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Follow the Money: One in Six Top Obama Bundlers Identify as Gay

Heeding the journalistic adage to “follow the money,” the Washington Post has found that every one out of six of President Obama’s top fundraising “bundlers” who have hauled in $500,000 or more publicly identify themselves as gay. The implications are

Follow the Money: One in Six Top Obama Bundlers Identify as Gay

Obama: Europe Should Have Followed My Economic Lead

On Thursday, President Barack Obama said that Europe would be much better off had it just mimicked Mr. Obama’s economic moves: “We’ve still got headwinds. Europe is still … in a difficult state, partly because they didn’t take some of the decisive

Obama: Europe Should Have Followed My Economic Lead

Devastating Graph Reveals Obama's Unemployment Economy

Of the 13.3 million Americans who were unemployed in the first quarter of 2012, a staggering 29.5% have been out of work for 52 weeks or more (the official definition of long-term unemployment).   As the Pew Charitable Trusts point out, that works

Devastating Graph Reveals Obama's Unemployment Economy

Top Fed Official: 'It's Going To Take Several Years' Before Jobs Return

On Wednesday, Federal Reserve policy-setting panel member Sandra Pianalto said in a question and answer session that “with an economy that’s only gradually improving, it’s going to take us several years to achieve that mandate [of increasing jobs].” Ms. Pianalto said she

Top Fed Official: 'It's Going To Take Several Years' Before Jobs Return

Why Obama's Five Campaign Themes Fail

So far, we’ve seen President Obama’s reelection team telegraph five central campaign “themes.”  None of them has anything to do with his record as president, and all of them are nonstarters that are easily refuted by the facts:  1. Mitt Romney

Why Obama's Five Campaign Themes Fail

1 Out of Every 4 Homes Underwater Received FHA-Insured Loans

The U.S. Federal Reserve estimates that of the 12 million American homeowners who have negative equity, 3 million–or 1 out of every 4–are borrowers with FHA-insured loans. Part of the problem, say experts, is the fact that FHA loans require minuscule down

1 Out of Every 4 Homes Underwater Received FHA-Insured Loans

Food Stamp Spending Has More Than Doubled Since 2008

In 2008, taxpayers spent $38 billion on food stamps.  In 2013, that figure will be $82 billion. Since 2007, the number of Americans on food stamps has skyrocketed 70 percent to 45 million people–or one out of every seven people

Food Stamp Spending Has More Than Doubled Since 2008

1,086 Days Since Senate Democrats Passed a Budget

American families make and live by a budget.  But not the Congress.  Thursday marks the 1,086th day since Senate Democrats passed a budget plan, despite the fact that doing so merely requires a simple majority vote.  Yet Sen. Harry Reid’s

1,086 Days Since Senate Democrats Passed a Budget

Democratic Budget Chairman: 'No Need for a Budget for Next Year'

On Thursday, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) gave MSNBC’s Chuck Todd a bumbling interview chock full of misleading and inaccurate statements as he attempted to explain why Senate Democrats reversed their decision to move forward with a budget

Democratic Budget Chairman: 'No Need for a Budget for Next Year'

Gallup: Worries About Environmental Issues at All-Time Lows

With Americans busy battling the ravages of the Obama economy, a new Gallup poll finds that citizens’ worries about environmental issues are at record lows. From 2000 to 2012, the percentage of those who said they worry “a great deal” about

Gallup: Worries About Environmental Issues at All-Time Lows

Geithner: 'The Overall Cost of Energy for Consumers Is Down'

On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner told ABC’s This Week host George Stephanopoulos that Americans are “in a much better position to deal with” soaring gas prices because “the overall cost of energy for consumers is down.” Then, in another Sunday appearance, Mr.

