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BlogCSI:NY Star and Rocker Gary Sinise Rocks the PentagonMay 17, 2008
Award-winning actor and part-time rocker Gary Sinise and the "Lt. Dan Band" jammed for a standing-room-only crowd in the courtyard of the Pentagon earlier today. "Rocking at the Pentagon," Sinise exclaimed mid-set for a much-appreciative audience. The band played for... read more
McKeon, Republican Colleagues Put Stop to Political Games Surrounding Troop FundingMay 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) issued the following statement on May 16 after House Republicans stifled Democrats from using American troops and veterans in a political maneuver to add unrelated spending increases to the emergency... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Commander Says al-Qaida "Virtually Destroyed" in KikukMay 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Violence in Iraq's Kirkuk province Iraq has dropped by 70 percent, and coalition and Iraqi forces have "virtually destroyed" al-Qaida in Iraq in the region, the commander of the U.S. brigade combat team in the... read more
2008 WAR SUPPLEMENTAL HEADS TO THE HOUSE FLOORMay 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - on Thurday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on three amendments to the War Supplemental. In a rare turn of events, House Republicans came together to vote 'present' on the amendment to provide troop funding, causing the... read more
Liberal Lion Sen. Ted Kennedy Suffers SeizureMay 17, 2008
Well, I've been following the story regarding Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) so so called Liberal Lion of the US Senate. Even Fox News Channel couldn't help themselves when they fawned on Kennedy's career. Listen, I understand he may be on... read more
Chinese Continue Their Military Build UpMay 15, 2008
Chinese Continue Their Military Build Up by Jim Kouri, CPP While the news media and politicians in the United States continue their focus on Israeli fight against terrorism giant Hezbollah, or Senator Hillary Clinton's latest diatribe in front of the... read more
Attorney General and Past and Present FBI Directors Honor Agents Killed in Line of DutyMay 15, 2008
As part of National Police Week, the FBI held a Special Agent Memorial Service to honor the 51 FBI special agents killed in the line of duty. Their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their families were remembered at the ceremony... read more
Conservatives to Obama: Don't Bring Socialism to OregonMay 14, 2008
Conservatives to Obama: Don't Bring Socialism to Oregon by Jim Kouri, CPP Last week, Democrat Party presidential hopeful Barack Obama began his discussion of economic issues in the state of Oregon with the news media and workers at Verneir Software... read more
DISASTER PREPAREDNESSMay 14, 2008
Guest opinion submitted by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo A devastating cyclone in Burma; a major earthquake across Sichuan Province, China; a volcanic eruption in Chile; powerful deadly tornados in Missouri, Oklahoma, Georgia and Virginia: It's been a spring rife with... read more
America Supports You: Historical Group Continues Serving U.S. TroopsMay 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2008 - Through three military conflicts, beginning with the Civil War, a group of women contributed to the war effort by making bandages for the troops. While they no longer make bandages, the Virginia-based United Daughters... read more
Other GOP Leaders also Contribute to Congressman BrounMay 14, 2008
AUGUSTA, GA - U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) will serve as host of an upcoming fundraising event in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the re-election of Congressman Paul Broun, M.D., the Broun campaign announced today. GOP Leader Boehner's... read more
Lalor Endorsed by Monroe and Port Jervis GOP CommitteesMay 13, 2008
East Fishkill, NY/May 13, 2008 - Kieran Michael Lalor continues to gather support among the Republican base, receiving endorsements from the town GOP committees in Monroe and Port Jervis. The two town committees are the first to make official endorsements... read more
America Supports You: Vets Help Wounded Warriors, Families RelaxMay 13, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2008 - Two former Marines have set out to provide wounded veterans with a week's worth of rest and relaxation in luxury homes. "Our mission is to pair up recently wounded veterans who are the recipients of... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Progress in AfghanistanMay 13, 2008
Colonel Describes Progress With Afghan Army and police forces WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - A key leader in the effort to build Afghanistan's national army and police force explained the process and marked progress in a conference call with online... read more
Will Huckabee Be Named McCain's VP Candidate?May 13, 2008
Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is at the top of the list of John McCain's possible running mates, according to a top McCain fundraiser with ties to his inner circle. Conservatives -- especially economic are expected to oppose the... read more
Project Childhood SafetyMay 12, 2008
Timothy M. Morrison, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced that MICHAEL B. MUNCY, 42, of Jasper, Indiana, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment today by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young following his guilty plea to... read more
Barack Obama Crusades for Driver's Licenses for Illegal AliensMay 12, 2008
This article originally appeared in The Conservative Voice (Apr. 16, 2008): Barack Obama Crusades for Driver's Licenses for Illegal Aliens by Jim Kouri, CPP Barack Obama is easily winning the African American vote, but to woo Latinos, where he is... read more
University Professor Hunted by US MarshalsMay 12, 2008
by Jim Kouri, CPP To his colleagues, Richard W. Gibbs was a respected university professor who taught public relations and initiated a student internship program. But to his alleged victims, he was a sexual predator who taught "lessons" no child... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Missile Kills Top InsurgentMay 12, 2008
A U.S. Hellfire missile killed an insurgent near the site of a roadside-bomb attack in Baghdad's Adhamiyah district today, US military officials said. A vehicle was destroyed while another insurgent fled the scene. "Our soldiers, along with the Iraqi security... read more
NACOP Police and Security Survey ReleasedMay 12, 2008
Please answer all questions with YES or NO. 1. Is your security force proprietary (directly employed) or do you use a contract security agency for manpower? 2. Since 9-11 have you been called on to develop new procedures for dealing... read more
Labor Department Announces Enhanced Union Transparency RulesMay 12, 2008
Revisions designed to better protect union members' right-to-know The U.S. Department of Labor will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on May 12 to enhance union financial transparency. The proposed rule, issued under the authority of the Labor-Management Reporting and... read more
Brad Miller more of a liberal spender than Obama?May 11, 2008
YANCEYVILLE, NC -- Former State Senator and Congressional candidate Hugh Webster said that, given Brad Miller's liberal spending habits, he is not at all surprised to see how low Miller was rated by the National Taxpayers Union. The ratings recently... read more
Top Security Exec Tapped to Present Terrorist Threat Mitigation SeminarMay 11, 2008
Douglas McGaughey, CPP, Principal Consultant for 29-TEN, has been selected to present, "Understand the Terrorist Cycle - Mitigate Your Risks" to an international assembly of security experts at the September ASIS International Conference in Atlanta in September, 2008. The 90-minute... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable for Naval Carrier Strike ForceMay 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2008 - While transiting through the Strait of Magellan on board USS George Washington today, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 8 explained the importance of interoperability and partnership building in the Southern Hemisphere. The Strait of... read more
Bloomberg Outrage: Asks Judge to Ban 2nd Amendment References!May 11, 2008
