Taxpayers footing legal bills for former Fannie execs

Can't see this email? View the online version. Advice on healthcare reform Dems' healthcare 'compromises' mislead public A healthcare policy expert says both the "trigger" and non-profit cooperative proposals being pushed by Democrats resemble the "camel's nose under the tent" of government-run healthcare. POLL: What advice would YOU give Congress? VOTE Perspective: A self-serving healthcare savior Tom Daschle evaded IRS rules for years - yet he remains a top White House confidante and policy strategist who's now leading the drive to save Obamacare. Federal probe should include Planned Parenthood Prominent pro-life leader Alveda King has some advice for the Justice Department in a probe of racism. Taxpayers footing legal bills for former Fannie execs Many U.S. taxpayers are unaware that they are now paying for the legal bills of three top former executives for government-run mortgage firm Fannie Mae. Parenting: Damage control for teens of divorce Divorce piles on emotional problems for a teen a little higher than there would normally be for an already emotional adolescent. More of today's news University of M... Obama Health Ca... Mobile Home Dea... Obama tries to build momentum for health overhaul White House Correspondent WASHINGTON Reaching for a game changer, President Barack Obama is beset by conflicting goals in a prime time address Wednesday expected to detail just how NYT reporter freed in raid; Afghan translator dies KABUL British commandos freed a New York Times reporter early Wednesday from Taliban captives who kidnapped him over the weekend in northern Afghanistan, but one of Hurricane Fred becomes a Category 2 storm MIAMI Hurricane Fred has quickly strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic and forecasters say it could become a major hurricane later in the day. Fred's maximum sustained Crews hope to set backfires in Los Angeles blaze LOS ANGELES Crews hope favorable weather conditions will allow the setting of backfires to destroy fuels that would help spread a 2 week old deadly wildfire that is Appeals court upholds ban on instrumental hymn SEATTLE A federal appeals panel has upheld a decision to bar an instrumental performance of a Christian hymn at a high school graduation in Everett, Washington. The case An Open Letter to Liberals Check out Marcia's latest video blog below. Our man in Jerusalem by Jim Fletcher As I’ve said many times in the recent past, the fulfillment of Bible prophecy â€" specifically in the realm of modern Israel â€" is so ubiquitous, one wonders how vast numbers of Americans are missing it. A Biggest Danger to Kids is Their Dumb Parents? Check out the video below from NBC News. In this clip, John Harwood claims that the Obama speech controversy is one of the "most ridiculous controversies I've ever seen" and that "so far as I can tell, thebiggest danger to Text of Obama's speech to public schools Elijah Friedeman| The White House has released the text of the president's remarks to the public schools. Contrary to what many people thought would happen, the president doesn't push an agenda. Instead, he tells kids to work hard. Not much to argue with there. A critique of Obama's school speech Elijah Friedeman| The text of Obama's speech to the public schools is pretty innocuous. The last three paragraphs of the speech contain the best and worst of the president's remarks. White House Adviser Apologizes for Calling Republicans A--holes Van Jones, the White House "green jobs" adviser, apologized yesterday for calling Republicans "a holes," saying the comments were "clearly inappropriate" and were made before he joined the Obama administration. See FOX News. Jones had told a group of listeners Death Panels Already Here? by Jeremy Wiggins With all the hype today about what is and isn't in the health care bill, a lot of people are worried that they are either going to be paying for abortion, losing their current health When Helping Hurts, Part 3 Matt Friedeman talks to co-author Steve Corbett When Helping Hurts, Part 2 Matt Friedeman talks to co-author Steve Corbett When Helping Hurts Matt Friedeman talks to author Brian Fikkert How to Handle Your Money Wisely Matt Friedeman discusses current events Granting Special Rights on the Basis of Gender Identity Brian Fisher dicussed special rights for gender identity. Release of Terrorist Lockerbie bomber Brian Fisher Release of Terrorist Lockerbie bomber Muslims Surround Capitol With Prayer-Are Christians Also Surrounding Capitol With Prayer? Brian Fisher Muslims Surround Capitol With Prayer New ID Resource Those of you interested in apologetics and Intelligent Design may want to know that William Dembski and I just released a new resource on ID. Check it out here: seanmcdowell.org The A-Word: Does Our Generation Care about Apologetics? Miss the live interview? Watch the full video archive! seanmcdowell.org Atheist Summer Camp (CNN) If you thought youth camp was only for Christians (or at least religious groups), then you need to check out this short video.seanmcdowell.org Clutter by Mary Friedeman I spent many hours last night emptying our kitchen cupboards. We’re about to embark on a major kitchen renovation and all the cabinets are coming out. Thankfully, I had gone through each cabinet at the Time Management by Mary Friedeman As many of us have learned to our chagrin, there are only so many hours in a day. We may wish for more during especially hectic weeks, but the fact is that we’re still limited to Open Heart, Open Home by Mary Friedeman Tonight at supper, talk turned to the upcoming Labor Day weekend and whom we might invite to celebrate with us. Almost every holiday finds guests in our homeâ€"international students, seminary couples, single friends, or folks who live Executive Director Achieve Financial Security - Work at Home with Christian Company Work From Home - Christian Company Tech Mission/ City Vision College Internship Pastor Customer Insurance Service Representative - Property & Casualty Pianist IT Manager Site Volunteer Coordinator Music Minister OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007 Support AFA Today Support AFA Today

