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MEDICARE HEAD EVADES QUESTIONS AS DEMOCRATS SWOON
Medicare Chief Dodges Republican Health Law Questions in House Testimony
Published February 11, 2011
| FoxNews.com
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Donald Berwick, seen in this 2006 photo at a National Institutes of Health seminar, was appointed by President Obama to head Medicare and Medicaid.
Dr. Donald Berwick, the man in charge of Medicare and at the heart of implementing President Obama’s health care law, faced a barrage of questions from House Republicans over concerns about the plan and on his own controversial past positions.
But Berwick mostly praised the embattled new law and sidestepped questions about his own opinions on government-run health care.
A main Republican concern about the law is that the $575 billion it requires in Medicare reductions will make it hard for seniors to find doctors and other providers.
"Medicare actuaries predict that because of the cuts in the Democrats’ health care law, 725 hospitals, 2,352 nursing homes and 1,587 home-health agencies will become unprofitable," House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp noted in questioning Berwick Thursday.
Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, says 300 doctors in his state have already dropped Medicare patients.
OBAMA HAS TURNED AMERICA'S INTELLIGENCE NETWORK TO MUSH!
Is It Time for Intelligence Director Clapper to Resign?
Published February 11, 2011
| FoxNews.com
James Clapper is a man who served his country with magnanimous distinction. He is an intellectually brilliant leader. Such a person deserves the upmost respect and gratitude for his service to this great nation. With this said, in every person’s life, there is a time to hold and a time to fold. Just this week, DNI Clapper proved it is his time to fold.
James Clapper has been placed in a very austere predicament forcing him to play political games. He took an oath throughout his career swearing “to protect against all enemies foreign and domestic.” The political game he plays conflicts with the oath he swore.
This week, the current director of national intelligence made comments degrading the true threat imposed by the Muslim Brotherhood. His comments were most likely made in an attempt to appease his masters running the White House. Make no mistake; his recent comments about the Muslim Brotherhood were nothing but intentional. His recent statements proved to the country that he failed the people in his ethical obligations of seeking and speaking the truth about current threats as Director of National Intelligence.
ALLIANCE ALERTS 02/11/2011
Headlines - Friday, February 11, 2011
- Fla. A&M reinstates Christian student group after receiving ADF letter February 11, 2011
- Report: “Heroes to Congress: Stop destroying military” February 11, 2011
- Michelle Malkin: De-Fund the Predators of Planned Parenthood February 11, 2011
- Maryland to issue birth certificates naming lesbian partner as mom February 11, 2011
- Despite media hype, most courts and voters have rejected so-called “right to same sex marriage” February 11, 2011
ADF in the News
OBAMA HAS NO IDEA AS TO HOW TO SUPPORT AN ALLY!
Deep U.S. -Saudi rift over Egypt: Abdullah stands by Mubarak, turns to Tehran
The king chastised the president for his treatment of Egypt and its president Hosni Muhbarak calling it a disaster that would generate instability in the region and imperil all the moderate Arab rulers and regimes which had backed the United States until now. Abdullah took Obama to task for ditching America's most faithful ally in the Arab world and vowed that if the US continues to try and get rid of Mubarak, the Saudi royal family would bend all its resources to undoing Washington's plans for Egypt and nullifying their consequences...
The conversation between President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah early Thursday, Feb. 10, was the most acerbic the US president has ever had with an Arab ruler, debkafile's Middle East sources report. They had a serious falling-out on the Egyptian crisis which so enraged the king that some US and Middle East sources reported he suffered a sudden heart attack. Rumors that he had died rocked the world financial and oil markets that morning and were denied by an adviser to the ruling family. Some Gulf sources say he has had heart attacks in the past. Those sources disclose that the call which Obama put into Abdullah, who is recuperating from back surgery at his palace in Morocco, brought their relations into deep crisis and placed in jeopardythe entire edifice of US Iran and Middle East policies.STAND AGAINST ANYTHING HARRY REID IS FOR!
RINOs Compromise –Harry Wins Again!
Update: With the minority–crippling Filibuster "reform" vote securely headed to defeat on its own demerits, McConnell still could not resist playing "let's make a deal" and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. He agreed to limit the requirements for Senate approval of presidential appointees, in exchange for the hope of the change that Harry Reid will stop decorating the legislation amendment tree all by himself, and Republicans will get invited to Harry's party too. If McConnell's feckless, "non–binding" concessions to Reid are actually ever enacted and enforced, this dirty, dumb and unnecessary deal leaves OBAMA FREE TO STACK THE COURTS WITH ACTIVIST JUDGES!WHY WASN"T THIS CLOWN ARRESTED?