BELLEVUE, Wash.-- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has moved from outrage to atrocity, said the Second Amendment Foundation, by asking anti-gun activist federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein to ban any reference to the Second Amendment during a civil lawsuit... read more
US Indicts Top Int'l Arms Dealer for Conspiracy to Kill AmericansMay 11, 2008
Originally appeared in The Conservative Voice. US Indicts Top Int'l Arms Dealer for Conspiracy to Kill Americans, Terrorism by Jim Kouri, CPP A major international arms dealer -- Viktor Bout, a/k/a Boris, a/k/a Victor Anatoliyevich Bout, a/k/a Victor But, a/k/a... read more
Blunt to Pelosi: Trade is the Stimulus Our Economy NeedsMay 10, 2008
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of a landmark bipartisan trade deal, House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) yesterday sent the following letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) outlining why passing the Colombia trade agreement would serve as the... read more
Political Correctness: A Weapon of Mass DestructionMay 10, 2008
The following article originally appeared in The Federal Observer. Political Correctness: A Weapon of Mass Destruction by Jim Kouri, CPP As time passes and the events of September 11th become more distant, the voices of America's political-correctness orthodoxy have increased... read more
Justice Department to Monitor Elections in TexasMay 10, 2008
The Justice Department announced that on Saturday, May 10, 2008, it will monitor local elections in the cities of Farmers Branch and Irving in Dallas County, Texas, to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Under the Voting Rights Act,... read more
Blunt Lauds Ryan Gas Tax Proposal, Calls on Democrats to Get Serious About Our Energy FutureMay 10, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) joined Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio) and others yesterday in signing on as original co-sponsors to the Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008 -- legislation authored by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.)... read more
Crime Story: Colombian Paramilitary Leader Extradited to USMay 9, 2008
Colombian Paramilitary Leader Extradited to US to Face Drug Charges by Jim Kouri, CPP Carlos Mario Jimenez-Naranjo, a/k/a Macaco, has been extradited from Colombia to the United States to face drug trafficking charges, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher announced... read more
Upcoming Police Week and Police Memorial DayMay 9, 2008
During Police Week (May 11-17, 2008) and on Peace Officer's Memorial Day (May 15th of every year by Act of Congress) family survivors are invited to attend a memorial service at the American Police Hall of Fame now located in... read more
Justice Department Creates 43 New Positions to Protect US ChildrenMay 9, 2008
The Department of Justice announced on Thursday the distribution of $5 million in new funds to support Project Safe Childhood, the Department's initiative that combats technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children. The money will fund 43 new Assistant U.S. Attorney... read more
Democrats Stick Taxpayers with $300 Billion Housing BailoutMay 9, 2008
Congressman Bill Sali (R-ID) voted against legislation providing a $300 billion housing bailout for those unable or unwilling to make their mortgage payments yesterday. "Idahoans' hard earned money shouldn't be used to pay for the bad judgment of those financially... read more
Hoekstra Effort to Strip Earmarks from Intelligence Bill SuccessfulMay 9, 2008
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), the top Republican on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, yesterday successfully led an effort to strip all earmarks from the FY'09 Intelligence Authorization bill. "Even though requests for earmarks are made public, the classified... read more
Congressman Feeney Featured on YouTubeMay 9, 2008
Instead of watching that airhead Obama Girl on YouTube, hopefully Americans will check out someone significant talking about something important. If you have a moment, I strongly suggest that you catch Congressman Tom Feeney's (R-FL) eloquent defense of the "forgotten... read more
FRC Endorses Congressman Pearce for SenateMay 8, 2008
Today FRC Action, the legislative advocacy arm of the Family Research Council, endorsed Congressman Steve Pearce for Senate representing the state of New Mexico. "Congressman Steve Pearce has shown himself to be a loyal friend of the family," said David... read more
Media Coverup: Obama's Cop-Killer Friend?May 8, 2008
The Chicago Tribune, which once employed Barack Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod, is refusing to publish the truth about a Weather Underground terrorist bombing that killed a policeman, according to Accuracy in Media, a watchdog organization. AIM claims that the... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Pentagon Seeks to Fund University Research in National SecurityMay 8, 2008
The Defense Department is developing a proposal to finance university research on national security-related issues, a senior Pentagon official said yesterday. The Minerva Consortia, as it's called, would have the academic and intellectual communities focus on certain physical and social... read more
Rep. Blunt Slams Democrats' Housing SchemesMay 8, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement yesterday as House Democrats brought their leadership's housing package to the floor - a pair of bills that reward speculators, bail-out irresponsible lenders, and force honest taxpayers to underwrite the... read more
FRC Action Endorses Rep. Lamborn for CongressMay 8, 2008
I got word yesterday that FRC Action endorsed Doug Lamborn for Congress representing the 5th Congressional District of Colorado: "Congressman Doug Lamborn is a proven friend of the family and an FRC Action True Blue Award winner," FRC Action Executive... read more
Hollywood Stars to Celebrate American GIs at Film FestivalMay 7, 2008
Gary Sinise and Robert Duvall will lead a star-studded festival to be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. Overall, the five-day festival will present both classic and premier films honoring the nation's men... read more
FRC Endorses Jim Ryun for US CongressMay 7, 2008
Today, FRC Action, the legislative advocacy arm of the Family Research Council endorsed Jim Ryun representing the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas. "When looking at his opponent in both the primary and the general elections, it is very clear that... read more
Thumbs Down on the Fairness DoctrineMay 7, 2008
The so-called Fairness Doctrine existed from 1949 until 1987 when broadcasters were required, as a condition of getting their licenses from the FCC, to cover controversial issues in their community, and to do so by offering some opposing views. While... read more
Rep. Davis and the "No More Excuses Energy Act"May 7, 2008
Congressman David Davis (R-TN), along with other members of the Republican Conference, met with President Bush on Wednesday. Various policy initiatives were discussed, especially those regarding the nation's energy policy. "Energy prices are the number one issue my constituents are... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Afghan PoliceMay 7, 2008
Training Program Strengthens Afghan Police, Confuses Taliban WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008 - The coalition has initiated a "focused district development" program in volatile southern Afghanistan to reform community police forces, a military official said yesterday. "[The program is] improving the... read more
Hoekstra Reacts to Efforts to Help Nebraska Recruit Michigan WorkersMay 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) yesterday reacted to a Michigan Works! Association agency helping an organization in Nebraska to attract workers from Michigan. "The efforts by Michigan to turn around its economy to ensure that young people... read more
US Navy Assisting Cyclone Victims in BurmaMay 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 - The U.S. Navy is ready to help in Burma, where a cyclone has caused a humanitarian disaster, but the orders won't be given unless Burma's ruling military leaders make an official request of the U.S.... read more
