No decison on Troop Surge before Thanksgiving

Senior aides of President Obama announced today that there will be no decision on a new Afghanistan strategy prior to the Thanksgiving weekend. President Obama recently rejected all options presented to...

The Assassination of Greg Craig

Not Supposed to Happen in Obama Land: The Intrigue Behind Gregory Craig's Resignation I received this in an email from Steve Clemons: " Some observers are now calling this incident the Obama team’s first assassination by leak. Such intrigue and innuendo stand in sharp...

Obama advisor tells gay students disappointment is understood

The head of President Obama’s Domestic Policy Council has a disagreement with her boss.   Melody Barnes  told students at Boston College Law School on Nov. 9 that she disagrees with the President on gay marriage,  and understand their disappointment with him...

Did 'Birther' coverage spell the end for Dobbs at CNN?

The Mystery of Lou Dobbs' sudden departure from CNN  begins to make sense. When Lou Dobbs suddenly announced he would be leaving CNN,  many were puzzled and even suspicious.   Sudden resignations...

White House Backs CIA Over DNI in Turf Battles

The CIA has won its first turf battle in the who is in charge of this Nation's intelligence game in Washington DC. Its the first in a long time. As ABC News reports, the White House has made the deicsion that the CIA station chiefs will be the sole DNI representative in US...

The US Dollar

Like gold, U.S. dollars have value only to the extent that they are strictly limited in supply. But the U.S. government has a technology called a printing press that allows it to produce as many U.S. dollars as it...

President Obama leaves for Asia tour

Video:  Preview of President Obama's Trip to Asia  President Obama left Washington this morning,  to embark  on a tour of Asian countries, including two important  stops inChina. The tour...

Brandi Futch First $1 Million Winner on McDonald's Monopoly Game

Brandi Futch, just 23, from White House Tennessee, has been confirmed to be the first $1 million winner on McDonald's Monopoly Game. She bought a sweet tea at the fast food restaurant in Goodlettsville two weeks ago, and she said she has been playing the game for the past...

Obama will send tens of thousands more troops to Afghanistan?

Since the end of August there has been much speculation on President Obama's decision on the new Afghanistan Strategy.  The President has been accused of dithering. General McChrystal has publicly stated...

The Ultimate Trick-or-Treating Treasure: Candy from the Capitol

Candy from the Capitol was the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure for more than 2,000 kids who were invited to the White House for a spectacular trick-or-treating event. The White House and Department of Education...

Congress passed Ryan White Act: EMS played important role

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) advocates played an important role in last Friday's passing of The Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. " The reinstating of rapid notification for first...

President Obama meets with Joint Chiefs at 1:30pm EDST

Today may be another step towards making a decision regarding a comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan.  In late August General Stanley McChrystal submitted his report and recommendations for the Strategy...

Obama asks for study on Regional leaders before Troop decision

The Washington Post reports this morning that President Obama has asked a small group of senior advisers led by VP Joe Biden to conduct a study on what regions could be more effective as partners of the United...

Democratic Donors Buy White House Perks

The Obama administration appears to be peddling  access to the iconic White House by rewarding big ticket donors with lavish receptions and private meetings. St. Paddy's Day saw the fountains on the north and...

White House Pink Ribbon is up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A giant pink ribbon is hanging from the North Portico of the White House for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the challenges facing many cancer patients who have problem maintaining treatment due to health insurance. The...

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