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Shocking Poll Results! Who Do Americans Fear More? Terrorists or Their Own Goverment?

John McKay — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:26:32 +0000

Fox News recently conducted a poll just after the Boston Marathon bombings and found Americans actually fear their government MORE than terrorists.

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No Joke: Obama Proclaims April as 'Budget Responsibility Month'!

John McKay — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:19:37 +0000

In a story that at first was deemed an April Fools joke in many media circles, President Barack Obama has officially proclaimed April "National Financial Capability Month."

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Gov. Inslee Announces $18 Million in Energy-Saving Job Grants – But None in Tri-Cities

John McKay — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:38 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee's office announced over $18 million in job-creation grants Wednesday expected to save energy from a wide variety of projects across the state.

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Life After Sequester – Where is Obama's Predicted Apocolypse? [VIDEO]

John McKay — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:00:12 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, the world has not ended despite sequester.

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Why Obama's Plan for Raising Minimum Wage Is a Really Bad Idea

John McKay — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:56:16 +0000

It's an age old argument: raising the minimum wage will bring more people out of poverty. But economic experts for decades have shown why it doesn't work.

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Does Congress Need Term Limits? The President Has Them

John McKay — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:00:30 +0000

After the re-re-election of FDR, our nation's leaders felt it was time to restrict the number of terms for the highest office in the land. Now, could it be time to limit Congress?

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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its 'Archenemy' – We Care Because?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:30:56 +0000

Sometimes—like when they call themselves "space conquerors" after launching a satellite that broke almost immediately and tumbled out of orbit—it can be hard to take North Korea seriously. Other times—like when they threaten another test of their nuclear program at a highly delicate time for their neighbors, politically—it seems wiser to keep a close eye on them.

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House Passes Measure Suspending Debt Ceiling

John McKay — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:52:19 +0000

The House of Representatives has effectively eliminated the U.S. government's debt ceiling for spending.

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Gov. Inslee Already Willing to Break 'No New Taxes' Pledge

John McKay — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:30:00 +0000

When is a tax increase not a tax increase? Ask Gov. Inslee.

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Obama May Tap Gov. Gregoire as New EPA Chief – Administration Official Claims It's Only Speculation

John McKay — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:23:57 +0000

One of the quietest news stories over the holiday was the abrupt resignation of controversial EPA director Lisa Jackson.

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Argentina Is a Scary History Lesson on How the Progressive Movement Destroys a Nation

John McKay — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:00:07 +0000

Political blogger Doug Ross has written a stunning piece titled, "Don't Cry For Me America." Ross tells the story of a nation that was once the second most powerful nation in the world.

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Best of 2012 October – Pasco City Council Approves Partial 'Doughnut Hole' Annexation in West Pasco

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:21 +0000

Despite objections from many residents, and others complaining they were not given a chance to vote on the matter, Pasco has voted to bring in a "bite" of the "doughnut hole."

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Gov. Gregoire Proposes New Fuel Tax to Pay for Schools

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:10:12 +0000

Although Jay Inslee will take over in January, Governor Chris Gregoire still has one more budget to submit to the state, and it includes new tax proposals.

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'Secession' Movement Begins to Snowball With 675,000 Signatures and Growing

John McKay — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:26:10 +0000

Before you start thinking we're splitting, take a breath.

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Gun Sales, Requests For "Secession" Explode After Election

John McKay — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:30:14 +0000

One is not a surprise, the other, is.

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Is 3rd Party Voting 'Wasting' Your Vote? Some Claim It Is [POLL]

John McKay — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:48:08 +0000

Most voters believe third-party voting doesn't work.

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Courts OK Surveillance Cameras by Police on Private Property Without a Warrant [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:00:06 +0000

In another example of how Internet technology is slowly creeping into the private lives of Americans, a U.S. District Court judge has set a new precedent.

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The Cornerstone of Obama's Electric Car Dream Dies in Chapter 11

John McKay — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:00:46 +0000

What began with glorious promises of jobs, cleaner air, and a whole new automotive industry died this week in bankruptcy court.

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USDA Says Families Should Model Home Dinners After New School Lunches [POLL]

John McKay — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:50:32 +0000

Yet another reason why maybe we need drug testing for Federal agencies.

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Will Free Checking at Banks Soon Be a Thing of the Past?

John McKay — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:30:06 +0000

Many of us have "free" checking accounts at the financial institution of our choice. But will that soon go away?

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