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Names of Benghazi Witnesses Revealed

Names of Benghazi Witnesses Revealed

The names of three men who will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next week on Capitol Hill have been released.  Gregory N. Hicks, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Libya at the

Iran Cleric: Women to Blame for Earthquakes

A senior cleric in Iran says that the immodesty and whorish dress of women is responsible for Earthquakes.  “Many women who do not dress modestly … lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which increases

Biden Going 'Rogue' on Gun Control

Biden Going 'Rogue' on Gun Control

Vice President Joe Biden is ready to move with a new wave of gun control,  “planning even more travel, with trips around the country to stump for a renewed push on expanded background checks and gun-trafficking laws that failed to

Google Recognizes Palestine as a State

Google Recognizes Palestine as a State

Google has changed the tagline from “Palestinian Territories” to “Palestine” on its home page.   Google spokesman Nathan Tyler, said: ‘We’re changing the name ‘Palestinian Territories’ to ‘Palestine’ across our products.  ‘We consult a number of sources and authorities when

20,000 People Apply for One-Way Ticket to Mars

Mars One is a reality show/space mission that will send four individuals to Mars. Forever.  At least 20,000 people have applied for Mars One, with an application fee of $38.  So who is paying for this? According to Ars Technica:

Anti-Death Penalty Attorney Joins Team Tsarnaev

San Diego Attorney Judy Clarke, who is a “renowned death penalty lawyer” has joined the defense team of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.  Clarke has gained notoriety from defending such criminals as the ” ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski, Tucson, Ariz., shooter Jared Loughner and

Democrats Recruit Pro-Gun Candidates…Wait WHAT?

As Democrats wail and lament about the utter failure that was the Senate’s Gun Control legislation, they are simultaneously recruiting pro-gun democrat candidates to run in important races.  The question is whether two of the Democrats’ most promising potential candidates

Biden: 'Two Twisted, Perverted, Cowardly Knock-Off Jihadists'

Biden: 'Two Twisted, Perverted, Cowardly Knock-Off Jihadists'

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at slain officer Sean Collier’s memorial service held at MIT today. While giving his speech, Biden described the suspected bombers, the Tsarnaev brothers as  “two twisted, perverted, cowardly knock-off jihadists here in Boston…”  Biden’s inquiring

Senator: Russia Warned FBI Multiple Times

According to Senator Richard Burr, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee learned that Russia had contacted the United States multiple times about Tamerlan Tsarnaev.  In a closed briefing on Tuesday, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee learned that Russia alerted

Tamerlan Tsarnaev Was on Terrorist Watch List

Tamerlan Tsarnaev Was on Terrorist Watch List

Reuters is reporting that sources close to the Boston Marathon bombing say Tamerlan Tsarnaev was listed on the government’s “highly classified” database of potential terrorists. “But the list is so vast that this did not mean authorities automatically kept close

Tonight is Ladies Night…..at the Senate!

President Obama has invited all 20 women Senators out to dinner this evening.  The dinner is “to discuss current policy issues…..CQ Roll Call was not able to immediately confirm the attendance of all 20 senators.” Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and

Obama to Revamp Background Checks

After being blocked by Congress, Obama is now using his own power to make changes to the background check system for firearms purchases. The Obama administration was starting a process Friday aimed at removing barriers in health privacy laws that

Reports: Reid to Pull Gun Control Bill Entirely

Reports: Reid to Pull Gun Control Bill Entirely

Paul Kane, congressional reporter over at the Washington Post tweeted out last night:  Reid will pull the entire gun bill from floor, likely tomorrow. No final vote. It will remain on leg calendar. Brought up some other time. — Paul