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Defund Planned Parenthood

Some people may not abhor Planned Parenthood for its past and present racism and abortion profiteering. Others may shrug at its systemic, criminal avoidance of statutory rape laws, and tawdry “sexual education” guides aimed at teenagers. But perhaps even some

2010: The Year of Tax Hikes Beyond Belief

This Tax Day I’m sure we’ll all raise a glass to our friends at the IRS. After all, their ranks are only growing. While the private sector is still struggling, with unemployment hovering just under 10 percent and real unemployment

Why has Obamacare become a TEA Party issue?

Obamacare has become a TEA Party issue, and that’s a good thing for the TEA Partiers, and all freedom-loving Americans. At the April 15 TEA Party gathering here in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, speakers will include a hopeful candidate for Congress, a

Tax Day is Here Again!

Tax day is often marked by many political events objecting to our nation’s tax policies. This year will be no different, as tea party groups and advocates for tax reform will be out in full force across the country. Americans

Max Blumenthal Trashes Roth Report On Antisemitism

Max Blumenthal, a blogger who has frequently accused prominent conservative activists of racism, has trashed a highly respected annual report on antisemitism as “propagandistic.” The report, by the Roth Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and Racism at Tel

Schumer Predicts Quick Passage of Carry-On Fee Ban

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy The Hill: Legislation prohibiting airlines from charging a fee for carry-on luggage will speed through Congress and to the president’s desk, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said this morning.

Small Businesses Sue Government Goliath

A small business association called the American Small Business League (ASBL) did something unexpected this week. ASBL President, Lloyd Chapman, decided to take the Obama Administration to court and expose the growing divergence between the Administration’s stated goals to meet

Hedge Fund Managers Invest in Congress

From Politico: John Paulson, one of the world’s richest hedge fund managers, has not been shy about spreading his wealth to Senate campaign coffers — or to the chairman of the committee that could directly affect his bottom line. Paulson

Little Punk Congressmen

The kerfuffule over the “little punk staffers” who populate congress in the thousands focuses on the wrong people. Yes, there are too many of them and many are paid much more than they are worth. Yes, they wield too much

Live Streaming Video: Michele Bachmann

Tomorrow, I will be welcoming one of the biggest stars in our movement to Iowa. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann will be joining me to headline the annual Defenders of Freedom Dinner. I want everyone to know that because you’re not in

Regulating the Internet, One Way or the Other

According to Tuesday’s unanimous court ruling, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is not above the law – no matter what Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski or his Leftist friends at Free Press might wish. For the past several years, the Left

Action Item: 100% Repeal of ObamaCare

President Obama, speaking at a rally in Iowa City on March 25, challenged opponents of Obamacare who have vowed repeal. To repeal advocates, the President said, “Go for it.” Before the first light of dawn on the morning after this

Stupak to Retire, Betting Pool on His 'Next Job' Now Open

From the Associated Press: Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak, targeted for defeat by Tea Party activists for his crucial role in securing House approval of the health care overhaul, said Friday he would retire from Congress this year. The nine-term congressman