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Friday, April 22, 2011 |
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Former California Mayor Jumps Into Hawaii Election Legislation Controversy
By News Release @ 2:09 PM :: 9066 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Tony Santos, former resident of Hawaii, Farrington High School student, and past Mayor of the City of San Leandro, California, has been actively advising Hawaii lawmakers to kill off a proposal to establish Instant Runoff Voting on the county level.
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Friday, April 22, 2011 |
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Heritage: Religious Faith Is Still Good News for America
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:45 AM :: 8600 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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...at the same time our society is becoming more pluralistic on questions of basic morality, the government continues to intrude more than ever in both public and private areas of social life....
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Thursday, April 21, 2011 |
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GOP: Legislature putting Prepaid Health Care Act at risk
By News Release @ 2:36 PM :: 9512 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The ERISA Federal law of 1974 clearly stated that if Hawaii changed its health insurance law in any substantive manner, such as what is being proposed in HB 1134, then the Federal law would take over and Hawaii's health care program would no longer be in effect.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they Voted April 18, 2011
By News Release @ 8:37 PM :: 7260 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement - Vote Passed (260-167, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to fund the government through the end of the current fiscal year. Based on the agreement negotiated to prevent a government shutdown, the bill provides $1.055 trillion in federal spending. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president.
Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO.....(Hirono alone voted for Federal Gov’t Shutdown.)
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011 |
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Inouye claims Lingle supports current version of Akaka Bill
By Selected News Articles @ 12:59 PM :: 6783 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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But it is a reflection of some of the concerns she’s voiced, and I think she’s supportive. The general concept, she’s for it.
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Monday, April 18, 2011 |
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U.S. credit rating outlook lowered by S&P
By Selected News Articles @ 10:48 AM :: 3469 Views :: National News, Ethics
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From 2003 to 2008, the nation's general government debt varied between 2% and 5% of GDP.... In 2009, as the government increased spending to stimulate the economy, S&P said the U.S. debt load "ballooned" to more than 11% and has yet to come down….
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Monday, April 18, 2011 |
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Birther Trump calls for Tax Increases, Backs Obamacare
By Selected News Articles @ 9:59 AM :: 4077 Views :: National News, Ethics
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More evidence that Birtherism is nothing but a scheme to help Obama get reelected....
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Sunday, April 17, 2011 |
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Hawaii Robotics Teams advance to Quarter-Finals
By News Release @ 2:01 PM :: 5430 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In heart-stopping non-stop action, each of the four Hawaii teams competed with precision in the quarter final matches, but ultimately fell points short of playing in the semi-finals.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011 |
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Democrat Staffer, Obama voter heads Trump’s Birther Campaign
By Selected News Articles @ 12:27 PM :: 7595 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The man behind Donald Trump's possible 2012 presidential campaign is a registered Democrat who voted for Barack Obama in 2008....
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Friday, April 15, 2011 |
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Akaka’s Whistleblower Bill cited as example of Over-criminalization
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:00 PM :: 7078 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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the legislation would suspend the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals sole jurisdiction over federal employee whistleblower cases for a period of five years....
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Friday, April 15, 2011 |
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Hawaii sends 24 teams to Florida robotics World Championships
By News Release @ 9:45 PM :: 5498 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii’s VEX Robotics students will join more than 570 robotics teams representing 14 different nations to compete for the World Championship.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011 |
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When "Tolerance" Trumps Freedom: The Growing Threat to Conscience Rights
By Heritage Foundation @ 6:45 PM :: 5246 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In an effort to save their careers, two pro-life pharmacists have fought an extensive legal battle asking the state to respect their religious objections to providing Plan B, an abortifacient drug. Last Wednesday, a circuit court upheld the rights of the two professionals....
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 |
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Obama’s Hopeless Deficit Speech: Dramatic, Excessive, Inaccurate -- Ryan
By News Release @ 7:48 PM :: 4476 Views :: National News, Ethics
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House Budget Committee Chairman Paul D. Ryan made the following statement after listening to the President’s speech on deficit reduction....
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 |
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How Think Tanks, TEA Party killed Rail Boondoggle
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:18 PM :: 5585 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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While much of this has been in the national news, what most journalists and commentators have overlooked is the decisive role a handful of pro-market think tanks and Tea Party activists played in putting these projects in the morgue.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011 |
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Brookings: Honolulu Rail Cost Overruns inevitable
By Heritage Foundation @ 8:37 PM :: 9213 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Winston criticizes in particular the now-under-construction Dulles Airport rail line that will become a part of the Washington, D.C.–area transit system, noting that the route is not cost-effective. He characterizes cost overruns on the Dulles rail line and the soon-to-be-under-construction Honolulu rail line as “inevitable”....
