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As a government shutdown nears, military families wonder if they’ll get paychecks.




Regardless of your level of interest in politics, you’ve no doubt heard that the federal government might shut down tomorrow. Lawmakers in Washington are negotiating terms of the government’s budget, and if an agreement cannot be reached, so called “non-essential” … Continue reading

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Not Great Timing Sarah




Sometimes I don’t have to write anything because I find that someone has already said what I want to say, in a better way than I ever could have said it. That is the case with this article from Politico. … Continue reading

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Surveyor’s Cross Hairs?




On Saturday, I wrote about an image Sarah Palin used on her political action committee Web site which depicted, what I would call, cross hairs. It states that they are “targeting” 20 House seats held by Democrats. The Congressmen holding … Continue reading

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In the Cross Hairs




A tragedy took place in Tucson, Arizona today when a gunman opened fire at a public event held by Representative Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat from Arizona’s 8th congressional district. Nineteen people were wounded, six were killed including a federal judge … Continue reading

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The (Not So) Lame Duck Congress




Wow. What a week. I have to admit, after the November 2nd election, I have not been following politics as closely as I usually do. Partly out of needing a break after a busy mid-term election season, and partly because … Continue reading

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