Big Government in action.
Over the past few weeks, there has been an intensive media campaign against the insulation program that has led to four young installation workers being killed by electrocution or heat stroke, at least 87 roof fires and 1,000 homes being declared electrically “live”.
Government Green program is a disaster!
Last Friday Garrett announced the immediate abolition of the program, as well as the government’s Green Loans and solar hot water schemes for the installation of residential energy saving technology.
via Australian government scraps home insulation program.
Many doctors around the country are either not accepting new Medicare patients or dropping their Medicare patients altogether.
Physicians say they are shunning Medicare because they are tired of dealing with the yearly threat of a payment cut under federal law requiring that reimbursement rates be adjusted annually based on a formula tied to the health of the economy.
via Medicare patients brace for doctor boycott – Mar. 1, 2010.
YouTube – Pelosi: we have to pass the health care bill so that you can find out what is in it.
YouTube – Pelosi Bipartisanship Twilight Zone.wmv.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations may use fake identities on social networks to investigate criminal activities, according to a redacted FBI document acquired by digital rights advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation.
via FBI Goes Undercover On Social Networks — Cybercrime — InformationWeek.
U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced three airports in northern Michigan have received grants totaling $726,409 for airport maintenance and improvements. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration.
“This federal funding will help these airports better provide critical services to communities in northern Michigan,” Stupak said. “I am pleased the FAA has made this investment in our local airports and the individuals and businesses they serve.”
Alpena County Regional Airport received a grant of $85,500 to acquire friction measuring equipment, specifically a decelermeter and tow vehicle, to replace equipment that has worn out.
Delta County Airport in Escanaba received a grant of $179,209 to install a 10 foot perimeter fence to enhance security and prevent wildlife from entering the airport.
The Chippewa County International Airport near Sault Ste. Marie received a grant of $461,700 to install lighted signs on Runway 16/34 and make repairs to the pavement to meet marking requirements and maintain structural integrity.
This funding is provided to the FAA through the regular federal appropriations process and is awarded through competitive grants.
via administrator’s Blogs » Why Stupak Really Flipped » Tea Party Protests Across America.
“I will vote against abortion unless I’m the deciding vote. So much for principles, eh Stupak?
You are a traitor to your voters, your principles, God, and your country.”
YouTube – Rep. Bart Stupak speaking in Cheboygan, MI.
YouTube – Key House Democrat: “There Are No Rules Here … We Make Them Up As We Go Along”.
Even the Administration’s Chief Actuary at HHS cannot provide cost analysis of latest Democrat health spending bill before the vote
via Republican.Senate.Gov – Blogs.
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