Out of control spending seen inside Beltway
During February, the federal government spent money it does not have at the rate of nearly $5.5 million a minute. That works out to the price of a reasonably nice new home every second. And there is no indication that Washington is about to break the habit of spending like there is no tomorrow. The federal spending deficit hit a new record last month: $220.9 billion. That represents the difference between what the government spent and the revenue it received. According to the White House, the deficit for the current fiscal year will total $1.56 trillion. That is about $5,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States. Though both presidents and members of Congress — of both major political parties — claim frequently that they are worried about deficit spending, nothing ever seems to get done about it. Clearly, a real sense of concern simply is not present in Washington.
» Full StoryObama comment to McCain was inappropriate
President Barack Obama lectured recently, “We’re not campaigning anymore,” in his reaction to a comment by Sen. John McCain during the “summit meeting” on health care.
Obama’s comment referred to the fact that McCain, R-Ariz.
Pelosi wrong in tea party movement assessment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is wrong about the “tea party” movement.
During an interview recently, Pelosi, D-Calif., claimed that the Republican Party has hijacked the movement.
For Stupak, it’s the baby versus the bath water
There’s an old axiom that goes, approximately: There is no such thing as bad publicity.
Up until very recently, I would have agreed that was true, having spent as many years in the news business as I hav.
UPPCO dam deal is good for all concerned
Upper Peninsula Power Company officials recently announced the company had worked out an agreement to transfer ownership of the AuTrain Dam, its associated power plant and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license to North American Hydro.
» Full StoryChildren’s museum an asset to regional community
One of the gems in the Marquette community is the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum.
» Full Story
Gwinn vs. Norway Regional
Powwow @ NMU
Technology at Gravareat
NMU vs Ashland Basketball
Gwinn vs Negaunee Girls Basketball
Marquette vs Houghton Boys Basketball
Westwood Munising Girls Basketball
2009-2010