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$381,948 Homeland Grant to Protect Gambler Bus

As the newest pork barrel in the United States government, the Department of Homeland Security granted over $300,000 to Ramblin’ Express, a bus company that shuttles gamblers to mountain casinos in Colorado to protect against “mountain terrorists.”

Jul 11th, 2008 • By Richard Shields • Category: Government & Politics


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U.S. Economic Stimulus Checks Miss the Spot

Rather than stimulating the economy, the recent tax rebates will have little to no affect on the economy as many Americans will save the money instead of spending it. A better plan would have been to use universal gift cards.

Jul 7th, 2008 • By Richard Shields • Category: Government & Politics


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Supreme Court Supports Exxon Mobile against Community

U.S. Supreme Court makes another atrocious decision in cutting punitive damages to Exxon Mobile for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Suspicious of backhanders?

Jun 26th, 2008 • By Robert Gallagher • Category: Government & Politics, Lead Story


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Congress at Fault for Increasing Gas Prices

The Big Oil companies and the Middle East are not to blame for increased gas prices. Rather Congress’s poor economic and trade policies are responsible.

May 29th, 2008 • By Naomi Trun • Category: Business, Government & Politics, Lead Story