‘I am proud to have been able to bring over $4 million dollars in federal funds to the continued expansion of this park, which has become an invaluable resource to New Yorkers and visitors alike," said Congressman Jerry Nadler in a statement.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
EXCLUSIVE: New York's pampered pooches get a $5million dog park thanks to Uncle Sam-now that could buy a LOT of kibble! | Mail Online
The Institute for Justice
For over 30 years, Terry Dehko has successfully run a grocery store in Fraser, Mich., with his daughter Sandy. In January 2013, without warning, the federal government used civil forfeiture to seize all of the money from the Dehkos’ store bank account (more than $35,000) even though they’ve done absolutely nothing wrong. Their American Dream is now a nightmare.
Shutdown Highlights Basic Fact: Most of Government is ‘Non-Essential’ | TIME.com
After learning that 95 percent of Department of Education employees were deemed “non-essential” during the government shutdown and furloughed, I’m still wondering: Is that all?
Since its creation as a cabinet-level agency in 1979 and spending billions of dollars every year since, test scores for high-school seniors have either declined slightly or remained flat at best, suggesting perhaps still more fat to trim. I’m confident that we could get the same results with fewer people. It’s called productivity, people!
Shutdown Highlights Basic Fact: Most of Government is ‘Non-Essential’ | TIME.com
Friday, October 4, 2013
Wendy Davis of filibuster fame to run for Texas governor - chicagotribune.com
Davis became a practicing attorney in Fort Worth and served nine years on the Fort Worth City Council. The couple divorced in 2005, according to court records, and her ex-husband retained custody of their daughter, 17, while Davis paid $1,200 a month in child support.
Wendy Davis of filibuster fame to run for Texas governor - chicagotribune.com
Wendy Davis of filibuster fame to run for Texas governor - chicagotribune.com
A Harvard graduate and twice-divorced mother of two, Davis rose from poverty as a single teen mom in a Texas trailer park to a successful career in law and politics.
Wendy Davis of filibuster fame to run for Texas governor - chicagotribune.com
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