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Obamacare Threatens Your Religious Freedom
Nov 28, 2013 Comments Off adminReligious freedom is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and pumpkin pie. From 1621, when the Pilgrims arrived in the New World, to 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared it a federal holiday, thanking God and practicing religion were of paramount importance. Click on the link below to read more. via Obamacare Threatens Your Religious ...
Continue ReadingNew IA Sen poll: Obamacare’s dead weight could tip the scale in Iowa Senate race
Nov 26, 2013 Comments Off adminIowans, who played a vital role in elevating Barack Obama to the presidency, don’t think highly of his performance now, nor of Obamacare. Their attitude could help turn the state’s sleeper of a 2014 Senate race into a real GOP pickup opportunity, a new Conservative Intel poll suggests. via New #IASen poll: Obamacare’s dead weight could ...
Continue ReadingDemocrats Have Amnesia About Using the Nuclear Option Ending Filibusters | Caffeinated Thoughts
Nov 21, 2013 Comments Off adminThe U.S. Senate Democrats just voted 52 to 48 to eliminate most filibusters of Presidential nominations. Exercising the “nuclear option” they scuttled a long-standing tradition by now allowing a simple majority vote on Presidential nominations rather than a super majority. Democrats Have Amnesia About Using the Nuclear Option Ending Filibusters | Caffeinated Thoughts.
Continue ReadingA “Meet the Candidate” Event
Nov 15, 2013 Comments Off adminUS Senate Candidate David Young will be holding a Meet and Greet Luncheon at the University Ave Pizza Ranch in Cedar Falls. Friday, Nov. 22nd at 12:00 noon. Come out and hear how he stands on the issues. There will be a Q&A following his remarks. A "Meet the Candidate" Event.
Continue ReadingA “Meet the Candidate Event”
Nov 15, 2013 Comments Off adminBlack Hawk County Republicans would like to offer you the opportunity to meet Mark Jacobs! Mark will be back in Black Hawk County to announce his decision on running for US Senate. We hope to see you at Ferrari's at 7:30 am on Thursday, Nov. 21 - breakfast will be provided. Questions? Call 515-259-00661 or to RSVP ...
Continue ReadingIraq War Veteran Announces Bid for HD 61 Seat
Nov 8, 2013 Comments Off adminIraq War veteran Nathan Bolton announced his bid on Friday for Iowa House seat 61. The district, located in Black Hawk County, is currently represented by democrat Anesa Kajtazovic, who is running for Congress. Bolton has called the Cedar Valley area home his entire life. Bolton is also on the steering committee for Rod Blum’s ...
Continue ReadingReminder: Informational Town Hall event on “Voter ID”
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Informational Town Hall
Oct 24, 2013 Comments Off adminTitle: Informational Town HallLocation: Hudson, IowaDescription: Save the date: Topic "Voter ID" Informational Town Hall at the Hudson Community Center, located in the lower level, at 525 Jefferson St. Hudson, Iowa 50643. Sponsored by the Republicans of Black Hawk CountyStart Time: 19:00Date: 2013-11-12End Time: 20:00
Continue ReadingFirst Iowa GOP U.S. Senate Debate: Winners and Losers and Video
Oct 24, 2013 Comments Off adminSix candidates took the stage Wednesday night at Sheslow Auditorium on the Drake University campus. Each was hoping to create some separation from the rest of the crowded field. Did they succeed? Here are the winners and losers of the debate, as I saw it, and a breakdown on how each candidate fared First Iowa GOP U.S. ...
Continue ReadingDebt Hits $17 Trillion
Oct 21, 2013 Comments Off adminPresident Obama boasted last week that he had signed legislation to lift “the twin threats” to our economy of government shutdown and default. But what was done to fix the problem of growing debt that leads Washington to repeatedly raise the debt ceiling? Nothing. In fact, by Friday, the U.S. debt had rocketed past $17 trillion. Debt ...
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FOX Politics- Hagel tells troops in Afghanistan budget deal could ease cuts to military December 8, 2013Wrapping up a two-day visit to Afghanistan before stopping in Pakistan on Monday, Hagel told Marines at Camp Leatherneck that an emerging deal would restore some money to the Pentagon this budget year.
- Billy Joel, 4 others receive Kennedy Center Honors December 8, 2013The "Piano Man" who became one of the world's best-selling artists of all time with such hits as "Just the Way You Are," "Uptown Girl" and "Allentown" is being awarded the nation's highest honor Sunday for influencing American culture through the arts.
- 5 Days Left: Congress races against deadlines as doc cuts, price spikes loom December 8, 2013Payments to doctors, the price of milk, long-term jobless benefits and more are all on the line this week as lawmakers scramble to beat several end-of-year deadlines -- and all by Friday.
- SC sheriff won’t lower flag for Mandela -- though honor for foreign dignitaries not new December 8, 2013A South Carolina sheriff is refusing to lower the flag to honor Nelson Mandela because, though he "did great things for his country," he was not an American.
- Rand Paul: No beef with Amazon drone idea December 8, 2013The Republican Kentucky senator, who once filibustered on the Senate floor for 13 hours to draw attention to his concerns with the expansion of armed drones, told "Fox News Sunday" he's more concerned about the government using drones -- not so much about air-lifted books and DVD players.
- Hagel tells troops in Afghanistan budget deal could ease cuts to military December 8, 2013