Georgia Rep. Phil Gingrey is ripping new recommendations from the federal government regarding breast cancer prevention. The new guidelines suggest mammograms for women starting at age 50 rather than the previous recommendation to begin at age 40. They also say self exams are no longer necessary. Why does Gingrey believe this puts women’s lives in danger? Why does he believe it’s vital for women to begin screening at age 40 and to be diligent with the self exams? And why does he see this as the start of the government finding more and more tests and procedures for which it refuses to pay – better known as rationing?
Security Trumps Jobs
Illinois Rep. Don Manzullo is strongly opposed to a prison in his district becoming the home for many Guantanamo Bay detainees. Why? Why does he see such a move negatively impacting his district? Why does he see the argument that the detainees will mean 3,000 new jobs as false? What is his plan for bringing jobs into his district and keeping terrorists out?
Pataki: Terrorism Is Not Just A Crime, It’s An Act of War
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is outraged at the Obama administration decision to put 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other conspirators on trial in civilian court. Why? Why does Pataki say President Obama – like President Clinton – treats terrorists like the guy who robs the local liquor store? Why does he say terrorism must be handled differently than most other crimes? What does he make of the Democratic argument that suspects should be tried in court near the site of the crime? Why does he say the civilian trials on the 1993 World Trade Center bombing actually worked to Osama Bin Laden’s advantage?
Listen here to Greg’s full interview with Gov. Pataki.
Why the 9-11 Plotters Should Be Tried Before Military Commissions
On Friday, the Obama administration announced five 9-11 conspirators would stand trial in civilian court in New York City, including mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Why does a former Army prosecutor think that is a terrible decision? Why did the administration order this while also ordering military commissions for five other detainees? Why will our intelligence community be compromised by a civilian trial? And why is Zacharias Moussaoui a textbook example of why civilian trials for terrorists are a bad idea? We ask retired U.S. Army Maj. Kyndra Rotunda, who served as an Army prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay.
Will the UN Unilaterally Declare a Palestinian State?
Outgoing Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas is reportedly pushing the United Nations to declare a Palestinian state – something Israel says can only happen through negotiations and mutual agreements. So is this a surprise? Are we looking at another surge in violence? Would it be one Palestinian state or two? And why don’t Israelis trust the United States? We ask retired Israeli Brig. Gen. Elihu Ben-Onn, who is now a radio talk show host in Israel.
The Trouble with Judge Hamilton
The Senate may vote this week on the nomination of Judge David Hamilton to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals. Why are conservatives calling Hamilton ‘unacceptable’? Why do they see him as a judicial activist and a threat to religious freedom and parental rights? We ask Wendy Wright of Concerned Women for America, and ask her if she supports a filibuster to stop Hamilton after she worked against filibusters of Bush judicial nominees.
Palin: Start of A Comeback Or Flash in the Pan
Sarah Palin’s highly anticipated book his the shelves on Tuesday. It already tops the best-seller list. Does this prove that Palin is still wildly popular and can mount a serious presidential run in 2012? Or is she permanently branded as a policy lightweight who is past her peak? What does she have to do to prove she is a competent candidate? We ask longtime GOP strategist and pollster David Johnson.
Trying 9-11 Terrorists in Civilian Court ‘An Affront to Every American Killed’ in This War
Retired U.S. Air Force General Tom McInerney slams the Obama Justice Department decision to try 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other 9-11 conspirators in civilian court. Why? What does this tell him about the Obama approach to terrorism? What legal pitfalls could await this prosecution in civilian court? How would it be different in a military tribunal?
Enemies emboldened, Obama Less Clear Than Bush
Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt served as chief spokesman for the military in Iraq and was involved in the planning of the successful counterinsurgency strategy in Iraq. Why is he concerned that President Obama is sending the wrong message to our enemies by ordering his national security team back to the drawing board on Afghan policy? And why does he say George W. Bush set a more clear goal in Iraq than Obama seems to be setting in Afghanistan?
Transparency on Ft. Hood; Keep Politics Out of Afghan Decision
Texas Rep. Mike Conaway says it’s vital for the Obama administration to be fully transparent as the Ft. Hood investigation continues. He says the public has a right to know all the findings. Conaway also says he feels ‘unsettled at best’ about the president’s latest delay on Afghan policy. Why does he think that?