House set to pass short-term government funding bill

" The House of Representatives is set to vote Tuesday on a bill that would extend funding for the federal government by another two weeks -- through March 18 -- while cutting $4 billion from current spending levels. If approved, the measure, which also needs to be cleared by...

Would spending cuts hurt the economy?

"The big spending cuts proposed by House Republicans could weigh on economic growth and jobs, but forecasts vary widely.Economist Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics said Sunday that if all $61 billion in proposed cuts for the rest of this year were enacted, the economy's growth...

The tax you should be paying. You are not paying.

"What do your 2010 online holiday shopping purchases have to do with the budget gaps many states are struggling to fill right now? In the eyes of some state and federal legislators, the sales tax that is not being collected by many online merchants is revenue that could help...

Intel launches high speed Thunderbolt connector

" Chip manufacturer Intel has announced it is to roll out a new technology for connecting computers and peripherals. The system, known as Thunderbolt, promises transfer speeds twice as fast as USB 3.0. However it won't reach its theoretical maximum because Intel has opted to...

Former President George B cancels appearance after Assange invite

"Former President George W. Bush doesn't want to be on the same program with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and cancelled an appearance to make sure that happened. Bush accepted an invite to deliver the keynote at the Young President's Organization's annual Global Youth...

Piece by Piece, Obama Undoing President Bill Clinton's Actions

" The Obama administration's stunning announcement that it now considers the Defense of Marriage Act indefensible because it discriminates against gay couples was more than a sign of the times. It was yet one more reason Barack Obama is the un-Bill Clinton. From gay rights...

Why George Clooney won't run for the presidency

"Actor George Clooney is not shy about his politics. The Democrat and humanitarian activist says a run for office is not in his future -- and bongs play a big part in that decision. "I didn't live my life in the right way for politics, you know," he tells Newsweek. "I...

Award-Winning Musicians Come Together to Honor Bill Monroe

People from all over the world will be honoring Bill Monroe this year by celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth, so it is with great pleasure Rural Rhythm Records announces the first of their numerous project releases honoring The Father of Bluegrass music.  On...