Pa. lawmakers unveil bills to stop Common Core education standards

Pa. lawmakers unveil bills to stop new education standards - abc27 WHTM

Sen. Rand Paul: Obamacare, one year after Supreme Court approval

PAUL: Obamacare, one year after Supreme Court approval - Washington Times

Newspaper: Out-of-control IRS needs an out-of-town audit

EDITORIAL: A ship of fools - Washington Times

Weekly GOP Address: Obamacare train wreck coming

Pa. GOP leadership blocks property tax reform again

Mary Young: Taxpayers may take their anger to voting booth

Judges: Social Security pushes approval of dubious disability claims

Judges: Social Security pushes approval of dubious disability claims

Obama spy program gathered Americans’ Internet, email records

Obama spy program gathered Americans’ Internet, email records

What would tyranny look like in America? Look around.

Obama's Hollywood pals don't like his health care scheme so much

Suddenly Obama's pals in Hollywood don't like his health care scheme so much | Human Events

Top Ten Most Ridiculous Items Purchased with IRS Credit Cards

Top Ten Most Ridiculous Items Purchased with IRS Credit Cards

Audit Confirms IRS Targeted 292 Conservative Groups – Just 6 Liberal Groups

BREAKING… Audit CONFIRMS IRS Targeted 292 Conservative Groups – Just 6 Liberal Groups | The Gateway Pundit

The canary is dead!

New GOP Strategy: Give Democrats a Big Head Start!

New GOP Strategy: Give Democrats a Big Head Start! | Human Events

4.4 million long-term unemployed under Obama

Don't forget about long-term unemployment

Is 'Despicable Me 2' about Obama's second term in the White House?

Obama's FOIA changes would let government lie to you

EDITORIAL: Obama's FOIA changes would let government lie to you - The Middletown Press

The Government our American Founders Warned Us About

The Government our American Founders Warned Us About | RedState

Democrats get away with racial slurs

Cooking show host Paula Dean loses her job but Democratic politicians can use offensive racial slurs at will. Why the double-standard?

Meet The New Paula Deen: MN Rep Ryan Winkler Slurs SCOTUS Justice | RedState

Study: Obama climate plan to kill another 37,000 jobs

Study: Obama's climate plan directly threatens 37,000 workers - The Hill's RegWatch

Obama Continues His War on Affordable Energy

Obama: No Keystone Pipeline if it increases emissions | Human Events

The New Obama iPhone

Obamcare promises already broken

Promise of price cut on hospital bills is in limbo

Obamacare countdown gets under way: 100 days away

Obamacare countdown gets under way: 100 days away

NFL, NBA approached to help promote ObamaCare

NFL, NBA approached to help promote ObamaCare | Human Events

Obamacare Workforce Swells to the Tens of Thousands

Obamacare is a disease ... it keeps spreading.

Obamacare Workforce Swells to the Tens of Thousands

Obamacare to deepen primary care doctor shortage

Health overhaul to deepen primary care doctor shortage

Weekly GOP Address: Obama Ignores Student Loan Crisis

Obama heads for Africa on $100M taxpayer-funded trip

Costs overshadowing agenda as Obama heads for Africa - Washington Times

Nat Hentoff: Is Obama having his way with us?

Nat Hentoff: Is Obama having his way with us?

Who is blocking property tax reform in Pennsylvania?

Columnist Mary Young: Tax reform may require deal-making

George F. Will: Obama hits a wall in Berlin

George Will Obama eviscerates in his latest column: 

Obama's vanity is a wonder of the world that never loses its power to astonish, but really: Is everyone in his orbit too lost in raptures of admiration to warn him against delivering a speech soggy with banalities and bromides in a city that remembers John Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" and Ronald Reagan's "Tear down this wall"? With German Chancellor Angela Merkel sitting nearby, Obama began his Berlin speech: "As I’ve said, Angela and I don't exactly look like previous German and American leaders." He has indeed said that, too, before, at least about himself. It was mildly amusing in Berlin in 2008, but hardly a Noel Coward-like witticism worth recycling. His look is just not that interesting. And after being pointless in Berlin, neither is he, other than for the surrealism of his second term. 

