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Soldiers Safer at Walmart Than at Ft. Hood

For the third time in five years, armed military personnel have plotted attacks on unarmed soldiers at the Fort Hood military post in Killeen, Texas. On April 2nd, a gunman opened fire, killing three people and wounding as many as

Soldiers Safer at Walmart Than at Ft. Hood

White House Told of CIA Move Against Senate Aides

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA’s director and its top lawyer told White House attorneys in advance about their plans to file an official criminal complaint accusing Senate Intelligence Committee aides of improperly obtaining secret agency documents, the White House confirmed

White House Told of CIA Move Against Senate Aides

Obama Issues Executive Order on Ukraine Sanctions

Washington (CNN) – President Obama signed an Executive Order Thursday allowing the U.S. government to impose a host of sanctions on both individuals and entities deemed to be violating Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a phone call with reporters,

Obama Issues Executive Order on Ukraine Sanctions

Paul Ryan Still Undecided On 2016

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire–Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) told reporters here that he is still deciding as to whether he will run for president in 2016. “I’m going to look at it after this session. I’m keeping my options opened. Right now,

CBO: Minimum Wage Hike to $10.10 Could Cost 500K Jobs

On Tuesday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour could cost 500,000 Americans their jobs. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, and President Barack Obama has pushed congressional

CBO: Minimum Wage Hike to $10.10 Could Cost 500K Jobs

Deadly Storm Cancels Thousands of Flights

ATLANTA, Feb. 12 (UPI) — A deadly winter storm brought snow and ice from Texas to North Carolina Wednesday, canceling thousands of flights and making roads dangerous for travel. The National Weather Service said ice and sleet could be “potentially

Deadly Storm Cancels Thousands of Flights

'RoboCop' Star Gary Oldman: Obama 'Bush on Steroids'

Actor Gary Oldman’s latest project bears a strong political subtext. RoboCop, the remake of the 1987 sci-fi classic, takes on corporations, drones and the fusion of technology and crime fighting. DenofGeek.com asked Oldman about the film’s relevance to today’s headlines.

'RoboCop' Star Gary Oldman: Obama 'Bush on Steroids'

Marijuana Edibles Go Unregulated in Colorado

Marijuana and hashish-infused edibles are back in vogue. The culinary phenomenon was portrayed with great humor in the 1968 cult film starring Peter Sellers, I Love You, Alice B. Toklas. Now psychedelic edibles are on sale legally in Colorado, and they are

Marijuana Edibles Go Unregulated in Colorado

Why Democrats Love Obama's Minimum Wage Hike

When the president announces his executive order raising the minimum wage for workers under new federal contracts to $10.10 an hour at tonight’s State of the Union address, it will be one of the biggest applause lines of the night on

Socialist Sworn In as Seattle City Council Member

By MANUEL VALDESAssociated PressSEATTLEA former community college professor who won a surprising citywide election was sworn in Monday as the first socialist City Council member in Seattle’s modern history. Kshama Sawant of the Socialist Alternative party took her oath and

Socialist Sworn In as Seattle City Council Member

Obama Warned of Danger from High Temperatures in November 2013

From CNS News: “Excessively high temperatures” are “already” harming public health nationwide, Pres. Obama declared on Nov. 1, 2013, two months before today’s assault by record low temperatures. In his executive order on climate change, Obama warned that too much rain –

Obama Warned of Danger from High Temperatures in November 2013

ACLU Sues for Disclosure of Surveillance Executive Order

The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit against the US Government yesterday to force disclosure of the executive order dealing with electronic surveillance. The suit relates to executive order 12333 that governs surveillance of foreign entities. Under the order, the

Santa Obama Gives Pay Raise to Federal Workers

Just in time for Christmas, President Obama signed an executive order on Monday giving a 1 percent pay raise for federal employees. The raise follows a four year hiatus from salary increases for federal workers, although most federal employees have

Santa Obama Gives Pay Raise to Federal Workers

Private Lobbyists Get Public Pensions in 20 States

(AP) Private lobbyists get public pensions in 20 statesBy MICHAEL GORMLEYAssociated PressALBANY, N.Y.As a lobbyist in New York’s statehouse, Stephen Acquario is doing pretty well. He pulls down $204,000 a year, more than the governor makes, gets a Ford Explorer

Private Lobbyists Get Public Pensions in 20 States

REPORT: NSA Broke Own Rules Thousands Of Times

Washington Post: The National Security Agency has broken privacy rules or overstepped its legal authority thousands of times each year since Congress granted the agency broad new powers in 2008, according to an internal audit and other top-secret documents. Most

REPORT: NSA Broke Own Rules Thousands Of Times

NSA Violates Privacy Rules Thousands of Times per Year

According to an internal audit, the National Security Agency has violated privacy rules and overstepped its authority thousands of time each year. The Washington Post obtained the internal audit documents from NSA leaker Edward Snowden. “Most of the infractions involve unauthorized

New Jersey to Lower Flags for Actor Gandolfini

Flags will fly at half staff Monday on official buildings in New Jersey as a mark of respect for “The Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, a native of the northeastern US state, officials said. In an executive order issued Friday, Governor

New Jersey to Lower Flags for Actor Gandolfini

Carney: Michelle Handled Protester Brilliantly

White House spokesman Jay Carney asserted that Michelle Obama responded “brilliantly” when an activist heckled her at a private fundraiser. When asked if he had any dialogue with Barack Obama about Michelle’s actions, Carney stated, “I haven’t asked the president that,

Carney: Michelle Handled Protester Brilliantly