Inadequate oversight, lax bookkeeping, sloppy paperwork, haphazard performance agreements and missing financial documentation have plagued U.S. State Department spending of tens of millions of dollars to combat climate change, according to a report by State’s internal financial watchdog — and the problem could be much, much bigger than that. The audit report, issued last month by the State Department’s Office of… Read more →
A deportation reprieve for illegal immigrants that meets the criteria under the “Dream Act” went into effect Wednesday. It gives an estimated 800,000 conditional residency in the United States with a chance at permanent residency. Instituted via executive order by President Obama - CNN says this is a bold move. “It means hope but also risk. Not just for the immigrants but… Read more →
**WARNING EXPLICIT AND VIOLENT LANGUAGE** National Field Marshal for the New Black Panthers King Samir Shabazz who was caught on video tape allegedly intimidating voters in Philadelphia in 08 is now in charge of the New Black Panthers plan to create inner city militaries that would go into nurseries and kill white babies and murder white people in the street. Discovered on… Read more →
Rasmussen reported this morning that the latest poll in the important Senate race in Ohio has both incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown and GOP challenger Josh Mandel tied at 44%. Even though the race is tied, the finding suggests an edge for Mandel, as Brown is far below the critical 50% threshold usually enjoyed by strong incumbents. Brown was first elected to the… Read more →
First it was the Department of Homeland Security, then it was the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and now the Social Security Administration is set to purchase 174,000 rounds of hollow point bullets that will be delivered to 41 locations across the country. A solicitation posted by the SSA on the FedBizOpps website asks for contractors to supply 174,000 rounds of “.357… Read more →
Up to 1.2 million tax preparers make a living navigating the labyrinth US tax code for taxpayers. We have more professional tax preparers in the United States than law enforcement officers (765,000) and professional firefighters (310,400) combined. Provided by Face the Facts USA
(Reuters) – War with Iran would probably turn into a month-long conflict on various fronts with missile strikes on Israeli cities and some 500 dead, Israel’s civil defense minister said in an interview published on Wednesday. “There is no room for hysteria. Israel’s home front is prepared as never before,” Matan Vilnai, a former general who is about to leave his cabinet… Read more →
At last, here’s the sort of friend Facebook needs. George Soros, the legendary investor, has revealed he spent around $10.6m buying 341,000 shares in the social networking site in the second quarter. The new investment by the billionaire, which was revealed in a regulatory filing by Soros Fund Management for his holdings at the end of June, is contrary to… Read more →
Japanese police have arrested 14 pro-China activists who landed on disputed islands, reports say. The group had sailed from Hong Kong to the islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, followed by Japanese coastguard vessels. Five activists were arrested on land and another nine who stayed on their boat were detained later. Japan is also embroiled in… Read more →
A cloud is darkening – and the clock could be ticking in Israel as media and leaders debate a preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. CNN’s Wolf Blitzer describes the situation in Israel. “Talk is once again ratcheting up big time of a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. A number of Israeli media reports now suggesting it could happen… Read more →