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

It's a moment of truth for a president, his health care plan and the promise of a tranformational politician.

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Tuesday, September 8, 2009 · Redbox's fight with Hollywood: CBT · Businesses blitz Oprah fans on Michigan Ave. · Kraft stock drops as it pursues Cadbury · City's finance committee signs off on Olympic guarantee · Lou Mitchell's looking for franchisees · Cubs sale clears antitrust regulators · Will Warren Buffett become the Sage of Sweets? · Hospitals start AIDS center with $4M grant · Metra unveils new Web site · Citadel allowed to sue former workers · McDonald's loses battle in Malaysia against McCurry restaurant · In brief: Sam's Wines store closure | 321 N. Clark | Spec building   CRAIN'S BLOGS · Obama invokes MJ in pitch to schoolkids: Taking Names · Congressman's words chill caddie program: Biz of Sports · Sunda's top chef chats: Enterprise City · The Cryin' Illini wins again: Inside the Leather  Final Markets Dow Jones 9,497.34 +56.07 +0.59% NASDAQ 2,037.77 +18.99 +0.94% Crain's Index 77.91 +0.66 +0.85% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Crain's 2010 Book of Lists. This is the issue you'll see on every decision-maker's desk in the city, starting with the 1500 companies featured inside. Place an ad to put you in the right place at the right time all year round. Contact Kate Van Etten at kvanetten@crain.com or 312-649-5492. Delivers Dec 28. Ad Close Nov 3. OTHER HEADLINES · Moto inks deal with Canadian wireless carrier Daily Herald · Fmr. Blago adviser reaches plea deal Chicago Sun-Times · Burr Oak workers plea innocent CBS 2 Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Crain's Who's Who: 20th Anniversary Our interactive map lets you trace the connections between Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural leaders. Search for a person or organization, or browse through the list industry by industry to see just how a big city can be a small world. Read More · Chicago Business Today — Sept. 8 · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Check, Please! visits Lulu's Dim Sum SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Yale under fire for removal of Muslim cartoons

