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Steve Wells has conceded the 22nd Congressional District’s Republican Primary to Brandon Williams, who’s declared victory. Williams’ win is considered an upset because Wells was backed by the GOP committees in the counties of NY-22, had name recognition and more money. Williams also has the Conservative Party endorsement.

Ulster County Sheriff's Office December 3, 2015 ATTENTION LICENSED HANDGUN OWNERS In light of recent events that have occurred in the United States and around the world I want to encourage citizens of Ulster County who are licensed to carry a firearm to PLEASE DO SO. I urge you to responsibly take advantage of your legal right to carry a firearm. To ensure the safety of yourself and others, make sure you are comfortable and proficient with your weapon, and knowledgeable of the laws in New York State with regards to carrying a weapon and when it is legal to...

Remington officials announced Thursday that the Bushmaster and R1 lines will relocate to Huntsville, Ala.

Bestselling author Vince Flynn has died at 47-years-old after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer, local CBS affiliate WCCO reports. He died Wednesday morning at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, and leaves behind a wife and three children.

A grieving Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol approached a podium outside his department's office in Oriskany Tuesday morning, flanked by fellow law enforcement and county officials, delivering the grim news that one of his deputies had been shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute Monday night.

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Republicans lost ground to the Democrats in the urban counties on the largest and last day of early voting Friday, surely giving Democrats hope that a surge to blunt the GOP momentum could carry over into Election Day.

The segment started promising. MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow began her interview with Oregon Congressional candidate Art Robinson (R) by telling the audience she was “delighted” to have him on the show. But delighted was soon replaced by words such as “criminals,“ ”communists,“ and ”concerned.” Maddow was trying to to accuse Robinson of receiving a de facto $150,000 campaign contribution because a third party group produced an independent ad apparently costing that much. The ad targeted Robinson’s challenger: 12-term Democrat Rep. Pete DeFazio.

Richard Hanna has officially thrown his hat into the political ring once again, announcing he's running for the 24th Congressional District. He will seek the Republican, Conservative and Independence party endorsements

Flush with success in passing his economic bill in the House of Representatives, Barack Obama postures a parallel to FDR during the Depression. More striking is Obama’s parallel to France’s Louis XIV (1638-1715). (snip) ....... A mercantilist who believed in government, not entrepreneurship, Louis gave special treatment to select industries to decrease dependence on foreign goods. Lobbying and palace intrigue became the primary means to special favors.

Rush just announced Mike Moran Osama Kiss My --- will be joining him by phone at the beginning of the second hour.

My daughter has an assignment from school (5th Grade) to write about the oil shortage. I know this has been discussed here hrough the years. What I'm looking for is referencesto different causes to the shortage other than what, I'm sure, the school is expecting. Refinery production limits etc. Only here for lunch so may not be back on until tonight or tomorrow. Thanks in advance for the help.