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It was a clear beautiful, royal blue sky day on Wall Street. The S & P futures were up markedly, awaiting a positive open, as I turn to get my first cup of coffee. I return to CNBC to get the morning business news, when I notice that the S & P futures are falling, and they're falling fast.
It was a clear beautiful, royal blue sky day on Wall Street. The S & P futures were up markedly, awaiting a positive open, as I turn to get my first cup of coffee. I return to CNBC to get the morning business news, when I notice that the S & P futures are falling, and they're falling fast.
 
A 1980 Series by Milton Friedman
 
Greg Murphy's use of Amy Kremer as his hatchet person is absurdity at its best!
Greg Murphy's use of Amy Kremer as his hatchet person is absurdity at its best!
 
In order to do away with the Clinton corruption and enact serious reform in Washington, we have to make the right decision on Tuesday.
In order to do away with the Clinton corruption and enact serious reform in Washington, we have to make the right decision on Tuesday.
 
This piece contrasts Washington's willingness to step down with Obama's desire for power, and explains why it doesn't make sense
This piece contrasts Washington's willingness to step down with Obama's desire for power, and explains why it doesn't make sense
 
A look at the harmful biases in higher education, the damage that it causes, and how it can be fixed
 
Let's look at the possible candidates for 2016 election
 
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
 
Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Sen. Maj. Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for telling a flat-out lie about Export-Import Bank
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
I am from Georgia and knew Jimmy Carter when he was Governor. He changed little upon moving to become President of this great nation.
I am from Georgia and knew Jimmy Carter when he was Governor. He changed little upon moving to become President of this great nation.
 
An amendment to replace the States' influence in the federal government since the 17th Amendment was adopted.
 
An amendment to replace the States' influence in the federal government since the 17th Amendment was adopted.
An amendment to replace the States' influence in the federal government since the 17th Amendment was adopted.
 
Congressman Mark Meadows collected a lot of new fans with his recent tussle with John Boehner and crew. An effort has arisen to encourage Meadows to forego election to the House in 2016 and primary incumbent US senator Richard Burr.
Congressman Mark Meadows collected a lot of new fans with his recent tussle with John Boehner and crew. An effort has arisen to encourage Meadows to forego election to the House in 2016 and primary incumbent US senator Richard Burr.
 
This has been one of the most trying months in America leading up to July 4. We have the tragic shooting in SC with their Legislature now debating whether to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their complex.
This has been one of the most trying months in America leading up to July 4. We have the tragic shooting in SC with their Legislature now debating whether to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their complex.
 
In reaction recently to the "advancement" of LGBT rights in North Carolina, I have seen/heard of many who are somehow angered by this...
In reaction recently to the "advancement" of LGBT rights in North Carolina, I have seen/heard of many who are somehow angered by this...
 
It’s no secret that Walter Jones irritates the political establishment. The GOPe tried to get him in the 2014 primary. Now, it appears they’re trying again with a new face
It’s no secret that Walter Jones irritates the political establishment. The GOPe tried to get him in the 2014 primary. Now, it appears they’re trying again with a new face
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), visited Gaston County, North Carolina, where he spoke to military servicemembers, veterans and their families during a Memorial Day service.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), visited Gaston County, North Carolina, where he spoke to military servicemembers, veterans and their families during a Memorial Day service.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) gave this statement on passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2016
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) gave this statement on passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2016
 
Talk about profiles in courage. *There's nothing better to make you stand up and salute someone who takes both sides of an important issue.
Talk about profiles in courage. *There's nothing better to make you stand up and salute someone who takes both sides of an important issue.
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
 
We have comedians and pundants speaking to the things which trouble me about Conservatives.
We have comedians and pundants speaking to the things which trouble me about Conservatives.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 today with a 99-0 vote
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 today with a 99-0 vote
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 1560, The Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which provides private companies that turn over sensitive data to the federal government with immunity from lawsuits. H.R. 1560 passed the House 307 to 116 and awaits consideration in the Senate.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 1560, The Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which provides private companies that turn over sensitive data to the federal government with immunity from lawsuits. H.R. 1560 passed the House 307 to 116 and awaits consideration in the Senate.
 
GOP congressional leaders are racing to approve a budget blueprint for the coming year that abides by strict spending limits, determined to show that the party can maintain fiscal discipline.
GOP congressional leaders are racing to approve a budget blueprint for the coming year that abides by strict spending limits, determined to show that the party can maintain fiscal discipline.
 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) admitted it erred in granting deferred deportation to Emmanuel Jesus Rangel-Hernandez, a known gang member who is now charged with four counts of 1st degree murder in North Carolina.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) admitted it erred in granting deferred deportation to Emmanuel Jesus Rangel-Hernandez, a known gang member who is now charged with four counts of 1st degree murder in North Carolina.
 
It began with Ted Cruz, on March 23rd, and continued with Rand Paul, on April 7th, who were the first to announce their candidacy for the highest office in the Land.
It began with Ted Cruz, on March 23rd, and continued with Rand Paul, on April 7th, who were the first to announce their candidacy for the highest office in the Land.
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) introduced The Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) introduced The Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills to prevent tax evaders from working for the federal government and drawing a salary from taxpayer dollars.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills to prevent tax evaders from working for the federal government and drawing a salary from taxpayer dollars.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, in Tillis' Washington, D.C. office to discuss several issues, including stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and combatting terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, in Tillis' Washington, D.C. office to discuss several issues, including stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and combatting terrorist groups in the Middle East.
 
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
 
I just returned from a visit to my almost 97-year-old mother in Atlanta. We stayed with my classmate from Clarkston High School 1963. He and his wife are both in the same class with me so we are all Baby boomers now reaching the final stage of marriage---RETIREMENT YEARS.
I just returned from a visit to my almost 97-year-old mother in Atlanta. We stayed with my classmate from Clarkston High School 1963. He and his wife are both in the same class with me so we are all Baby boomers now reaching the final stage of marriage---RETIREMENT YEARS.
 
The lefties tried to suggest that North Carolina's approval of an amendment to its state constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman was going to be an economic development nightmare.
The lefties tried to suggest that North Carolina's approval of an amendment to its state constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman was going to be an economic development nightmare.
 
Barry Obama likes it. Renee Ellmers likes it. John Boehner LOVES IT. So does Nancy Pelosi. (We should ALL be worried.)
Barry Obama likes it. Renee Ellmers likes it. John Boehner LOVES IT. So does Nancy Pelosi. (We should ALL be worried.)
 
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