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Thursday, January 6, 2011

House Reads Constitution, Interruptions and All

House Reads Constitution, Interruptions and All

On the second day of a new term, the U.S. House of Representatives tackles a reading of the U.S. Constitution. Along the way, a heckler interrupts one portion and members struggle to make poetry out of other sections. (Jan. 6)

Obama Chooses Daley As Chief of Staff

Obama Chooses Daley As Chief of Staff

President Barack Obama has picked William Daley as his new chief of staff, calling him an experienced public servant, devoted patriot and friend. (Jan. 6)

Gunman Kicked Out Before School Shooting

Gunman Kicked Out Before School Shooting


The 17-year-old gunman who opened fire at his Nebraska high school, killing an assistant principal, had been removed from the school hours earlier for driving on its football field, police said Thursday. (Jan. 6)

Colin Firth Speaks on set

Colin Firth Speaks on set

On the set of the Oscar tipped film 'The King's Speech,' Colin Firth reveals the challenges his character faces in the movie, while director Tom Hooper praises the leading man's royal portrayal.

Obama Taps Daley As Chief of Staff

Obama Taps Daley As Chief of Staff

President Barack Obama is hiring William Daley to be his chief of staff, choosing a veteran political manager with Wall Street ties to direct an operation now steaming toward re-election mode. (Jan. 6)


Heckler Interrupts Constitution Read

Heckler Interrupts Constitution Read


Someone in the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives interrupts a reading of the Constitution, specifically the section talking about the qualifications of the presidency. They can be heard shouting 'except Obama' several times. (Jan. 6)

GOP Seeks to Repeal Health Care Overhaul

GOP Seeks to Repeal Health Care Overhaul

Republicans have announced the first item on their agenda, which is to repeal the Obama administrations health care overhaul bill passed last year. (Jan. 6)

Iraqi Cleric Al-Sadr Urges Restraint

Iraqi Cleric Al-Sadr Urges Restraint

Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, newly returned to Iraq from exile, was being welcomed by supporters Thursday. The fiery populist, whose forces once battled U.S. soldiers and Marines, urged his backers to show discipline. (Jan. 6)

Homeless Man With Golden Voice Toast of N.Y.

Homeless Man With Golden Voice Toast of N.Y.

d Williams, whose deep, velvety radio voice and touching story prompted an outpouring of sympathy and job offers from across the country, has become an overnight sensation. (Jan. 6)

Huge Blaze at Dutch Chemical Plant

Huge Blaze at Dutch Chemical Plant


Local authorities told residents to stay indoors Wednesday night as some 150 firefighters attempted to smother a huge blaze that had been raging for hours at a chemical storage and packing company. (Jan. 5)






On that particular path?! -- Perhaps you mean Dutch bike paths, in general?

I've also ridden Dutch bike paths. Best in the world! America should copy the concept as much as possible. Just send urban planners there for a couple of years, to take notes, pictures and measurements

Neb. Student Kills Assistant Principal, Self

Neb. Student Kills Assistant Principal, Self

The son of a police detective opened fire at a Nebraska high school Wednesday, fatally wounding the asst. principal, injuring the principal and forcing panicked students to take cover in a kitchen. The teen later killed himself. (Jan. 5)





Cops and their families are supposed to be perfect, just how we are expected to be perfect by the police. They lurk around corners just waiting for us to make a minor traffic mistake so they can pull us over and write us tickets which cost us money and raise our insurance. We work hard for our money and cops drive around all day trying to cost us money. Also, cops aren't the good guys anymore. They used to be

Official: Feds Probe NYC Storm Slowdown Reports 5/1/2011

Official: Feds Probe NYC Storm Slowdown Reports

Federal prosecutors in New York are looking into claims sanitation workers sabotaged the city's snow cleanup after the post-Christmas blizzard. (Jan. 5)




lets see how this plays out. If you live in Manhattan snow removal is faster, but if you live in any other borough, too bad! Garbage trucks have always been used for snow removal - cost saving, but not with this snow storm. Feds have the right to investigate; we have major highways the pass thru the city. These highways are federally funded, just like any other city or state

New Lawmakers Set to Navigate Corridors of Power 5/1/2011

New Lawmakers Set to Navigate Corridors of Power

A GOP wave in the 2010 midterm elections means dozens of new lawmakers in the nation's capital. Republican Adam Kinzinger from Illinois is part of the biggest freshman class on Capitol Hill in decades





Statists are Statists!

REAL CHANGE is NOT POSSIBLE as long as the Fed, Fiat Debt-Curreny and Fractional Reserve Banking exists.

The Fed gives corrupt crony politicians the power to borrow, debase & spend to buy “support” from Special Interest Groups, Too Big to Fail corporations, the Military-Industrial Complex & Banking Cartel.