MS-13 Gang Member Gets 19 Years in Slammer for Gang Rapes of Young GirlsMay 6, 2008
Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Carlos Vasquez Martinez, age 24, of Hyattsville, today to 235 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to conduct and participate in racketeering enterprise activities... read more
Congressman Paul Broun Praised by Senior Citizen GroupMay 6, 2008
James Martin: "Clearly, seniors have no finer friend in Congress than Paul Broun." AUGUSTA, GA - Calling U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (R-GA) "a fighter for the elderly," the head of the 60 Plus Association, a nonpartisan senior citizens' group,... read more
GOP Congressman Seeks Balanced Approach to "Climate Change"May 6, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - A recent study has proven that climate change legislation (S. 2191, the Lieberman-Warner cap-and-trade climate bill) currently pending in Congress could actually significantly reduce clean-burning natural gas production and outsource refining jobs overseas. "At a time when... read more
Bloggers Roundtable: NASCAR Superstar Works with US NavyMay 6, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 - The U.S. Navy is using NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s star appeal to attract future sailors. In August, the Navy and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will form the "Dale Jr." Division, an 88-person boot camp division... read more
Author Being Honored for Working to Kick Christianity Out of US MilitaryMay 5, 2008
Mikey Weinstein, author of With God on Our Side, One Man's War against an Evangelical Coup in America's Military, and Founder/President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation is scheduled to be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage... read more
NACOP Study: Challenges Remain for Airport SecurityMay 5, 2008
NACOP Study: Challenges Remain for Airport Security by Jim Kouri, CPP (The following article is based on a study conducted by the 14,000-member National Association of Chiefs of Police.) Within the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration's mission... read more
Conservative Congressman Tells Vets: "We'll Go to Bat for You"May 5, 2008
Post TraumaticStress Syndrome (PTSD) is a major concern regarding veterans returning from the Iraq War and the fighting in Afghanistan. So much so, that while there hasbeen a national veterans hot line establishedfor help in extreme cases, Branch County Veterans... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Iraqi Official's Vow to Investigate Iranian InterferenceMay 5, 2008
The Iraqi government will form a committee to document Iranian interference inside Iraq, an Iraqi government spokesman said in Baghdad yesterday, according to Multinational Force Iraq spokesman Navy Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll during a teleconferance for Internet journalists and "bloggers"... read more
US Gov't Cracking Down on Global Intellectual Property TheftMay 4, 2008
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and law enforcement from 10 other countries conducted over 90 searches worldwide as part of "Operation Site Down," designed to disrupt and dismantle many of the leading criminal organizations that illegally distribute and trade in... read more
Liberal-Left Blogged.com Endorses Obama Blogs Over Clinton BlogsMay 4, 2008
Blogged.com, a service to find better blogs, today announced a list of the top 10 blog sites for the Democratic presidential candidates. These two lists were compiled by Blogged.com's in-house editors after evaluating numerous blogs that focused on the two... read more
Medical Journal Demands Barack Obama to Set the Record Straight on AIDS VirusMay 3, 2008
Jeffrey Laurence, M.D., editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed medical journal, AIDS Patient Care and STDs, and the journal's publisher, Mary Ann Liebert, are calling upon Senator Barack Obama to set the record straight about the AIDS virus, which his pastor, Jeremiah... read more
One Million Air Force Missions Against TerrorMay 3, 2008
Don't expect to see this as the lead story on any of the major broadcast news shows or on CNN. MSNBC or even Fox News Channel. You can forget the New York Times, Washington Post or the L.A. Time giving... read more
First 100 Days of Combat Focus of New Army HandbooksMay 3, 2008
The U.S. Army has published three new handbooks to help soldiers prepare for the first 100 days of combat, officials said during a teleconference with online journalists and "bloggers" yesterday. Army Colonel Steven Mains, director of the Center for Army... read more
Illegal Alien Criminals: Hillary's Flip-Flops Border on InsanityMay 3, 2008
.I wrote the following article for the online news and commentary websites The Conservative Voice, Men's News Daily, and AXcess News lllegal Aliens: Hillary's Flip-Flops Border on Insanity by Jim Kouri, CPP Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton finally agreed to... read more
Medical Journal Calls Upon Barack Obama to Set the Record Straight on AIDS VirusMay 3, 2008
Jeffrey Laurence, M.D., editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed medical journal, AIDS Patient Care and STDs, and the journal's publisher, Mary Ann Liebert, are calling upon Senator Barack Obama to set the record straight about the AIDS virus, which his pastor, Jeremiah... read more
Blogged.com Endorses Obama Blogs Over Clinton BlogsMay 3, 2008
Blogged.com, a service to find better blogs, today announced a list of the top 10 blog sites for the Democratic presidential candidates. These two lists were compiled by Blogged.com's in-house editors after evaluating numerous blogs that focused on the two... read more
Outside Groups Jolt Fed RacesMay 2, 2008
Outside groups are gearing up to spend thousands of dollars in Michigan's two high-profile congressional races, pushing everything from environmental protection to tax cuts to animal welfare. One of the biggest outside players weighed in Monday, when the League of... read more
Guest Blogger: Talk Show Host and Columnist Alan NathanMay 2, 2008
Here's an excellent op-ed from top talk radio host Alan Nathan (RadioAmerica.org) and columnist. This article first appeared in the Washington Times. Obama's contradictions over Wright By Alan Nathan May 2, 2008 On Monday April 28th, I was seated directly... read more
Russian Mobsters Consort with Terrorists, Slave TradersMay 2, 2008
From Himalayan villages to Eastern European cities, people -- especially women and girls -- are attracted by the prospect of a well-paid job as a domestic servant, waitress or factory worker. Human traffickers recruit victims through fake advertisements, mail-order bride... read more
DOD - Bloggers Roundtable - Gitmo Detainee Transfer AnnouncedMay 2, 2008
During a DOD-Bloggers Roundtable, officials from the US Department of Defense announced the transfer of nine detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Five detainees were transferred to Afghanistan, three to Sudan and one to Morocco. These detainees were determined to be eligible... read more
DHS STOPS BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR GREEN CARD APPLICATIONS...IS AMERICA FOR SALE?May 2, 2008
In a major policy shift aimed at reducing a ballooning immigration backlog, the Homeland Security Department is preparing to grant permanent residency to tens of thousands of applicants before the FBI completes a required background check. Those eligible are immigrants... read more
ACLU: Jesus Is Just (Not) Alright With SafetyMay 2, 2008
The early 1970s, a famous rock band, The Doobie Brothers, sang "Jesus Is Just Alright with Me", but apparently He's not alright with the American Civil Liberties Union in North Carolina. The incident duriing ACLU started rattling their legal sabers... read more
West Ottawa High School Senior Wins 2008 Congressional Art CompetitionMay 1, 2008
Tina Ok and Fellow Participating Students to be honored at Awards Ceremony on Monday WASHINGTON, D.C. - West Ottawa High School North senior Tina Ok has won first place in Michigan's Second Congressional District 2008 Art Competition, titled "America the... read more
Venezuela Buys Fighter Jets from RussiaMay 1, 2008