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011 |
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POLITICO claims Sen. Daniel Inouye goes silent on Hawaii Senate race
By Selected News Articles @ 2:29 PM :: 7031 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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This article is obviously planted in POLITICO by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to foster the illusion that Ed Case has it all wrapped up.
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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Atlas Shrugged to Open In Honolulu April 15
By FreedomWorks @ 8:49 PM :: 10194 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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- Consolidated Theatres Kahala 8 4211 Waialae Avenue #3080, Honolulu, HI 96816
- Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 735 B Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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Heritage: Federal Budget Compromise leaves plenty of work to be done
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:39 PM :: 4208 Views :: National News, Ethics
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This Congress was sent to Washington with a simple mandate from the American people: cut federal spending and get government under control. Friday night's budget compromise to avert a government shutdown embraced these principles, but also left plenty of work to be done.
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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VIDEO: Mitt Romney announces Republican Presidential Bid
By Video @ 3:07 PM :: 4286 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Romney-- "It is time that we put America back on a course of greatness, with a growing economy, good jobs and fiscal discipline in Washington"
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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April 11, 2011 How Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation Voted
By News Release @ 2:21 PM :: 6405 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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- Senate: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
- Senate: To ban EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
- House: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
- House: Net Neutrality Disapproval
- House: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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Daily KOS: I had really hoped we were done with Ed Case
By Selected News Articles @ 10:44 AM :: 7593 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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I would have thought this track record would have been enough to put an end to Case's political ambitions, but ambition is what defines Ed Case—ambition, and douchiness.
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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Djou: Hawaii needs Civil Service Reform
By Rep Charles Djou @ 12:15 AM :: 10246 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The last time Hawaii had a real conversation about reforming the civil service system was in 1999 lead by then Democrat Governor Ben Cayetano.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011 |
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Tsunami: Obama signs Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
By News Release @ 3:28 AM :: 7461 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Obama declared the damage sustained from the March 11, 2011 tsunami a major disaster, which enables the State of Hawai'i to receive federal funding for repairs
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Friday, April 8, 2011 |
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Unity House HQ up for Sale
By Andrew Walden @ 3:27 PM :: 8301 Views :: Ethics, Labor
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 |
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Hirono, Hanabusa vote for Government Shutdown, stop paying troops
By News Release @ 6:01 PM :: 9195 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hanabusa, Hirono oppose House continuing resolution which keeps the federal government operating and ensures federal employees will receive a paycheck, including those of our military men and woman serving in harm’s way ....
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 |
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HCC/HFF: Tell Congress Careless Cuts Cost Lives
By Andrew Walden @ 3:54 PM :: 3612 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Urgent: Tell Congress that Careless Cuts Cost Lives! From Hawaii Catholic Conference via Hawaii Family Forum What’s the issue? Poverty-focused ...
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 |
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Funding the Right Force to Protect America
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:32 PM :: 3383 Views :: National News, Ethics
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With the prospect of a government shutdown looming, some in Congress have rightly devoted special attention to ensuring our military remains fully funded....
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 |
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"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal May Threaten Religious Liberty in Armed Forces
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:25 PM :: 4648 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Later this afternoon, the House Armed Services Committee will hear testimony from leaders in the armed forces on the impact of last year's repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 |
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Showdown Over Government Shutdown
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:18 PM :: 3819 Views :: National News, Ethics
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It's time for action and leadership, not press conferences and finger pointing.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 |
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HTA: Canada, Korea, Australia to offset Japan travel decline—Golden Week to bring 5,000 visitors
By News Release @ 11:57 AM :: 10253 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The HTA forecasts moderate growth in total scheduled nonstop air seats to Hawaii in the second quarter .....
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 |
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee to vote on Akaka Bill Thursday
By Andrew Walden @ 11:17 AM :: 7574 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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There will be no formal hearing before the committee. In the past such testimony has given clues about divisions among the thieves attempting to steal the Hawaiian patrimony for themselves.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 |
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Video: Obama’s First Ad of 2012
By Video @ 2:49 PM :: 3861 Views :: National News, Ethics
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POLITICO: Parody gets more views than real Obama launch
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 |
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Kaauwai: Are you better off now than you were 2 1/2 years ago?
