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Colbert Busch: 'Unions Need to Be Lifted Up'

Colbert Busch: 'Unions Need to Be Lifted Up'

Charleston, South Carolina recently had a near-death experience with labor unions. When Boeing announced that it was shifting some production of its new Dreamliner aircraft from Washington State to South Carolina, the NLRB, at the urging of the Machinist Union,

SC: Colbert Busch Runs Stealth Campaign to Avoid Issues

SC: Colbert Busch Runs Stealth Campaign to Avoid Issues

On Tuesday, voters in South Carolina will vote to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Tim Scott’s appointment to the Senate. It will be one of the most lop-sided elections ever, with voters knowing almost everything about former Gov. Mark

GOP To Run Ads on 'Mommy Blogs'

GOP To Run Ads on 'Mommy Blogs'

The GOP is taking a step forward by advertising on popular “mommy blogs” websites in an effort to reach the female voting bloc. USA Today reports the ads will appear on over 100 websites, including marthastewart.com and ikeafans.com. It will

Britain: Protests Planned as Benefits Shake-up Kicks Off

Britain: Protests Planned as Benefits Shake-up Kicks Off

A huge shake-up of Britain’s welfare system aimed at streamlining benefits gets under way Monday with jobcentre staff expected to stage angry protests. People living in Ashton-under-Lyne, in Greater Manchester, can apply for the new Universal Credit from today in

Lonely Year for French President at Time of Crisis

Lonely Year for French President at Time of Crisis

By SYLVIE CORBETAssociated PressPARISThe sounds of raucous protest echo in the Presidential Palace, unemployment is rising to levels not seen in over a decade, and his country’s economy has been called a potential time bomb at the heart of Europe.

No Union Label on Twinkie Return

No Union Label on Twinkie Return

Buried amid the generally gloomy news last week was a development that is a true cause for celebration. By July, the Twinkie, and other favorite Hostess brands will return to store shelves. Two investment companies bought assets of the bankrupt

Immigration Discussion Remiss to Ignore Cartel Violence

Immigration Discussion Remiss to Ignore Cartel Violence

One of the top motivations for Mexican citizens coming to the United States is that there are more economic opportunities north of the border. After guest-workers were limited in the 1960’s, illegal entry into the United States increased substantially.  The

Rhode Island on Track to Be 10th State with Gay Marriage

Rhode Island on Track to Be 10th State with Gay Marriage

(AP) RI on track to be 10th state with gay marriageBy DAVID KLEPPERAssociated PressPROVIDENCE, R.I.The number of U.S. states allowing gay marriage is set to enter double digits now that Rhode Island’s state Senate has taken a landmark vote. Legislation

Feds Delay Policy to Allow Small Knives on Planes

Feds Delay Policy to Allow Small Knives on Planes

By JOAN LOWYAssociated PressWASHINGTONAirline passengers will have to leave their knives at home after all. And their bats and golf clubs. A policy change scheduled to go into effect this week that would have allowed passengers to carry small knives,

Sheriff Arpaio Recall Effort Floundering

Consider this your “feel good” story of the day. The Washington Times is reporting Arpaio’s opponents are having trouble obtaining the number signatures they need in their petition to recall “America’s Sheriff” Joe Arpaio. Volunteers’ latest effort took place at

More Mindlessness From Melissa Harris-Perry

In another promotional ad for her weekend show, Melissa Harris-Perry doubled down on dumb:  “My father grew up in the Jim Crow south. And he would give me birthday cards, and instead of signing them ‘Love, Daddy,’ always signed them,

Panasonic Chiefs Take 50% Pay Cut

Panasonic Chiefs Take 50% Pay Cut

The president and chief executive of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic will have their salaries halved as part of a move to take the blame for the firm’s financial woes, the company said Wednesday. President Kazuhiro Tsuga and Chairman Fumio Ohtsubo

OFA Accepts Contribution from Mega-Lobbyist Teachers Union

OFA Accepts Contribution from Mega-Lobbyist Teachers Union

Obama campaign veteran Jim Messina is heading up Organizing for Action, a non-profit using campaign tactics to promote the President’s agenda. As a 501(c) 4, OFA can accept unlimited donations. Messina has promised that the organization wouldn’t accept any contributions