Can't see this email? View the online version. Yale's cartoon decision Yale under fire for removal of Muslim cartoons Yale University has removed cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad from an upcoming book about how they caused outrage across the Muslim world, drawing criticism from prominent alumni and a national group of university professors. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL Independents dissatisfied with Obama A political analyst says President Obama's support is eroding among a group of voters that was pivotal to his election in 2008 -- independents. Perspective: Listening to a liar If people think that the words Barack Obama says are what matters, they can be led into something much worse than being swindled out of their money. Perspective: An open letter to liberals I've often thought of writing an open letter to those who assume my views are repugnant because of the conservative label. So guess what? Studios now see value in family-friendly films Noted entertainment critic Ted Baehr says Christians are making a difference when it comes to the availability of family-friendly movies. More of today's news Kennedy Success... Bridge Closure Obama school sp... Obama set to give speech to students WASHINGTON Take responsibility for your education. Go to class and listen. Don't let failures define you. That's the advice President Barack Obama will give schoolchildren Tuesday in Time running out for bipartisan health compromise WASHINGTON Time is running out for a two party compromise on health care as a bipartisan group of six Finance Committee senators considers a new proposal that Milwaukee police: DNA links man to 9 slain women MILWAUKEE A Milwaukee man authorities say is linked by DNA to the slayings of nine women since 1986 had shown angry tendencies in the past, Funerals for 5 Oklahoma church members killed in crash TULSA, Okla. Funerals are scheduled today and Thursday for five members of an Oklahoma church who were killed in a weekend plane crash. Today's funeral Taliban car bomber kills 3 in Afghan capital KABUL A car bomb exploded near the entrance to the military airport in Kabul early Tuesday in an apparent attack on a NATO A critique of Obama's school speech Elijah Friedeman| The text of Obama's speech to the public schools is pretty innocuous. The last three paragraphs of the speech contain the best and worst of the president's remarks. White House Adviser Apologizes for Calling Republicans A--holes Van Jones, the White House "green jobs" adviser, apologized yesterday for calling Republicans "a holes," saying the comments were "clearly inappropriate" and were made before he joined the Obama administration. See FOX News. Jones had told a group of listeners Death Panels Already Here? by Jeremy Wiggins With all the hype today about what is and isn't in the health care bill, a lot of people are worried that they are either going to be paying for abortion, losing their current health Parents: Opt-out of Obama speech? by Bryan Fischer In is likely to be an exercise in nation wide indoctrination, Pres. Obama apparently intends to deliver a speech to a captive audience next week â€" every public school student in America. The plan, evidently, is for Churchgate? Elijah Friedeman| Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is being bashed by critics who say he misused state funds by visiting churches while unnecessarily meeting with local officials. Poll: 42% say people randomly selected from phonebook better than congress Elijah Friedeman| Members of congress should take heed of two recent polls that show the utter dissatisfaction of voters everywhere. Ben and Jerry's promotes gay marriage Elijah Friedeman| Ben and Jerry's ice cream has decided to change the name of its Chubby Hubby ice cream flavor to Hubby Hubby for thirty days to celebrate the legalization of gay marriage in Vermont. Wind Power Companies Not Prosecuted for Killing Birds Wind Power Companies not prosecuted for killing thousands of birds. Van Jones Resigns Van Jones Resigns-Quits Obama Speaking to Students Matt Friedeman talks about Obama' speach to school children. In the Beginning God Worked Matt Friedeman Devotion Genesis 1: 1,2.3 What is Opinion and What is Belief(2) Discussed difference in belief and opinion.Part 2 What is Opinion and What is Belief Guest Professor Reed discusses opinion and belief life. Part 1 Education Class of Obama Obamas Education Class New ID Resource Those of you interested in apologetics and Intelligent Design may want to know that William Dembski and I just released a new resource on ID. Check it out here: seanmcdowell.org The A-Word: Does Our Generation Care about Apologetics? Miss the live interview? Watch the full video archive! seanmcdowell.org Atheist Summer Camp (CNN) If you thought youth camp was only for Christians (or at least religious groups), then you need to check out this short video.seanmcdowell.org Time Management by Mary Friedeman As many of us have learned to our chagrin, there are only so many hours in a day. We may wish for more during especially hectic weeks, but the fact is that we’re still limited to Open Heart, Open Home by Mary Friedeman Tonight at supper, talk turned to the upcoming Labor Day weekend and whom we might invite to celebrate with us. Almost every holiday finds guests in our homeâ€"international students, seminary couples, single friends, or folks who live A Breath of Fresh Air by Mary Friedeman Right now we’re enjoying a spate of beautiful fall weatherâ€"about a month ahead of schedule. Each year when we experience the first cool temperatures after months of languorous humidity, the children and I feel invigorated. Mom Work From Home - Christian Company Tech Mission/ City Vision College Internship Pastor Customer Insurance Service Representative - Property & Casualty Pianist IT Manager Site Volunteer Coordinator Music Minister Children - Youth Minister Accomplished Musician (Piano) OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007 Support AFA Today Support AFA Today