By Jonah Ka`auwai @ 9:49 AM :: 7642 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii Republican Party Chairman Jonah Kaauwai said, “Now that President Obama has announced that he will be seeking a second term, voters in Hawaii and across the Nation need to ask themselves if they are better off now than they were two and a half years ago."
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 |
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Chairman Ryan's Budget Resolution Changes America's Course
By Heritage Foundation @ 9:30 AM :: 3495 Views :: National News, Ethics
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No budget in decades has had the potential for so fundamentally improving the nation's prosperity and restoring its vast promise.
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Monday, April 4, 2011 |
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Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders own 11,383 Hawaii businesses
By News Release @ 10:17 PM :: 6765 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii led the nation in the number of businesses owned by Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders in 2007, according to new findings from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2007 Survey of Business Owners.
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Monday, April 4, 2011 |
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U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Nader Hawaii Ballot Access Case
By Selected News Articles @ 11:56 AM :: 7952 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Ralph Nader had filed this case in 2004, challenging Hawaii law that requires an independent presidential candidate to submit approximately six times as many signatures as are needed for a ballot-qualified political party with its own primary.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
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Wildman withdraws over “unresolved situation”– didn’t pay Payroll Taxes
By News Release @ 11:43 AM :: 6760 Views :: Maui County, Ethics, Judiciary
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"...because of an unresolved situation with my law firm, I have decided to withdraw my nomination to prevent any distraction for the Abercrombie Administration and disruption for my family.”
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 |
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COFA Migrations: Field work complete, GAO Audit report due in September
By Andrew Walden @ 12:46 PM :: 10715 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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In February, 2010, GAO was asked by eight members of Congress representing Hawaii, Arkansas, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa to review issues related to the migration of citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI), the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of Palau (ROP) to the U.S....
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Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
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Hawaii to keep prisoners on Mainland: Lack of space forces state to continue to bid out for incarceration
By Selected News Articles @ 9:36 PM :: 9390 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The state requested proposals March 1 for bids for the housing of 1,800 prisoners on the mainland for three years once the current contract ends in June. The deadline for bids is at the end of this month.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
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Djou: Presidential Leadership is Missing in Libya
By Rep Charles Djou @ 7:05 PM :: 14074 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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In the current Libya crisis...leadership has come from the president… of France.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
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Side Effects: Children Face Reduced Access to Coverage Under Obamacare
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:55 AM :: 7959 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Obamacare prohibits insurance companies from excluding children with preexisting conditions under any circumstances. This creates the incentive for parents to delay purchasing insurance for their children until they get sick, leaving insurance companies to pick up steep medical costs. Many insurers have thus opted to forgo offering these risky child-only policies rather than face the ruinous effects they could have on their ability to stay in business.
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Friday, March 25, 2011 |
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Hawaii Internet Poker Bill part of nationwide effort by illegal Gambling Sites
By Andrew Walden @ 11:00 PM :: 29593 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Full Tilt Poker, one of the world’s top Internet poker sites—and potentially a key beneficiary of SB755--is now under Federal investigation for money laundering.
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Friday, March 25, 2011 |
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Not Dead Yet: Predictions of Religion’s Extinction Miss the Mark
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:12 AM :: 9255 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The assumption that political and social progress will increasingly marginalize religion has dominated many academic circles. However, data on religious belief and practice in the U.S. and around the world defy that theory.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 |
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Attorney General demands $170M from Online Travel Companies
By News Release @ 11:30 AM :: 8367 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Companies purchase hotel rooms from hotels at wholesale rates and sell them at marked up rates to consumers. The Companies collect amounts sufficient to pay these taxes – based on the retail amount charged to the consumer – from the renters of the hotel rooms, but then fail to remit the full amount owed to Hawai‘i.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011 |
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HuffPo: Is Hillary Planning a Run at Obama in 2012?
By Selected News Articles @ 4:19 PM :: 4943 Views :: National News, Ethics
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If anyone could trade protocol for self-interest it's the uber-ambitious Hillary and her rock star hubby Bill. Both would like nothing more than to be back in the White House. And if for a second they smell Obama's vulnerability and a potential defeat by the GOP, don't be surprised if she pulls a McCarthy. It's a longshot, but these days in politics anything can and will happen. I can tell you one thing though: I've spoken to many Democrats who'd drop Obama and vote for Hillary in a heartbeat.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011 |
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Obamacare, signed one year ago, was turning point for Conservative movement
By Tim Phillips @ 3:42 PM :: 4664 Views :: National News, Ethics
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We've been on defense for a long time and simply preventing bad things from happening is no way to actually turn our great nation in a new direction. Now, we're on offense in Congress.
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