Hollywood Hypocrisy on Guns | RedState

Obama Blames Benghazi 9-11 Terror Attack on "Just Some Sloppiness" | Human Events

Byron York: Anxiety rises as Americans face start of Obamacare

Pennsylvania is making it harder for illegals to work at construction jobs in 2013.

Status check to be required for some Pa. workers

GIL SPENCER: Media trying to win gun-control argument with insults - delcotimes.com

A reminder of where taxes are headed in 2013

Obama Orders Pay Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers

James Pethokoukis: The best and worst economic ideas of 2012

In case you were dumb enough to fall for Obama's line that the rich aren't paying their "fare share," here's proof that the top 1% of income earners pay as much in federal income taxes as the bottom 95%. Feeling pretty stupid? You probably should have stayed home on Election Day.

The top 1% of US taxpayers pay almost as much in federal income taxes as the entire bottom 95%, and half of that bottom group paid no taxes at all in 2010

Senate Republicans trying to cut pork from Hurricane Sandy bill - Human Events

The Most Popular Pages on Wikipedia in 2012: Facebook, One Direction and … Cul De Sacs?

Feds Spend $110 Billion on 'Food Assistance' Per Year

Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets so the permanent political class in Washington, D.C., can line its own pockets. Feeling a little stupid for voting for Obama again?

Obama Orders Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers

After forcing hundreds of U.S. companies out of business over the past four years with tons of new federal regulations, Lisa Jackson is leaving EPA. Hundreds of thousands of Americans lost their jobs thanks to Jackson. Her work is done.

Jackson's departure from EPA 'no accident' - Human Events

It appears gun-control laws are not working out so well in Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago, where criminals with guns refuse to obey the law and keep shooting people.

Chicago Reaches 500 Homicides

John Stossel: Charity begins with wealth creation - Human Events

Obama and his pals will max out their credit cards by Dec. 31. It's time to open some new accounts and keep borrowing from the Chinese.

Great News: 16.4 Trillion debt ceiling to be hit Dec. 31 | RedState

Desperate Screams of the Press Clowns | RedState

   

    Pennsylvania Department of General Services Prepares to Implement Public Works Employee Verification Act (via PR Newswire)
   

       Act goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013 HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of General Services has launched a new website to assist contractors, subcontractors and state and local government bodies bidding public works projects in meeting the requirements of the Public…
   

 

 

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Investor's Business Daily: 

It hasn't been two months since Barack Obama won re-election, but already we're finding out things that were kept from us during the campaign. Expect to hear more in the coming months.

If you can handle the truth, read the rest of this editorial in Investor's Business Daily. If you're one of those Obama zombies, just go back to searching for a brain.

Editorial: With Election Over, Americans Find They Were Duped By Democrats And Obama

Rick Warren on Obama: "Our Nation Is More Divided Than Any Time Since Civil War" | Human Events

What is EPA Chief Lisa Jackson hiding? - Human Events

Poe: Goodwill and generosity are alive and well in America - Human Events

Buchanan: Christmas in an anti-Christian age - Human Events

Former two-term Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who never signed a budget on time in eight years and left office with a $4.5 billion deficit, is offering advice on how to deal with the national debt? That's the definition of chutzpah!

Another View - Lou D'Allesandro and Ed Rendell: Our deficit spending must end 

Tony Phyrillas: Putting Christ back into Christmas

You didn't fall for Obama's lies about free health care did you? You'll pay more and get less under Obamacare. That's how all government programs work.

Byron York: Get ready for the costs and chaos of Obamacare

Iowa Court: Bosses Can Fire 'Irresistible' Workers - ABC News

Parents of Phila. student mocked for Romney T-shirt file suit

Obama announces new wave of proposed regulations - Washington Times

From WND: A Christmas tree farmer who wanted to hand out Christmas trees to low-income families and accept donations for a cancer fund has been ordered by the city of Waynesboro, Va., to close down his initiative.

