Month: November 2013

Obama Visits Immigration Hunger Strikers in Washington

NEWSMAX: …”The president and the first lady are visiting individuals taking part in ‘Fast For Families’ on the National Mall and offer their support for those who are fasting on behalf of immigration reform,” said a White House official who asked for anonymity… Since Nov. 12, the immigrant rights activists, who have set up a […]

Fight Brews In Pennsylvania’s 13th District For Democrats’ Direction

She served one term in Congress two decades ago, and was cast out after voting for then-President Bill Clinton’s budget, which she initially said she opposed but agreed to support when leadership told her they needed her vote. Now, she has a more immediate Clinton connection: [Marjorie] Margolies’ son Marc Margolies-Mezvinsky is married to Chelsea Clinton, the Clintons’ daughter…

U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Invited to Iranian Facility

NEW YORK TIMES: Days after Iran struck a landmark accord with world powers on its nuclear program, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced on Thursday that Tehran had invited its inspectors to visit a heavy-water production plant linked to the deal — the first tangible step since the agreement was concluded… The invitation was limited […]

Seeing enrollment slide, Penn State halves in-state law school tuition

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: …With declining law school enrollment and a shaky job market for attorneys, Penn State University announced Tuesday it was cutting the price for in-state students to enroll in its Dickinson School of Law by almost half. The university’s “Commonwealth Scholars” program for Pennsylvania residents offers an annual $20,000 reduction off the $41,088 tuition […]

PPP: Corbett nation’s most unpopular Gov

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Another brutal poll today for Gov. Tom Corbett: Public Policy Polling finds his approval ratings are underwater with voters in his own party, he would lose reelection to any of the main Democrats seeking to oppose him next year, and he’s less popular than a couple GOP congressmen who could theoretically mount a primary challenge.

IRS Moves to Close Down Political Speech of Non-Profits

NEWSMAX: …The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department proposed new rules that they said would prohibit such groups from using “candidate-related political activity” like running advertisements, registering voters or distributing campaign literature as activities that qualify them to be tax-exempt “social welfare” organizations… The rules would become final after a lengthy comment period, the […]

Men’s Wearhouse eyes Jos. A. Bank; investors win

USA TODAY: Men’s Wearhouse offered to buy Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Tuesday, turning the tables on an apparel retailing rival that has been trying to take it over. News of the offer was a win-win for investors, with stock in both companies jumping Tuesday. Jos. A. Bank shares closed up 11.3% to $56.29. Men’s Wearhouse […]