Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
New Jersey Government Workers’ Union Sues State Over Pension Contributions
New Jersey Government Workers’ Union Sues State Over Pension Contributions - Bloomberg
"Christie’s proposal, which would also raise the retirement age to 65 from 62 and freeze cost-of-living adjustments, is scheduled to go before the Assembly tomorrow."
They'll use every method they can to steal our money.
Stop them now!
"Christie’s proposal, which would also raise the retirement age to 65 from 62 and freeze cost-of-living adjustments, is scheduled to go before the Assembly tomorrow."
They'll use every method they can to steal our money.
Stop them now!
Follow the money: Bailout tracker
Follow the money: Bailout tracker - CNNMoney.com
"CNNMoney.com's bailout tracker
The government is engaged in a far-reaching - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy.
Here's how you can keep tabs on the bailouts."
"CNNMoney.com's bailout tracker
The government is engaged in a far-reaching - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy.
Here's how you can keep tabs on the bailouts."
Was Fast And Furious A Gun-Control Plot?
Editorial: Was Fast And Furious A Gun-Control Plot? - Investors.com
"If 'Operation Fast and Furious' was merely a botched attempt at law enforcement, why was a supervisor of the operation, David Voth, 'jovial, if not, not giddy but just delighted about' marked guns showing up at crime scenes in Mexico"
Answer the question, Mr. President!
"If 'Operation Fast and Furious' was merely a botched attempt at law enforcement, why was a supervisor of the operation, David Voth, 'jovial, if not, not giddy but just delighted about' marked guns showing up at crime scenes in Mexico"
Answer the question, Mr. President!
The 32 Percent Teacher Pay Hikes at Birmingham Schools
The 32 Percent Teacher Pay Hikes at Birmingham Schools [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"In the most recent union contract, Birmingham teachers have assumed 70 percent of the increased costs of health insurance, and had incurred 60 percent of the cost in the previous contract,” they wrote in the Op-Ed."
In other words, we paid the other 30%.
They got another raise!
"In the most recent union contract, Birmingham teachers have assumed 70 percent of the increased costs of health insurance, and had incurred 60 percent of the cost in the previous contract,” they wrote in the Op-Ed."
In other words, we paid the other 30%.
They got another raise!
Medicare Trustees Confirm Democrats' Medicare Plan Would Result in 'Actual' 17% Medicare Cut
Blog: Medicare Trustees Confirm Democrats' Medicare Plan Would Result in 'Actual' 17% Medicare Cut: "In testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee today, two Medicare Trustess, Drs. Charles Blahous and Robert Reischauer, confirmed that based on our current path in 2024 there would be 'actual' cuts to Medicare at 17%.
They also confirmed that Medicare would end itself by 2024 unless actions are taken to save the program."
This is built into the current democrat plan.
Stop the lies!
They also confirmed that Medicare would end itself by 2024 unless actions are taken to save the program."
This is built into the current democrat plan.
Stop the lies!
ACLU | The biggest schoolyard bully of them all: The ACLU
ACLU The biggest schoolyard bully of them all: The ACLU The Daily Caller
"Meanwhile, in New Jersey, as part of its ongoing crusade for sexual anarchy, the ACLU sent a letter threatening Sussex Technical High School over its recommendation that boys wear a pair of slacks with a dark tie under their graduation gowns, and for girls to wear a dress and comfortable shoes.
Right on cue, the ACLU demanded that the school change its “discriminatory” recommendations, claiming that the policy violates New Jersey’s anti-discrimination laws.
According to the ACLU, a school “may not (even) prohibit male students from wearing a skirt or dress to the graduation ceremony.”
In the words of the school’s principal, Anthony Macerino, “You have to pick your battles.”
So, the school has caved and adopted a new recommendation — students should merely wear “appropriate and suitable” attire.
Now, there’s a nebulous standard in this age of RuPaul, Anthony Weiner and Lady Gaga."
"Meanwhile, in New Jersey, as part of its ongoing crusade for sexual anarchy, the ACLU sent a letter threatening Sussex Technical High School over its recommendation that boys wear a pair of slacks with a dark tie under their graduation gowns, and for girls to wear a dress and comfortable shoes.
Right on cue, the ACLU demanded that the school change its “discriminatory” recommendations, claiming that the policy violates New Jersey’s anti-discrimination laws.
According to the ACLU, a school “may not (even) prohibit male students from wearing a skirt or dress to the graduation ceremony.”
In the words of the school’s principal, Anthony Macerino, “You have to pick your battles.”
So, the school has caved and adopted a new recommendation — students should merely wear “appropriate and suitable” attire.
Now, there’s a nebulous standard in this age of RuPaul, Anthony Weiner and Lady Gaga."
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Study-$1400 Tax Hike Needed to Fund US Pensions
Taxes: Study-$1400 Tax Hike Needed to Fund US Pensions - CNBC
"U.S. state and local governments will need to raise taxes by $1,398 per household every year for the next 30 years if they are to fully fund their pension systems, a study released on Wednesday said."
"U.S. state and local governments will need to raise taxes by $1,398 per household every year for the next 30 years if they are to fully fund their pension systems, a study released on Wednesday said."
Post office suspends retirement contributions
Post office suspends retirement contributions
"The financially troubled Postal Service is suspending its employer contribution to the Federal Employee Retirement System."
"The financially troubled Postal Service is suspending its employer contribution to the Federal Employee Retirement System."
Michigan Redistricting: Official Republican State Senate Map Released
RightMichigan.com Michigan Redistricting: Official Republican State Senate Map Released
"Michigan Redistricting: Official Republican State Senate Map Released"
"Michigan Redistricting: Official Republican State Senate Map Released"
Texas Turns Off Lights on Federal Lightbulb Ban
CARPE DIEM: Texas Turns Off Lights on Federal Lightbulb Ban
"lets any incandescent light bulb manufactured in Texas - and sold in that state - avoid the authority of the federal government or the repeal of the 2007 energy independence act that starts phasing out some incandescent light bulbs next year.'"
"lets any incandescent light bulb manufactured in Texas - and sold in that state - avoid the authority of the federal government or the repeal of the 2007 energy independence act that starts phasing out some incandescent light bulbs next year.'"
Is Newspaper Coverage of Economic Events Politically Biased?
Is Newspaper Coverage of Economic Events Politically Biased? by John Lott, Kevin Hassett :: SSRN: "Accusations of political bias in the media are often made by members of both political parties, yet there have been few systematic studies of such bias to date.
This paper develops an econometric technique to test for political bias in news reports that controls for the underlying character of the news reported.
Our results suggest that American newspapers tend to give more positive news coverage to the same economic news when Democrats are in the Presidency than for Republicans."
This paper develops an econometric technique to test for political bias in news reports that controls for the underlying character of the news reported.
Our results suggest that American newspapers tend to give more positive news coverage to the same economic news when Democrats are in the Presidency than for Republicans."
Medicaid for the middle class?
AP Exclusive: Medicaid for the middle class? - Yahoo! News
"The Medicare actuary's office roughed out some examples to illustrate how the provision would work.
A married couple retiring at 62 in 2014 and receiving the maximum Social Security benefit of $23,500 apiece could get $17,000 from other sources and still qualify for Medicaid with a total income of $64,000."
"The Medicare actuary's office roughed out some examples to illustrate how the provision would work.
A married couple retiring at 62 in 2014 and receiving the maximum Social Security benefit of $23,500 apiece could get $17,000 from other sources and still qualify for Medicaid with a total income of $64,000."
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