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Obama’s State of the Union text includes “applause” references

By Steve McGough / January 28, 2010 /

I went to bed before the White House posted his full remarks last night, but I checked this morning and The White House has the speech posted. It’s here for your reference, with “applause” prompts included so you can play along as you read this morning.

TSA screener pulls bad joke on 22 year-old traveler in Philadelphia

By Steve McGough / January 22, 2010 /

How would you like a TSA screener to hold up a bag of cocaine and ask you where you got it when you never had it in the first place? Of course, privacy laws prevent the TSA from releasing the screener’s name and what discipline – if at all – he received.

Seven of 10 Afghans support U.S. presence

By Steve McGough / January 13, 2010 / Comments Off on Seven of 10 Afghans support U.S. presence

I’m not at all informed about how accurate polling can be in countries like Afghanistan, but an ABC News, BBC, and ARD German poll indicates Afghans want the United States to stick around for awhile and their optimism has improved.

Flying with the Greatest Generation – P-51 Mustang

By Steve McGough / January 10, 2010 / Comments Off on Flying with the Greatest Generation – P-51 Mustang

A must-watch video and the story of Jim Brooks – World War II pilot – his good friend, his grandchildren and a P-51 Mustang named February.

Can we put Reid’s comments about Obama in context?

By Steve McGough / January 10, 2010 /

I was listening to a Fox News interview this morning with Rev. Al Shakedown-Sharpton this morning as he tried to justify the pass provided to Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) It’s so obvious there is a double-standard between the way conservatives and liberals are treated when it comes to race.

Jim Vicevich’s schedule on WTIC – taking some time off

By Steve McGough / January 7, 2010 /

As listeners have noticed, Jim took yesterday and today off from the Sound Off Connecticut show on WTIC. He’s having a very difficult time this week with the autoimmune disorder he has struggled with for awhile and he could use your prayers. Update: More recent information here.

Associated Press reporting Sen. Chris Dodd to retire – Update: Blumenthal in

By Steve McGough / January 6, 2010 /

Just waking up listening to WFSB in Hartford – the local CBS affiliate – and they are referencing an Associated Press story in the Washington Times. Sen. Dodd will not seek re-election this November. Looks like you can peal off those Dump Dodd bumper stickers.

Dodd got $100 million hospital deal to help win campaign?

By Steve McGough / December 22, 2009 /

That’s what Ceci Connolly figures when interviewed by Greta Van Susteren over on Fox News earlier tonight. I’m not sure a $100 million hospital deal – if the cash and hospital will even end up in Connecticut – would help with Sen. Chris Dodd’s election. What do you think? Hat tip to Jim Hoft over…

Happy Thanksgiving

By Steve McGough / November 26, 2009 /

To all: Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving Day. Please remember our service men and women who are today with good friends, but unable to be with family.

Health care system doctor shortage being ignored

By Steve McGough / November 5, 2009 /

I’m not certain everyone is ignoring the problem, but like tort reform, the expected shortage of physicians does not seem to be an issue politicians are willing to discuss. Doctors are aging and retiring, while baby boomers are getting older and will need more care. Create an atmosphere where the profession is attacked rather than…