Digital News Report – Democrats in Congress and labor unions have struck a deal on health care reform. The sticking point was how the program would be paid for. The proposal was to tax high-end health insurance plans.
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New Jersey 8 year old on Terrorist Watch List
An 8 year old boy is on the TSA terrorist watch list and he has been frisked a number of times when he flys on an airplane.
Massive Earthquake Hits Haiti
Digital News Report – Haiti was hit with a very unusual and large earthquake late Tuesday afternoon (see video below). Rescue teams from southern California and other parts of the world are…
Obama Proposes Tax Credits For Alternative Energy
Digital News Report – Today President Barack Obama unveiled a plan to create jobs and promote clean energy. After referencing double-digit unemployment, the President said his administration is ready to make and…
President Obama Transcript of Speech on Jobs and Clean Energy Investments
President Obama Today Digital News Report – THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I announce a significant new investment we’re making in clean energy, I want to give an update on a…
Ray Stevens Protests Obamacare with “We the People” song – Video goes Viral on Youtube
See Youtube Video – “We the People” below Digital News Report – Ray Stevens used to write lighter comedic songs in the 70’s, but he got a bit more serious with a…
Senator Dodd Retires
Senator Dodd Digital News Report – Democrat Senator from Connecticut, Christopher Dodd, announced he would be retiring rather than run for re-election. Representing the state since 1981, Dodd said “Every six years…
Obama Blames Walls In Intelligence Community For Christmas Day Attack
President Obama Tuesday Digital News Report – The Obama Administration does not want to see a repeat of the Christmas Day attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit….
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Speaks Out About Yemen
The Prime Minister and Secretary Clinton Digital News Report – Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters today concerning Middle East issues. By her side was the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin…
Yemeni Government Forces Battle With Al Qaeda
Digital News Report – More embassies in Yemen have closed as Yemeni government forces kill two suspected Al Qaeda militants. Besides U.S. and British embassies which closed yesterday, French, German and Japanese…