Central Banking = Political Bribery & Cronyism!

Watch: Money, Banking and the Federal Reserve" on YouTube.

We must AUDIT and then END THE FED

112th Congress Convenes; Boehner Elected Speaker 5/1/2011

112th Congress Convenes; Boehner Elected Speaker

Newly elected speaker John Boehner hailed the Republican Party's return to control of the House Wednesday, vowing a more open legislative process but acknowledging that "a great deal of scar tissue has built up on both sides of the aisle." (Jan. 5)





You dumb braindead fucks who were brainwashed into voting for these manipulative backstabbing Republicans need to realize they're not out to help anybody. They're out to repeal healthcare, cut back social security, misintepret the Constitution in order to serve their small government/big business agenda, put more money in the hands of the wealthy and in general make our lives a living hell.

Homeless Man's Voice Prompts Job Offers 5/1/2011

Homeless Man's Voice Prompts Job Offers

A former Columbus, Ohio radio announcer, whose life spiraled downward with drugs and alcohol more than a decade ago, is getting a second chance at success. Ted Shaffrey explains. (Jan. 5)





Leave it to the AP to try and bring down such a heart warming story. Sounds like momma needs to support her son, and stop bitching because he missed her age. I bet when she finds out how much he makes, she will be there with her hand out

Syrian Bride Crosses Into Israeli Zone to Marry 5/1/2011

Syrian Bride Crosses Into Israeli Zone to Marry

A Druse bride crossed from Syria into the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights to marry her fiance on Wednesday, the first such wedding trip since 2008. (5 January 2011)



Allah is the original name for God since the beginning of the creation ,and mankind. many things that were said in the bible are mentioned too in the quran. but the Bible has been twisted and ammended and modified and manipulated and even many versions of it exist now. We refer to him(Allah) as HE ( God ).Allah is our creator and doesn't have the need we humans have like to eat ,drink,breath ,and marry. he created those needs for us .Allah has no gender neither a human, he rules alone

Man Barricaded Inside Ariz. Restaurant Gives Up 5/1/2011

Man Barricaded Inside Ariz. Restaurant Gives Up

An armed man involved in a standoff with authorities at a fast food restaurant in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler has surrendered to police and is in custody. (Jan. 5)




it was a wanted dude that was mistakenly released on bail 3 months ago, the dude was responsible of a couple of armed robberies

Police Shoot Knife-wielding Man in Wheelchair 5/1/2011

Police Shoot Knife-wielding Man in Wheelchair

San Francisco police say a knife-wielding man in a wheelchair stabbed an officer before the attacker was shot. The suspect and wounded officer are in the hospital with non life-threatening wounds. (Jan. 5)



How the hell else are you supposed to get the knife away from someone? Telekinesis? Or should they all just stand by and watch as he kept damaging all the cars around him, then when the car owners sue them for not doing their jobs, they'll just say "Well, we couldn't go near him! He had a knife! We're not idiots! Never mind the fact that it's our jobs to deal with dangerous situations like this all the time, the guy was in a WHEELCHAIR and he was holding a KNIFE!"

Service Firms Grow at Fastest Pace Since 2006

Service Firms Grow at Fastest Pace Since 2006

A key measure of the health of the economy now stands at its highest level in more than four years.(Jan. 5)

Gibbs Resigning As Obama Reshuffles Staff 5/01/2011

Gibbs Resigning As Obama Reshuffles Staff

Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary and one of the most visible and forceful advocates for President Barack Obama, said Wednesday he is quitting his job to become an outside political adviser. (Jan. 5)





just to show how completely out of touch obama is with middle america, he was quoted on a telephone interview with NYT saying "Gibbs has been working 24/7 since i won my senate election in 2006 with relatively modest pay" sorry mr obama 185 thousand dollars a year is by no means modest!! you claim to be connected to middle america?? the only thing your connected to is wall street, the bankers and the federal reserve. disgusting socialist pig

AP Top Stories 5/1/2011

AP Top Stories 5/1/2011

Here's the latest news for January 5th: Boehner becomes Speaker of the House; White House spokesman leaving job; Two tickets split $380 million Mega Millions jackpot; Viral video leads to job offers for homeless man.

Roses for Pakistan Governor's Alleged Killer

Roses for Pakistan Governor's Alleged Killer


Funeral services were held Wednesday for the governor of Pakistan's Punjab state, despite warnings from clerics that mourners should stay away. The alleged killer was showered with rose petals as he arrived in court. (Jan. 5)




Islamic militancy? AP should mention in every news talking about this in Pakistan specially mentioning who brought this in Pakistan, certianly USA during its war against Russia which it fought in Afghanistan soil.

I am surprised if world is so illiterate or they don't mention it intentionally just to prove Pakistan an extremist society which never saw any extremism before US-USSR war in Afghanistan.

