January 2011
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The Tea Party is a Force to be Reckon With
The federal government under Barack Obama aka “Dr. Catastrophe” had become too big and too nasty — like King Kong on steroids! Thus, the Tea party was born. Never have we seen anything like it in politics. Never have the voters been so angry about government-run-amuck. This citizens group took a kicking, screaming and sometimes [...]
Student Borrowing on the Upswing
College students are borrowing more. Among 2008 graduates who borrowed, the average loan for bachelor’s degree recipients was more than $23,000, compared with slightly more than $17,000 in 1996.
Is Obama Pulling a “Jimmy Carter”?
A Democratic (Obama) administration’s abandonment of those representing our best hope for democracy in the Middle East is not something new: It is reminiscent of 1979 and Jimmy Carter’s cutting the legs out from under the Shah of Iran – at that time, excepting Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. Once the Shah [...]
Audit Pending for State Pension Fund?
Feds looking at Illinois’ public employee pension system. Lawmakers voice support. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into the state’s underfunded pension fund, and some lawmakers are eager for an audit. Last week, lawmakers cited a Moody’s report regarding the SEC involvement and stating that the state’s pension system is funded only by [...]
A World Class Description for the Biggest Problem in Our Society
No, it wasn’t penned by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, Ronald Reagan, Newt Gingrich, or Sarah Palin. It was… A college student!
A Super Offer from Ice News
The Illinois Conservative Examiner is welcoming 2011 and the conservative resurgence with an offer too good to refuse!
Illinois Tax Laws Driving People, Business Away
High taxes kill states. There can be no better evidence than the 2010 Census. The states that lost House seats because they’re shrinking, relative to the nation, had taxes 27 percent higher than the ones that gained seats. Some 1.7 million people left New York State in the last decade, the largest exodus any state [...]
GOP PLEDGE TO AMERICA
Last month, the Republican Party revealed its new plan for saving the nation from the follies of the ultra-left Democratic Party led by Barack Obama, George Soros, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Dick Durbin. Here is what they promise.
Anti-Abortion March in San Francisco Draws 40,000 – plus
The Seventh Annual Walk for Life West Coast event on Saturday, January 22, in San Francisco exceeded organizers’ expectations by drawing a crowd of more than 40,000 people, a record-breaking figure. Take that, Nancy Pelosi! Tens of thousands of pro-life activists filled Justin Herman Plaza in downtown San Francisco to participate in the 2.5-mile walk [...]
Kirk Meets with Small Business Advisory Board
Freshman Senator’s newsletter details his efforts to “connect” with constituency in Illinois. Senator Mark. Kirk last week had his first meeting with his Small Business Advisory Board in Peoria. He says about thirty business-people will meet with him quarterly to discuss ways he can help them.
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