Yes, You Can Be A Blithering Idiot And Be Elected To Congress
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by Oscar
And Stammerin’ Hank Johnson (D-GA) has proven it.
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Boeing: $150 Million Kick In The Shorts From Obamacare
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by macaoidh
Add Boeing to the list of major American companies falling victim to the prescription drug tax benefit takeaway in Obamacare: Boeing Co. will take a charge of $150 million due to the recent health care overhaul legislation, the aircraft maker said Wednesday.
Filed under: Congress, Corruption, Economics, Obamacare | 2 Comments »
Various Washington Items From The Hayride’s Sources
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by macaoidh
After having conversations today with a pair of Louisiana congressional sources, the following bits of information have resulted:
Filed under: 2010 Elections, Congress, Economics, Nancy Pelosi, Obamacare, The GOP, The Left, Unions | 7 Comments »
2010 – The Year Of The Landslide ?
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by JMC Enterprises
Introduction As the fall elections get closer, we’ve been analyzing the likely outcome based on available data like an incumbent’s voting record on controversial items (the stimulus, “cap and trade”, and healthcare reform), his/her 2008 re-election percentage, and the level of support for Barack Obama in those districts. This analysis has been performed while considering [...]
Filed under: 2010 Elections, Barack Obama, Congress, Conservatism, Obamacare, Tea Parties, The GOP | 2 Comments »
Vitter Issues Statement on Obama Offshore Drilling Announcement
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by macaoidh
from a release by U.S. Sen. David Vitter: (Washington, D.C.) –U.S. Sen. David issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration announcement that it will pursue offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and resource assessments off the coast of Virginia.
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Is Louisiana’s Megafund A Waste?
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by macaoidh
In today’s Louisiana Gannett papers is an article about the Louisiana Economic Development megafund, and efforts to raid it in an attempt to close the state’s yawning budget deficit. Stephen Moret, the state’s economic development secretary, is sounding awfully uncomfortable about the possibility his $123 million incentive fund could be poured into closing the deficit, [...]
Filed under: Bobby Jindal, Business, Economy, Education, Legislature, State Budget | 2 Comments »
Obama Supports Additional Offshore Drilling
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by Michael Youngblood
As we suggested yesterday, President Obama, he of green jobs, will announce today that the Department of the Interior will allow drilling for oil 50 miles off the coast of Virginia.
Filed under: Congress, Economics, Energy, Environment | 3 Comments »
Quote Of The Day
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by macaoidh
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” – Ronald Reagan
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Kennedy: Purchasing Private Insurance for Qualified Medicaid Recipients Could Save $100 Million
Posted on March 30th, 2010 by macaoidh
From a release by Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy: Another legislative session has just begun, and lawmakers will have their work cut out for them as they whittle away at a ballooning budget and a large deficit. It may seem like a nearly impossible task, but if legislators consider many of the Streamlining Government Commission’s [...]
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Hey Henry, Add Prudential To The List (Updated)…
Posted on March 30th, 2010 by macaoidh
…of harrassees on April 21. Why? Because the insurance giant followed in the footsteps of AT&T, Verizon, John Deere, Caterpillar, AK Steel, 3M and others in declaring a huge writedown thanks to a change in tax laws as a result of the Obamacare legislation. Prudential announced today that it’s taking a $100 million charge for [...]
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