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This year, we are also highlighting the bipartisan failure of politicians in both parties for failing to accurately describe the impact of the Affordable Care Act, among other topics.
Entries by Joe Miller
Texas to Become an Open Carry State?
Long depicted as the rootin’-tootin’ capital of American gun culture, Texas is one of the few states with an outright ban on the open carry of handguns. That could change in 2015.
Senate Approves Obama's Anti-Gun Surgeon General Nominee
The Senate on Monday approved President Obama’s nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. surgeon general, despite opposition from Republicans and some Democrats over his support for gun control and past statements that gun violence is a public health issue.
Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Undo Executive Amnesty
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has filed a bill seeking to repeal President Obama’s executive order that delays deportation of five million immigrants, the Courier Journal reported Saturday.
Russian Bear Back on the Prowl: Is NATO Ready?
After the fall of the Soviet Union, Western Europe began to disarm. Now, it’s scrambling to rearm in the face of Russian aggression.
Falling World Oil Prices Wreak Havoc With Alaska State Budget
Alaska crude hit a four-year low of $60.80 a barrel Thursday, a collapse that threatens jobs, public services and some of the ambitious infrastructure projects needed to harness and navigate the state’s vast natural landscape.
DeMint: Gruber Should Be Given a Medal for Honesty
Jim Demint: …I Gruber should be given a medal for honesty! Don’t get me wrong: Gruber’s erstwhile opinions about his fellow Americans are despicable. But he was only echoing a common sentiment among the American Left: You are too stupid to run your own life. It’s just rare that they tell us directly.
Divorce Rates Declining?
Divorce rate data is far from perfect, but the general consensus among researchers is that divorce actually has declined since the 1980s.
Breaking News – Islamic Terrorist Takes Hostages in Sydney
The rise of ISIS-inspired terrorist threats in Australia has been a growing problem. Last September, for example, hundreds of officers conducted a series of raids throughout Sydney and Brisbane that authorities claimed stopped a major terrorist plot in its tracks.
Cromnibus Passes Senate – Here's the Roll Call
The Senate tonight passed a $1.1 trillion bill to fund most of the federal government through the current fiscal year, averting another partial shutdown amid sharp disagreements on regulating immigration, financial institutions and election campaigns.