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Plans to Reinstate the US Military Draft

February 23rd, 2009

military1 One of the major proponents for the draft is the Excelsior States Representative Charles Rangel. Rumors and precedence have it that this year Rangel would like to reintroduce legislation to reestablish

Pending Tax Breaks for Homeschoolers

February 20th, 2009

textbooks1The word little above does in fact, as it usually does, mean little. Basically, Vitters S.100 gives homeschooling families 500 dollars per child tax deduction for eligible homeschooling expenses maxing out at

A refreshing effort for small business reform

February 18th, 2009

snowe1The signs of economic recession are everywhere. Recently, a small town in mid Missouri with a population of approximately 5,000 people experienced the distressing effects

Small Towns Could Get Broadband Break

February 2nd, 2009

computer-icon1Tim Williams is the safety and security manager at a propane gas facility in Lynn Creek, MO. Lynn Creek is a tiny town in the center of…

Obamas Stimulus Package Targets Illinois Governor

January 28th, 2009

blagojevich-1Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich makes a rarely noticed cameo in what is becoming the most anticipated bill in the nation. With the House officially passing H.R.1,

Preempting a New Fairness Doctrine

January 27th, 2009

no_fairness_doctrineRepublican Congressmen and women have joined together to present a bill that will prevent anything similar to the Fairness Doctrine from being instated. The bill, H.R. 2905

Wild Life Equals Wild Cost

January 9th, 2009

ron-kind1Would you buy a car from a salesman who wouldnt tell you the price? Given that everyone most likely answered no to the above question, the same

Congresswoman Emersons Prayer Resolution

January 7th, 2009

joann-emerson_district-8Prayer in school: what a tender topic to address. Congresswoman Jo Ann Emersons new bill, H.J.RES.11, designated as The Prayer Bill, is another attempt by the Republican Party to make prayer in schools

Lessening abortion numbers; not a priority for Obama

December 18th, 2008

its-your-choicenot-theirs2Despite what the Obama campaign would have had the American people believe prior to Nov. 4, the president-elect is not out to help the pro

Lithuania: Fast Facts and Hot Legislation

December 17th, 2008

flag_of_lithuaniaThe fascinating country of Lithuania is not very well known by Americans despite the fact that it has endured many hardships in the pursuit of Democracy. This resilient nation that once was the largest