Gov. Bobby Jindal, Republicans turn attention to. - Blogs
GOP members are turning to immigration reform to upgrade a party image tainted by negative rhetoric toward Latinos this election.. The movement is being spearheaded by Brad Bailey, a restaurant owner and political activist from Houston (who also uses E-Verify to check the citizenship status of his employees)... Former President Bush enacted the 2006 Secure Fence Bill which funded a two layer fence similar to the one of separating Israel from its enemies.
Marshall embraces new opportunity with hungry Jets
NEW YORK (AP) ��� Brandon Marshall knew he was on his way out of Chicago. He heard all the rumors. Things got rocky with the Bears last season, so a change appeared inevitable. I kind of felt it over the last two months, Marshall said during a.
George W. Bushs top five successes ��� and failures. - Blogs
His 2000 victory (while losing the popular vote) will go down as one of the most hotly disputed in U.S. history. His 2004 re-election. Though derided as a ���Wall Street bailout,��� Bushs rapid response to the imminent meltdown of the U.S. financial system may have prevented another Great Depression from beginning in the waning days of his presidency. Yes, money was. But things could have been much, much worse if the president hadnt convinced Congress to act.
On the Move: Texas economic engine gains steam
Abbott also talked about the many tech-related workers in both Austin and Houston, and the fact that Houston is fast becoming a technology hub in its own right. He said the diversified economy of Texas would ensure that the state remains No. 1 in the.
Cuomo approves delay in electronic prescriptions
Lawmakers who backed the measure said many physicians still lack the required federal approval for their computer systems to do that for painkillers and other addictive drugs on the government list of controlled substances. The electronic prescriptions .
Jewish heirs sue Germany in US over medieval art treasure
The organization that oversees Berlins museums, the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, says that the collectors were not forced to sell the pieces, arguing among other things that the collection was not even in Germany at the time of its sale.
Media are stunned by Congresss loyalty to Netanyahu (but.
The New York Times reports that Netanyahus speech is giving Democrats the awkward, painful choice between the president of their country and their loyalty to the Jewish state. Huh? Loyalty to Israel? The cat is out of the bag, but the. pro-Israel groups for his last re-election, and must pander to Israels ardent supporters in South Carolina, namely, the Christian Zionists that make up the majority of the white voters in his state, it is more important to call for and support��.
Why Presbyterians Took Up the Palestinian Cause.
But leftist Presbyterians saw divestiture as a way to shame the companies and ostracize Israel over what they believe is its humiliation of Palestinian Arabs and illegal occupation of their lands ��� a situation they claim begets terrorism. They conveniently. As for the companies they vilify: Caterpillars bulldozers are used in anti-terror operations; and Motorola Solutions and Hewlett Packard provide electronic security systems... In fact, this was the caption of one photo.
AP INTERVIEW: Reid wants Congress to delay Iran legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Key Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Harry Reid announced their opposition Wednesday to fast action on a bill giving Congress final say on any nuclear deal with Iran. The development appeared likely to upend GOP plans to move.
Which Republicans Hate Boehner Enough To Vote Against.
Texas Tea Party loon Louie Gohmert, and Florida Tea Party Congressman Ted Yoho, who thinks only property owners should be allowed to vote, have both announced their desire to dethrone Boehner as Speaker. Neither of.. Its simple we didnt vote. Every liberal ballot measure passed and it didnt help that the chair for re-elections Steve Israel and Debbie Wassemen DIDNT CONTEST 33 SEATS BECAUSE THEY WERE FRIENDS with the teahadist. Its simple we��.
Netanyahu to Obama when we say Jump you answer, How.
Presidential candidate Barack Obama is being targeted by the US Israel lobby as no American President seeking re-election has been in the countrys 236 year history... In the 2008 election, Jews supported Obama by a 57 percentage point margin 1.1 points (57 x 0.02) of his popular vote margin. A recent Gallup poll has Jewish voters still in Obamas camp, but only by barely 35 percentage points. That is the lowest percentage for a Democratic presidential��.
Hammond makes 34 saves; Senators hold off Islanders 2-1
Ottawa improved to 9-1-1 in its last 11 games to remain within striking distance of Boston for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Senators trail the Bruins by five points with both teams having 15 games remaining. We need to keep .
Everything Youve Ever Wanted to Know About Voter ID Laws
. of voter fraud in recent years. I know for a fact that voter fraud is real, that it must be stopped, and that voter id is one way to prevent cheating at the ballot box and ensure integrity in the electoral system, he told the paper.. To ensure their votes count, however, they must produce the mandatory ID within a certain time frame and affirm in person or writing they are the same individual who filled out a temporary ballot on Election Day. The time limits vary: They range��.
Appeal of case returns focus to Argentine president
In his sharply worded ruling last week, Rafecas said there is not a single element of evidence, even circumstantial, that points to the head of state. Pollicita called that decision. Others would say that is what the discovery process is all.
News You Need For Nov 25, 2010 | The Ugly Truth
DeLay Convicted of Money Laundering Charges (chron.com) ��� After almost 19 hours of deliberations, a Travis County jury today convicted former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay on felony charges of political money. The Arab League on Wednesday condemned Israels new law requiring a referendum on land concession as ���illustrating the aggressive character��� of the Israeli government and its ���disregard for international law.���... The Naked Facts Blogspot��.