George F. Will: Obama hits a wall in Berlin

Planned Parenthood Pushing Its Customers Into Obamacare for Tax-Funding

Planned Parenthood Pushing Its Customers Into Obamacare for Tax-Funding

Obama called 'war criminal' & 'hypocrite of the century' in Irish Parliament

Pa. Governor Candidate Allyson Schwartz Still Silent on Kermit Gosnell

Allyson Schwartz Still Silent on if She Referred Women to Kermit Gosnell

Poll: 41% of small businesses have frozen hiring because of Obamacare

Poll: 41 percent of small businesses have frozen hiring because of ObamaCare | Human Events

Obama uses his bag of tools

IRS needs a good housecleaning

From the editorial page of The Pottstown Mercury:

THORNS to the Internal Revenue Service for plans to hand out millions of dollars in employee bonuses even though the administration has ordered bonuses curtailed because of spending cuts. The IRS is preparing to pay $70 million in employee bonuses claiming legal obligations under a union contract. Sen. Chuck Grassley says the bonuses should have been canceled under an April directive from the White House budget office. This comes on top of recent revelations about IRS exorbitant spending on conference stays for employees in luxury hotel suites. And, that came after it was revealed agents had improperly targeted conservative groups for scrutiny regarding tax-exempt status. It seems pretty clear that the IRS is the agency that needs some extra scrutiny and a good housecleaning. 

Roses for Sandy fundraiser; thorns for IRS bonuses

Rep. Joe Pitts: Farm bill repeats the failures of the past

Rep. Joe Pitts: Farm bill repeats the failures of the past

Wall Street Journal confirms Obamacare death panels

Turns out Sarah Palin (and others) were right about Obamacare. Government bureaucrats will decide whether you live or die once the federal government takes control of the nation's health-care system.

From The Wall Street Journal:

Signs of ObamaCare's failings mount daily, including soaring insurance costs, looming provider shortages and inadequate insurance exchanges. Yet the law's most disturbing feature may be the Independent Payment Advisory Board. The IPAB, sometimes called a "death panel," threatens both the Medicare program and the Constitution's separation of powers. At a time when many Americans have been unsettled by abuses at the Internal Revenue Service and Justice Department, the introduction of a powerful and largely unaccountable board into health care merits special scrutiny.

Read the full story at the newspaper's website.

Dana Milbank: Liberals are hypocrites on government spying

Liberal Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank is wondering why the far left is so compliant when it comes to government spying and other civil rights violations under Barack Obama.

Dana Milbank: Liberals are hypocrites on government spying

IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses

The IRS did such a great job of harassing conservatives to swing the 2012 election to Obama that employes will get to share $70 million on bonuses. Who says government work doesn't pay?

IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses

Pa. Legislature gets down to business, but not on property tax reform

Editorial: Pa. Legislature gets down to business, but not on property tax reform

Rendell continues to stick it to Pennsylvanians

Democrat Ed Rendell has been out of office for more than 2 years as Pa. governor, but he's still sticking it to state residents. Under a bill he signed, it will eventually cost drivers $50 to travel the length of the Pa. Turnpike.

Auditor: Payments take heavy toll on Pa. turnpike

Bowing to union pressure, Pa. Senate rejects public pension reform

Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan

Longtime Democrat Elbert Guillory: 'Why I Am a Republican'

Pa. politicians stuff faces at public trough

From the editorial page of The Pottstown Mercury:

THORNS to Pennsylvania legislators who continue to fleece beleaguered taxpayers with a practice known as per diems, a constitutionally-questionable system where lawmakers submit unvouchered expenses for meals and lodging on top of their generous salaries. An investigation by reporters Brad Bumsted and Mike Wereschagin of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review found that lawmakers increase their requests for reimbursement dramatically as the state fiscal year comes to a close each June. In other words, lawmakers want to make sure they don't leave any scraps behind as they empty the cupboards before heading on their annual three-month vacations. During a five-day period in 2012 when House leaders spent $64,000 on catered meals, legislators still claimed $105,000 in per diems, according to state records compiled by the Tribune-Review. In 2011, House leaders bought almost $23,000 in food over three days but members claimed nearly $60,000 in per diems, records show. How much catered food can these "public servants" possibly consume? "The bank gets robbed every day with these guys," Joe Poniewaz, 66, a retired Pittsburgh police officer, told the newspaper. If history is any guide, legislators will spend more money on themselves this month — about $400,000 — than any other in 2013, the newspaper reported. Pennsylvania legislators have a base salary of $83,802. That's twice as much as the average taxpayer is bringing home. And that's more than enough to cover their lavish meals without having to stick taxpayers with the bill. 

Roses to cleanup volunteers and local growers

8 million illegals (future Democrats) to gain U.S. status in Senate bill

CBO: 8 million illegals to gain U.S. status in Senate bill

Corbett signs bill limiting taxpayer-paid abortions in Pa.

Corbett signs bill limiting taxpayer-paid abortions in Pa.

