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MONTPELLIER, Vt., March 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- FreedomWorks Vermont played a critical role in defeating Senate Bill 132. Instead, the Education committee voted to "study" the issue some more... until January 2007. FreedomWorks-Vermont State Director, Rob Roper commented, "This is a good first step. I'm excited by the level of grassroots activity we were able to generate state-wide. We were able to alert private childcare providers of the dangers this bill posed to their businesses, and inform taxpayers about the true costs of these programs. By getting all these folks informed and involved, we had an impact. Our membership should...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Education Department bent the rules to award grants worth millions of dollars to hand-picked applicants in 2001 and 2002, congressional investigators have found. The moves were not characterized as illegal and no corrective action was required. In a review released by a top House Democrat, the Government Accountability Office detailed three cases in which the department made exceptions to benefit certain applicants. In at least two of those cases, the groups getting money had ties to the Bush administration. Also, the GAO found four other occasions in which grants went to applicants that had not been...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA's top watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency's No. 3 official and his relationship with at least one defense contractor with alleged links to the bribery of a former congressman. An agency official cautioned that the inspector general's review of the actions of CIA Executive Director Kyle "Dusty" Foggo was a routine response. "It is standard practice for CIA's Office of Inspector General - an aggressive, independent watchdog - to look into assertions that mention agency officers. That should in no way be seen as lending credibility to any allegation," CIA spokesman Paul Gimigliano...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas and four other states sued the federal government Friday, alleging they are being forced to help fund the new Medicare prescription drug program in violation of the Constitution. In the lawsuit filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott argued that states should not have to relinquish taxpayer dollars to pay for a program offered by the federal government. "The federal government has placed what amounts to a direct tax upon Texas and other states in violation of the U.S. Constitution," Abbott said in a statement.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee said on Thursday he would introduce legislation requiring foreign companies to divest any holdings of U.S. infrastructure critical to national security.

WHO: European Health Care Fails Elderly By JAN M. OLSEN ASSOCIATED PRESS COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Many Europeans die in unnecessary pain and discomfort because national health systems lack the skills and services to provide optimal care in the twilight of dying patients' lives, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Providing care for people with terminal illnesses regardless of age or income has become "a neglected topic in most countries," said Dr. Agis Tsouros of the WHO's Copenhagen-based Europe office. Tsouros said Europe's lack of care for the terminally ill, or palliative care, partly stems from the breakdown of the...

Commentary Defense Against "Full Faith And Credit" Commentary by Paul M. Weyrich July 21, 2004 The fight to preserve marriage as solely a covenant between a man and a woman continues. The Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has taken action on a related issue that is also of great importance. Indeed, it is likely that the House will vote on the issue later this week. Rep. John Hostettler (R-IN) is sponsor of H.R. 3313 -- the Marriage Protection Act (MPA), which carried the day 21-13 in committee last week. (Snip) In other words, enact this bill into...

WASHINGTON (BP)--The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill that would prevent federal courts, including the Supreme Court, from reviewing the federal Defense of Marriage Act -- the law that gives states the option of not recognizing same-sex "marriage." Pro-family groups are supporting the legislation -- called the Marriage Protection Act -- as a short-term solution in the battle to defend traditional marriage. But liberal activist groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union say the bill is unconstitutional and likely will challenge it in court if it becomes law. The bill, sometimes referred to...

<p>Anthony C. Zinni's opposition to U.S. policy on Iraq began on the monsoon-ridden afternoon of Nov. 3, 1970. He was lying on a Vietnamese mountainside west of Da Nang, three rounds from an AK-47 assault rifle in his side and back. He could feel his lifeblood seeping into the ground as he slipped in and out of consciousness.</p>

FRANKFURT, Germany - Europe's common currency rode to a new all-time high against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, amid persisting worries about the overall health of the U.S. economy. The 12-nation currency rose early in the day at $1.2361 — beating a new record of $1.2355 set in thin afternoon trading in Asia. It later dropped to $1.2339 in afternoon trading here. Over the past several months, the euro's surge has pushed it more than 17 percent higher against the U.S. currency, amid stubborn concerns over the U.S. budget and trade deficits, which economists say can undermine a country's currency in...

