Tuesday’s news… Journalists freed, more Obama endorsing of single-payer, Sotomayor debate begins.
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A Clunker of A Program
National Review Editor Rich Lowry explains why he believes Democrats – and many Republicans – are wrong to support the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program. Why is this a bad move for Congress and the Obama White House to make? What does it suggest when the government bends over backwards for the auto industry but almost no one else?
Listen here and then tell us what you think about ‘Cash for Clunkers’!
Hikers, Nukes and Iran
Analyst Ilan Berman says Tehran using hikers for leverage, could be very close to nuclear weapons.
Clunkers and Tax Hikes
Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter joins us to explain why he is a big fan of the “Cash for Clunkers” program and what impact this is having on Michigan’s struggling economy. Why is the Congressman so supportive of a plan that other Republicans say is more government intervention on behalf of the auto industry while lawmakers never lift a finger to help other sectors of the economy? How worried should we be by the dealers pulling their hair out because the bureaucratic delays are preventing them from getting their money?
We also ask Rep. McCotter about the conflicting messages out of the White House over whether middle class tax hikes will be necessary to pay for Obama’s version of health care reform. What does McCotter think this possibility says about Obama and his agenda? Find out why McCotter says any coming tax hikes are nobody’s fault but Obama’s.
Listen to the interview and react here!
The News
Monday’s headlines…Middle class tax hikes, health debate, Gulf War pilot remains, Cash for Clunkers.
What’s in the Bill, Part 2
Obamacare would fund and urge abortions, tell you how to raise your kids and dictate your diet.
What’s Really in the Health Bill?
Plan gives government access to your bank accounts, sacrifices elderly, gives free care to illegals.
Honoring Our Heroes
American Legion applauds new GI Bill, grateful for ‘closure’ in case of missing Gulf War pilot.
Economy Brighter Despite Stimulus
New numbers show recession may be ending, economist says stimulus deserves no credit.
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Friday’s headlines…New GDP numbers suggest economy is improving, House OK’s more cash for clunkers, lawmakers limit executive pay, Dodd announces cancer diagnosis, deadly month in Afghanistan…and more.