Politics

House Republicans seek to defund net neutrality in budget bill

The GOP opposes net neutrality rules preventing major ISPs from discriminating against content providers and customers who don't pay extra.
fcc net neutrality rules

Matthew Shepard Act | What’s to Hate, Mr. Sessions? (Pt. 2)

The battle for gay rights in the U.S. still has a long journey, as the machinations of Republican senators like Jeff Sessions would appear to indicate...

Paul Shirley on Haiti: “I won’t give them a cent”

Paul Shirley says Haiti doesn't deserve money, because it'll stick to the red tape. Gee, encouraging activism is one thing, but seriously?

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

Maxine Waters in same boat as Charlie Rangel

Representative Maxine Waters has been charged with ethics violations not long after Rep. Charlie Rangel was reprimanded by Congress...
Photo fo the congress chambers

Donald Berwick recess appointment denies GOP political points

Donald Berwick was appointed to lead Medicare while Congress is in recess, denying Republicans the chance to whip up the right wing base...
signs urging health care for america now

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Congressman Massa (allegedly) groped his way through the Navy

Congressman Massa has resigned from Congress. Does it have anything to do with his alleged Naval misconduct?
Navy

Prop 8 stay granted by California judge

The overturning of Proposition 8 in California has been given a few days to take effect, so proponents have time to appeal the ruling...
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Debt Relief Aided by a Health Care System Overhaul

Hopefully consumers will find some debt relief as a new proposed health care system overhaul is unveiled. READ THE STORY here
Debt relief and health care reform would seem to go hand-in-hand, brothers and sisters (Photo: flickr.com)

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

Escalating unrest in Tunis causes Tunisian president to flee

Growing unrest and protests in Tunisia have culminated in unpopular President Ben Ali fleeing capital city Tunis and abandoning his office.
Ben Ali

Cash For Clunkers Program 2009 | Over Before You Know It?

Will the Cash for Clunkers program 2009 last long enough and have enough money for people to actually take advantage of the program? I wonder if the cost of...
Car wrecked while it was parked

Joe Wilson Is Your Pre-Existing Condition | Playful Patriotism

Web site Joe Wilson is Your Pre-Existing Condition makes claims like "Joe Wilson sued your gramma for file sharing" and "Joe Wilson stole your newspaper"...
I do believe the guy who wrote this book, Mathew Honan, created Joe Wilson is Your Pre-Existing Condition. Image from Amazon.com.

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Not Just for First-Timers

If the proposal is approved, the first time home buyer tax credit would be extended to April 2010, to people who make more and who have already owned houses...
Do you think the tax credit will stimulate home sales?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have quite the tab

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have cost taxpayers almost $150 billion. The CBO expects it to get worse. How long will this keep up? READ ON...
Sinkhole

Lynn Jenkins Cries for a Great White Hope

Rep. Lynn Jenkins of Kansas' 2nd District is hoping for a great white hope to combat Obama and the Democrats. Kansas voters will decide if racism reflects…
Rep. Lynn Jenkins of Kansas' 2nd District. He wants a "Great White Hope" to counter Obama's black ways, apparently (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org)

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

Is Republican census form an illegal Republican census scam?

There are many legislators questioning if the Republican "census" letter is not only a scam, but illegal. What do these forms try to do? READ ON...
Census form

Taking on the IRS and Winning

A Maryland woman has recently been victorious in her battle with the IRS to claim a large tuition deduction. Are you prepared for the approaching tax season?