Geithner: 'The Overall Cost of Energy for Consumers Is Down'

Reuters: Obama's 'Green Collar' Jobs Have Been a Bust

A recent lengthy report by Reuters confirms what many conservatives have long known: President Obama’s promise to create millions of so-called “green jobs” has been a colossal and expensive failure. A few highlights from the report: Since 2009, the wind industry has

Reuters: Obama's 'Green Collar' Jobs Have Been a Bust

Rep. Hunter Wants REAL Unemployment Rate as New Standard

Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) wants Americans to know what the real unemployment rate is, not the figure that the Bureau of Labor calls unemployment which excludes those who have given up hope and are no longer seeking employment. Rep. Hunter says

Rep. Hunter Wants REAL Unemployment Rate as New Standard

Five Ways to Reduce Government Spending Now

Liberals like to label fiscal conservatives as the “party of no,” individuals who talk spending cuts but offer little in the way of specific, realistic solutions to downsize government. In their new book, Debacle:  Obama’s War on Jobs and Growth and

Five Ways to Reduce Government Spending Now

7 Devastating Facts About the Obama Economy

Calling the Obama economy a wasteland is an understatement. Here are just seven economic facts that begin to capture the economic pain Americans are presently experiencing as they struggle to survive the ravages of the Obama economy : 1.  Every

7 Devastating Facts About the Obama Economy

Record 87,897,000 Americans Not in the Labor Force

Amid disappointing unemployment numbers that fell 80,000 jobs short of projections, another number is raising eyebrows: the number of Americans not in the labor force has hit a record high 87,897,000. This figure explains why overall unemployment dropped from 8.3% to 8.2%, as

Record 87,897,000 Americans Not in the Labor Force

Norquist, Lott Eviscerate NYT's Paul Krugman in New Stimulus Exposé

Grover Norquist and John Lott, Jr. lay waste to the economic claims of Obama-backer, stimulus defender, and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman in their new, hard-hitting book, Debacle: Obama’s War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do Now to Regain

Norquist, Lott Eviscerate NYT's Paul Krugman in New Stimulus Exposé

'Over The Top' Lavish Vegas Conference Sparks GSA Head To Resign

On Monday, Government Services Administration chief Martha Johnson resigned as news of a lavish 2010 Las Vegas conference came to light. The event, held at the M Resort Spa Casino on October 25-29, cost taxpayers $820,000 and  included “theatrical talent,”

'Over The Top' Lavish Vegas Conference Sparks GSA Head To Resign

Obama: 'In 3 Years We've Begun to See What Change Looks Like'

On Friday, President Barack Obama appeared at a University of Vermont rally and fundraiser to tell voters that, while “rugged individualism” has made America the richest nation in history, Mr. Obama rejects “you’re on your own” economics.   Mr. Obama’s message,

Obama: 'In 3 Years We've Begun to See What Change Looks Like'

GOP Congressman Proposes Overturning the Ban On Earmarks

In a private meeting of GOP lawmakers, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) proposed overturning the House and Senate ban on earmarks in order to push past legislative logjams: I just got up … and did it because I was mad because

GOP Congressman Proposes Overturning the Ban On Earmarks

Soros Loses Insider Trading Conviction Appeal

Billionaire funder of left-wing causes George Soros, 81, lost his appeal to have his 2002 insider trading conviction overturned. The European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber refused to consider whether France had violated his rights, reports Bloomberg News. Paris

Soros Loses Insider Trading Conviction Appeal

Gas Prices Set to Skyrocket Through Summer

Americans are accustomed to the summertime gas spike, but experts say drivers can expect record-shattering prices at the pump this year. “What we’re about to see, the increases, will just make it even worse; but these are typical increases we

Gas Prices Set to Skyrocket Through Summer

Sen. Graham: Obamacare Is a 'Big F-ing Mess' for Democrats

On Sunday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told CNN’s Candy Crowley on “State of the Union” that he believes many Democrats are secretly hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Obamacare because the health bill has become a “big f-ing mess” for Democrats: The

Sen. Graham: Obamacare Is a 'Big F-ing Mess' for Democrats

Breitbart-Led Ban on Lawmaker Insider Trading Passes Congress

Breitbart editor Peter Schweizer and the late Andrew Breitbart spent roughly six months coordinating an effort to ban members of Congress from using nonpublic information to profit themselves. On Thursday, their combined efforts came to fruition when the STOCK (Stop

Breitbart-Led Ban on Lawmaker Insider Trading Passes Congress

Harry Reid Grinds STOCK Act to a Halt

The bill that was to ban members of Congress from using nonpublic information to profit their private investments has ground to a halt due to inaction by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), reports The Hill newspaper: One thing is clear:

Harry Reid Grinds STOCK Act to a Halt