Bush tells New Hampshire he wont change views to win votes
He said facts dont matter to some of his critics and told his first political audience in the state in 15 years that true leaders do not shrink from their beliefs for political expediency. Bush, the brother of one. Jeb Bush supported a bipartisan.
Please tell me, where is Israel headed? | P U L S E
His main concern is ���transferring��� the Palestinians out of Israel so that it can be an almost purely Jewish state. So Israel will continue expanding its settlements in the West Bank. In fact, the Israeli press is reporting that��.
Saturday letters: Foreign affairs, Post Oak, Texas kids
Now we have career politicians, whose highest priorities are fundraising and re-election. Until we elect individuals who follow the example of our Founding Fathers, we will continue to be burdened with the dysfunctional political system we have today.
Its Time To Face The Truth That Republicans Are Traitors
These Republicans malicious, calculated, and concerted acts of betrayal of their country and its people started the evening of Barack Obamas first inauguration and, despite his overwhelming re-election victory in 2012, they��.
2016 presidential hopefuls not worried by failure to launch
The U.S. system is particularly complex. Candidates compete in a maze of state caucuses and primaries to get their partys nominations, then orchestrate summer party nominating conventions before competing head-to-head in the fall general election.
The Prosecutor Who Sent Israeli Spy Jonathan Pollard To.
16 crazy-interesting facts about Google you probably didnt know.. There is no indication Israel and Palestine are anywhere close to a peace deal, or even close to an agreement on any of the remaining sticking points. Even if the talks are extended, theres a good chance they. For the President to link his release to some vague peace process, give him to the country for whom he worked against his own country. this is insanity, diGenova said. No president can��.
Key facts about Israel and its election system
JERUSALEM (AP) ��� Key questions about Israels March 17 general election: ___. WHATS AT STAKE? Voters will elect a 120-member parliament, or Knesset, Israels 20th. Citizens vote for party lists, not individual candidates. Seats are allocated in the .
AP Analysis: In fractured Israel, all electoral bets are off
Some things to watch for: ___. ISRAEL IS NEARLY UNGOVERNABLE. Despite its reputation for plucky unity, the country is badly fragmented ��� and thats reflected in parliament under the proportional representation system. Combined, the two big parties get.
Yank the Dogs Chain - TV Tropes
The Brain will see Pinkys bumbling (or his own arrogance) ruin everything just when world domination seems within his grasp (yes, this trope applies to villains and anti-villains too). And deep down. All this said, there were at least two instances where the Trix Rabbit did get to have some - both of which happened when the company let kids vote on it, and the answer was a resounding yes. Keep in mind.. to her father. And now its apparently in the process of happening again.
Israelis object to John Kerry pressure - Associated Press.
JERUSALEM ��� Benjamin Netanyahus hardline coalition partners on Sunday stepped up pressure on the Israeli prime minister, threatening to topple the government if he caves in to American pressure to accept a key Palestinian. there should be a peace agreement there will be none because He know the US will continue to sanction their current apartheid system back by Congress the majority of whom are terrified of AIPAC and the Israel can do no wrong folks.
The FACTS of Salvation: A Summary of Arminian Theology
Nehemiah 9 presents a striking example of Old Testament testimony to God continually reaching out to Israel with his grace that was met with resistance and rejection. We do not have space to review the entire passage (but the reader is encouraged to do so), but will quote some key elements and draw attention to some important points. Nehemiah.. This clear and basic biblical truth is tantamount to saying that election unto salvation is conditional on faith. Just as��.
Texas hospital system responds to Ebola survivors lawsuit
Berdan says the testimony of company official Daniel Varga at a congressional hearing was factual and accurate. The lawsuit says Varga made numerous patently false statements. Berdan says Pham gave her consent for the release of information on her .
Why Rail? The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban.
High quality rail transit is more than just a type of vehicle, he writes; it is an integrated system that includes relatively fast and frequent transit service on major corridors with comfortable and attractive vehicles and stations,.. But theres no getting around the fact that as a stand-alone route, the Red Line does not hit any major employment centers; even its termination point, at the southeast corner of Downtown, is a far cry from the employment engines of UT and the��.
Silverton edges Wilsonville 33-32 for Class 5A boys title
Zach Reichle had 13 points and five rebounds for Wilsonville, which was seeking the schools second state title after winning one in 2005. It was the lowest scoring 5A boys state championship game since Oregon went to a six-classification system in.
Wild opening week for NFL business season
NEW YORK (AP) ��� Maybe everyone should have known from the way the Super Bowl ended that the beginning of the NFLs business season would be wild. Chip Kelly made one stunning move after another. The normally free-spending Cowboys let .
State Dept: Most official email not auto-archived until Feb.
On the same day the department announced that it was temporarily shutting down parts of its unclassified Internet-linked systems, including email, to harden security in the wake of several hacking attacks, spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that only Secretary.
Tadamun: Israel detained student because of computer.
The international Tadamun society for human rights said the Israeli occupation forces detained about one month ago a university student from Tulkarem city because of his graduate research project... RAMALLAH 27 January 2012 (IRIN) ��� The humanitarian communitys 2012-2013 Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) has a narrower scope than in previous years, focusing on two strategic objectives: improving the��.