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These selected commentaries and news stories from various reliable sources will reflect my world as I observe it. Subjects cover a wide range, from natural and human-created disasters, war, crime, politics, murder and religion to love-hate relationships; from the wonderful to the horrendous to the somewhat silly; and often my personal thoughts. Links to real news and information. -- Toney Atkins
Friday, May 10, 2013
President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence | The White House
President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence | The White House
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Transcript from WhiteHouse.gov
Re-posted by request
President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence | The White House
President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence | The White House
VIDEO from WhiteHouse.gov, Posted April 17, 2013
VIDEO from WhiteHouse.gov, Posted April 17, 2013
BEFORE BENGHAZI, REPUBLICANS VOTED TO CUT EMBASSY SECURITY FUNDING
GOP Rep: I ‘Absolutely’ Voted To Cut Funding For Embassy Security
GOP Rep: I ‘Absolutely’ Voted To Cut Funding For Embassy Security: pRep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) said today that he voted to cut funding for U.S. embassy security amid political attacks from Republicans that the Obama administration did not do enough to secure the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya that was attacked last month. Republicans and their allies have been trying to politicize the attack — [...]/p
From Think Progress.org
Toney Atkins says: IT'S IMPORTANT to note during this Benghazi controversy perpetrated by the GOP is that Republicans had voted to CUT FUNDING FOR EMBASSY FUNDING before the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack on Benghazi. We rarely hear this remarkable truth as the Republicans try to blame the Obama Administration in the attack. If the embassy had had substantial funding, there likely would have been more security. The above link takes you to an October report on the vote to cut funding, and I believe the news media is negligent in not bringing this up more often.
From Think Progress.org
Toney Atkins says: IT'S IMPORTANT to note during this Benghazi controversy perpetrated by the GOP is that Republicans had voted to CUT FUNDING FOR EMBASSY FUNDING before the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack on Benghazi. We rarely hear this remarkable truth as the Republicans try to blame the Obama Administration in the attack. If the embassy had had substantial funding, there likely would have been more security. The above link takes you to an October report on the vote to cut funding, and I believe the news media is negligent in not bringing this up more often.
Despite Touting ‘Healthier’ Products, Fast Food Chains Haven’t Improved Their Menus In Years
Despite Touting ‘Healthier’ Products, Fast Food Chains Haven’t Improved Their Menus In Years: pDespite lauding new, “healthier” choices such as egg whites and wraps, major fast food chains’ menus haven’t improved much over the past decade in terms of nutritional value, according to a new study. The study, recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, looked at the menus of eight fast food chains between 1997 [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org