Venezuela Buys Fighter Jets from Russia Venezuela Buys Fighter Jets from Russia by Jim Kouri Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took delivery of its first two of 24 Sukhoi fighter jets from Russia under an agreement made last July. This latest... read more
How Accurate Is the Anthrax Detection Process?May 1, 2008
In September and October 2001, letters laced with Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores were sent through the mail to two US senators and to members of the media. These letters led to the first US cases of anthrax disease related to... read more
HRC: Blacks Need Not ApplyMay 1, 2008
By Armstrong Williams Oh, what a tangled web the Democrats have woven these past few months. I almost feel sorry for them. Almost. Now, the latest Reverend Wright diatribe has the Obama campaign scrambling to contain the fallout from such... read more
FRC: Planned Parenthood and House Liberal Attempt to Make You an Accessory to AbortionsMay 1, 2008
This week, Planned Parenthood's best friend in Congress, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), is taking another shot at ending federal support for genuine abstinence programs. Once again, the Congressman from Beverly Hills is bringing his Hollywood values to bear on public... read more
Feds Nab Israeli Spy in New York City Espionage CaseMay 1, 2008
The article below is reprinted with the permission of The Conservative Voice in North Carolina. It is based on a US Justice Department report submitted to the National Association of Chiefs of Police. Feds Nab Israeli Spy in New York... read more
Fight Taxation of Americans by the UN: The Center for Freedom & ProsperityApril 30, 2008
The good news for taxpayers is that most governments are now lowering tax rates. When Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher first implemented their pro-growth tax reforms 25 years ago, they triggered a liberalizing process known as tax competition and other... read more
Mexican President: Dropping NAFTA Would Damage EconomyApril 30, 2008
Mexican President Felipe Calderon says changes in the North American Free Trade Agreement would "provoke considerable damage on the economy" and would condemn North America "as a region to compete from a position of backwardness in today's world." His concern... read more
Guest Blogger: Robert Novak, The Conservative Voice ColumnistApril 30, 2008
This article is currently appearing in The Conservative Voice and is reprinted with permission of the TCV editor: Obama's Pastor Problem by Robert D. Novak, TCV Columnist WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "That is just terrible, absolutely dreadful," a prominent supporter of... read more
National Guard and Reserve Mobilized as of April 20April 30, 2008
This week the Army, Air Force and Navy announced a decrease, while the Marine Corps announced an increase in the number of men and women being activated. The Coast Guard number remained the same. The net collective result is 1,645... read more
Khartoum: A Story About Radical Islam Airs TonightApril 29, 2008
Tonight (Tuesday) at 8:00 PM (eastern time), Turner Classic Movies will broadcast the extraordinary motion picture Khartoum. The movie stars Charlton Heston as General Charles "Chinese" Gordon and Laurence Oliver' as the Islamic Radical Mohammed Ahmed el Mahdi or 'The... read more
Hillary Clinton: Military GeniusApril 29, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton said the assassination attempt Sunday on the Afghan president shows that "the U.S. has failed to give proper attention to Afghanistan." The Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault that missed President Hamid Karzai but killed three and... read more
RNC Exposes Dem's Latest Anti-McCain Ad as "Inaccurate and MaliciousApril 29, 2008
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan today called on cable news networks to not air or to pull the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) inaccurate and malicious advertisement titled "100" off the air. As stated in a letter... read more
War Vets Launch National Education Effort on Illegal ImmigrationApril 29, 2008
Crime, terrorism and dependency on scarce government dollars are some of the major reasons why the nation's largest veterans organization is concerned about illegal immigration. So concerned, in fact, that The American Legion yesterday began a nationwide outreach to alert... read more
RNC Chairman Applauds US Supreme Court Decision on Voting SafeguardsApril 29, 2008
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following statement yesterday following a controversial US Supreme Court decision: "The Republican National Committee welcomes today's decision by the Supreme Court of the United States. The court recognized the... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Troops in Iraq Kill Terrorists, Capture Suspects, Seize WeaponsApril 28, 2008
Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 42 members of Iranian-backed "special groups," detained eight terrorism suspects, and seized weapons in Iraq over the past four days, military officials said. During operations in northeastern Baghdad yesterday: -- Iraqi and Multinational Division Baghdad... read more
Murderer Says He Chose Victim Because She Was WhiteApril 28, 2008
Every once in a while I happen upon a news story that says more about the agenda of our nation's purveyors of information than it does about their pursuit truth and accuracy: In the first case of a suspect being... read more
Agents in Tucson Seize Close to Ton of Drugs OvernightApril 28, 2008
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Casa Grande and Douglas (Arizona) Border Patrol stations successfully seized more than 1,700 pounds of marijuana in two separate incidents last week. While patrolling in a remote area early Wednesday morning, a Border Patrol... read more
Ghanaian pleads guilty to conspiracy and alien smuggling chargesApril 28, 2008
A Ghanaian man pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and alien smuggling in connection with his role in smuggling East Africans to the United States, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the District... read more
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improvements Needed in Filling the ReserveApril 28, 2008
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was created in 1975 to help protect the U.S. economy from oil supply disruptions and currently holds about 700 million barrels of crude oil. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 directed the Department of Energy... read more
Hell's Angel Member Faces 8 Year Prison Sentence in NY RICO CaseApril 28, 2008
Chief US District Court Judge Norman Mordue sentenced James Henry McAuley, a/k/a "Mitch", of Rochester, New York, to eight years in federal prison for participating in a conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering. The 56-year old McAuley, a... read more
Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Viewed as Innovative by Chinese MilitaryApril 28, 2008
(Below is my syndicated column appearing in numerous publications including The Hawaii Reporter.) Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Viewed as Innovative by Chinese Military by Jim Kouri, CPP As if taking a page out of former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's... read more
NASA Faces Challenges in Completing and Sustaining Space StationApril 27, 2008
The International Space Station (ISS), the most complex scientific space project ever attempted, remains incomplete. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration expects the station's final construction cost will be $31 billion and expects sustainment costs through the station's planned retirement... read more
Coalition, Anti-Afghanistan Forces Clash in KapisaApril 27, 2008
Coalition forces engaged anti-Afghan forces in the Tag Ab district of Afghanistan's Kapisa province yesterday, resulting in the death of several militants, military officials said during a teleconference for Internet journalists and "bloggers." Coalition forces searched several compounds in the... read more
Dems Cancel NC DebateApril 27, 2008
North Carolina's State Democratic Party canceled a presidential debate that was supposed to take place in prior to the state's May 6, 2008 primary. Officials cited financial and time constraints as well as fears that the event would resemble last... read more
Is There a National Guard Crisis?April 27, 2008
