We've been hearing a lot on the news about the upcoming budget "sequester" in Washington. But aside from being a terrible word to try and spell in a spelling bee what, exactlly, does "sequester" or "sequestration" mean?
An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer's gun refused to fire.
The U.S Congress has been taking its lumps lately with most public opinion polls showing it with some of the lowest approval ratings in history. Now comes word that our congressmen and women are less popular than head lice, root canals and cockroaches. A new survey by Public Policy Polling--done somewhat tongue in cheek--found that our representatives popularity pales in comparison to some other less than lovable subjects.
When John Kerry was nominated to become the next Secretary of State speculation ran wild that perhaps Ben Affleck, a tireless political activist, might run for his vacated Senate seat in Massachusetts. That speculation has come to an end.
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time. Professional wrestler Eric Hartsburg, a Mitt Romney supporter, agreed to have a "Romney/Ryan" campaign logo tattooed on his face in exchange for $15,000. He says he is still a proud Republican but has decided to have the political ink removed. Why the about-(tattooed)face?
There is a song from "Jesus Christ Superstar" called "What's the Buzz" and, apparently, the "buzz" in Utica concerns beekeeping. According to a report from YNN a city Common Council member, Samantha Colosimo-Testa, is looking into drafting regulations for beekeeping in response to a situation in North Utica.
We have all seen the lawn signs either promoting or--more likely--protesting the possibility of hydrofracking or "fracking" on public and private land in New York State. According to AP the debate has taken particular hold in the state's farming community as some financially strapped members of that community have taken the initiative in trying to influence New York's still evolving regulatory process. The major factor is, of course, economic.
There are sure to be more political fireworks in Washington this week as Senate Democrats have proposed a new "Millionaires Tax" of 5% on individuals making over 1 million dollars a year. On one hand the top 25% of taxpayers pay about 85% of total taxes . On the other hand the top 20% control about 85% of total wealth.
Brad Paisley is well known for his lighter side as one of country music's most active and imaginative pranksters but he is also seriously committed to the United States Constitutions First Amendment. In a recent Parade magazine newspaper supplement Brad is featured in an ad promoting the freedoms afforded by that amendment.
Ask Trace Adkins a straight question and you will get a straight answer, unfiltered. Big Trace was recently asked about the current impasse in Washington concerning the debt ceiling and, as you might expect, he didn't pull any punches.