Submitted by: Dee McCrory
Take a good look at the sign he is holding!
Ok all you ' fighters for illegal immigrants' rights. Here is one of the
Reasons we have a problem with it. As the ones that have to pay for the
Welfare of these immigrants, depriving the natural citizens .
One of the several reasons the U . S . A . Is falling apart.
Enough said.
Carter Lost Iran - Obama lost Egypt - HOW MANY ALLIES CAN WE AFFORD TO LOSE?
Submitted by: Kurt J Fitsch
The Arab revolution and Western decline
Published 01:53 03.02.11 Latest update 01:53 03.02.11
By Ari Shavit
Two huge processes are happening right before our eyes. One is the Arab liberation
revolution. After half a century during which tyrants have ruled the Arab world, their
control is weakening. After 40 years of decaying stability, the rot is eating into
the stability. The Arab masses will no longer accept what they used to accept.
The Arab elites will no longer remain silent.
Processes that have been roiling beneath the surface for about a decade are suddenly
bursting out in an intifada of freedom. Modernization, globalization, telecommunications
and Islamization have created a critical mass that cannot be stopped. The example of
democratic Iraq is awakening others, and Al Jazeera's subversive broadcasts are fanning
the flames. And so the Tunisian bastille fell, the Cairo bastille is falling and other
Arab bastilles will fall.
The Arab revolution and Western decline
Published 01:53 03.02.11 Latest update 01:53 03.02.11
By Ari Shavit
Two huge processes are happening right before our eyes. One is the Arab liberation
revolution. After half a century during which tyrants have ruled the Arab world, their
control is weakening. After 40 years of decaying stability, the rot is eating into
the stability. The Arab masses will no longer accept what they used to accept.
The Arab elites will no longer remain silent.
Processes that have been roiling beneath the surface for about a decade are suddenly
bursting out in an intifada of freedom. Modernization, globalization, telecommunications
and Islamization have created a critical mass that cannot be stopped. The example of
democratic Iraq is awakening others, and Al Jazeera's subversive broadcasts are fanning
the flames. And so the Tunisian bastille fell, the Cairo bastille is falling and other
Arab bastilles will fall.
WE ARE A REPUBLIC! A REPUBLIC!
America, The Republic
Many don't understand the difference between a democracy and republic....we are a republic.
We send this video out occasionally as a reminder to America about what we are and why. Please use this as a tool to educate friends, family and neighbors. Well worth the watch!
We send this video out occasionally as a reminder to America about what we are and why. Please use this as a tool to educate friends, family and neighbors. Well worth the watch!
UNIONS ARE CONTRIBUTING TO AMERICA'S FINANCIAL PLIGHT!
Dear Conservatives,
Ever wondered what Left wing public employee unions think about our effort to rein in federal spending, including their huge pensions?
Click here to view a video we took just this week on Capitol Hill where the President of the American Federation of Government Employees Union and his members were protesting against spending cuts.
This public employee union boss, who is paid with your tax dollars, actually called folks like you and me “mentally retarded” for working to cut spending.
Again, this isn't some nameless, faceless guy -- Gage is the President of the American Federation of Government Employees Union and he's calling fellow citizens "mentally retarded" for wanting to cut federal spending which by the way is expected to run a record $1.5 trillion deficit this coming fiscal year. We shared our video with FOX News and they ran it multiple times.
Ever wondered what Left wing public employee unions think about our effort to rein in federal spending, including their huge pensions?
Click here to view a video we took just this week on Capitol Hill where the President of the American Federation of Government Employees Union and his members were protesting against spending cuts.
This public employee union boss, who is paid with your tax dollars, actually called folks like you and me “mentally retarded” for working to cut spending.
Again, this isn't some nameless, faceless guy -- Gage is the President of the American Federation of Government Employees Union and he's calling fellow citizens "mentally retarded" for wanting to cut federal spending which by the way is expected to run a record $1.5 trillion deficit this coming fiscal year. We shared our video with FOX News and they ran it multiple times.
INDIANA - STOP APPEASING UNIONS!
Dear Conservatives,
You and I have seen it time and time again.
A Republican Presidential candidate "runs to the right" during the primaries to secure votes from the base.