Is There a National Guard Crisis? by Jim Kouri, CPP The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the subsequent the global war on terrorism have triggered the largest activation of National Guard forces since World War II. As of last... read more
Spam, Phishing, Spyware Pose Threats to Government CybersecurityApril 27, 2008
(The following article originally appeared in Police Times Magazine.) Spam, Phishing, Spyware Pose Threats to Government Cybersecurity by Jim Kouri, CPP Federal agencies are facing emerging cybersecurity threats that are the result of increasingly sophisticated methods of attack and the... read more
Tens of Thousands of Criminal Aliens Invade US; The Senate Lie of Immigration ReformApril 27, 2008
Tens of Thousands of Criminal Aliens Invade US; The Senate Lie of Immigration Reform by Jim Kouri, CPP It's old news that Presidente Vicente Fox exported -- and his sucessor continues exporting -- Mexico's poorest citizens into the United States... read more
Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at US Ports of EntryApril 27, 2008
Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at US Ports of Entry by Jim Kouri, CPP (This article is based on a US government report obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police.) The US Customs and Border Protection is responsible... read more
Human Rights Groups and News Media Aid Terrorists?April 26, 2008
Two human rights groups wish to use the European Union's satellites to uncover CIA secret detention facilities. The organizations involved are The Council of Europe and Human Rights Watch, a group based in the United States. What's shocking about this... read more
Amnesty International Obtains Secret Video Showing Execution in Saudi ArabiaApril 26, 2008
Here's a brief story about some dramatic execution in Saidi Arabia: Amnesty International has received secretly filmed footage of a man being beheaded in Saudi Arabia. The organization strongly condemns the execution and calls for the Saudi Arabian government to... read more
Justice Department to Review the Shooting of Sean Bell and Others by NYPDApril 26, 2008
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Division, announced today that in light of the acquittals... read more
House GOP Whip: Dems Demand More Energy from OPEC While Refusing to Produce More Energy at HomeApril 26, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement this afternoon in response to remarks from Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) demanding the Bush administration force the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to produce more oil -- while at... read more
RNC Victory Chairwoman Carly Fiorina on Obama's Opposition to Gas Tax ReliefApril 26, 2008
The following statement and information was issued on Friday by the Republican National Committee research department: Carly Fiorina: "But for Senator Obama to make a statement saying that, for example that, he didn't think 25 dollars mattered to the American... read more
RNC: Dems Hedge on HealthcareApril 25, 2008
The following was sent to us by the Republican National Committee: Congressional Democrats are backing away from healthcare reform promises made by their two presidential candidates, saying that even if their party controls the White House and Congress, sweeping... read more
Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Acting as an Illegal Agent of the Venezuelan GovernmentApril 25, 2008
Rodolfo Wanseele Paciello, 40, one of five foreign nationals accused of acting and conspiring to act as an agent of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ("Venezuela") within the United States without prior notification to the Attorney General of the United... read more
Coast Guard Bill Contains Measures to Protect Great LakesApril 25, 2008
This past week U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) voted for a bill that helps to protect the Great Lakes from invasive aquatic species by better regulating ballast water on vessels in the Great Lakes. "Invasive aquatic species remain one of... read more
Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Iranian Meddling Destabilizes Iraq, RegionApril 25, 2008
Recently manufactured Iranian weapons found in and around Basra, Iraq, provide disturbing evidence that Iran continues meddling in Iraq in ways that hamper progress and put U.S. and Iraqi lives at risk, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... read more
Florida's Allen West Returns from Afghanistan to Battle DemocratApril 25, 2008
Florida's Allen West Returns from Afghanistan to Battle Democrat by Jim Kouri "I'm not part of the Republican machine," retired Lt. Col. Allen West (R) said in a phone interview from Afghanistan. "I bring the experience of being here. I... read more
Enforcement Strategy to Combat Growing Threat of International Organized CrimeApril 25, 2008
Enforcement Strategy to Combat Growing Threat of International Organized Crime by Jim Kouri, CPP On Wednesday, US Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced a new federal strategy in the fight against international organized crime that will address this growing threat... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Iraqi Government Expands Use of BiometricsApril 24, 2008
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Iraqi Government Expands Use of Biometrics The Iraqi government has expanded its use of biometric identification, a U.S. official in Iraq said Wednesday. While the biometric program was procured to screen for identification of the government's civilian employees,... read more
Government Censorship: Moms and Dads Banned in California SchoolsApril 24, 2008
I originally wrote this article for NewswithViews.com. Government Censorship: Moms and Dads Banned in California Schools by Jim Kouri What started out as a prediction less than one year ago has become a reality thanks to California's lawmakers and its... read more
RNC Chairman: Dean's Personal Attacks Should Be DenouncedApril 24, 2008
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following statement today: "Both Senator McCain and the RNC have been very clear about running a respectful campaign based on the issues. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for... read more
Conservative Group Pushing for Showdown Over MedicareApril 24, 2008
As federal lawmakers appeared headed toward a pre-Memorial Day showdown over key changes to Medicare benefit and reimbursement policies, the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today offered a comprehensive blueprint to put the program on a more solid fiscal foundation... read more
Republican National Committee: Obama's Support for Higher TaxesApril 24, 2008
RNC Spokesman Alex Conant released the following statement today: "American families are facing very real challenges and Barack Obama's opposition to immediate relief on the price of gas demonstrates his rhetoric is nothing more than just words. While in the... read more
RNC: 2008 Victory Committee Continues to GrowApril 24, 2008
Victory 2008 Finance Chairman Lew Eisenberg yesterday announced that House Chief Deputy Whip Eric Cantor will serve as Chairman of the 2008 Victory Jewish Coalition, leading outreach efforts to the Jewish community on behalf of Senator John McCain and the... read more
House GOP Whip Lauds Resolution Honoring Israel on its 60th AnniversaryApril 24, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (MO) issued the following statement yesterday after voting on the House floor to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel, one of America's greatest and truest allies: "As this Congress takes a moment... read more
Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. to Address National Press ClubApril 24, 2008
Democrat Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's wacko spiritual advisor -- the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., senior pastor of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago -- will discuss the role of faith in the public square in... read more
FBI Director Provides Testimony Before House Judiciary CommitteeApril 23, 2008
Robert S. Mueller ,Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, testified today (April 23, 2008) before the House Judiciary Committee: Good morning Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, and Members of the Committee. I am pleased to be here today.... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: US Mission in Colombia Impresses Civic LeadersApril 23, 2008
