Articles (page 23 of 50)
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Please Cut Federal Spending Before We All Go Broke
It is clear that the Stimulus failed to curb unemployment. Even worse is how the money is being spent. The letter below illustrates just one place where your dollars are being…
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Dishes or dishwasher caked with white gunk? Here's the fix!
Our dishwasher went out not long ago and we decided it was time to replace it rather than repair it. We'd repaired it in the past, it was time to replace it -- ten years is a…
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Recent Votes
Recent Senate Votes Cloture Motion; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Vote Rejected (56-43, 1 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a cloture motion to move…
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Ethics, Integrity, and Public Service
Sutherland Institute is pleased to invite you to our next Transcend Series session on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - "Ethics, Integrity, and Public Service" - to be facilitated…
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Who watches the watchmen?
Quote of the Day: "Who watches the watchmen?" -- Juvenal It's as certain as death and taxes . . . The politicians constantly seek more power for The State They constantly promise…
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We Defeated DISCLOSE - Now What?
The Senate failed yesterday to garner the 60 votes necessary to invoke cloture to consider the DISCLOSE Act. The final vote was 59-39. This makes it very unlikely that the bill…
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There is NO PLACE for DREAM in a Defense bill
This week the Senate will debate a defense spending bill that will cost your family over $7,000. The Senators ought to debate how much of this money is really needed to keep you…
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DISCLOSE Act is Dead - for Now
We cut it extremely close, but thanks to your efforts, we prevailed in today’s Senate cloture vote on the DISCLOSE Act (or as it should be called, “the Establishment Protection…
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It's Time to Kill Cap and Tax
Congressman Ron Paul and I have prepared an urgent video update on Cap and Tax and how Campaign for Liberty plans to defeat this socialist scheme. With time running out before…
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Countdown to Victory
Please enjoy the fourteenth edition of "Countdown To Victory" , a weekly newsletter from the Utah Republican Party. This newsletter is released each Wednesday until the November…
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Senate to Vote on DISCLOSE ACT Today!
The Senate will likely vote on the DISCLOSE Act again TODAY. That's why we're sending this message earlier than normal. It's urgent that you act quickly. Incumbents banded…
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URGENT: Call Senators TODAY to Oppose S. 3628, the Incumbent Protection Act
C4L needs your immediate help to stop one of the worst assaults ever on the First Amendment. With time running out before Congress adjourns for recess, Senate Majority Leader…
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Did you diversify into precious metals?
I know Dave Ramsey doesn't advising buying Silver or Gold , and I don't recommend sinking a ton of money into metals (or any single investment, including a 401(k) or IRA). But if…
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Cool 2D/3D User Interface for Mobile Phones
I've talked about The Astonishing Tribe ("TAT" for short) before on pocketnow.com, and was pretty impressed with their concept Launcher app: TAT Home. Well, TAT's done it again…
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Congressman Wants to Silence Gold Dealers
"Are Mr. Weiner and Chairman Bernanke also going to agree to print on every dollar the reasonable expectation that its value will be eroded by inflation?" -- Ira Stoll, writing…
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Taking the fight to the statists
Dear Friend of Liberty, This isn’t a good year to be part of the establishment. Millions of Americans have had enough of runaway spending, shadowy Federal Reserve agreements, and…
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Constitution at the Kitchen Table
Some of my favorite and most vivid memories from my childhood are of my family sitting down for dinner around the kitchen table. It gave us a chance to reconnect after a busy…
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Happy Constitution Day!
What is Constitution Day? Do you know your Constitution as well as this toddler?
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Stop the "Homeowner Control Act"
As if Senator Chris Dodd's (D-CT) Fed Empowerment Act weren't bad enough to go out on, he has vowed to pass S. 1619, his "Livable Communities Act," before he quits the Senate…
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2 Hours Left to Stop Genetically Engineered Salmon
[caption id="attachment_422" align="alignright" width="358" caption="Three-eyed Fish"] [/caption] If you're anything like I am you think messing around with the genetic makeup of…
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Quote of the Day: The Political Machine
"The political machine triumphs because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority." -- Will Durant
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Do you know about 2011's 1099 Tsunami?
Instead of asking, "Would you like paper or plastic?" the checkout clerk may soon ask, "Do you need our form W-9?" A W-9 is the IRS's "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number…
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Who is "Campaign for Liberty"?
