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Tales from the TSA, Part 414

By Jim Vicevich / November 19, 2010 /

Here are a couple more TSA nightmare stories with video for you. My guess is when the TSA grabs your groin and squeezes so hard you get lifted into the air … that’s too far. Ya think?

Foley throws in the towel, Healy fights on (Audio)

By Jim Vicevich / November 8, 2010 /

The title says it all and explains why I could never back Foley with any kind of passion. Foley announced today he would concede the election, even as the Republican Party told the state it would fight on for the integrity of the system. Foley wanted to be Governor and it doesn’t surprise me fighting…

Government regulatory uncertainty puts ‘breaks’ on economy

By Steve McGough / October 6, 2010 /

Small businesses are somewhat resilient when it comes to dealing with state and federal regulations, and to a certain extent, large businesses can deal with the new rules and rule changes a bit more effectively since they can absorb additional costs across different business areas. What small and large businesses both have more difficulty with…

Rep. Holmes Norton: I’m surprised you have not donated to me yet – I’m important

By Steve McGough / September 16, 2010 /

I’m not surprised at all. I’m not exactly certain if a call like this is illegal or an ethical issue, but last night, Big Government posted a voicemail to a reported lobbyist left by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) looking for a donation. Another symptom of the disease that leaves a bad taste in your…

Symptom of the Disease: Congress-critter hands out scholarship dollars to relatives

By Steve McGough / August 30, 2010 /

I’ve been thinking about writing a book. Have discussed the project with Jim multiple times during the last 18 months. I’d call it Symptoms of the Disease of course, and it would highlight stories like Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) dishing out scholarships from a charitable foundation to family members.

Symptom of the Disease: I brought millions back to Arkansas – Vote for me!

By Steve McGough / August 29, 2010 /

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) is reminding Arkansas voters she brought back – more or less stole – millions of dollars from other states in federal pork spending. I’ve mentioned this in the past … states are getting into the habit of voting for incumbents as long as they bring back more pork dollars then the…

Clerical error ensures New Jersey loses $400 million in education funding

By Steve McGough / August 26, 2010 /

This “Race to the Top” thing is totally stupid. From what I remember, Connecticut failed to get an application in on time and lost out, now New Jersey inserts 2008 budget numbers into a binder – instead of the required 2010 numbers – and they miss out [oh well] on $400 million?

Kentucky GOP congressman receives “Porker of the Month” award

By Steve McGough / August 25, 2010 /

Symptom of the disease I tell ya. Corruption is everywhere in Washington and the solution to solve the beltway-critter’s cash redistribution efforts is to move power back to the states. Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) sponsors a bill which would provide federal grants to overseas wildlife protection for lions and cheetahs. Rogers’ daughter likes cats.

Democrats urged to avoid meeting with constituents this summer

By Steve McGough / June 8, 2010 /

Congressional Democrats are being urged by leadership to avoid town hall meetings and other public events that offer the ability for voters to ask questions in uncontrolled settings. Last summer’s finger waving and YouTube video accounts seems just too much to handle for faltering Democrats.

Symptom of the Disease: Tax dollars indirectly used for abortions

By Steve McGough / October 14, 2009 /

Charmaine Yoest has an interesting post about the Capps Amendment designed to set up accounting mechanisms to ensure tax dollars do not directly fund abortions. An accounting mechanism? The problem is that direct funding may be blocked, but there is no way to ensure indirect funding is not used for abortions. This is another example…