City contractor mistakenly demolishes Pittsburgh man’s home
Our government at work: City contractor mistakenly demolishes Pittsburgh man’s home.
Tag: government
University of Virginia resists releasing climate documents
Another whitewash? The University of Virginia is resisting releasing a variety of climate documents being requested under the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Key quote:
In response to a previous FOIA request, U.Va. denied these records existed. However, during Cuccinelli’s pre-investigation under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (“FATA”), a 2007 law passed unanimously by Virginia’s legislature, which clearly covers the work of taxpayer-funded academics, U.Va. stunningly dropped this stance.
Christie actually shutters a government agency
More please! New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has actually shut down a government agency.
Reorganization at NASA: More Smoke and Mirrors
Keith Cowing: Reorganization at NASA: More smoke and mirrors.
The 10 Most Underreported Stories for 2010
Arianespace Needs Aid To Avoid Loss in 2010
Another government-operated business that is losing money: Arianespace is requesting financial aid from the member nations of the European Space Agency to avoid a loss in 2010. This despite the fact that “the current request comes at a time when Arianespace might be expected to be in prime financial health.”
Obamacare Ends Construction of Doctor-Owned Hospitals
Repeal the damn bill! Obamacare ends the construction of 45 doctor-owned hospitals.
A Clear Danger to Free Speech
A clear danger to free speech.
Note that though I agree entirely with this New York Times op-ed, it is almost humorous how this partisan liberal newspaper only notices these threats to freedom when Republicans are in power.
Republican healthcare repeal bill available online
Progress! The Republican bill to repeal ObamaCare is now online [pdf]. It’s only two pages long, and is bluntly titled “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.”
US, Germany developing secret spy satellites
According to Wikileaks cables, the United States and Germany plan to develop a secret constellation of spy satellites. Though Germany denies the story, their denial is somewhat puzzling:
German Aerospace Center spokesman Andreas Schuetz said that such a project for a high-resolution optical satellite has been in discussion for the past two years under the name HIROS. “HIROS is neither a spy satellite, nor a secret project,” Schuetz said. He insisted that the project was to be used only for government purposes, “for example crisis management during natural catastrophes and for scientific uses.”
He refused to give any further details, saying the plan was still in the project stage and could not be discussed.
TSA scanners in use
Want to know what airports are using the new backscatter body scanners, and thus avoid them? TSA Status has the answer.
G.O.P. Vows to Cut Spending and Roll Back Health Care Bill
Good news, if we can believe them: The Republican leadership in Congress vows to cut spending and roll back ObamaCare.
China to explore Mars with Russia this year
The new colonial movement: China to explore Mars with Russia this year.
“The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated,”
A Charlottesville man was arrested for protesting airport security searches. Key quote, written on his chest and abdomen:
“Amendment 4: The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.”
I wonder if liberal Washington Post blogger Ezra Klein needs someone to explain what this quote means.
Wisconsin State Workers Fret as G.O.P. Takes Over
Appeals court blocks EPA’s Texas takeover
Laws matter: The federal appeals court in Washington, DC, today blocked EPA’s takeover of Texas carbon-emmission regulation.
Pilot who angered TSA with YouTube video goes public
The pilot who was threatened by the TSA because of his YouTube video goes public.
1931 vs 2010
Want to know what’s going to happen? What the 1930s tell us about today.
Support for ObamaCare Repeal At 60%
Nor am I alone is wanting the damn bill repealed: Support for the repeal of ObamaCare remains at 60%.
ObamaCare plans for high-risk patients attracting fewer, costing more than expected
Repeal the damn bill! Health plans for high-risk patients under ObamaCare are attracting fewer customers while costing far more than expected. Key quote:
Last spring, the Medicare program’s chief actuary predicted that 375,000 people would sign up by the end of 2010. In early November, the Health and Human Services Department reported that just 8,000 people had enrolled.