Archive for January 24th, 2008
Breaking News
January 24th, 2008
The administration and Congress have reached a tentative deal on the tax rebate and business tax cut package.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats running Congress and the Bush administration reached a tentative deal Thursday on $300-$1,200 tax rebates and business tax cuts to jolt the slumping economy.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to drop increases in food stamp and unemployment benefits during the Wednesday meeting in exchange for gaining rebates of at least $300 for almost everyone earning a paycheck, including low-income earners who make too little to pay income taxes.
Families with children would receive an additional $300 per child, subject to an overall cap of perhaps $1,200, according to a senior House aide who outlined the deal on condition of anonymity in advance of formal adoption of the whole package. Rebates would go to people earning below a certain income cap, likely individuals earning $75,000 or less and couples with incomes of $150,000 or less.
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Thursday Entertainment
January 24th, 2008
This weeks choice to showcase the arts is no other than Gene Kelly.
He had an effortless mastery of the art of dance which will be showcased for generations to come.
In Case You’ve Missed Any Of These………..
January 24th, 2008
Well, knock me over with a feather. A liberal radio show host takes on Bill Clinton.
All those on the Right who are contemplating staying home in November because the GOP nominee does not meet your standards should take heed in this post from Sister Toldjah.
She sure got me to thinking.
I’m a daily reader of Powerline but I missed this post which was picked up by Betsy Newmark.
The gentlemen at Powerline are doing something tremendous. With a grant from a donor, they are awarding the Powerline Book Award with a check of $25,000 to the winner.
The best part is who will actually benefit from that $25,000. Go on over a have a look!
Would someone please enlighten me? I cannot grasp what one issue has to do with the other.
Several women from the feminist anti-war group Code Pink were among the group of 50 pro-abortion protesters, the latter of whom comprised members of the National Organization for Women, its Action division, and the Feminist Majority.
“With regard to the war and this issue, it’s very much the same thing,” Liz Hourican, a Code Pink activist told Cybercast News Service. “This is about basic human rights – standing here and being able to take care of women. Take care of women first. This is my body. I should have the decision over my body.”
[Emphasis, mine]
Terrific links offered by Michael Totten at the Middle East Journal.
I’ve had too many things to do all at once, but I’m almost caught up. The publishing schedule around here will be back to normal shortly.
In the meantime, here are some worthwhile links to keep you busy.
