Marine SSgt. Jeremiah Workman earned the Navy Cross for his heroism at the Battle of Fallujah in December 2004. What was it like to lead troops in the noise, smoke and general chaos of close combat? What was it like to confront the Islamic ‘fanatics’? What does he remember about that day? How did he […]
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Hatch Says Reid Bill Never Had A Chance
Posted in October 27th, 2009
Less than 24 hours after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the Senate health care bill would include a public option that states could take or leave, it appears the plan is already dead in the water. Maine Republican Olympia Snowe says she opposes the plan and Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman says he would vote […]
Environment vs. Economy
Posted in October 27th, 2009
On Tuesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held hearings on the ‘cap and trade’ legislation unveiled a few weeks ago by Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. John Kerry. What is the fate of this legislation based on comments from the senators on the committee? Why will this not be a replay of the […]
GOP Pushes for Greater Congressional Transparency
Posted in October 27th, 2009
Three years ago, Nancy Pelosi promised the most open and honest Congress in American history if Democrats regained the majority. Now Republicans are asking Democrats to make good on the vow of transparency. Why do they believe Pelosi and her leadership have failed to let the public really see what is happening in Congress? What […]
Talking with ACORN Video ‘Pimp’
Posted in October 26th, 2009
Last week, we saw the latest video of ACORN officials willing to assist criminal activity - this time in Philadelphia. So how did James O’Keefe III and Hannah Giles decide to pose as a pimp and prostitute in all of these ACORN offices? Were they surprised at how willing ACORN was to assist prostitution and […]
Marriage Fight Moves to Maine
Posted in October 26th, 2009
Next week, voters in Maine will decide whether to overturn the legalization of gay marriage. State lawmakers and Gov. John Baldacci approved the law earlier this year. What are the polls showing? How accurate are the polls in these sorts of elections? How nasty has the campaign been? And what is the latest in the […]
Obama ‘Doesn’t Have Stomach for War’
Posted in October 26th, 2009
That’s the assessment of retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul Vallely. Why does he say that? How is Obama failing our troops and our nation at a critical time? Who else deserves blame for the challenges in Afghanistan? Is Obama’s indecision showing up in major attacks in Iraq? How should Obama define victory? And what message […]
Don’t Fall for Opt-Out ‘Compromise’
Posted in October 26th, 2009
As Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid pushes a health bill that allows states to opt out of the public option, would any state really be able to opt out? Why would that not be a realistic option? What should we make of the changes to the employer mandate? And is it true that most uninsured […]
‘Rendezvous with Destiny’
Posted in October 26th, 2009
As we approach 30 years since Ronald Reagan’s historic landslide win over Jimmy Carter, we examine how Reagan got the job done. How did he overcome losing the first GOP caucus and having to fire his campaign manager on the day of the first primary? What was really behind the idea of adding Gerald Ford […]
Are Coerced Abortions on the Way?
Posted in October 26th, 2009
Abortions are cheaper than pre-natal care and childbirth. And with everyone looking to trim the costs of health care, why could expectant mothers be faced with the dilemma of having an abortion she doesn’t want and undergoing care she can’t afford? How would government bureaucrats get involved with something like this? Is this just a […]
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