Oct 24, 2010

Group Launches Media Blitz in Oklahoma for Anti-Shariah Ballot Initiative - FoxNews.com

Group Launches Media Blitz in Oklahoma for Anti-Shariah Ballot Initiative - FoxNews.com: "The campaign by Act! For America, founded by Lebanese American journalist Brigitte Gabriel, includes a radio ad that began airing Monday, opinion articles and robo-calls from former CIA director and Tulsa native James Woolsey urging residents to vote for the ballot initiative."

Oct 13, 2010

THE MOST CORRUPT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” | CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress

THE MOST CORRUPT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” | CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress: "Over the past five years, CREW has uncovered more than 425 instances of potential violations of ethics rules by no fewer than 56 members of Congress. Of those, 37 members have never been investigated by any of the congressional ethics bodies, and 26 “Most Corrupt” members continue to serve in Congress. Because of that, this year, CREW is naming the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to its “Most Corrupt” list, for standing by and allowing members of Congress to break the rules with impunity. The conduct of the committees, as much as that of the members, reflects discreditably on Congress and undermines the integrity of that body at a time when the public already has little faith in its elected representatives. In fact, an August 2010 survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports found that “70% of U.S. voters believe most members of Congress are willing to sell their vote for cash” or campaign contributions."

Tom DeWeese -- National Heritage Areas: Assault on Private Property

Tom DeWeese -- National Heritage Areas: Assault on Private Property: "One of the dangerous pieces of legislation lying in wait as Congress reopens for business is the 'Celebrating America's Heritage Act.' The bill has already passed the House (H.R.1483) by a vote of 291-122 and now awaits action in the Senate. Why is it so dangerous?

If passed, it would create six new national Heritage Areas and increase federal funding for nine existing heritage areas by 50 percent. The bill would send over $135 million of federal pork to special interests to be used to influence local zoning laws and help lock away private land in the name of historic preservation."