Monthly Archives: August 2011

The U.S. Justice Department sued to block AT&T Inc.’s proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile USA Inc., saying the deal would “substantially lessen competition” in the wireless market.data

The U.S. Justice Department sued to block AT&T Inc.’s proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile USA Inc., saying the deal would “substantially lessen competition” in the wireless market. The government is seeking a declaration that AT&T’s takeover of T-Mobile, a … Continue reading

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Mugshot: Obama’s Uncle Omar in jailObama

The Framingham Police Department in Massachusetts just released Onyango Obama’s mugshot photo to The Washington Times Water Cooler. Mr. Obama, President Obama’s uncle, was arrested by Framingham police last week and charged with a DUI. He is being held by … Continue reading

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Five Reasons Obama’s Speech Stunt Hurts Himobama_speech

5) Everybody wins except Obama, who detracted from his jobs plan by pulling stunt in first place. Problem? What problem? 4) NBC moves debate to 9pm, after Obama speech, giving Republican candidates chance to critique Obama proposals almost in real … Continue reading

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Perry Responds to ‘Dumb’ Chargeperry

Between events in Fort Worth and Dallas Tuesday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry called in to conservative pundit Sean Hannity’s radio show, and the host brought up a controversial story published by the online publication Politico this week with the headline … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin to appear at Labor Day Tea Party rally in New Hampshiresarah_palin

Sarah Palin will join the Tea Party Express at a New Hampshire rally on Monday, the group announced this week, keeping up the former governor’s tour of early primary states and adding fuel to speculation about her political future. Palin … Continue reading

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Players penalized for TD tribute to recently departed friendHeaven

Touchdown celebrations are as much a part of high school football as wing-T formations and unexpected upsets. Yet, just as they do in the NFL and NCAA, some celebrations do occasionally cross the line into insult, rightfully earning excessive celebration … Continue reading

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Boehner asks Obama to move jobs joint address to Thursdayjohn-boehner

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) asked President Obama to address a joint-session of Congress on Thursday, Sept. 8, when it wouldn’t conflict with the Republican presidential debate. Citing logistical difficulties, Boehner requested that Obama hold his jobs address, which Obama … Continue reading

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Iraq snubs Obama on troop plans1003017maliki

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has decided not to ask the U.S. to keep its troops there beyond their planned departure date at the end of the year and will not permit any permanent U.S. bases in the country, informed … Continue reading

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Judge rules on Obama’s Social Security Numberobamaovaloffice20110404

Announcing it’s “not her lucky day,” a federal judge in Washington, D.C., has told an eligibility attorney he has dismissed her case demanding information from the Social Security Administration regarding President Obama’s Social Security Number, sought because of suspicions it … Continue reading

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Rush Limbaugh: Boehner’s got to say no to Obama speechRushLimbaugh

Speaker of the House John Boehner should outright reject President Obama’s request to deliver a speech outlining his jobs plan before a joint session of Congress on Sept. 7, a night that happens to feature a nationally televised debate among … Continue reading

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