Spy Agencies Forced to Furlough 70 Percent of Civilian Employees
The government shutdown has forced spy agencies to furlough 70 percent of their civilian employees, according to a senior intelligence official.
Entries by Joe Miller
McCain: ‘Apocalypse is Upon Us’ (+video)
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), a graduate of the Naval Academy, told reporters that the cancelation of the Air Force-Navy game would be the “defining moment” of the shutdown.
‘Deuce Bigalow’ Actor: I Haven’t Made a Movie in California in 7 Years Because of Democrats (+video)
“Saturday Night Live” alumnus and “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” actor Rob Schneider appeared in a short video with California Assemblyman — and Republican gubernatorial hopeful — Tim Donnelly and Politichicks reporter Ann-Marie Murrell on Monday.
Belgian Transsexual, 44, Elects to Die by Euthanasia after Botched Sex-Change Operation; 1 in 50 in Country Die from Doctor Assisted Suicide
A Belgian transsexual has chosen to die by euthanasia after a botched sex change operation to complete his transformation into a man left him a ‘monster’.
College Loan Defaults Hit 18-Year High
The moribund U.S. economy and the bleak jobs picture have collided to produce the highest college loan default rate in 18 years, according to data released Monday by the Department of Education.
Federal Government Shutting Down, What Happens Next? (+video)
The U.S. government began a partial shutdown Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, potentially putting up to 1 million workers on unpaid leave, closing national parks and stalling medical research projects.
Dear President Obama-Negotiate Doesn’t Mean “My Way or the Highway”
Usually there is some give and take if there is a genuine willingness between individuals to find an agreement.
House Republicans Work Immigration Behind Scenes
Immigration overhaul legislation has been dormant in the House for months, but a few Republicans are working behind the scenes to advance it at a time the Capitol is immersed in a partisan brawl over government spending and President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Miller Blasts Begich, Democrats For Holding Americans Hostage To Obamacare
Joe Miller today blasted President Obama, Mark Begich and the Democrats for refusing to take up consideration of a second US House Resolution to fund the government. The US Senate voted to table the resolution on a straight party-line vote.
Cruz to Donate Salary to Charity if Harry Reid Forces Government Shutdown
In a press release issued Monday evening Senator Ted Cruz vowed to donate his salary to charity for each day Majority Leader Harry Reid forces the government to shut down.