Then, once the candidate has the Republican nomination locked up, he immediately moves to appease the national media -- and the Big Labor elites.
Of course, that's bad enough.
But even worse is the fact that Indiana Governor, and likely Presidential candidate, Mitch Daniels, is already working to appease the union bosses -- even before officially announcing he's running for President!
With overwhelming majorities in both houses of the legislature, Indiana is poised to pass a Right to Work bill -- but Governor Daniels has been conspiring with the Speaker of the Indiana House to block any vote on the bill.
You and I have seen it time and time again.
A Republican Presidential candidate "runs to the right" during the primaries to secure votes from the base.
Then, once the candidate has the Republican nomination locked up, he immediately moves to appease the national media -- and the Big Labor elites.
Of course, that's bad enough.
But even worse is the fact that Indiana Governor, and likely Presidential candidate, Mitch Daniels, is already working to appease the union bosses -- even before officially announcing he's running for President!
With overwhelming majorities in both houses of the legislature, Indiana is poised to pass a Right to Work bill -- but Governor Daniels has been conspiring with the Speaker of the Indiana House to block any vote on the bill.
TEXAS STATE REP JONES THINKS 'INSURE YOU DOG' WILL FIX JOBS PICTURE!
What's Up with Texas?
Proposal Would Require You Buy Insurance--On Your Dog!
San Antonio lawmaker says owners must take responsibility for dogs
Friday, February 11, 2011
Motorists are already required to carry auto insurance in Texas, the new health care bill requires that every American carry health insurance, and now there's a new mandate in the works---dog insurance.
FACTS TO ALLOW UNDERSTANDING OF PATRIOT ACT
What are the facts on the PATRIOT Act?
The three counterterrorism amendments that failed to pass Tuesday night have been extensively modified over the years and now include significant new safeguards, including substantial court oversight. They include allowing investigators to: track suspects as they move from phone to phone; review business records of terrorism suspects without approval from a FISA court; and track "lone wolf" terrorists operating alone.The Muslim's View - SUBMIT TO ISLAM OR ELSE!
Submitted by: Kurt J Fitsch
Pat Condell:
The taste of multiculturalismhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SReDcW0fokE
Pat Condell:
The taste of multiculturalismhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SReDcW0fokE
POLITICAL DIGEST 02/12/2011 CONSERVATIVE
I post articles because I think they are of interest. Doing so doesn’t mean that I necessarily agree (or disagree) with every—or any—opinion in the posted article. Help your friends and relatives stay informed by passing the digest on.
Red Alert: Mubarak Resigns, Military is in Charge
Excerpt: Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman delivered the following statement Feb. 11: “In the name of God the merciful, the compassionate, citizens, during these very difficult circumstances Egypt is going through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down from the office of president of the republic and has charged the high council of the armed forces to administer the affairs of the country. May God help everybody.” Suleiman’s statement is the clearest indication thus far that the military has carried out a coup led by Defense Minister Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi. It is not clear whether Suleiman will remain as the civilian head of the army-led government. Egypt is returning to the 1952 model of ruling the state via a council of army officers. The question now is to what extent the military elite will share power with its civilian counterparts. At a certain point, the opposition’s euphoria will subside and demands for elections will be voiced. The United States, while supportive of the military containing the unrest, also has a strategic need to see Egypt move toward a more pluralistic system. Whether the military stays true to its commitment to hold elections on schedule in September remains to be seen. If elections are held, however, the military must have a political vehicle in place to counter opposition forces, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood. The fate of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) thus lies in question.
READ AND ACT!
From the Desk of:
Penny Nance, Chief Executive Officer
Concerned Women for America
TWO CRUCIAL ACTION ITEMS
Conservatives,
Congress is getting ready to pass its spending bills for
both this year and next, and we need to make sure our
voices are heard loud and clear! This is the most pro-life
House, so the time to act is right now.
As you know, in several undercover videos from LiveAction,
Planned Parenthood employees were caught on videotape
aiding and abetting a "pimp" in the blatant exploitation
of underage girls.
Penny Nance, Chief Executive Officer
Concerned Women for America
TWO CRUCIAL ACTION ITEMS
Conservatives,
Congress is getting ready to pass its spending bills for
both this year and next, and we need to make sure our
voices are heard loud and clear! This is the most pro-life
House, so the time to act is right now.
As you know, in several undercover videos from LiveAction,
Planned Parenthood employees were caught on videotape
aiding and abetting a "pimp" in the blatant exploitation
of underage girls.