BOGOTA, Colombia, April 23, 2008 - As a senior vice president of investments for UBS in Cincinnati, Steve Lee never gave much thought to Colombia. "Not really at all," said the easy-going executive, who is touring here as part of... read more
What If John McCain Had a Friend Like Bill Ayers?April 23, 2008
Over a month ago, syndicated talk show host Dr. Laurie Roth and I broke a story about Barack Obama's relationship with people such as Weather Underground bomber William Ayers. Dr. Roth and I got the information on Ayers and Obama... read more
Rallies Target North Korean AbusesApril 23, 2008
Ironically, Olympic Torch 'Journey of Harmony' Passes Through Abusive Country During 'North Korea Freedom Week' April 26-May 3 China Repatriation Policy Condemns Refugees to Prison or Death SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 23, 2008) - North Korea will host a leg... read more
Iran Sanctions: An Unclear Strategy?April 23, 2008
This article first appeared in the Borderfire Report Iran Sanctions: An Unclear Strategy? by Jim Kouri The 2006 United States National Security Strategy stated that this nation faces challenges from Iran, including Iran's proliferation efforts and involvement in international terrorism.... read more
Gates: Strategic Mistakes Must Not Be RepeatedApril 23, 2008
Succeeding in Iraq is critical to prevent a repeat of the strategic mistake in post-Soviet Afghanistan that ultimately led up to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West... read more
Congressman Supports Legislation to Boost American Energy ProductionApril 23, 2008
Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) on Monday issued the following statement after co-sponsoring H.R. 3089, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007. The legislation would encourage construction of new refineries, reduce greenhouse emissions, boost alternative energy development, increase American oil... read more
Terrorism War: US Experiencing Disappointments in PakistanApril 22, 2008
This article originally appeared in the newspaper The Lincoln Tribune (North Carolina): Terrorism War: US Experiencing Disappointments in Pakistan by Jim Kouri, CPP Since 2002, destroying the terrorist threat and closing the terrorist safe haven have been key national security... read more
Conservative Congressman Pushes Constitutional Amendment to Crack Down on Terrorist TravelApril 22, 2008
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Paul C. Broun, M.D. announced yesterday that he will be introducing legislation this week to restrict travel within the United States by official representatives of countries, such as Iran, that are designated by the U.S. State... read more
RSC Unveils Spending Limit AmendmentApril 22, 2008
The great folks at the Republican Study Committee (RSC) sent me a copy of this impressive effort to create a Spending Limit Amendment to the US Constitution: The federal government is growing at a pace that is unsustainable. In order... read more
Senator Jon Kyl: More Proof of Saddam's Ties to TerroristsApril 22, 2008
Critics of the war in Iraq often try to minimize - if not dismiss - the links between Saddam Hussein and terrorists in Iraq. Yet, Saddam's ties to terrorists are well known and were confirmed yet again in a new... read more
Public Says US Government Not Facing Reality That Oil is Running OutApril 22, 2008
A new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll finds that a majority of Americans think that their government is failing to prepare for the ultimate depletion of oil reserves. Three out of four Americans (76%) say that the government should assume that "oil is... read more
80% of Americans Say They Are Concerned About Identity TheftApril 22, 2008
Bankrate, Inc. (Nasdaq: RATE) today released the findings of a national poll which found that 8 out of 10 Americans are concerned about their identity being stolen. Furthermore, over one-third (34%) of Americans know someone who has been a victim... read more
President Bush Proclaims National Small Business WeekApril 22, 2008
Calling small business the backbone of the nation's economy, President George W. Bush stressed his Administration's efforts to foster "an environment in which the entrepreneurial spirit can thrive" in his proclamation of the week of April 20-26 as National Small... read more
Judie Brown to Discuss FireBillMaher.com With Fox's Neil CavutoApril 21, 2008
Conservative activist Judie Brown appeared on Fox Business Network's 'Cavuto' tonight. Brown discussed American Life League's petition drive, http://www.FireBillMaher.com, to have HBO fire Bill Maher for his slanderous comments about Pope Benedict XVI and the entire Catholic Church. American Life... read more
One Angry Jersey WomanApril 21, 2008
My daughter, Season, sent the below letter to the editor.I don't know who wrote it but she should have signed it. Some powerful words. Written by a housewife from New Jersey and sounds like it.This is one ticked off lady!... read more
Congressional Conservatives Working for National Autism Awareness MonthApril 21, 2008
There are approximately 1.5 million people in the United States of America living with autism. According to the Ohio Autism Taskforce, approximately one in every 250 children born in the United States is diagnosed with autism. Eighty percent of individuals... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Iraqi Inspectors to Eliminate CorruptionApril 21, 2008
The State Department has issued a mandate to the Iraqi government's anticorruption office to address corruption from a consolidated front, said a U.S. military officer working with the Iraqi officials. "My primary purpose here is to assist the Iraqi government within the... read more
Republicans Take to the Floor During 'Beach Bill' to Press for Real Action on Prohibitive Gas PricesApril 21, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement last week as Republicans in the House took the floor to demand of their colleagues swift and decisive action to rein in gasoline and diesel prices - and work to... read more
US Government Failing to Prevent Drinking Water ContaminationApril 21, 2008
The discovery in 2004 of lead contamination in the District of Columbia's drinking water resulted in an administrative order between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the District's Water and Sewer Authority (WASA), requiring WASA to take a number of... read more
RNC Chairman Shoots Back at Howard Dean TiradeApril 21, 2008
RNC Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following statement yesterday: "Howard Dean has two candidates who are so out of touch, they think billions in tax increases will get our economy back on track. So his only option is... read more
Congressman Charles Rangel: Same as He Ever WasApril 20, 2008
Congressman Charles Rangel: Same as He Ever Was by Jim Kouri, CPP Congressman Charles Rangel is always in the news for making the most outrageous statements one can imagine. From comparing President George W. Bush to arguably the worst racist... read more
Second Amendment Hypocrites: Senators Schumer and Feinstein Pack HeatApril 20, 2008
Second Amendment Hypocrites: Senators Schumer and Feinstein Pack Heat by Jim Kouri, CPP A recent poll conducted by the National Association of Chiefs of Police indicated that almost 64 percent of police commanders and sheriffs favor a law allowing private... read more
Teddy Kennedy: The Liberal Lion of the Democrat Party?April 20, 2008
Teddy Kennedy: The Liberal Lion of the Democrat Party? by Jim Kouri, CPP [Parts of the following article originally appeared in Police Times Magazine. The original title was, "The President's Private Eye: The story of NYPD Detective Tony Ulasewicz."] How... read more
CAIR Is At It AgainApril 20, 2008
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said today that Starplex Cinemas succumbed to pressure by "anti-Muslim bigots" and canceled a screening of "USA vs. Al-Arian," a documentary highlighting the injustices faced by... read more
Sitting in the Dark Shivering?April 19, 2008
"How much more pain must Americans endure before our masters in Washington let oil companies punch a few holes in the Alaskan tundra?" asks Real Clear Politics pundit Deroy Murdock. "Must we shiver pennilessly in the dark before we may... read more
