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Speaking for the American People on Healthcare

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican from Kentucky, spoke ever so slowly tonight on television while stating his opposition to US healthcare legislation that he says the nation cannot afford. He repeatedly...

New Drink Driving legislation proposed in Ireland - Update

New Drink Driving legislation has been circulated in Ireland and will lead to an amendment to the current laws. It will bring Ireland into line with other EU countries. Current legislation sets a blood alcohol...

Is Obama Delivering Hope and Change? What happened to Yes we Can?

President Obama is approaching the one year point of his historic election win.  President Obama campaigned on Hope and Change with the slogan Yes we Can. After his historic win, President Obama enjoyed a...

Is Senator Lindsey Graham out of touch with Conservative Values?

By Albert N. Milliron, Editor Politisite.com  Conservative South Carolinians have a love/hate relationship with Senator Lindsey Graham. On the one hand, he opposes Abortion rights, support gun rights, and...

Quash the Squash!

I’m writing on behalf of the RSPCA, raising awareness of its urgent campaign to protect the welfare of UK meat chickens. Right now, the government is considering new EU legislation that may increase the number...

So... What Gives?

       From the later part of the seventeenth century onward settlers came to this continent for a myriad of reasons. Some were commisioned by the govenments of Europe. Others were indentured servants looking for a better life. Some were slaves...

Limits imposed on access to abortion in Arizona and Illinois

"On Monday Arizona's new Republican Governor Jan Brewer signed into law a group of anti-choice bills. This includes a 24-hour waiting period, meaning women must consult with their doctor, who has to tell them about "risks and alternatives, and the fetus' probable...

Senator Limmer -MN Citizens Seek Judicial Reform & Accountability

"Demonstrating his commitment and loyalty to his Constituents and all Minnesota Citizens, Senator Warren Limmer (R) MN District 32, met this past Friday with 3 Minnesota Citizens representing a coalition of individuals and groups concerned with the need for reform and...

Internet Freedom Bill Introduced in the House

"New legislation would protect Net Neutrality once and for all !Date: July 31, 2009 WASHINGTON -- Today, Reps. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of...

Was President Obama ever a victim of racial profiling?

Was President Obama ever a victim of racial profiling? "Not in any major way, say those close to him, but he certainly feels there have been times he was treated differently because of his race." " However...

'O Canada' trial finds parent guilty

A parent who threatened a principal of an Elementary School, who scaled down the playing of the Canadian national was found guilty. Erik Millett, former principal of Belleisle Elementary School of New Brunswick had...

Against Obama=Against US?

This is a dumb statement. Obama is president but he is not THE country.It is possible to oppose the presidentand not be against the country. This sounds like 40 years ago."“It appears that the Republican Party...

Net neutrality gains political traction

"Free and open access to the Internet helped the technology grow and thrive. The political fight to maintain robust access for all has picked up strength in Washington, D.C. That is good news for consumers. The...

Obama, "Moving Chairs Around"

I Guess Moving Chairs Around and Lobbyists in the White House was not Such a Bad Idea By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.com, Iron Mill Interactive Media, Inc This writer followed Barack Obama around the...

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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