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Category: Politics
Stuff in My In-Box: Debt Ceiling Embroglio
I stumbled over this in my inbox this morning. Names redacted to protect the innocent/guilty. You’ll be hearing more about this as we get closer to August. ——————— From: xxxxxxx … Continue reading “Stuff in My In-Box: Debt Ceiling Embroglio”
Subsidies that Don’t Make Sense
Subsidizing the galactically profitable oil industry. To the tune of billions. Why? Political power is why. Those government billions could be used to subsidize alternative energy, but – oh no – that would … Continue reading “Subsidies that Don’t Make Sense”
Government to Shut Down at Midnight
How do you feel about that? Wall to wall coverage at TPM. As of 430 pm central daylight time, I don’t think this’ll get worked out by midnight. I hope … Continue reading “Government to Shut Down at Midnight”
Energy Security = Economic Security = National Security
Like my headline? If I were a politician, I would be a single-issue candidate, and this would be my issue. President Obama today outlined a plan to reduce importation of … Continue reading “Energy Security = Economic Security = National Security”
Last Word on Defense Spending Cuts
In which we learn that the proposed spending cut of $78 billion over 5 years I wrote about here is yet another “reduction in the amount of the increase.” This … Continue reading “Last Word on Defense Spending Cuts”
Mil to cut $15.6B yearly? Plus, the Edited Constitution
In the light of what I discussed yesterday, $15.6 billion per year isn’t a realistic number – but the Military has proposed just this in cutting its own budget over … Continue reading “Mil to cut $15.6B yearly? Plus, the Edited Constitution”
In Your Stocking: Strong Opinions and a Leaf
I noted these articles as being on the most topical issues of this holiday season, and thought I’d share. One way or another, at least one of them is bound … Continue reading “In Your Stocking: Strong Opinions and a Leaf”
High Controversy: Don’t Opine – Saftey Risk
For your immediate attention (if you’ve been under a rock): several sensitive legal(ish) topics. But be warned, you may want to keep your opinions to yourself. Or “tell us how … Continue reading “High Controversy: Don’t Opine – Saftey Risk”
‘Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act’ Has Support
A bill introduced in both the House and Senate has broad congressional backing and – for the first time – the crucial support of the politically powerful Cuban-American community. TIME … Continue reading “‘Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act’ Has Support”
