Thursday’s headlines…Dismal job numbers, major offensive in Afghanistan, Sanford gets good news.
Archives for July 2, 2009
Stimulus Is Killing Jobs
Rep. Glenn Thompson says Obama big government agenda is stifling growth, calls for tax cuts.
A Captured Soldier and A New Offensive
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul Vallely outlines the new mission to crush the Taliban. He also describes the peril facing a captured U.S. soldier and training our troops go through for that situation.
Energy, Coleman and Sanford
Human Events columnist John Gizzi says two GOP political careers are toast – for Mark Sanford and Norm Coleman. He also says the energy bill is about to implode in the U.S. Senate.
Arm Twisting and Fast Tracking
Arizona Rep. John Shadegg describes how Democratic leaders twisted arms and made lavish promises to members in order to cobble together enough votes to pass the energy bill. So what kinds of promises were made? How much will those promises cost taxpayers? And how much bureaucracy will be added if the energy plan becomes law? Rep. Shadegg also discusses Democratic plans to swiftly pass health care reform so it gets done before the public can mount any fierce opposition. Listen to the interview and share your opinions.