Grinch city shuts down Christmas tree handout

EDITORIAL: Bailout leaves taxpayers with chump change - delcotimes.com

Top Democrat On Gun Control: "Confiscation Could Be an Option" | Human Events

Charles Krauthammer: The roots of mass murder - Human Events

LaPierre: NRA moves forward with a program to protect children - Human Events

I'm amazed how difficult it is for these law-enforcement officers to subdue a topless woman. An activist of the Ukrainian movement Femen is arrested after she protested in front of the European Council building shouting Russia's President Putin is the Apocalypse, during the EU-Russia summit, in Brussels, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.

Notice that the bar is in trouble with state authorities for allegedly serving alcohol to the teenage girl to "loosen her up" before she stripped ... not for the stripping itself.

License Suspended For Bar Accused Of Serving Alcohol To Teen - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29

Interesting that the people who supervise investments for the nation's massive teacher unions did not have a problem investing in gun manufacturers before the school massacre in Connecticut. Now they're scrambling to divest their portfolios.

From The Associated Press: 

For years, the gun industry has been a reliable investment, attracting tens of millions of dollars from some of the nation’s largest retirement funds. The firearms business has been strong, driven by relaxed laws for carrying concealed handguns and by buyers who feared that tighter gun restrictions were more likely under President Obama. 

But after the bloodbath in Connecticut, the practice is under review in at least four states, including two of the most populous, California and New York.

 I guess as long as the pension funds were returning a solid profit, it didn't matter where the money was placed? What say you liberals?

Teacher pension funds reconsider investments in gun makers

As long as we are banning stuff...

 

   
    Governor Corbett Unveils PennWATCH Transparency Website (via PR Newswire)
   

       HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett ushered in a new era of transparency and accountability in state government today with the launch of Pennsylvania's transparency website, known as PennWATCH at http://www.pennwatch.pa.gov. Corbett was joined today by the…
   

 

 

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The Ugly Politics of Piers Morgan

Scott Walker: Conservative of the Year 2012 - Human Events

What went wrong and how to fix it - Human Events

'Grossly inadequate' security at Benghazi consulate left Americans vulnerable - Human Events

Stossel: It's the spending, stupid! - Human Events

Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-25), president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, has announced committee chairmanship assignments for the Senate's 22 Senate Standing Committees.

"We are fortunate to have members from various backgrounds and regions across our Commonwealth who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Harrisburg," Scarnati said. "Membership of committees will be announced prior to the reconvening of the Senate on January 22, 2013."

Republicans still control the Senate, but they will have a smaller margin for the 2013-14 session. The GOP lost 3 Senate seats in the November election, making the party breakdown for the next two-year session, 27-23 in favor of Republicans. 

Senate Standing Committee Chair Assignments:

• Aging & Youth – Senator Bob Mensch (R-24)
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs – Senator Elder A. Vogel, Jr. (R-47)
• Appropriations – Senator Jake Corman (R-34)
• Banking & Insurance – Senator Don White (R-41)
• Communications & Technology – Senator Randy Vulakovich (R-40)
• Community, Economic & Recreational Development – Senator Kim L. Ward (R-39)
• Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure – Senator Robert M. Tomlinson (R-6)
• Education – Senator Mike Folmer (R-48)
• Environmental Resources & Energy – Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)
• Finance – Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36)
• Game & Fisheries – Senator Richard Alloway (R-33)
• Inter-governmental Operations – Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-21)
• Judiciary – Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-12)
• Labor & Industry – Senator John R. Gordner (R-27)
• Law & Justice – Senator Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-10)
• Local Government – Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-30)
• Public Health & Welfare – Senator Patricia H. Vance (R-31)
• Rules & Executive Nominations – Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9)
• State Government – Senator Lloyd K. Smucker (R-13)
• Transportation – Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44)
• Urban Affairs & Housing – Senator David G. Argall (R-29)
• Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – Senator Lisa Baker (R-20)

Inquiry harshly criticizes State Department over Benghazi attack

By appointing a buffoon like Joe Biden to head up a commission to study violence in the U.S., Obama shows he's not serious about solving the problem (just like everything he did during his first term). He also insults the memory of the slain children in Connecticut. This is what you voted for America.