Boehner Assumes Speaker's Gavel

Boehner Assumes Speaker's Gavel

Rep. John Boehner was elected speaker of the House Wednesday, sealing newfound Republican power-sharing as the 112th Congress convened and drawing the curtain on the history-making Nancy Pelosi era at the helm. (Jan. 5)





They are the same and their motive is to leave office set for life. This shit is like Wrestling, they put on a show but after the cameras are off they are shaking hands and meeting for dinner! They all lie, the media lies for them and nobody does independent research to see how these "actors" are actually voting. They're all bought and paid for by the Lobbyists. When they leave office the have Corporate positions or Lobbyist Jobs waiting for them! Very few are actually honest!

Special Forces Take to Snow in South Korea

Special Forces Take to Snow in South Korea

A group of South Korean special forces gather on a mountainous area in Pyeongchang for a winter survival training session watched over by South Korea's Army Chief. (Jan. 5)




South Korean intelligence speculate that Kim has as many as six exclusive trains with a total of about 90 cars and 19 train stations. Kim owns up to 33 villas in the mountains or on the beach across North Korea, they believe. The Daily Telegraph last Saturday reported the chronically impoverished country is spending upwards of US$150 million building luxury residences for Kim's son and heir Jongun in Pyongyang and near a hot springs area in North Hamgyong Province" WHOS HELPING THESE PIGS CHINA

Gibbs: It's Been a "Remarkable Privilege"

Gibbs: It's Been a "Remarkable Privilege"

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced he's stepping down from his post in February to become an outside political adviser. (Jan. 5)

Tape Shows Bush Aide Before Death

Tape Shows Bush Aide Before Death

Surveillance video shows an apparently disoriented John Wheeler inside a Wilmington, Delaware office building. The former presidential aide was later found dead in a landfill. (Jan. 5)

112th Congress Convenes

112th Congress Convenes

The 112th Congress has been called to order, launching a new era of divided government as Republicans take over the House and share power with Democrats and President Barack Obama. (Jan. 5)


Oh, Deer: Animal Stranded on Floating Ice

Oh, Deer: Animal Stranded on Floating Ice

A young deer finds itself trapped on floating ice off Poland. Soon, firefighters came to the rescue. (Jan. 5)

Homeless Man's Voice Gets Natl Buzz 5/1/2011

Homeless Man's Voice Gets Natl Buzz

Ted Williams, a homeless Ohio man with a golden radio voice has already received job offers after this video, first posted by The Columbus Dispatch, made him an online sensation. (Jan. 5)

North Korea Calls for Talks With So. Korea 5/1/2011

North Korea Calls for Talks With So. Korea

No. Korea called Wed. for "unconditional and early" talks with rival South Korea to put an end to months of tensions. Seoul quickly dismissed the offer as insincere and said it's waiting for an apology for two deadly attacks blamed on Pyongyang. (Jan. 5)

Hopes Some Queensland Flood Waters Have Peaked 5/1/2011

Hopes Some Queensland Flood Waters Have Peaked

Officials in a number of the hardest-hit towns in Queensland, Australia were hoping they've seen the worst of the flooding that's been devastating the region. But forecasts have been warning of more heavy rain in some areas. (Jan. 5)

Big Apple rots in huge mountains of trash

Big Apple rots in huge mountains of trash

While the average American is said to produce about 50 tons of garbage in their lifetime, New York City accumulated an estimated 50,000 tons of trash in just one week as an echo of a snowstorm. RT's Anastasia Churkina reports on the human-size garbage loads all over the Big Apple.


Is the US too Politically Correct?

Is the US too Politically Correct?

The United States is known as a nation of tolerance but is political correctness pushing the mute button on free speech? Comedian Dean Obeidallah says in America if you make a racist statement against blacks or an Anti-Semitic remark against Jews, you will probably lose your job. If you make an Anti-Muslim or Anti-Arab statement you're rewarded, there is definitely a double standard.

Will GOP make Obama's life hell?

Will GOP make Obama's life hell?

The Republican Party has taken the majority in the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress and Representative John Boehner has taken over as Speaker of the House. With the new representatives will anything change? Former RNC Communications Director Liz Mair says a lot of people are anticipating grid lock but if you look at the lame duck session, there were a lot of issues the Obama Administration and Republicans came together on.

The United States of Snooki?

The United States of Snooki?

Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has written a new book and was released today (1/4/11), has Snooki become an American icon? Entertainment Correspondent Shira Lazar says he is just a character that is the breakout star from the Jersey Shore, she has an outgoing personality, she does the things that we would never do that would perhaps embarrass everyone but to her it's natural. She is that best friend that you want to embarrassed over but you love her for who she is.

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