nation, so quick to judge others? Bill O’Reilly has once again stuck his foot in his mouth by claiming Whitney Houston killed herself with drugs. I must have missed something because I did not realize … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, News and politics | Tagged Bill O'Reilly, cause of death, opinions, prescription drugs, street drugs, Whitney Houston | 4 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2012

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Administrator

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Michigan Firm Recalls Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Administrator

Michigan Firm Recalls Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination.

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State of the Union — 2012 — Transcript – NYTimes.com

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Administrator

State of the Union — 2012 — Transcript – NYTimes.com.

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Gov. Mitch Daniels’s Republican Address to the Nation – NYTimes.com

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Administrator

Gov. Mitch Daniels’s Republican Address to the Nation – NYTimes.com.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Administrator

January 21, 2012

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THE GOLD BOX

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Administrator

The story goes that some time ago a mother punished her five year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper.. Money was tight and she became even more upset when the child used the gold paper … Continue reading →

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They Deserve More than Gross Errors

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson There is very little in life that aggravates me as much as receiving e-mails that contain erroneous information. I used to spend hours researching various e-mails, indicating what was right, what was wrong, etc., etc., to … Continue reading →

Posted in News and politics, U.S. Military, War | Tagged Operating Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, U.S. Casualties | Leave a comment

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Administrator

Auld Lang Syne

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Administrator

All I Want for Christmas is You, Mariah Carey 2010

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HAPPY 65TH BIRTHDAY FARMER JOHN

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Administrator

DECEMBER 16, 2011

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December 13th – A Day to Remember or a Day to Forget?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath December 13, 2000 is the day Al Gore conceded defeat to then Texas Governor George W. Bush. That was a bad, sad day–almost as bad and sad as the day the Supreme … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Government, News and politics, U.S. History | Tagged 100 percent expensing for depreciation of certain business assets, 2000, 2011, Al Gore, December 13, Deficit, H.R. 3630, Job Creation, payroll tax cut extension, Republicans, U.S. House | Leave a comment

“The Dumbest Single Thing I’ve Done”

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson You truly have to wonder about the mentality of some of the members of the current Republican field of candidates. The statement “the dumbest single thing I’ve done” made by Newt Gingrich is a prime example. Mr. Gingrich was … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, Global Warming, News and politics | Tagged Election 2012, ethics violations, extramarital affair, Nancy Pelosi, Newt Gingrich, Republican candidates, sanctions, U.S. House of Representatives | Leave a comment

The Last Refuge – Ten Years Later

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Administrator

Note: The following was originally published on November 23, 2001 – ten years ago. Has anything changed in the past decade? By Richard E Walrath – November 23, 2001 6:31 pm Samuel Johnson was talking about patriotism when he uttered … Continue reading →

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What is an Entitlement?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson Speaker of the House, John Boehner (R-OH) made the following statement before the Economic Club of Washington when referring to the deficit super committee “when it comes to producing savings to reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Government, News and politics | Tagged Deficit Super committee, Entitlements, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Social Security, spending cuts, Tax Increases | Leave a comment

www.va.gov/vetdata/docs/SpecialReports/Profile_of_Veterans_2009_FINAL.pdf

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Administrator

http://www.va.gov/vetdata/docs/SpecialReports/Profile_of_Veterans_2009_FINAL.pdf.

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Veterans Day – November 11 – Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Administrator

Veterans Day – November 11 – Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.

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My Heart and Prayers Go Out to Jim Calhoun, a Major Victim in the Sandusky Crime Spree

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson There has always been a special place in my heart for Veterans, partly due to being brought up to believe how extraordinary the men and woman who fight for our country are, and partly due to … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Abuse, News and politics, Sports | Tagged Football, Jerry Sandusky, Jim Calhoun, Penn State University, Positions of Power, Sexual abuse, Veterans | Leave a comment

How Much Do You Know About the Bush Tax Cuts andTheir Impact on our Deficit and National Debt?

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson Each year the bipartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) completes a projected budget for the next decade. The CBO projection in 2001 for the 10-year period of 2002 through 2011 indicated budget surpluses totaling $5.6 trillion dollars1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Elections 2012, Government, News and politics | Tagged Budget Deficit, Bush Tax-cuts, Congressional Budget Office, EGTRRA, Legislation, National Debt, Tax-cuts, Taxes | 5 Comments

The Effects of Tax-Financed Spending v. Debt-Financed Spending

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath President Clinton was voted into office in 1992 and served for eight years. When he took over the office of President we had three tax rates, 15%, 28% and 31% and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, News and politics | Tagged Afghanistan, Budget Deficit, Budget Surplus, CBO, CRS, Deficit Financed Spending, EGTRRA, Eric Cantor, GWOT, Iraq, JGTRRA, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, President Bush, President Clinton, President Obama, Tax Financed Spending, Tax-cuts | 2 Comments