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. UPDATED: Myths and falsehoods about health care reform Media Matters for America identifies and debunks four more myths and falsehoods surrounding the health care reform debate, bringing the total to 18. Read More REPORT: Fox News' town hall coverage amplifies opponents of health care reform, ignores supporters A Media Matters for America review found that, during the week of August 24, Fox News aired 22 clips of town hall meeting attendees expressing an opinion or asking a question that opposed progressive health care reform efforts but aired zero clips of town hall attendees expressing an opinion or asking a question supporting reform. Read More Parker advances myth that conservative proposal merely about "exclud[ing] abortion" from health reform bill In her Washington Post column, Kathleen Parker described an amendment to the House's health care reform bill by anti-abortion members of Congress merely as a proposal "to exclude abortion from the bills" and suggested that a compromise provision in one of the versions of the House bills would change current law by allowing federally subsidized insurance plans to cover abortion as long as federal funds are not used. In fact, the anti-abortion proposal would effectively ban abortion coverage for those participating in health insurance plans that would be part of the proposed health insurance exchange -- including those who currently have such coverage -- and contrary to Parker's suggestion that "[s]egregating funding" would reverse current law, Medicaid already allows states to cover abortion so long as they don't use federal funds. Read More NY Times truncates Obama speech to forward "pull the plug on Grandma" health care reform falsehood The New York Times cropped a quote from President Obama's Labor Day speech to suggest that Obama responded to health care reform critics who "say we're going to pull the plug on Grandma" by conceding that policies he supports would allow for such actions to occur. In fact, in his Labor Day speech, Obama explicitly referred to claims that health care reform is "going to pull the plug on Grandma" as "lies." Read More Politico suggests conflict between public option and "cost-conscious" lawmakers A September 8 Politico article described opponents of a public health insurance option as "cost-conscious" in false contrast to "liberals who demand a public option." In fact, both the House and Senate health care reform bills require the public plan to be self-sustaining, and the Congressional Budget Office concluded that a public option did "not have a substantial effect on the cost" of the Senate health committee bill. Read More Rev. Wright redux: Media use Jones controversy to revive Wright smear Conservative media figures have used the controversy over former White House adviser Van Jones' past statements as an excuse to again link President Obama to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, a favorite bogeyman of the conservative media during and after the 2008 presidential campaign. On Fox News, Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, and Charles Krauthammer have all invoked Wright while discussing Jones in order to question Obama's associations, while on his radio show, Rush Limbaugh said, "Van Jones is Jeremiah Wright. ... Van Jones is Obama." Read More CNN's John King ignored progressive experts' critique of health insurance co-op plan CNN correspondent John King reported on CNN Newsroom that health insurance "co-op fans say their way makes more sense than a new government-run health insurance option" but ignored the progressive position that co-ops are an insufficient replacement for the public option. Media Matters for America has documented a pattern of the media ignoring progressive experts' position on health care co-ops. Read More Bill O'Reilly called for more "czars" during Bush administration Fox News personalities, including O'Reilly Factor guest-host Laura Ingraham, have attacked President Obama for appointing "czars" -- a term the channel uses to refer to any White House official tasked to advise the president on a specific issue, regardless of whether the position is subject to Senate confirmation -- with Fox News host Gretchen Carlson singling out the appointment of a "border czar" for criticism. However, during the Bush administration, Fox's Bill O'Reilly called for the appointment of an "immigration czar," as well as a "charity czar" and a "disaster relief victims family czar." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Abercrombie & Fitch pitches new trashy T-shirts to America's youth