Earlier this month, you received an email from Kevin Brett, Production Manager at Campaign for Liberty, inviting you to submit a video of yourself wherein (among other things)…
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Countdown To Victory, edition 13
Please enjoy the thirteenth edition of "Countdown To Victory", a weekly newsletter from the Utah Republican Party. This newsletter is released each Wednesday until the November…
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QOTD: Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered
"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we…
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Tell Congress to CUT Taxes, NOT Raise Them
Congress is coming back for a brief session before the election. At the top of their to-do list is new taxes. They need your guidance . . . Please send Congress a letter opposing…
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Jessica's School Picture
We just got Jessica's school picture back and Natalie wanted to share it with all our friends and family. So, here ya go! :) [caption id="attachment_53" align="aligncenter"…
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Message Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator
Fellow Utahn, Last week, I held the second annual Economic Summit at UVU to discuss how the government can best foster an environment that helps businesses grow and hire new…
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Silver passes $20 again, by quite a bit!
Those of you following silver prices saw it nudge $20 last week. Many people took profits by selling at this price, which caused the price to drip back down into the mid $19…
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Congress, and a lot of bad ideas, returning from recess
When Congress returns from recess this coming week, a lot of bad ideas will be coming back with it. I’ll provide a link below where you can get contact information for your…
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Naughty bits coming to YouTube?
[caption id="attachment_2216" align="alignright" width="295" caption="New YouTube Content Ratings"] [/caption] See what I did there? Bits are computer data, and naughty bits…
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An Android Desk Phone?
I think it's pretty geeky that I have a retro-style Bluetooth handset that looks just like an old-fashioned rotary-phone handset (affiliate link). There is no cord to get wound up…
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Sometimes you just make this stuff up
My son came home from school the other day with a "disciplinary note" from the bus driver. Long story short, he lost his temper when another kid was threatening to "blow up…
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Message from Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator
Fellow Utahn, Last week, as summer unofficially came to an end, I hit the road for a good, old fashioned driving road trip of Utah. The more than 2,000-mile, 29-county listening…
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Reclaiming Our Constitutional Heritage
Utah United and Freedom 21 invite you to "Reclaiming Our Constitutional Heritage" An inspiring, information-packed event for and by Utah’s coalition of conservative, pro-republic…
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Why does increased federal spending destroy more jobs than it creates?
President Obama has unveiled yet another, $50 billion government program to "create" more jobs. But, as the letter below indicates, government spending actually destroys more…
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Spencer's latest video
Spencer was featured in a video that Joe recorded for pocketnow.com . Apparently he was such a hit that Joe decided to include him in a "Thank you video" when pocketnow (with…
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Mike Lee BBQ Tonight in Draper, Utah
What: The fall campaign is officially on and the Utah Republican Party is inviting us to join them for a kick-off Barbecue and family-style get together TONIGHT! When: Thursday…
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Spencer featured in a Pocketnow video
Spencer was featured in a video that I recorded for pocketnow.com . He was such a hit that I decided to include him in a "Thank you video" when pocketnow passed their 1,000…
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‘Tis the season for being threatened
I just got a call from an activist in Maryland who attended the Complete Activist School. He was excited because he had been threatened by an elected official. Now why was he…
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Countdown to Victory, Edition 12
Please enjoy the twelfth edition of "Countdown To Victory", a weekly newsletter from the Utah Republican Party. This newsletter is released each Wednesday until the November…
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120 Days to Go Until the Largest Tax Hikes in History
In just 120 days, the largest tax hikes in the history of America will take effect. They will hit families and small businesses in three great waves on January 1, 2011: First…
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Critical Thinking: How to think about politics
Quote of the Day: "Change your thoughts and you change your world." -- Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121 AD -180 AD) Roman Emperor, 161-180 AD The following brief essay is provided…
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Silver Nudges $20/ounce
Today Change Week Ago Month Ago Year Ago Gold $1,256.75 -$1.90 $1,247.15 $1,203.80 $999.00 Silver $19.99 +$0.08 $19.38 $18.50 $16.52 Platinum $1,560.00 +$2.30 $1,538.20 $1,571.00…
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WinADB, GUI Front-End for Android adb Commands
If you've read any of my more "in depth" articles involving Rooting your phone, changing settings, or flashing custom ROMs and radios, you've heard me reference " adb " (Android…
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Obamacare Funds Abortions
We knew that OBAMACARE and the Executive Order were shams---in supposedly not funding abortions. Now the truth has come out! It really does ! Surprise: we knew this all along…
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Countdown To Victory, 11
Please enjoy the eleventh edition of "Countdown To Victory", a weekly newsletter from the Utah Republican Party. This newsletter is released each Wednesday until the November…
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Did you get a check in the mail for a sweepstakes that you didn’t enter?
Here's the scenario: You go to your mail box and find a letter, usually without a return address, and usually sent from someone outside the country. You open the envelope and…
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Bumper Stickers You Might Enjoy
Joe Levi , our Precinct Vice Chair and one of our State Delegates, has put together a collection of bumper stickers you might enjoy…
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Would you hire new employees under these conditions?
Quote of the Day: "From where I sit, the government's message is unmistakable: Creating a new job carries a punishing price." -- Michael P. Fleischer, President, Bogen…