RNC: Obama Twists McCain's Words on the EconomyApril 19, 2008
Who says Barack Obama doesn't know how to "twist the knife"? The Democratic frontrunner maligned Hillary Clinton this week for being all-too-comfortable with the word twisting that goes on in Washington. "The problem that we have in our politics," Obama... read more
Counterintelligence in an Uncertain WorldApril 19, 2008
This article originally appeared in the now defunct Voices Magazine. Counterintelligence in an Uncertain World by Jim Kouri, CPP The counterintelligence function involves protecting the country, as well as intelligence agencies, from the activities of foreign intelligence services. The Federal... read more
How Dare ABC News Treat Obama as if He Were a Conservative!April 19, 2008
Richard A. Viguerie, publisher of ConservativeHQ.com, appears to have had the same reaction as many conservatives to Barack Obama's performance and his subsequent complaints regarding the ABC News debate in Philadelphia between Hillary Clinton and Obama: Barack's performance lacked any... read more
Pelosi and Boehner Announce Independent Review of House Page ProgramApril 18, 2008
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader John Boehner have selected two consultants, Richard Shapiro and William A. Weary, to conduct a comprehensive, independent review of the House Page Program. "In addition to bipartisan legislation signed into law last year, updated... read more
DNC Searching Government Records for Smear Material Against McCainApril 18, 2008
The Democratic National Committee filed a bunch of Freedom of Information Act applications with Cabinet-level agencies and inter-agency departments looking for information that can be used as "dirt" on Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, according to a news story... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Afghan EconomyApril 18, 2008
Creating Legal, Profitable Economy Leads to Afghan Success A commitment to long-term success and improving cooperation with the Afghan government are the keys to success in Afghanistan, a NATO spokesman there said today. "We can see a new way of... read more
Union Leaders Told to Stop Stalking Nursing LeadersApril 18, 2008
Court Orders Service Union and Its President Andy Stern: Stop Stalking and Harassing Registered Nurse Leaders and Staff of California Nurses Assn/NNOC A California Superior Court today issued a temporary restraining order against the Service Employees International Union President... read more
Obama's Flip-Flop Tax Plan or "The Help! He's Making Me Dizzy" Tax PlanApril 18, 2008
During the Democrat Presidential Debate, Obama Pledged He Wouldn't Raise Taxes On Middle Income Americans: When Asked By ABC's George Stephanopoulos If He Would Pledge Not To Raise Taxes On The Middle Class, Obama Agreed. ABC's George Stephanopoulos: "Would you... read more
North Korea: John Bolton Compares Bush to ClintonApril 18, 2008
The following is an article I wrote for The Conservative Voice. I've been impressed with John Bolton for many years and detested his treatment by the Democrats and some liberal Republicans. North Korea: John Bolton Compares Bush to Clinton by... read more
Blunt: President's Principles on Climate Underscore Need for Balanced DebateApril 18, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (MO) responded yesterday after the president laid out a series of principles on climate change that he hopes will allow our country to curb future growth in its carbon emissions, without bringing undue harm on... read more
Charges Against 9/11 Mastermind, Co-conspirators ReswornApril 17, 2008
Charges Against 9/11 Mastermind, Co-conspirators Resworn by Jim Kouri, CPP Prosocutors in the case against the self-described mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and five of his co-conspirators have amended the charge sheet against the detainees to further... read more
Study: High Taxes Hurt the Poor the MostApril 17, 2008
The U.S. tax and welfare systems impose the greatest penalties on low-income workers when they work extra hours to get ahead, according to a study published today by the National Center for Policy Analysis. "The impact on low-income workers and... read more
RSC's Congressman Feeney Writes Op-Ed on US EconomyApril 17, 2008
If you haven't already seen this piece by Republican Study Committee member Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL), take 5 minutes and read it.It hits the nail so squarely on the head about the current state of the economy, its relation to... read more
RNC: AFL-CIO Preparing to Spend Millions to Paint McCain as Anti-WorkerApril 17, 2008
The AFL-CIO, the nation's largest labor union organization, announced plans on Wednesday for a $53 million effort to elect a Democrat to the White House. The AFL-CIO will rely on one of the oldest strategies in the political playbook: Define... read more
House GOP Whip Says War Spending Should Not Be Split UpApril 17, 2008
House Minority Whip Roy Blunt on Tuesday blasted the notion of splitting the upcoming war supplemental bill into separate funding measures for Iraq and Afghanistan. "I think it's not sustainable and, in fact, I think, to the American people, it... read more
DOD-Bloggers Roundtable: Action in Anbar ProvinceApril 16, 2008
Increased security brought about by military success against insurgents in the western portion of Iraq's Anbar province is enabling a drawdown of U.S. forces there as well as enhanced regional reconstruction efforts, a senior Marine commander told Pentagon reporters, bloggers... read more
Ben Stein Honored by Military for Exceptional Public ServiceApril 16, 2008
Ben Stein yesterday added one more title to a list that already includes actor, economist, educator and writer: that of exceptional public servant. During a video featured during an online bloggers and Internet journalists press conference with the Department of... read more
Universal Health Care: More Patients and Fewer Doctors?April 16, 2008
Physicians voice concerns that under a Universal Healthcare System the number of new patients will increase dramatically, while the doctors available to treat them may decrease leading to quality and wait time issues. The vast majority of practicing physicians in... read more
Farrakhan Issues Statement on Sen. Barack ObamaApril 16, 2008
It looks like racist troublemaker Louis Farrakhan is taking the advice of Obama's campaign staff and his lapdogs in the news media. He issued a statement about Obama's presidential run that falls short of his endorsing Sen. Barack Obama. Of... read more
Most Successful Clark County Republican Party Convention in Nevada's HistoryApril 16, 2008
The Clark County Republican Party Central Committee delegates broke all records for Nevada. With some 3100 delegates in attendance, Republicans put on their best game and showed the Dems how a meeting should be conducted. With proper planning and execution,... read more
Generation X May Not Be Pro-ObamaApril 16, 2008
If Barack Obama does get his party's nomination for president, the hardest challenge he will face may not be age, race or religion. According to Generational Expert Ann A. Fishman, the challenge could be winning the hearts and minds of... read more
Congressional Hearing on Hospital Infections Scheduled for WednsedayApril 15, 2008
Tomorrow, Congress will hold hearings on whether the federal government is doing enough to prevent deadly hospital infections. The answer is "no." The biggest culprit is the CDC. The CDC claims 1.7 million people contract infections in U.S. hospitals each... read more
Taxpayers Call on Congress to Stop Unconditional Debt ReliefApril 15, 2008
The Center for Individual Freedom announced that its supporters and activists, along with other concerned taxpayers, have sent nearly 30,000 letters to Congress urging their Representatives to vote against H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt... read more
Thoughts on the Pope's VisitApril 15, 2008
With the Pope's visit to the United States, I recall writing the below article regarding one news story by ABC News' Rome correspondent. The fact that Pope Benedict XVI is against abortion and homosexuality irks the liberal-left who have captured... read more
Shapes of Things to ComeApril 15, 2008
