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May 03
2012
Quote of the Day
"Many a tyrant has called it peace when he has scourged honest protest into silence.” – Theodore Roosevelt
May 02
2012
Voter Registration Deadline Nears
The final voter registration deadline for the May 15 primary election is this week. Secretary of State John Gale says the deadline to register in person at county election offices is 6 p.m. Friday. That deadline includes registration changes, such as updating an address or changing party affiliation. The deadline for mail-in voter registrations was [...]
May 02
2012
Quote of the Day
"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty." – Ronald Reagan
May 01
2012
Justice Dept.: Dismiss Contraception Lawsuit
The Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss a legal challenge to a new federal rule that would require contraception coverage for employees of church-affiliated hospitals, schools and outreach programs. Department lawyers argued in court papers Monday that they have agreed not to enforce the rule until August 2013, and have promised changes in [...]
May 01
2012
Dems Crafting Bill to Use IRS Code to Remove 2nd Amendment Rights
The following is a report by Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado: The collection agency for the Federal Reserve known as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working with legislators to gain control over the rights of Americans. Without the right to due process, the IRS can simply claim a citizen owes $50,000 dollars or [...]
Apr 28
2012
‘War’ Promised If IRS Attacks Church Speech
While a group that opposes expressions of Christianity in public forums wants the IRS to use its formidable power to crack down on what pastors say, one legal foundation says, “Bring it on,” promising a “legal war” if churches are attacked on such issues. Americans United for the Separation of Church and State Executive Director [...]
Apr 27
2012
Write-In Campaign for Jason Johanns
It’s time for new leadership in Douglas County. Let’s elect Jason Johanns to the Douglas County Register of Deeds. We need 1,500 Write-In Votes to get him on the ballot in November. Please help us by committing to writing in his name on May 15 and sending this article to all your friends, family and [...]
Apr 27
2012
Obama’s Enemies List
Barack Obama and his campaign have set out to demonize and vilify those who oppose his administration's policies and dare to contribute to Mitt Romney’s campaign. The Wall Street Journal highlights the rhetoric coming from Obama and its intended, chilling effect on dissent. This is reminiscent of Nixon's enemies list, but takes the coercion to [...]
Apr 25
2012
Johanns Introduces Bill to Increase Insurance Options
Sen. Mike Johanns Tuesday, introduced legislation aimed at increasing options and consumer protections in the insurance market while also cutting insurance costs. The National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB) Reform Act would enable insurance brokers to more easily register across state lines, expand the market for consumers and could lead to lower prices [...]
Apr 25
2012
Big Labor Tramples Employee Rights
Big Labor asserts that workers have rights to a workweek capped at 40 hours, a certain amount of paid vacation, and unsustainable pension programs. Rights, in fact, to lots of things–but not to leave the union or to stop funding their political activities. The Employee Rights Act, introduced last year by Sen. Orrin Hatch and [...]