Diana West: No Constitution, no borders, no USA

Columnist Diana West on how the U.S. can stop domestic terrorist threats from radical Muslims:

If our leaders really wanted to prevent “another 9/11,” they would have long ago admitted the obvious: that the world of Islam, from its terrorists to its kings, is engaged in the latest historical cycle of jihad to extend the reach of Islamic law (sharia). They would have decided that “profiling” isn’t worse than terrorism. They would have halted Islamic immigration not only to stop more jihad cells from forming but also to prevent Constitution-endangering, pro-sharia demographics from forming, too. They would have sharply curtailed travel, and particularly return travel from jihad nations such as Chechnya and Pakistan. They would have long ago blocked U.S. institutions, including colleges, media organizations and banks, from accepting millions of dollars from sharia-ruled dictatorships. They would have closed down mosques in America where jihad is preached and supported.

Above all, they would have secured our borders rather than leave them open all these post-9/11 years. Of course, that would mean re-establishing and defending those borders, both literally and figuratively.

Diana West: No Constitution, no borders, no USA

Is anyone surprised Obama's numbers are slipping?

Is anyone surprised Obama's numbers are slipping? | Human Events

Jennifer Stefano: Medicaid battle heats up in Pa.

Jennifer Stefano: Medicaid battle heats up in Pa.

740,000 Page Views at TONY PHYRILLAS ON POLITICS

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Bridenstine Questions President's Leadership

Weekly Republican Address: Dems want national school board

It will be soon be known as 'The un-affordable Health Care Act'

Blog: It will be soon be known as 'The un-affordable Health Care Act'

Obama warns ... about Obama

If the Obama Administration Scandals Had Occurred in the Private Sector

If the Obama Administration Scandals Had Occurred in the Private Sector

Obamacare coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

From The Associated Press: 

It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama’s health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels.

That might seem strange since the law requires medium-sized and large employers to offer "affordable" coverage or face fines.

Obamacare coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

U.S. Senate confirms federal judges for Pa., including one from Berks

U.S. Senate confirms federal judges for Pa., including one from Berks

'1984' book sales surge on NSA spy scandal

'1984' book sales surge on NSA spy scandal

Ann Coulter: If the GOP is this stupid, it deserves to die

Coulter: If the GOP is this stupid, it deserves to die | Human Events

Pa. attorney general warns public about spam email

Pa. attorney general warns public about spam email

The foxes guarding the hen house

Hands-free texting still distracting for drivers

Hands-free texting still distracting for drivers

If You Loved Islamophobia, Get Ready for Obamaphobia

Further proof that EVERY Democrat should be voted out of Congress in 2014. The cult of personality they've built around this failed president is sickening.

If You Loved Islamophobia, Get Ready for Obamaphobia | FrontPage Magazine

AP's National Politics Editor Turns On Obama

Op-Ed: Mounting controversies are all about trust

Woo-Hoo! More Obama Scandals!

Obama’s Sycophants in the Press

There are many in the media who wouldn't recognize the truth if it bit them in the rear.

Obama's Sycophants in the Press (Continued)

Expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare a failure

Expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare a failure

Economists: Long-term joblessness is national emergency

Economists: Long-term joblessness is national emergency | McClatchy

Few options for online users to avoid spying, experts say

Few options for online users to avoid spying, experts say | McClatchy

Ray Serafin named chief of Central Berks Police Department

Officer in charge promoted to Central Berks chief

How did the Boston Marathon bombers avoid Obama's dragnet?

The NSA analyzes our phone records for national security, so why didn't the gnomes catch the Tsarnaevs? | RedState

Weekly Republican Address 6/8/13: Obama student-loan fiasco

Jihad on Egypt's Christian Children

Raymond Ibrahim: 550 cases of abduction, entrapment, rape, and forced conversion of Christian women have been documented in Egypt. And why is Obama propping up the radical government of Egypt with U.S. taxpayer dollars?

Jihad on Egypt's Christian Children

You're Facebook friends with Obama, like it or not

Obama mining Facebook, Twitter to predict crimes

My what big ears you have

Thorns for IRS excess spending

From the editorial page of The Pottstown Mercury:

THORNS to the already-besieged Internal Revenue Service for participating in a $4.1 million training conference featuring luxury rooms and free drinks. A total of 132 IRS officials received room upgrades at the 2010 conference in Anaheim, Calif., according to a report by an inspector general for tax administration. One official stayed five nights in a room that regularly goes for $3,500 a night, the report said, and another stayed four nights in a room that regularly goes for $1,499 a night. Without the upgrades, the IRS could have negotiated a lower room rate, as required by agency procedures. The inspector general’s report was surfacing as the IRS came under fire again in connection with its targeting of conservative groups during the 2010 and 2012 elections. In all, the IRS held 225 employee conferences from 2010 through 2012, at a total cost of $49 million, the report said. Add outrageous spending to the sins of a government agency already known for its arrogance. 