Thank You All!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson Special thanks to all our readers, viewers and comment writers who over the years, have become part of Articles and Answers. Without them, A&A would be just another blog. Instead, A&A is … Continue reading →

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What Would Steve Do? Jobs, That Is

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson Steve Jobs came back to his company just in time to save it. Apple was floundering around like a fish out of water. The company lacked focus, a sense of purpose, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Employment, Government, News and politics | Tagged business investment, Corporate Tax, Deficit, Excise Tax, GDP, Individual Income Tax, Revenues, tax loopholes | Leave a comment

How Many Legs does Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Tax Plan Have?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath Cain states his 9-9-9 plan would replace the current IRS tax system with a flat 9 percent income tax, 9 percent corporate tax and 9 percent consumption tax. Various news reports have stated Herman Cain’s new … Continue reading →

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U.S. Disasters Stretch from Alaska to Hawaii

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Administrator

Photo FEMA/Jace Anderson – August 18, 2011 By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath FEMA funding has been a news topic for the past week due to the failure of Congress to come to an agreement on funding levels. … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Health, Uninsured, News and politics | Tagged Emergency Declarations, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, fire management assistance declarations, Major disaster declaration, United States | Leave a comment

Today’s News

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Administrator

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 New … Continue reading →

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Daily Press Briefing – September 13, 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Daily Press Briefing – September 13, 2011.

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Impact of Credit Downgrade on Oil Prices

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Impact of Credit Downgrade on Oil Prices.

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OSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s OSHA cites 50 safety violations, proposes $917,000 in fines against Bostik Inc. following Middleton, Mass., explosion [09/13/2011]

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

OSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s OSHA cites 50 safety violations, proposes $917,000 in fines against Bostik Inc. following Middleton, Mass., explosion [09/13/2011].

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Congressional Budget Office, CBO – New Releases

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Cost Estimate for H.R. 1560, A bill to amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in … Continue reading →

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FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Pinnacle Bank Holding Company–September 13, 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Pinnacle Bank Holding Company–September 13, 2011.

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Federal Register Notice Clarifying Previous Sanction Announcement (Taken Question)

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Federal Register Notice Clarifying Previous Sanction Announcement (Taken Question).

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Defense.gov: Contracts for Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Defense.gov: Contracts for Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

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Navy.mil the Official Web Site of the United States Navy

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Navy.mil the Official Web Site of the United States Navy.

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Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress)

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress).

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VA Observes Suicide Prevention Week – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Administrator

VA Observes Suicide Prevention Week – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.

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American Jobs Act

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

American Jobs Act.

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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.

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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History – September 13

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. September 13: General Interest 1814: Key pens Star-Spangled Banner “On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in … Continue reading →

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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.

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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.

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THOMAS Top Ten for 9/11/2011 – THOMAS (Library of Congress)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

THOMAS Top Ten for 9/11/2011 – THOMAS (Library of Congress).

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The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with.

Posted in Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War | Tagged Afghanistan, NATO, September 13 attack, Taliban, U.S. Embassy | Leave a comment

Congressional Budget Office – Estimated Impact of Automatic Budget Enforcement Procedures Specified in the Budget Control Act

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

Congressional Budget Office – Estimated Impact of Automatic Budget Enforcement Procedures Specified in the Budget Control Act.

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Gripes and Grumbles – September 13

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson When the 112th Congress failed to come to an agreement on funding for the Federal Aviation Administration the funding expired on July 23, 2011 and 4,000 federal workers were furloughed, but FAA workers didn’t just walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections 2012, Government, Gripes and Grumbles, News and politics, Safety and Security | Tagged 112th Congress, FAA back pay, FAA funding, FAA funding draft bill, FAA furlough, federal workers, Gov Exec, U.S. House of Representatives | Leave a comment

IAEA Board of Governors� September Meeting Convenes

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

Board of Governors� September Meeting Convenes. “The Agency is increasingly concerned about the possible existence in Iran of past or current undisclosed nuclear related activities involving military related organizations, including activities related to the development of a nuclear payload for … Continue reading →

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Economic Releases – Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

Gross Domestic Product by Metropolitan Area Note: Release time is at 10:30 a.m. Monthly Treasury Statement (The Monthly “Budget”) Note: Release time is at 2 p.m. U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes Commercial Paper Federal Reserve Board (updated daily)

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FBI — Mark F. Giuliano Named Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Administrator

FBI — Mark F. Giuliano Named Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch.

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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Administrator

This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. 1940: Lascaux cave paintings discovered Near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings are discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their … Continue reading →