Tag Archives: Obama
Do you know who Jorge Ramos is?
He’s the “other” silverfox broacaster and no-offense Anderson Cooper (we love you too) but this one has won SEVEN Emmy awards for the work he’s done in his wonderful career! Jorge Ramos is an American immigrant. He was born in Mexico City on March 16, … Continue reading
Obama Speaks on Time Square Bomb Scare…
Faisal Shahzad, 30, was arrested around 11:45 p.m. ET Monday at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, said Attorney General Eric Holder. He parked a car (with a bomb in it) in the heart of Times Square. Authorities hunting … Continue reading
Racial Profiling in Arizona…WHAT??
There’s a new State Law in Arizona that allows racial profiling – but it’s not calling it that. It’s calling it an Immigration Bill. In a nutshell, the Arizona Immigration Bill will allow local police officers to stop anyone they … Continue reading
Health Insurance Reform becomes Law in America
“Today, after almost a Century of trying…today, after over a year of debate…today, after all the votes have been tallied…Health Insurance Reform becomes Law in the United States of America.” - Barack Obama It will take 4 years to responsibly implement the … Continue reading
THE (Credit) CARD ACT WILL BE IN EFFECT TODAY…
Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 but what does that REALLY mean for us? There’s lots of good news that I want to share with you, but there are also a brand-new series of traps as well (I’ll talk about those too … Continue reading
How does a NEW Republican Senator affect US & U.S.??
Republican Scott Brown won yesterday’s (Jan. 19, 2010) Massachusetts election for Senator (The seat left by “the Liberal Lion” Ted Kennedy due to his death last Aug ’09) beating out Democratic hopeful (and State Attorney General) Martha Coakley in a … Continue reading
What the Hell is the “Cap and Trade” policy??
Cap and Trade is a pollution control system (already set in motion in countries like Australia and New Zealand) in which economic benefits are established in an effort to limit the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. The Obama … Continue reading
U.S. & China are “Going Green”
The largest producers of “Greenhouse Gases” – China and the United States, are teaming up to create clean energy and fight climate change. President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao said their nations will cooperate to advance technologies and work … Continue reading
Former Prez Carter speaks about Racism and Obama
Racism affects (and has affected) minority groups since colonists set their ships on the land we now call America. We have come leaps and bounds away from the bigotry that existed yesteryear, but do not be mislead my friends, RACISM … Continue reading
Why is Health Care Reform so HOT right now?
Fewer and fewer Americans have health insurance, and therefore cannot afford good medical care. Nearly 46 million Americans have no insurance, and 25 million more are underinsured. One major reason for this crisis is that many employers have stopped offering … Continue reading
Remember to Believe!!
Barack Obama @ St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ (January 8th, 2008) – BEFORE we elected him President of the United States. This video is a short reminder to BELIEVE.
OBAMA grants some Same-Sex benefits, but to Federal Employees only (huh???)
(CNN) — President Obama’s decision to grant some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees is seen by some as his attempt to extend an olive branch to the gay and lesbian community, but critics say it’s “too little, … Continue reading
The Summer Social Scene in NYC begins…
The last Friday in May usually begins the Social Scene in Manhattan then off to the Hamptons for the rest of summer… Henry and I were invited to “The Empire Hotel Rooftop” for their new chic renovation this Friday May 29. It promises … Continue reading
Obama defends plan to close Gitmo, Cheney Barks
“Former Vice President Dick Cheney today defended the Bush administration’s national security record and argued that President Obama is weakening the country’s ability to fight al Qaeda. Cheney said “enhanced interrogation techniques” saved thousands of lives.” Obama said, “Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???” … Continue reading
Obama focusing on the Nation’s Economy – not on Immigration Reform just yet
Obama does not expect immigration reform to come this year, press secretary says… Even before the debate begins, (how long has Obama been Presidents – 100 days?) Republican Congressmen (Iowa) Steve King throws the “first punch”at our new Prez by … Continue reading
What is the DREAM Act’s Current Status?
Support for the DREAM Act has grown each year since it was first introduced in 2001 during the107th Congress. In past years it has garnered 48 Senate cosponsors and more than 152 Republican and Democratic House cosponsors, more than one-third … Continue reading
A New Meaning for President’s Day!
Today, we should honor and do pay tribute to George, Abe, Teddy, and Jack (Bill too) and a couple of more president’s from our young, history’s past (although the day is earmarked for Washington & Lincoln only.) But let’s be honest: President’s … Continue reading