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Ain't No God PoliticsHuffington PostPoll: Most Don't Support Spending Cuts To Fund Tornado Aid American support for federal disaster relief programs is high, according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll. And if a disaster aid bill is needed for those hit by the Moore, Okla., tornado earlier this week, most don?t think other programs should be cut to fund it. According to the new poll, 59 percent of Americans think that any disaster relief for the area affected by the Moore tornado should be funded separately from existing programs, while only 23 percent said it should be offset by spendin... by Emily Swanson 24 May 2013 at 2:58pm Bob Burnett: Good Grief, Barack Obama! The most famous running joke in the Peanuts comic strip repeats at the beginning of every football season. Charlie Brown asks Lucy to hold the ball for him so he can kick it. At the last moment, just before Charlie gets his foot on the pigskin, Lucy snatches it away. Despite years of torment, each new season Charlie Brown finds a reason to believe that Lucy will hold the ball down where he can kick it. But this never happens. Sound familiar? It's the story of Barack Obama and the Republ... by Bob Burnett 24 May 2013 at 2:55pm Linda Keenan: Think The Boy Scout Decision Didn't Go Far Enough? Then Join Sc... I rejoined Cub Scouts in recent months after quitting in protest last year. At the same time, I joined the inclusive scouting movement, and I've been impressed by one gay Scout volunteer in particular. The near-term goal for most kids his age might be, how do I score a keg tonight? But I've been watching this kid for months carry out the unglamorous, unfashionably earnest and often uncomfortable work of activism. He is a walking advertisement for the value of Scouting. So when the ban on gay ... by Linda Keenan 24 May 2013 at 2:53pm Jim Wallis: Nothing Happens in Washington -- Except For This What I have heard after visiting 18 cities in six weeks is that people around the country believe that nothing can happen in Washington, D.C. They are basically right. So I am very grateful today to report the one exception. On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a new comprehensive immigration reform bill with a bipartisan vote. Did you hear that: "bipartisan." Amid heartbreaking news of the destruction, grief, and heroism we have seen in Moore, Okla., from one of the worst torna... by Jim Wallis 24 May 2013 at 2:51pm Lee Woodruff: An Honorable Memorial to the Fallen On Memorial Day, we'll remember those who died in service to our country. What can you say? Theirs was the ultimate sacrifice. Their families will never be the same. But this year, my thoughts are also with our injured service members and their families -- the folks who carry the biggest burden when loved ones return, different, broken, hurting. For most people, Memorial Day marks the start of summer, a time when families come together, hit the pool, and relax. Sure, there are parades, too... by Lee Woodruff 24 May 2013 at 2:51pm 759 Bridges In Washington Have Worse Scores Than The One That Collapsed There are more than 700 bridges in Washington State with worse sufficiency scores than the bridge that collapsed into the Skagit River on Thursday night, according to the Seattle Times. The collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge around 7 p.m. apparently led to no fatalities, although it did drop at least two cars into the river and sent at least three people to the hospital. It still isn't clear what exactly compromised the bridge, but witnesses have told reporters that it appeared a truck carr... by The Huffington Post 24 May 2013 at 2:44pm Vulnerable Dem Targeted By Bloomberg Group Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group in favor of gun control and backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced a new ad campaign Thursday against Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.). Pryor voted against expanded background checks and faces a potentially rocky reelection bid in 2014. The strategy may cause Senate Democrats to worry, as it has the potential to weaken an incumbent in a state that has become increasingly Republican. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) aides met with t... by The Huffington Post 24 May 2013 at 2:40pm Report: Homeland Security Is Worried Limiting 3D-Printed Guns 'May Be Impossi... We're not the only ones worried about the rise of 3D-printed guns. It sounds like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is, too. Fox News reported Thursday that the department sent out a bulletin to federal and state law enforcement agencies on Tuesday, warning about the dangers of 3D-printed guns: Significant advances in three-dimensional (3D) printing capabilities, availability of free digital 3D printer files for firearms components, and difficulty regulating file sharing may present...by The Huffington Post 24 May 2013 at 2:29pm Gay Pride Axed In Ukraine
by Reuters 24 May 2013 at 2:29pm Arrested Development Could Really Teach Politicians A Thing Or Two Arrested Development makes its long-awaited return on Sunday when season four premieres on Netflix. While the first three seasons are obviously full of humorous moments, there's also some pretty good political advice hidden in the hilarity...
by The Huffington Post 24 May 2013 at 2:26pm Richard Zombeck: Jack Lew: Treasury Secretary and Oblivious Bank Shill On Tuesday, May 21, Elizabeth Warren, one of the few members of Congress left who might actually care about the rest of us, grilled the new prospect for Treasury Secretary Jack Lew during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. Warren asked Lew, going into overtime, about the numerous scandals popping up around the "Too Big To Fail (TBTF) banks," and specifically asked about Treasuries intentions to curb TBTF. "The question I want to ask now is, has Treasury Departmen... by Richard Zombeck 24 May 2013 at 2:23pm Dem's Brother's Past As An Abortion-Clinic-Protesting Conservative Exposed Terry McAuliffe, a Democratic operative embroiled in a tight race to become Virginia's next governor, knows a thing or two about conservatives like his Republican opponent, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. by Yahoo! News 24 May 2013 at 2:18pm Sequestration Shuts Down The IRS Spending cuts have left the IRS shuttered Friday as it faces a controversy over the targeting of tea party groups. The furloughs were put in place due to sequestration, automatic cuts included in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Office of Management and Budget are also closed Friday. The agencies' employees will not be paid. It is the largest closing of government offices since the government shutdo... by The Huffington Post 24 May 2013 at 2:03pm Perry On Boy Scouts Lifting Gay Ban: 'I Am Greatly Disappointed' Gov. Rick Perry (R-Texas) expressed his disapproval of the Boy Scouts of America's decision to allow gay youths on Thursday, Pegasus News reports. "The Boy Scouts of America has been built upon the values of faith and family for more than 100 years," Perry said in a statement. "And today?s decision contradicts generations of tradition in the name of political correctness. While I will always cherish my time as a scout and the life lessons I learned, I am greatly disappointed with this decisi... by The Huffington Post 24 May 2013 at 1:54pm Gessler Pays Back Travel Cash, Seeks End To Ethics Flap From The Colorado Independent's John Tomasic. Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler on Monday cut a personal check to the Department of State for $1,278.90, looking to put an end to an ethics investigation that has stretched on since the middle of October and that seemed likely to continue attracting headlines and draining public funds for months to come. The payment comes a week after Gessler announced publicly he was considering running for governor. He filed campaign finance affidavi... by The Colorado Independent 24 May 2013 at 1:51pm
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