Axed The Movie: New Documentary To Expose The Green Movement – Patriot Update

Who needs more gun control laws? The left-wing media narrative about the Conn. school shootings had already caused restrictions on gun ownership. News item: Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods suspends sale of rifles at more than 500 stores in 44 states.

Dick's stores suspend sales of certain rifles

Pat Buchanan: The dead soul of Adam Lanza - Human Events

Scrooges losing war on Christmas - Human Events

Excellent column by J.D. Mullane about the root causes of the evil that visited Sandy Hook, Conn., last Friday:

To see the Sandy Hook massacre as unique to its circumstances, apart from all the others, is to avoid an uncomfortable topic. What feeds and enables this madness is not the “gun culture.” It’s the American culture.

We’ve cheapened human life. We snuff it when it is helpless and inconvenient. In three states (so far) we legally euthanize it when it is old, infirm and a burden.

The cheapness of human life permeates our popular entertainment. With movies, television and song lyrics, nihilism is, literally, in the air.

Evil is glamorized. Check the thrill-kill video games “Modern Warfare,” “Resident Evil 6 — You Are Dead,” “Sleeping Dogs” or “TheWitcher 2.” The violence is barbaric.

Yet, on Dec. 25, millions of these games will be presented as gifts to young people who will play them on Christmas Day.

Who seriously argues that this stuff has little influence on attitudes and behaviors?

 Read the full column at the link below:

Columnist J.D. Mullane: It's not the "gun culture," it's the American culture - phillyburbs.com:

A female governor whose parents emigrated from India picks a black Congressman to fill the open US Senate seat in South Carolina. Let's see how racist liberals spin this one. Republican Tim Scott would become the only black in the 100-member Senate. Looking more and more like the Democrats are the party of old white guys.

Gov. Haley picks Tim Scott to replace DeMint - The Hill's Ballot Box

 Obama's Hope and Change malarkey has cost millions of jobs and drained wealth from the United States. And thanks again all you Obama voters for continuing this downward spiral for another four years.

Small Business Trends: Balancing Economic Control and Entrepreneurship

Top 10 questions Republicans need to ask - Human Events

Chief Charlo Elementary parents to MCPS: Holiday program too religious

Group focuses on safety of Pa. schools - abc27 WHTM

Charitable deductions on the chopping block - Human Events

Here we go with the knee-jerk reaction of left-wing politicians.

Democratic Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz: "We can work to prevent these situations from happening again by engaging in a serious conversation about the issue of gun violence in our country."

Schwartz is rumored to be a 2014 candidate for Pennsylvania governor.

Dear Rep. Schwartz: A depraved, mentally-disturbed person who would target innocent children is not going to be deterred by additional gun control laws.

The killer could have used  a knife or a bat or his hands to kill his victims.

The debate should be about how we treat the mentally ill in this country, not about guns.

Norquist: President Obama is overestimating his mandate - Human Events

The Republicans Have Failed the Nation | RedState

Gil Spencer: Climatologist opens up storm of criticism - delcotimes.com

 
 
 

   
    Governor Corbett Announces State-Based Insurance Exchange Decision (via PR Newswire)
   

       HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today released the following statement, along with a letter to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, regarding the state's decision on the establishment of a state-based health insurance…
   

 

 

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526,421 family farms threatened by new death tax | WashingtonExaminer.com

Union Thugs Shout “I’ll Kill a Mother F***** With a Gun!” While Assaulting Opponents | RedState

 
 
 

   
    Pennsylvania Department of Health Reports Significant Increase in Flu Activity Statewide (via PR Newswire)
   

       HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Health today reported there has been a significant rise in influenza activity across Pennsylvania since Thanksgiving. The Department of Health is reporting flu activity has increased from sporadic to widespread throughout the…
   

 

 

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I’m Betting This Has Something To Do With Obamacare | RedState

State Sen. Bob Mensch: Pa. must address transportation funding crisis

One million Americans entered poverty in the last two months

Pat Buchanan: The winter of conservative discontent - Human Events

Obamanomics at work: 47.7 million Americans now depend on food stamps to feed their families. Heckavu job, Barack.

