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Sundays with Sherrod: China Envy

When not attacking American companies, President Obama gets downright romantic about the grand things American companies do with Washington’s guidance. China is frequently a source of envy (see: passenger rail boondoggles), because China’s statist capitalism-lite floats Obama’s boat. As America’s

Palestinians Walk Out on Peace Talks–Again

In a move applauded in the Arab world, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has walked away from Jordanian-sponsored peace talks with Israel ahead of a deadline today to submit proposals on borders and security. The deadline had been established by

Capitol Hill Chevy Volt Hearing: What About All the Other Fires?

I attended Wednesday’s 8:00am (8am?!?) House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing entitled: Volt Vehicle Fire: What Did NHTSA Know And When Did They Know It? The witnesses were killer: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), Barack Obama-appointee Administrator David

Obama and NLRB Continue to Cost Union Jobs

Labor union membership continues to be blind to the fact that the support of its “leadership” to President Obama and his political allies is coming at the cost of the members. Big Labor bosses and their political allies are happy

Tim Thomas: Liberty's Most Valuable Player

Tim Thomas, Conn Smythe Trophy-winning goalkeeper for the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, declined to join his teammates in visiting the White House today. In a post on his Facebook page, Thomas–a proud supporter of the Tea Party–explained

John Kerry's Face Smashed Playing Hockey

From ABC: The senator was attending a ceremony for his hometown hockey team, the Boston Bruins, at the White House today when he publicly debuted the remnants of his own hockey injury. Kerry appeared to have two black eyes and

Is 'Saul Alinsky Portrait' Hanging In White House?

Fox News’ Ed Henry asks White House spokesman Jay Carney about the radical community organizer Saul Alinsky’s influence on President Obama. Carney used the question as an opportunity to take a swipe at GOP front-runner Newt Gingrich, “Have I said