Tag Archives: ARTICLES and ANSWERS 2011

The Dog in the Manger

By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath “The gap between the rich and poor is increasing. Some are living to eat, while others are struggling to eat enough to be able to live.” ~ Anna Hazare [Given name Kisan … Continue reading

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What Do You Know About Google – Part II

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson The other day I wrote a little something about Google’s search engine capabilities “What do You Know About Google” which you may read by clicking the following link https://articlesandanswers2011.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/what-do-you-know-about-google/ but today I would like to … Continue reading

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CONGRATULATIONS to Rahm Emanuel

98 percent of the precincts have reported and Rahm Emanuel is the winner of the Chicago Mayoral Election with 55% percent of the vote. The campaign began with Rahm Emanuel behind the eight-ball as his residency was challenged. Petitioners Walter … Continue reading

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The Planet of Extremes

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson We live on a planet of extremes. The greatest portion of fresh water on earth is in frozen Antarctica. Most people know 70% of the earth is covered with water, but most … Continue reading

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What is a Hoax? – When in Doubt, Check it Out!

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Encarta, North American, English dictionary defines a hoax as “an act intended to trick people into believing something is real when it is not”. You can call it a hoax, myth, folklore, rumor, misinformation, prank, … Continue reading

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FEBRUARY 14, 2011

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Tea Party Candidates have been in Congress Too Long!

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Representative Hal Rogers (R-KY), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a revised bill for FY 2011 with additional cuts. Supposedly the additional cuts are due to demands by Tea Party freshman, but really…. what … Continue reading

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What is the Debt Subject to Limit?

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson The Debt Subject to Limit is “the maximum amount of money the government is allowed to borrow without receiving additional authority from Congress”, not to be confused with the deficit. The deficit is the fiscal … Continue reading

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RECALL – USDA

Recall Notification Report Tue,18 Jan 2011 18:42:41 -0600 United Food Group, LLC, a Vernon, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 7,875 pounds of ready-to-eat Angus Beef patties that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

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Yeah or Nay on Earmarks?

By Administrator Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated on November 15, 2010: “…today I am announcing that I will join the Republican Leadership in the House in support of a moratorium on earmarks in the 112th Congress…” Seems this … Continue reading

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Do You Really Want to Know About Tax Cuts?

An opinion by Patricia L Johnson New legislation will be required in order to extend the tax cuts put into place by President G.W. Bush in 2001 [PL 107-16], otherwise they will expire at midnight on December 31, 2010. Recently … Continue reading

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Deficit Chart

(Click Chart to enlarge) The above chart represents deficit increases by year, based on legislative changes that applied to that particular year.  During the period of FY 2001 through FY 2009, legislative changes increased the U.S. Deficit by 5.4 trillion … Continue reading

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