Ben Nelson rejects abortion compromise

In an interview today, Senator Ben Nelson told KLIN radio in Lincoln, Nebraska, that he will not vote for the Senate Health Care bill as it now stands. Nelson, a Nebraska Democrat, said in the interview that...

Want to go to the American Idol Finale? Pay Clinton's Debt

By Albert N. Milliron, Editor Politisite.com. Iron Mill News Remember the good Ole days when big democratic donors got the opportunity to stay a night or two in the Lincoln Bedroom?  I thought it would be...

On Slavery, Presidents Share Nothing in Common

Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama share several things in common: Both were lawyers; both served in the Illinois legislature; and both were elected president of the United States. When it comes to the...

Four New Pennies Debut February 12 the Birth Date of Abe Lincoln

For 100 years (since 1909) we have enjoyed what is referred to as "The Lincoln Penny". Now we will have 5 to enjoy in all. Children and adults  worldwide have collected them, carefully examining them in search...

200th Anniversary of Darwin-Lincoln Birthdays February 12, 2009

February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of two great men in history: Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Both Darwin and Lincoln were men with vision, men who inspired change, and men who stirred up...

Lt. Gov: Blagojevich Out by Lincoln's 200th Birthday

The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn was on CBS's Meet the Press Sunday, and said that he was certain that Governor Rod Blagojevich would be impeached and convicted by Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial...

Ice Storms in the US; NA Hit Hard by Snow

School closures are happening across the US and Canada today as a cold front moves in again and hits areas with snow, freezing rain, and even ice storms. Central Illinois might get hit by an ice storm later today,...

Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3; 1 missing

"Residents near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are accustomed to loud, low-flying military jets, but they immediately knew something was wrong when they heard the skies thunder. The explosions came moments...

Why is the Media Silent on the Obama Birth Certificate Question?

"Here, Sweetlips!" -- Presidential pets B. O. (Before Obama)

NOTE: Before reading this article, you may enjoy watching AARP TV's three-minute YouTube video, "Presidential Pets" at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d2GvRoEmXA . Speculation about the Obama family's...

Looking to the Future: Obama Resigns from United States Senate

In an open letter published in newspapers across President-elect Barack Obama's home state of Illinois, Obama thanks Illinois residents as he resigns from the United States Senate, effective today."Obama wrote...

Sarah Palin says Republican Party must return to its Core Values

Sarah Palin, former vice presidential nominee and Alaska Gov. speaking to the annual meeting of the republican governors association, said her defeated party must return to core values for instance limited...