Tim Wildmon President Please help us get this information into the hands of as many people as possible by forwarding it to your entire e-mail list of family and friends. Abercrombie & Fitch pitches new trashy T-shirts to America's youth Send an email to Abercrombie & Fitch. Ask them to pull their sexualized shirts. September 9, 2009 Dear Fred, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) continues its pattern of pushing pornographic-themed material into mainstream America. Abercrombie & Fitch has just begun offering their "New College" line of T-shirts. The first A&F T-shirt pictures a young girl opening her blouse - exposing herself. A&F titles the image: "Show the Twins". The second picture is of a female running nude. A&F titles it: "Female streaking encouraged." The next Abercrombie & Fitch T-shirt is entitled: "Female Students Wanted for Sexual Research" Abercrombie & Fitch does not merely sell a popular line of clothing – they sell a lifestyle. And because A&F clothing is popular among teens and college kids, the influence of their sex-as-recreation lifestyle is widespread. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reports that Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public health challenge in the United States. CDC estimates that approximately 19 million new infections occur each year— almost half of them among young people 15 to 24 years of age. You can see the pictures of the shirts here.  WARNING: They are offensive. Take Action! Send an email to Abercrombie & Fitch. Ask them to pull their sexualized shirts. After sending your email, call A&F at 614-283-6500 (press "0" to speak directly to a real person). Thank you for caring enough to get involved. If you feel our efforts are worthy of support, would you consider making a small tax-deductible contribution to help us continue? Sincerely, Tim Wildmon, President American Family Association Donate with confidence to AFA (gifts are tax-deductible) Please take a few minutes and invite your friends to AFA ActionAlert. AFA is now on SkyAngel Get the AFA channel. High quality content from a Christian perspective. Special time sensitive offer so act now. AFA Receives High Marks Please read this information before you decide to give a financial gift to American Family Association. Holy Land Tour Join Tim Wildmon as he travels to Israel in March. The Bible will come alive before your very eyes. In keeping with our privacy policy, AFA may periodically contact you regarding issues of concern to the family. Rest assured that your e-mail address will be kept in the strictest confidence. If you are a Federal Civilian, Postal or Military Employee, please consider AFA (#12037) for your annual CFC participation. American Family Association | P O Drawer 2440 | Tupelo, MS 38803 | 1-662-844-5036 Copyright ©2009 All Rights Reserved

DirecTV and AT&T Strike Resale Deal | Satellite TV

DirecTV and AT&T Strike Resale Deal | Satellite TV

Did you know AT&T was partnering with Direct TV? I presently have Dish Network, which was a bundle package with AT&T. I tried to tape President Obama's speech with school children with the DVR I have with Dish Network. I am in the Chicago area. We have sunny skies, no rain or storms. Yet, my Dish Network DVR would not work. I was able to see the speech on another TV in the house, which is connected to the Dish Network equipment, but could not record it. There is a conspiracy regarding the attacks against the President of the United States, who happens to be black. What do you want to call it? I am switching to Direct TV.

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

One of the most unexpected controversies of the Obama administration will come to a head today as the president delivers a hotly debated back-to-school speech to schoolchildren across the country. Many conservatives over the past week have expressed a fear that the president's address would be used to push a partisan political agenda.

The ones that are against this speech are racist. They even have a black teacher in North Carolina who objects to it. He probably objects because his job will be on the line.

This is a racist country. If this were a white man giving this speech, we would not have this issue. They are pulling other things into the "pot" to avoid addressing the race issue in America.

Thompson to open Hall's doors for Jordan - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Thompson to open Hall's doors for Jordan - NBA - Yahoo! Sports