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Man Arrested for Sending Ricin-Laced Letters to President, Senator

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:14 +0000

Federal authorities have arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, for allegedly sending letters containing the deadly poison ricin to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) earlier this week. The FBI made the arrest at about 5:15 p.m. (EST) Wednesday in Corinth, at Curtis’s home, without incident. Curtis, who lives in Corinth, Mississippi, apparently signed the [...]

Secret Service Intercepts Letter Containing Ricin Sent To President Obama

Michael Scott — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:00:19 +0000

From KPEL :

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is confirming that the first tests done on a letter addressed to President Barack Obama shows the presence of the poison ricin.

Investigators are saying that this point there is no connection between the letter sent to the President and the attack at the Boston Marathon

Retire The Penny – What Do You Think About It?

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:02:30 +0000

Is the penny about to go away? How much money could you make by melting your pennies down? Better read this before you fire up the furnace or you could be in a lot of trouble.

President Obama Signs A Call To Congress To Ban Military Style Assault Weapons And High-Capacity Magazine Clips

Michael Scott — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:24:50 +0000

President Barack Obama has just signed a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence. Obama has given a call to Congress to ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and it would close loopholes in the gun sale background check system. What do YOU think about this?

Congress Passes Compromise Measure, Fiscal Cliff Avoided

Jude Walker — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:03:12 +0000

We might get a break from hearing about the "Fiscal Cliff" for a while at least. The GOP-dominated House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan Senate deal by a 257-167 vote, preserving the Bush-era tax cuts for all Americans making less than $400,000 per year.

President Obama Addresses the Nation on Connecticut Tragedy [VIDEO]

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:56:42 +0000

President Barrack Obama held a press conference to speak on the tragedy in Connecticut this morning.

Hank Williams, Jr. Turns Iowa State Fair Stage Into Political Platform, Makes Jabs at President Obama

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:00:03 +0000

Despite President Obama’s constant referral to his Christian heritage, it seems as though Hank Williams, Jr. still questions the President’s personal religious beliefs. That mistrust was first spotlighted in the song ‘Keep the Change,’ a track from the singer’s latest album, ‘Old School, New Rules,’ and during an otherwise entertaining set at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 17, the ‘All My Rowdy Friends’ singer once again used his entertainer status to voice his distaste for the leader of the United States.

Brad Paisley – July 4th At The White House

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:16:41 +0000

Brad Paisley will perform for the troops, their families, and President Obama at the White House for 4th of July.

Do You Still Trust the Secret Service to Protect the President? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:30:17 +0000

The prostitution scandal involving at least 12 Secret Service agents is raising question about the agency that is tasked with protecting the president and his family. Some wonder if this type of misconduct could lead to a ‘honey pot’ situation in which a foreign government uses an attractive female agent to trap Secret Service personal in the kind of [...]

Lafayette Congressman Boustany Calls Out Obama [Audio]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:01:39 +0000

Congressman Charles Boustany, speaking on the Bruce and the Kennel Club show this morning had some pretty strong words for President Obama. The congressman's comments were in response to a question asked about the President's "off mic" comments to a Russian representative regarding missile deployment and reduction talks.