Government

Lautenberg “death gratuity” granted, eliminated, and now granted again

By Steve McGough | October 16, 2013 |

More salt on the wound today. Bonnie Englebart is the wife of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-Pa.) with a current net worth exceeding $50 million. The American taxpayers will write the widow Lautenberg a tax free check for $174,000 as a “thank you.”

Personal responsibility gone: Walmart must foot bill for EBT snafu

By Steve McGough | October 16, 2013 |

We know exactly what these people purchased. We know exactly who these people are. We know they were taking advantage of a broken government system. These people should be ashamed of themselves, but the government is telling Walmart to pick up the tab.

There is NO reason the federal government need be involved with mortgages

By Steve McGough | October 14, 2013 |

None. Zero. Absolutely not. There is no reason the federal government need be involved with approving home mortgages, yet for some reason we’re now dependent on the federal government for what used to be a simple individual voluntary arrangement and a transaction between that specific individual and their bank.

Our culture of dependency on display: Walmart EBT rush and SNAP outage

By Steve McGough | October 14, 2013 |

I know Jim has been talking about this subject today on the big radio show, and I just wanted to get a post up. This weekend we saw just a taste of what happens when the government stops providing support, and when they provide free support.

Nanny State: USPS stops stamp production, unsafe child behavior

By Steve McGough | October 10, 2013 |

The first lady has a problem. Her “Just Move” campaign included a series of US Postal Service stamps picturing kids involved with various sporting activities. They are destroying a bunch of the stamps due to safety concerns.

Privacy policy from Maryland Health Connection website – Sharing info with law enforcement?

By Steve McGough | October 8, 2013 |

Drudge Report is highlighting this right now, and it’s another one of those poorly worded privacy statements on a website. Supposedly, Maryland feels as though it’s perfectly fine to share your personal information with law enforcement.

New Air Force planes being sent directly to long-term boneyard storage in Arizona

By Steve McGough | October 8, 2013 |

This has nothing to do with the federal government “shutdown” and little to do with the sequester. It has everything to do with a few congress-critters – in this case mostly Democrats – who wanted a big payday payoff from the federal government for “their people.” Let’s make it clear, even though the big-wigs will…

Pro-amnesty rally a “go” on closed National Mall

By Steve McGough | October 7, 2013 |

This is how the Obama administration works. Are you a friend of the administration? If so, you’ll be provided with plenty of perks, waivers and special favors. It’s the Chicago way.

Detroit gets a government bailout

By SoundOffSister | October 7, 2013 |

About ten days ago when everyone was thinking about the impending government shut down, President Obama announced a $320 million bailout for the bankrupt city of Detroit.  But, lo and behold, per the New York Times, it isn’t a bailout, at all, it is simply “aid”.

Senator Reid’s leadership comes to the forefront

By SoundOffSister | October 5, 2013 |

Many on the “right” are blasting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D. Nv.) for his refusal to allow any matters of importance to come to the Senate floor during the “government shutdown”.  But, I am here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth.