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Punchlines Legalized marijuana in Kentucky
Legalized marijuana is making its way back into the headlines as Los Angeles votes to restrict its reach, Colorado continues to expand it and Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, both of Kentucky, fight to bring hemp to their state.See what the late-night comedians had to say about the "war on pot" (one said the widespread use of pot in Colorado could be compared to a reggae festival ...
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A painless step forward in abortion policy Column
"It is therefore declared to be the policy of the United States that the slaughtering of livestock and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter shall be carried out only by humane ...
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Scarborough Cruzs self-righteousness will blow up in his face
united states senate . he thought it and they found that out after he left, but he didn't say i'm better than you to their face or go on the floor. but i'm always said, just to be very clear, i've always told people that followed me in congress, they said give me the advice and ask -- i said, listen. it's fairly clear when you go in, there are two doors and only two ...
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White House Four US citizens killed by drone strikes
cia to the military. yesterday n a letter to congressional leaders, attorney general holder for the first time formally acknowledged that the u.s. tar get and killed ...
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First Thoughts Obama to scale back drone policy
Obama to scale back his administration’s drone policy… Also expected in his 2:00 pm ET national security speech: better securing diplomatic facilities and stating his desire to close Gitmo… About that Holder letter… WaPo on the White House trying to shield Obama from IRS investigation… Cruz: "I don’t trust the Republicans"… Scott Walker ...
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Priebus You dont plead the Fifth if youve done nothing wrong
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus joins Morning Joe to discuss the IRS' scrutiny of Tea Party groups, the current hearings, Sen. Ted Cruz's recent comments on the budget and IRS official Lois Lerner's pleading of the ...
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Sen. Coburn calls for budget offsets to pay for federal aid
coburn , my good friend. he's not on the floor. i respect his consistency on this issue. even when this tornado hit his state he is still calling for offsets. he has been consistent that madam president, but in my view he's been consistently ...
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The art of the political comeback
anthony weiner joins a long list of political figures who have attempted comebacks, most successful, but none with a personal scandal quite like ...
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Square Opens Up in Japan Its First Expansion Outside of North America
Square is available in Japan with the support and partnership of Sumitomo Mitsui Card Corporation (SMCC). Responsible for introducing Visa to Japan, SMCC is widely recognized and respected for its ability to provide a wide range of solutions, including a comprehensive and highly secure credit card and payment ...
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Startup America and Startup Weekend Merge to Create UP Global
, the 54-hour networking and pitching marathon, to create a new organization to connect and support entrepreneurs around the world. "Our hope is that we can create a global startup ecosystem," says Scott Case, CEO of Startup America Partnership. The new entity, which will be known as UP Global, will allow Startup America to expand its mission and purview beyond its initial focus--both ...
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Video Carole King celebrates Gershwin Prize honor at White House
Carole King received the Gershwin Price for popular song from the Library of Congress, making her the first female songwriter to win the award. Chip Reid ...
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Video Feds targeted FOX reporter James Rosen
Court documents show the Obama Administration secretly monitored Washington-based FOX journalist James Rosen. Seeking a search warrant, the FBI called Rosen a criminal co-conspirator, even though he is not charged with any crime. Jan Crawford ...
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Changing face of legal billing in corporate America
survey of firms by the consulting firm Altman Weil. The survey found firms continuing to offer discounted hourly rates more frequently than in the past, and taking in about 10 percent of their revenue under alternative fee arrangements. Revenue has continued to grow for most firms, but at a more modest pace than before the recession, according to the survey. And the use of contract lawyers and ...
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FCC stumps up USD485m as part of Connect America Fund
Mignin Clyburn, acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has announced that the watchdog is poised to oversee the second release of Phase 1 funding for the Connect America Fund (CAF). ...
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American CEOs see paycheck bump
CBS Corp. CEO and highest paid U.S. CEO, Leslie Moonves. A rising stock market helped boost paychecks for American CEOs as their average salaries continue to increase, according to an analysis by the Associated Press with data from executive pay research firm Equilar. In 2012, the average CEO made about $9.7 million a 6.5 percent increase from the year prior. It's the third straight year ...
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Oil down to near $93 on Chinese recovery concerns
The price of oil fell near $94 a barrel Wednesday as the nation's oil supply fell less than expected and demand for gasoline remained ...
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Coming Soon To America A Two-Tiered Canadian-Style Health Care System
independent agency that reviews their medical records, goes with them when they meet with specialists, and gives them advice on every aspect of their care. In the other system, waiting times will grow for almost everything - to get appointments with physicians, to get tests, to obtain elective surgery, etc. Patients may find that they don't have access to the best doctors or the best ...
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US Congress Moves Toward Full Trade Embargo on Iran
- The U.S. Congress moved closer here Wednesday to imposing a full trade embargo against Iran and pledged its support to Israel if it felt compelled to attack Tehran’s nuclear programme in self-defence.The Senate voted 99-0 to adopt a resolution that urged President Barack Obama to fully enforce existing economic sanctions against Iran and to "provide diplomatic, military and economic ...
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Senator Assaults let military culture continue
President Barack Obama on Thursday is expected to address some of the thornier aspects of national security policy, including drone strikes, the prison at Guantanamo Bay and the dire threats Americans continue to face - ...
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Sen. Gillibrand Alleged assaults undermine military
Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democratic senator from New York who serves on the Armed Services Committee, comments on the recent reports of sexual assaults in the ...
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Obama set to deliver counter-terrorism speech What to expect
Top Talkers: President Obama is expected to deliver a major speech on his counterterrorism policies on Thursday, discussing drone strikes and Guantanamo Bay. The Morning Joe panel -- including New York Magazine's John Heilemann, The National Journal's Ron Fournier, former DLC Chair Harold Ford Jr., and NBC News' Lisa Myers -- discusses what else the public can expect from the ...
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Prague hunts American English teacher over four murders
(37 mins ago) Czech police said they were looking for a young American they suspect of killing four people whose bodies were discovered overnight in a house in the southern city of Brno. "Since last night, the crime squadhas been investigating the murder of four people in Brno-Ivanovice,'' the police said on their website. "They suspect a young manwho calls himself ...
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The reality is Americans arent that concerned about drones | Harry J Enten
use of drone strikes today in a speech on national security. For those who read this website, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to take out suspected terrorists is a hot topic, but what exactly do Americans think of the practice? Frankly, most don't seem to care. Those that do have an opinion approve, in principle.Following Senator Rand ...
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Video Eye Opener WH confirms 4 Americans killed in drone attacks
The president changes his strategy to fight terror as the Obama administration confirms four Americans were killed in drone attacks. Also, a savage attack on a British soldier may have been the work of ...
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India might be Americas next big trade problem
India is America's 11th-largest trading partner, but U.S. manufacturers are concerned that India is now favoring its own companies over foreign ...
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