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Superman to America -- Drop Dead
Superman is renouncing his U.S. citizenship. Pass the kryptonite.
Battle with unions gets hotter
The fight over the nation's workforce and businesses is moving towards a boiling point this summer as labor leaders and their members, state governments, private companies, and the federal government do battle over new union legislation,NLRB lawsuits, and a presidential executive order.
TRANSCRIPT: Gingrich addresses National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich addressed the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this morning in Washington.
Obama torpedoes Corsi book orders on Amazon
Jerome Corsi's book titied, "Where's the Birth Certificate?" dropped from #1 last week on Amazon's best seller's list to #27 on Wednesday following the release of President Barack Obama's long form birth certificate this morning.
Mass. Dems stick it to the unions
In a trend that many thought only happened in Republican dominated state legislatures, a bill was passed in the Democratic controlled, veto-proof majority, Massachusetts State House that would limit municipal employees of of their collective bargaining power.
Trump to Obama: Now release the school transcripts
Donald Trump addressed reporters on Wednesday about the release of President Obama's long form birth certificate, saying he (Trump) was "very proud" of himself for "playing a role" in the birth certificate's release. Mr. Trump went on to hammer Mr. Obama on the president's college transcripts, which were never released during the 2008 campaign.
Trump on release of POTUS birth certificate: Today I am very proud of myself
Real estate mogul and NBC's "The Apprentice" host Donald Trump responded to the White House release of the President's long form birth certificate today. He spoke to reporters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire proclaiming, "Today I am very proud of myself."
White House releases Obama's long form birth certificate
The White House released to reporters on Wednesday morning President Barack Obama's long form birth certificate. Mr. Obama addressed the issue.
Earth to Bill Nelson...Adam Hasner is calling
Florida State Rep. Adam Hasner, a Republican, announced on Mark Levin’s radio program on Monday night that he plans to run for the Florida Senate seat, currently held by Democratic Senator Bill Nelson. The Conservative Republican served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives and was chosen by fellow Republican and then Speaker of the Florida State House Marco Rubio to serve as Majority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives.
Communism 101 at the University
Tony Pecinovsky, a Communist Party USA representative who is serving as the Communications Workers of America Secretary and Treasurer in St. Louis, spoke to students at the University of Missouri in St. Louis.
Study: Enviro-light bulbs can cause cancer
According to a recently released German study, the supposed "environmentally friendly" compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's), are reported to have "cancer causing chemicals" that are sent out when the light is switched on.
Baby parts discovered in parking lot of abortion clinic
A shocking discovery was made in El Paso, Texas on Friday morning. According to their website, pro-life activist group Live Action is reporting that one of their sidewalk counselors in the area found "dismembered" body parts of a baby at a local abortion clinic's parking lot.
Protesters disrupt Obama S.F. appearance
Campaign 2012 is not going as smoothly for President Obama as he has hoped for. During an appearance Mr. Obama made at a fundraiser in San Francisco on Thursday, reports a local NBC affiliate, he was heckled by a group that calls itself the freshjuiceparty.com.
(video) NYC school teacher: Here's how you promote socialism in the classroom
The Education Action Group Foundation posted the video above on Wednesday showing a March 20 teachers forum that took place recently in New York City showing, "Sarah Knopp, a Los Angeles teachers union leader and Megan Behrent a New York City teacher affiliated with the International Socialist Organization, explain how to push Marxism in the public school classroom.
Charlie Sheen's high speed DC police escort 'under investigation'
Film and TV actor Charlie Sheen entertained an audience in Washington, D.C. at Constitution Hall on Tuesday night as part of his "Torpedo of Truth" tour and DC's Metropolitan Police Department rolled out the red carpet for Mr. Sheen by providing a police escort from Dulles airport to the show's venue downtown.