This article originally appeared in the Sacramento Chronicle Shapes of Things to Come by Jim Kouri, CPP The Federal Bureau of Investigation forecasts that sub-national and non-governmental entities will play an increasing role in world affairs for years to come,... read more
Conservative Republicans Fight for Tax Relief for Working FamiliesApril 15, 2008
House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (MO) said yesterday that the House Republicans were in the midst of forcing a vote on legislation introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) to stop the almost $700 billion tax hike Democrats had proposed in... read more
RNC Exposes Obama's Phony Foreign Policy ExperienceApril 15, 2008
More evidence that Sen. Barack Obama is a fake, phony, fraud: Armed With Self Described Qualifications As College Trip to Pakistan and Childhood of Living Overseas, Obama Declares Himself Foreign Policy Leader The following was issued by the Republican National... read more
British Authors Visit US to Debunk Al Gore's Junk ScienceApril 15, 2008
Let's see if the folks who bring us Good Morning, America, the Today Show, The View, 60 Minutes, and other top network shows invite two British journalists -- who basically say Al Gore and his minions are full of baloney... read more
Hillary Clinton Failed Her Bar ExamApril 14, 2008
While most of the mainstream news media describe Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of smartest people in America, few noticed her admission that she was a mediocre law student who failed the Washington, DC bar examination: "I had taken... read more
US Faces Asymmetrical Foreign Intelligence ThreatApril 14, 2008
The foreign intelligence threat within the United States is far more complex than it has ever been historically speaking. The threat is increasingly asymmetrical insofar as it comes not only from traditional foreign intelligence services but also from nontraditional, non-state... read more
Conservative Congressman Has Plan to Help Pay for CollegeApril 14, 2008
Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) announced the introduction of H.R. 5591, The Help Kids Save for College Act today during a visit to Millersville University. Rep. Pitts was joined by Millersville President Dr. Francine McNairy as well as Millersville student Sarah... read more
Rep. Sessions To Introduce Legislation to Protect Labor Union MembersApril 14, 2008
Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) will be introducing the "Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Enforcement Act of 2008" tomorrow evening. This bill would promote compliance with the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) by authorizing civil monetary penalties in cases... read more
Pentagon TV: Conference for Bloggers and Internet JournalistsApril 14, 2008
A young man begins a business to support his new family. Not exactly headline news, but for 24-year-old Kusai, his dream would be realized in the heart of this city that was considered an extremists' stronghold only six months ago.... read more
Police and Security Officers Look to Congress for HelpApril 14, 2008
H.R. 3304: Police Security Protection Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain law enforcement or private security officers a nonrefundable tax credit for the cost of body armor (bullet-proof vest), up to $1,200 for each officer. This bill... read more
The Corrupt MediaApril 14, 2008
During a segment of Fox News Channel's The O'Reilly Factor, former CBS TV newsman now media critic, Bernard Goldberg, stated clearly and consisely, "The news media are corrupt." His fellow guest Jane Hall, formerly of the L.A. Times and now... read more
Spam, Phishing, Spyware Pose Threats to Government CybersecurityApril 13, 2008
Federal agencies are facing emerging cybersecurity threats that are the result of increasingly sophisticated methods of attack and the blending of once distinct types of attacks into more complex and damaging forms. Examples of these threats include spam (unsolicited commercial... read more
Report to Congress: Challenges Remain for TSAApril 13, 2008
(The following article is based on a report obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police.) Within the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration's mission is to protect the nation's transportation network. Since its inception in 2001,... read more
GOP Leader Confident About House ElectionsApril 13, 2008
Newsmax.com sent out an interesting e-mail blast today. According to the popular conservative magazine, Rep. John Boehner, the current Republican House Minority Leader , claims that political pundits and and strategists are off-base when they predict Democratic gains in the... read more
Milan: Center for Radical Islam in EuropeApril 13, 2008
Italian officials have known for some time that their country was exporting Islamic militants and that the city of Milan is the center for these potential terrorists. Now the officials worry that militants may return from fighting in Iraq to... read more
House Republican Blasts Carter's Fraternizing with Hamas Terrorist LeaderApril 12, 2008
The following op-ed will soon appear on numerous news and commentary e-zines: Jewish Congressman Blasts Jimmy Carter for Fraternizing with Palestinian Terrorist by Jim Kouri, CPP Chief Deputy Republican Whip Eric Cantor for the US House of Representatives fiercely condemned... read more
The Sex Slave Trade in America:April 12, 2008
The following came from the folks at the National Association of Chiefs of Police, one of the largest police organizations in the world: The Sex Slave Trade in America: Lack of Border Security Fuels Organized Crime In one of the... read more
Bill Clinton: Vote for My Wife; She's Old and TiredApril 12, 2008
I've never found the Bill and Hillary Clinton to be the intellectual giants that the news media and liberals tell us they are. Cunning? Yes. Crafty? Very. Sociopaths? In my opinion,you bet. But intelligent? Not particularly. Take the latest flap... read more
Government Report: Terrorists Can Buy Stolen US Military Equipment on eBayApril 12, 2008
Unauthorized individuals, companies, terrorist organizations, and other countries continue their attempts to obtain sensitive items related to the defense of the United States. The latest investigation into the sale of stolen military equipment points to the Internet as one place... read more
United Nations Still Needs US Congressional OversightApril 12, 2008
The Iraq Oil-for-Food scandal at the United Nations is arguably the biggest case of government official corruption in history. It still amazes this writer that the news media -- a group that can always be relied upon to stoke up... read more
Congress Taking More Active Role in Terrorist Watch List OversightApril 11, 2008
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Terrorist Screening Center maintains a consolidated watch list of known or appropriately suspected terrorists and sends records from the list to agencies to support terrorism-related screening. To accomplish the objectives, the US Congress reviewed documentation... read more
US Army Colonel Killed in Iraq; Regular Bloggers Roundtable BrieferApril 11, 2008
It is with great sadness that I report the death of a "Bloggers Roundtable" briefer: U.S. Army Col. Stephen K. Scott. Scott was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned to the... read more
Bloggers News Conference: Chairman Cites 'Delicate Balance' Between Troop Levels, ReadinessApril 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2008 - As the United States continues its mission in Iraq and Afghanistan and also works to reduce deployment lengths for servicemembers, leaders must maintain a balance to ensure vital missions are carried out while maintaining the... read more
Democrats Turn Blind Eye to Michigan's Hezbollah ConnectionApril 11, 2008
Democrats Turn Blind Eye to Michigan's Hezbollah Connection by Jim Kouri, CPP Rep. John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, proclaimed himself neutral -- "I don't take sides for or against Hezbollah; I don't take sides for or against Israel," he said... read more
Culture of Corruption? I'll Show You a Culture of CorruptionApril 11, 2008
A Culture of Corruption: Democrat Party Lapses in Ethics by Jim Kouri, CPP The other night I was in my car listening to the radio as one of my favorite conservatives, Laura Ingraham, aired samples of several speeches by Democrats.... |
