Saturday, March 28, 2009

State drops warnings over 'militia' members

Does this mean I'm no longer a terrorist?

http://wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=93067

The chief of the Missouri highway patrol is blasting a report issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center that linked conservative groups to domestic terrorism, assuring that such reports no longer will be issued.

The report warned law enforcement agencies to watch for suspicious individuals who may have bumper stickers for third-party political candidates such as Ron Paul, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin.

It further warned law enforcement to watch out for individuals with "radical" ideologies based on Christian views, such as opposing illegal immigration, abortion and federal taxes.

Chief James Keathley of the Missouri State Patrol issued a statement that the release of the report, which outraged conservatives nationwide, prompted him to "take a hard look" at the procedures through which the report was released by the MIAC.

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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Obama will call for increased oversight of 'executive pay at all banks, Wall Street firms and possibly other companies'...

http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/03/22/america/22regulate.php

Highest ratio to GDP since 1940s...

http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN2049806720090320

* Sees FY09 deficit at highest ratio to GDP since 1940s

* GDP to shrink 3 pct in 2009, grow 2.9 pct in 2010

* White House says priorities unchanged despite forecasts

* Republicans argue projections demand less spending (Adds White House, congressional reaction)