From the Associated Press: Rep. David Obey, a leading liberal Democrat and chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, intends to retire at the end of his term this year, Democratic sources said Wednesday. It is another blow to Democrats
From the Associated Press: Deadly riots over harsh new austerity measures engulfed the streets of Athens on Wednesday, killing three bank workers as angry protesters tried to storm parliament, hurled Molotov cocktails at police and torched buildings. Tens of thousands
Today, in 1821, Napoleon died in exile on the island of Saint Helena.
From The Hill: The world’s top-earning hedge fund managers have bankrolled almost exclusively Democratic campaigns. The top 10 highest-paid hedge fund managers in 2009 have dished out campaign contributions almost only to Democrats. Over their lifetimes, those managers have given
Today, in 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister of England. Pity the British voters who go to the polls on Thursday to pick a new Prime Minister. None of their choices are, well, Margaret Thatcher.
According to the current edition of the New Yorker, magazine, Beverly Hills billionaire Haim Saban donated $7 million to the Democratic National Committee for its new headquarters shortly after former president Bill Clinton personally lobbied the president of Brazil to
Last week, Andrew Breitbart sat down with David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network and articulated his position that the media is the primary adversary to those fighting for traditional American values. Watch the whole thing: you’re sure to enjoy
Today, in 1957, Brooklyn Dodgers’ owner Walter O’Malley agreed to move the team to Los Angeles. We understand this means something to someone. Also, Happy Birthday Jim!
From the Associated Press: The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility in a video posted on the Internet Sunday for the attempted car bomb attack in New York City’s Times Square. In the 1 minute, 11 second video allegedly released by the
Today, in 1998, the European Central Bank is founded in Brussels. The crisis in Greece will test how long we observe this anniversary.
Today is May Day, a day international lefties devote to agitating for lower living standards, fewer opportunities and greater levels of poverty. Consider making a totally unnecessary purchase of a wildly impractical product today.
From the Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) – Suddenly, everything changed. For days, as an oil spill spread in the Gulf of Mexico, BP assured the government the plume was manageable, not catastrophic. Federal authorities were content to let the company
Today, in 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France.
Today, in 1789, Captain Bligh and 18 other crew members are set adrift after the Mutiny on the Bounty. Captain Bligh would navigate his rowboats over 2,000 miles to find safe harbor. The mutineers would not be so lucky.
From Chicago’s WLS: Since the Mayor’s getting very little done in Springfield or Washington or in the courts to expand gun control, now he wants mayors in other countries like Mexico to drag American gunmakers into the World Court in
According to Editor and Publisher, newspaper circulation fell another 8.7% in the last six months. This is a trend that will not be reversed.
Today, in 121, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was born. His Meditations are still a must read.
Today, in 1953, Francis Crick and James Watson published their paper describing the double helix model of DNA. The world would never be the same.
From the Associated Press: Regulators shut down the bank owned by Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ family on Friday, setting up an expected but daunting challenge in his bid to keep President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat in Democratic hands. Broadway
Today, in 1916, Irish Republicans launched the Easter Rising, intended to drive the British out of Ireland. It failed. (Happy Anniversary John and Alana!)
From the Associated Press: The Supreme Court has turned down ACORN’s request for help in its lawsuit claiming Congress was wrong to shut off the activist group’s federal funding. The high court on Friday refused to throw out a decision
Looking for evidence that the Financial Reform legislation pending before the Senate is a power grab and not an effort at “reforming the system?” Look no further than the man Washington insiders believe would head the proposed “Consumer Financial Protection
Today, in 1564, under the traditional Julian Calendar, William Shakespeare was born. On the same day, in 1616, William Shakespeare died.