Politics: U.S. Food Stamp Enrollment Hits New All-Time High

If Michigan can pass a right-to-work law, what's  Pennsylvania's excuse?

Republicans control both chambers of the Legislature and the governor's office. No more excuses.

The only way to bring back jobs to the Keystone State is to pass a right-to-work law.

Corbett: Pa. lacks political will to pass ‘right-to-work’

Pa. lawmaker seeks higher fine for underage drinking

Breaking news from The Associated Press for all the idiots who voted for Obama: Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably are, too. It’s a new, $63-per-head fee to cushion the cost of covering people with pre-existing conditions under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The charge, buried in a recent regulation, works out to tens of millions of dollars for the largest companies, employers say. Most of that is likely to be passed on to workers. 

Surprise: New insurance fee in health overhaul law

The Jobs Gap | Missing: 15 million jobs from the private sector

$pending This Christmas or Spending It Well?

More homes in county lost due to unpaid taxes - News - Republican Herald

Pennsylvania among few states where DUIs never rise to felony charges

How can someone who has been convicted 9 times of DUI still get behind the wheel of a car in Pennsylvania?

Get this habitual drunk off our roads - phillyburbs.com: Editorials

Is the Culture at War With Christmas?

The trouble with losing Jim DeMint | Human Events

Top 10 GOP 2016 Presidential Contenders - Human Events

Somebody call Bob Costas about our gun culture.

Burglar calls 911 to save himself from gun-wielding homeowner | Michael Berry

Welcome to Obama's second term: Another 350,000 Americans gave up looking for work in November.

The Jobs Report

Barack Obama as Captain Ahab

"Poverty" pays better than middle-class employment | Human Events

Hey, fat cat unions: Pay your 'fair share' - Human Events

A very crony Christmas - Conservative News

Archbishop Chaput: Advent, A Season of Hope: Hearing and Sharing the Message

Pearl Harbor: Why remembering matters, 71 years later

Portman to Obama: Stop fighting debt ceiling - Conservative News

Democrats poised to raise taxes… on their own voters. | RedState

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's uninspired leadership over the past two years has led to a possible challenge from within Republican ranks. Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce L. Castor, who challenged Corbett 10 years ago for the post of Pennsylvania attorney general, is thinking about taking on Corbett in the 2014 GOP primary.

Montco Commissioner Castor eyes challenge to Gov. Corbett

A liberal Washington Post columnist says Barack Obama is looking to humiliate half of his constituents instead of bargaining in good faith with Republicans.

Ruth Marcus: This is Obama's idea of compromise?

Pennsylvania Tax Revenue Down For November, But Better Than Expected « CBS Philly

First Amendment expert Charles Haynes offers a compromise to the far left as it launches its annual assault on Christmas:

Let Christian groups set up Nativity displays in public spaces unanswered in December – and save the atheist messages for another time of year. 

 Charles Haynes: In Christmas wars, it's all or nothing

Choke the Life out of Obamacare - Human Events

Homeschoolers lobby, UN disabilities treaty fails - Human Events

Michael Moore received $841,145 in incentives to film anti-corporate welfare documentary in Michigan | WashingtonExaminer.com

Toomey: How to tackle entitlements, avoid the cliff | Human Events

Another sad look inside Barack Obama's America, where more people depend on the government to survive.

Turning the temporarily unemployed into the permanently disabled

Ralph Reiland: Obama's switcheroo on economics, from right to wrong

US Birthrates at Lowest Level Since 1920 Due to Obama Economy | Human Events

Top 10 GOP Newcomers - Human Events