Friday, February 15, 2013

Millions Defraud Federal Phone Subsidy Program

Millions Defraud Federal Phone Subsidy Program: "The Lifeline program, which began in 1984, provides phones to low-income Americans and ensures that the poor aren't cut off from jobs, families and emergency services. The program is funded by charges that appear on the monthly bills of every landline and wireless phone customer, amounting to a roughly $2.50 a month per household fee to fund subsidized communication programs. However, the program is plagued with fraud and is poorly regulated, says the Wall Street Journal."

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Missouri Democrats Plan Gun Ban; Michigan Follows Suit

Missouri Democrats Plan Gun Ban; Michigan Follows Suit: "Luke Scott said: “Gun control means control. It means control for the government and the government starts controlling the people.” When I read that, I cannot help but think of the domino effect; one piece falls, and the others have no choice but to fall in sequence. Of course, this theory isn’t accurate 100% of the time, but in the world of gun control, it could not be more applicable. There is solid evidence showing that strict gun control fails miserably."

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Why Should I Care About the U.S. Debt? Why Does It Matter to Me?

Why Should I Care About the U.S. Debt? Why Does It Matter to Me?: "You’re busy. So busy you barely have time to read these words. So why should you care about the U.S. debt? Does it affect your life?"

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High School Wrestler Penalized for Prayer – Patriot Update

High School Wrestler Penalized for Prayer – Patriot Update: "It’s been a season-long tradition for Nicholas Fant to drop to one knee and offer a two-second prayer before his wrestling matches."

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Good News: Tax Dollars Used to Pay “Stimulus” Recipients to Watch Movies, Play Cards – Patriot Update

Good News: Tax Dollars Used to Pay “Stimulus” Recipients to Watch Movies, Play Cards – Patriot Update: "The president is asking Congress to approve another unpaid-for “stimulus” package, supposedly designed to execute all of the urgent infrastructure projects that his previous $825 billion effort somehow failed to accomplish (ba-dum-bum). Since we’re on the subject, let’s check in on Stimulus 1.0, shall we? From the Wall Street Journal:"

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