Congressional Record --- Extension of Remarks Proceedings and Debates of the 102nd Congress, First Session Material in Extension of Remarks was not spoken by a Member on the floor. In the House of Representatives Wednesday, May 1, 1991 A CONSTITUTIONAL LESSON FROM DAVY CROCKETT Mr. Speaker, recently, a friend of mine, Dr. John Shea, who is a world renown otolaryngologist from Memphis, TN, brought to my attention a reproduction of a little story that I had not heard or seen in some time. The story was told on the House floor by Davy Crockett who was then serving as a...

Democrats may be worried that George Bush is unbeatable in 2004, but President Bush’s strength is good news for progressives. No president since LBJ has been as successful in expanding government and increasing the size and scope of social programs as this president. Presidents Carter and Clinton didn’t even come close to matching President Bush’s accomplishments in expanding government social programs. George Bush increased government size and spending more in his first two years than Bill Clinton did in his first six years. By the end of this year, he will have expanded government more than Bill Clinton did in...

I’d like to suggest that Freepers support the families of the troops. The troops left wives, mothers, and children to fight for us. They should not have to worry that these family members are not being cared for. It can be simple things like cutting grass, running errands, checking with them to see that they are Ok, etc. It can also be offering emotional support, someone to talk to about their fears, needs etc. If we can make this a national program with thousands of Freepers taking part it will mean a lot to our troops. Every act of kindness...

PRO-ABORTION REPUBLICANS COVER THEIR TRACKS The Senate passed a bill that will outlaw partial birth abortion. However, pro-abortion Republicans joined Democrats in adding an amendment that may kill the legislation. Included in the Senate bill is a resolution saying that says Roe v Wade "was appropriate and secures an important constitutional right." It also says that the infamous decision should not be overturned. Without this amendment, the bill could be taken by the House and passed in very short order. However, the House is never going to pass this with this ridiculous resolution in it. They will therefore write their...

Silveira v Lockyer is working its way through the courts. This case may well end up in the Supreme Court. It has the potential to be the biggest Second Amendment case since “Miller” in 1939. Listen to “On Target” tonight at 9 PM Eastern Time. Host, John Bender, will have as his guest Constitutional scholar and attorney, John C. Armor, Esq. They will discuss the potential impact of the case and what the chances are that the Supremes will take it. Tune in to Radio Free Republic tomorrow night. If you value the Second Amendment you will not want to...

Silveira v Lockyer is working its way through the courts. This case may well end up in the Supreme Court. It has the potential to be the biggest Second Amendment case since “Miller” in 1939. Listen to “On Target” tomorrow night at 9 PM Eastern Time. Host, John Bender, will have as his guest Constitutional scholar and attorney, John C. Armor, Esq. They will discuss the potential impact of the case and what the chances are that the Supremes will take it. Tune in to Radio Free Republic tomorrow night. If you value the Second Amendment you will not want...

Tune in at 9 PM tonight and join us in sending Christmas wishes to our military. Call in line 866-723-4637 We are on the eve of war. We have men and women in a hot war in Afghanistan and the Balkans. Let’s show them that Free Republic supports them and appreciates their service. Christmas can be lonely for our military whether they are state side or over seas. Messages from home help. Let’s show them Freepers are thinking of them at Christmas. Call in with messages for friends, relitives, children or your oul unit. 866-723-4637 Phones open at 9 PM...

Tune in to Radio Free Republic Thursday, 9 PM Eastern for "On Target". I want to dedicate this week’s show to our men and women in the military. Christmas is less than a week away. Our military is under fire in Afghanistan, facing threats in numerous hostile locations around the world, and we are on the eve of war with Iraq. I’d like to have Freepers call in their Christmas wishes to our men and women who are serving the nation in uniform. Let’s show them that we support them and are thinking about them this Christmas season. Call in...

Tune in to Radio Free Republic at 9:00 PM Eastern time tonight. John Bender, host of “On Target” will have David Rostcheck, Director of the North Bridge Training Institute, as his guest tonight. North Bridge Training Institute trains people to be effective political activists. Their conference, COUNTER ATTACK 2003 will be held in Dallas on February 8th and 9th, 2003. Counter Attack 2003 is a training seminar for Second Amendment activists and people who want to be effective activists. Attendees will attend and present workshops to sharpen their activism skills, and launch a national counterattack to regain and defend your...

Tune in to Radio Free Republic tonight. The show is "On Target" John Bender is host. John’s guest will be Angel Shamaya, founder and Executive Director of KeepandBearArms.com. With the sniper running around the D.C. area, the radical anti-civil rights forces are mounting new efforts to gut the Bill of Rights. Tune in for a no-holds-bared discussion of the fight to protect our rights.