Medicare Roundup 11/2: Setting the Record Straight
In recent weeks, liberal politicians, editorialists, and policy analysts have vigorously attacked reform of Medicare based on defined-contribution financing. In fact, this approach to reforming Medicare has a long bipartisan tradition going back to the 1980s and Representatives Richard Gephardt (D–MO) and David Stockman (R–MI). In fact, much of this criticism is distorted, misleading, or […]
New Jersey Turns Away Non-Union Relief Help
How desperate is hurricane-ravaged New Jersey? Not desperate enough to suspend a union monopoly that keeps the state in the bottom ten states for economic competitiveness (and #48 for business friendliness). Just after Obama and Christies walk through, Relief crews from Alabama who were specifically called to New Jersey found themselves diverted to Long Island, […]
Election 2012; Swing State Presidential Tracking Poll
The race for Ohio’s Electoral College votes remains very close, but now Mitt Romney now has a two-point advantage on Rasmussen. Ohio: Romney 50%, Obama 48% Iowa remains neck-and-neck on Ramussen in the closing days of Election 2012, with Mitt Romney now showing a one-point lead. Iowa: Romney 49%, Obama 48% Wisconsin which may prove […]
Lunch with Heritage Google Hangout on the “War on Women”
Our weekly “Lunch with Heritage” chats have grown over the past two years into a vibrant discussion of policy issues. Today we’re introducing a new way for you to engage with us by making them Google Hangouts. They will still be every Friday at noon ET. Adding a video element gives you a new way […]
What do Muslims pray about five times a day? Bigotry and hatred of the infidels..
Muslims are often offended, by a cartoon or a video but should we be offend by the Islamic teachings or prayers. We hear a lot about Islamophobia (the fear of terrorism perhaps). What about Christianphobia or Jewishphobia practices deep rooted and taught within the Islam religion. Muslims pray 5 times a day toward the Ka’aba, […]
State Defense Forces in Action After Hurricane Sandy
As New Yorkers look out across the waters of New York City Harbor, disaster response ships can been seen assisting in the recovery after Hurricane Sandy. While most would assume these forces come from the Coast Guard or other federal forces, six of these patrol boats are actually part of the New York State Defense […]
Al Qaeda: Hurricane Sandy Punishment for ‘Crimes Against Islam’
Al Qaeda’s cell in Somalia on Wednesday said Hurricane Sandy, which wreaked havoc on the East Coast, was Allah’s punishment for America’s “disbelief” and “crimes against Islam”, The Hill reported. In a series of tweets Wednesday afternoon, al Shabaab urged people in the United States to convert to Islam “before it’s too late.” “Allah imposes […]
Armed Services Chair Demands of Obama: Whom Did You Order to Do What on 9/11/12?
(CNSNews.com) — In light of President Obama’s statement in an Oct. 26 interview that the “minute” he found out about the attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11 he issued a directive to subordinates “to make sure we are securing our personnel,” House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) has […]
The Real Romney: Video Reveals Why Romney Is Uniquely Qualified To Be President
Doing business the Mormon way Author Jeff Benedict talks to Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill about Mitt Romney, Mormonism and his book, “The Mormon Way of Doing Business.”
Sugar Prices Not So Sweet This Halloween
It’s Halloween, and people have been stocking up on their candy supplies. What most Americans don’t know is that sugar in the United States is far more expensive than it should be. Like zombies, vampires, and other monsters that that seem impossible to kill, the “temporary” sugar tariff from the Great Depression lives on today. […]
Obama approved Al-Qaida to Handle ‘SECURITY’ at Libyan Embassy
A secret document that has been obtained by former terrorist turned peace advocate Walid Shoebat suggests the Obama administration apparently approved assigning a member of al-Qaida to handle security at the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli. According to a report published today by Shoebat, the confirmation comes from a letter dated Aug. 30, 2011, that informs […]