Cap And Trade Bill 2009 HR 2454 Passed, So What Does That Mean?

The Cap and Trade Bill 2009 was passed in the U.S Senate on Friday, but what does that mean for the average American family? This 'green energy revolution climate bill' has already created a lot of debate from both...

Michael Jackson's death leaves AEG Live facing £300m bill

" It is thought the company was unable to get insurance for at least 30 of the concerts – which were due to start next month – after obtaining limited cover for between 10 and 20 of up to £130 million. ...

Update CANADA: Food Imports from China, "Safe to Eat?"

Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor June 15, 2008 Apparently W-5 reported last night that the Canada  Food Inspection Agency,who previously stated in last years scandal that they are going to get...

Sovereign Citizens As our Founding Father's intended!

In my various writings I have made reference to a Concept of the Founding Father's known as Sovereign Citizens.  Based on the feedback I have gotten, especially from younger persons, it appears our government...

Obama on Clinton: A 'Loose Cannon' Who Tells 'Bald-Faced Lies'

"It's not exactly a man-bites-dog story when someone accuses Bill Clinton of stretching the truth, but when it's a president of his own party, and when what he calls Clinton is "bald-faced" liar, and when that...

David Carradine Dead at 72

American actor David Carradine, best known for his role as Caine in the television series Kung Fu, has been found dead in his Bankok Hotel room, where he'd been in Thailand shooting a film. "Actor David...

$142 Collection Bill Sent To Couple's Dog

I know how they feel, I have had problems with AFNI too "SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- More than 70,000 consumers complained about third-party debt collectors in 2007, but one Sacramento couple said they have good reason to bark about the bill they received.Steve Fanelli received...

Israel's parliament rejects Anti- Arab loyalty oath bill

A bill that proposes immigrants and 16 year old Israelis to take an oath of loyality to the state,promise to perform military service and respect the country'a values and symbols was rejected by Israeli...

At Stake: The Future of Getting News to Americans

"This week, under the leadership of Sen. John Kerry, the Senate's Commerce Committee opened hearings on the future of journalism and the role of information in supporting American democracy. The hearings are...

Mexico Senate OKs Bill To Legalize Drug Possesion

"Mexico's Senate approved a bill on Tuesday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of narcotics for personal use, in order to free resources to fight violent drug cartels. The bill, proposed by conservative President Felipe Calderon, would make it legal to carry up to 5...

Stop eating Genetically Modified Foods immediately doctors say

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) today released its position paper on Genetically Modified foods stating that “GM foods pose a serious health risk” and calling for a moratorium on GM...

State assembly passes bill to legalize gay marriage in New York

The State Assembly has passed a bill to legalize gay marriage in New York state, but this is only the first step to getting the bill through the process. Governor David Paterson introduced the measure last month,...

Obama reverses stance on immigration

" This security-first stance is not unlike that of President George W. Bush, Bush Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who said their immigration...

D.C. Votes 12-1 on gay marriage but Marion Barry was confused

The D.C Council voted 12-1 this morning to recognize same-sex marriages that take place in other states, however the original vote was 13-0. After the vote was taken, Council member Marion Barry seemed to be confused...

Diet Don't : Popcorn’s deadly butter-vapor diacetyl

A decade after safety concerns were first raised by experts, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted public hearings on Diacetyl – a chemical widely used to flavor microwave popcorn. The public comment period ended on April 21st. Recent...

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