Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Rick Santelli's Chicago Tea Party

Rick Santelli's Chicago Tea Party

Texas Tells Feds: Shove Your Light Bulb Ban

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:40 PM PDT

From:FOX Nation

State lawmakers have passed a bill that allows Texans to skirt federal efforts to promote more efficient light bulbs, which ultimately pushes the swirled, compact fluorescent bulbs over the 100-watt incandescent bulbs many grew up with.

The measure, sent to Gov. Rick Perry for consideration, lets any incandescent light bulb manufactured in Texas – and sold in that state – avoid the authority of the federal government or the repeal of the 2007 energy independence act that starts phasing out some incandescent light bulbs next year.

“Let there be light,” state Rep. George Lavender, R-Texarkana, wrote on Facebook after the bill passed. “It will allow the continued manufacture and sale of incandescent light bulbs in Texas, even after the federal ban goes into effect. … It’s a good day for Texas.”

The Natural Resources Defense Council, a New York-based environmental group, is calling on Perry to veto the bill.

To read more, visit:  http://nation.foxnews.com/culture/2011/06/20/texas-tells-feds-shove-your-light-bulb-ban

Kentucky gasoline tax to rise by 1.9 cents a gallon on July 1

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:35 PM PDT

From: courierpress.com

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The tax on gasoline in Kentucky is going up next month.

The tax rate will go from 25.9 cents a gallon to 27.8 cents on July 1, meaning motorists will pay 1.9 cents more per gallon.

Increases in the gas tax are the results of a 1980 law tying the state's gas tax to the average wholesale price of gasoline. Greg Harkenrider, who is acting deputy executive director for the Governor's Office for Policy Research, told the Lexington Herald-Leader that an April survey showed an increase in the wholesale price of gas, hence the tax increase.

Although the tax changes often, the July increase will be one of the bigger hikes. Transportation Cabinet spokesman Chuck Wolfe said the tax increased by 0.3 cents in January.

The state surveys wholesale gas prices every three months and changes in the tax rate show up at the pumps three months later. Gas prices will be surveyed again in July and any changes would be reflected in October gas prices.

The state's method of determining tax rates was implemented amid concerns in 1980 that increasing gas prices would cause people to purchase less fuel, which would put less money for the state's Road Fund, which pays for road projects.

To read more, visit:  http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/jun/20/kentucky-gasoline-tax-rise-19-cents-gallon-july-1/

Same-Sex Marriage Opponents Dominate Protests at NY Capitol

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:28 PM PDT

By Katherine T. Phan, christianpost.com

NEW YORK – Hundreds of protesters against the legalization of gay marriage in New York jammed the hallways of the Capitol building Monday as Republican senators privately discussed whether to bring the same-sex marriage issue to a floor vote.

Demonstrators opposing gay marriage, including Christian ministers, African American church members and Tea Party organizers, outnumbered those in support of the controversial bill, which has 31 votes and needs one more Republican vote to pass the New York Senate. The measure was approved by the New York State Assembly last Wednesday, 80 to 63.

Republicans have been mulling over same-sex marriage bill in private caucus meetings since last week. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo have met with Republicans to lobby for enough votes to pass the bill.

No compromise was reached Friday and talks continued Monday. The legislature session ends Monday but ongoing negotiations could extend the session and keep legislators in Albany throughout this week.

Protesters against same-sex marriage on Monday sang hymns like “Victory is Mine,” chanted “God says no,” and held signs like “Marriage = 1 Man + 1 Woman.” Some clustered in small prayer circles to pray for the rejection of the gay marriage bill in New York.

Former New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree also joined the demonstration at the Capitol Monday and lent his star power to the fight against gay marriage in New York. The Super Bowl XLII football champion helped hand-deliver 63,000 petitions against same-sex marriage to Senate Republicans.

To read more, visit:  http://www.christianpost.com/news/same-sex-marriage-opponents-dominate-protests-at-capitol-51362/

Bachmann: Obama ‘Has Failed the African American Community’ and Hispanic Community

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:17 PM PDT

By Terence P. Jeffrey, CNSNews.com

Pointing to double-digit unemployment rates among African Americans and Hispanics, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R.-Minn.) said on Friday that President Barack Obama "has failed" both these communities.

"This president has failed the Hispanic community. He has failed the African-American community," said Bachmann. "He has failed us all when it comes to jobs."

Bachmann, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination for 2012, made the remarks at the "Republican Leadership Conference" held in New Orleans over the weekend. Other Republican presidential contenders—including Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul and Herman Cain—also spoke at the event, as did Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is reportedly considering a run for president.

Bachmann's speech focused in part on what she described as Obama's failure to promote economic growth and job creation—resulting in an overall national unemployment rate of 9.1 percent in May, a full 28 months into Obama's term.

"Mr. President, the status quo is not working for Americans," said Bachmann. "The status quo certainly isn’t working for the African-American community, with 16 percent unemployment, or the Hispanic community, with nearly 12 percent unemployment. It’s even worse for the youth: For Hispanic youth right now, 26 percent unemployment; for African-American youth, 40 percent unemployment.

"This president has failed the Hispanic community," said Bachmann. "He has failed the African-American community. He has failed us all when it comes to jobs.

To read more, visit:  http://cnsnews.cloud.clearpathhosting.com/news/article/michele-bachmann-obama-has-failed-africa
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