Thorns for IRS excess spending; roses to PennDOT for trail cover

Remember when Obama was against NSA 'fishing' expeditions?

Remember when Obama was against NSA "fishing" expeditions?

Quinnipiac Poll: Toomey would beat Sestak in Pa. rematch for Senate seat

Pennsylvania (PA) Poll - June 6, 2013 - Pennsylvania Voters Say NCAA H | Quinnipiac University Connecticut

Pa. Senate bill causes concern for some police

The Republican-controlled state senate in Pennsylvania is backing a bill that would raise the state's gasoline tax (already the highest in the nation) and double fines for traffic violations. Is anyone paying attention?

Senate bill causes concern for some police

NY Times Turns On Obama Over NSA Phone Records Scandal

You know you've crossed the line when The New York Times, the official house organ of the Democratic Party, is criticizing Barack Obama for abusing his power in listening in on telephone conversations of Americans.

NY Times Turns On Obama Over NSA Phone Records Scandal: "The Administration Has Now Lost All Credibility"…

Rand Paul: Orwell's '1984' has arrived under Obama

The calendar says 2013 but we're living in the totalitarian nightmare of '1984' as the Obama Regime continues to shred the Constitution.

Rand Paul: Orwell's '1984' has arrived

Obama's Totalitarian Regime Strikes Again

With Tens of Millions of Phone Records Grabbed – It's the Government, Stupid | RedState

Corbett rips Obamacare during NE Pennsylvania visit

Corbett criticizes health care law during NEPA visit - News - Citizens' Voice

NSA pulls Verizon phone records for millions of Americans

A new day, a new Obama scandal. Obama is using another U.S. government agency to spy on millions of Americans. Thanks again to all you low-information voters for creating a police state under the Obama Regime.

NSA pulls Verizon phone records for millions | Human Events

Newspaper: Pa. state legislator Jesse White must go

Editorial: Allegheny legislator must go

PA Lt. Governor Jim Cawley Owns Democratic Senator on Liquor Reform

Gov't workers rack up $29 billion in credit card charges

Gov't workers rack up $29 billion in credit card charges

Sebelius: I'm OK watching 10-year-old Pa. girl die

Kathleen Sebelius at center of storm over child's lung transplant - Brett Norman - POLITICO.com

Editorial: Pa. legislators propose budget with more for themselves

Pa. legislators propose budget with more for themselves

Paid liar Susan Rice promoted to top intelligence job by Obama

Who didn't see this one coming? Incompetence rises to the top again in the Obama Administration. Susan Rice of Benghazi/YouTube fame will now become Obama's top national security adviser. Heaven help the United States next time we face a crisis.

Susan Rice to be appointed national security adviser

Republican Congressman's Scathing 1-Minute Obama Critique On House Floor

A teacher explains why she's been driven from the profession she loves

Columnist Nat Hentoff: Time to talk about impeaching Obama

Constitutional scholar Nat Hentoff, a lifelong liberal, talks about the potential impeachment of Barack Obama in his latest column.

Nat Hentoff: Bringing civics classes back to schools

Obama-backed Egyptian government persecutes Christians

Arab Spring Egypt's 'Legal' Persecution of Christians

Rumors of the Demise of Conservatism are Sorely Exaggerated

Lloyd Marcus: Rumors of the Demise of Conservatism are Sorely Exaggerated

Still need proof of liberal media bias?

Community organizations: Obama's corrupt power grab

Community organizations: Obama's corrupt power grab

Supreme Court: Police can take DNA swabs from arrestees

I never thought I'd see the day ultra-conservative Justice Antonin Scalia would side with the court's three most liberal justices - Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan - in a ruling.


Supreme Court: Police can take DNA swabs from arrestees

Study: Premiums could rise an average of 40 percent under ObamaCare

Study: Premiums could rise an average of 40 percent under ObamaCare - The Hill's Healthwatch

IRS Spent $49M on Employee Conferences

IRS Spent $49M on Employee Conferences

Rotten Apples Don't Fall Far From The Tree

Top Aide to House Dem Resigns in Ballot-Fraud Scandal

Kool-Aid drinking Democrats keep telling themselves there's no such thing as voter fraud. In reality, Democrats couldn't win an election without resorting to voter fraud schemes.

Top Aide to House Dem Resigns in Ballot-Fraud Scandal

Opinion: Democrats in denial over growing Obama scandals

Democrats in denial (6/1/13)

Ralph Reiland: A government against liberty

Ralph Reiland: A government against liberty

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell Delivers GOP Weekly Address On Energy Independence