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Friday, January 21, 2011
Republican Congress Proposes Spending Cuts
Roughly $2.3 trillion of the $2.5 trillion in savings from the Republican Study Committee's Spending Reduction Act would come from cutting non-defense discretionary spending to 2006 and freezing that spending through 2021.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Subsidy. $445 million annual savings.
Save America's Treasures Program. $25 million annual savings.
International Fund for Ireland. $17 million annual savings.
Legal Services Corporation. $420 million annual savings.
National Endowment for the Arts. $167.5 million annual savings.
National Endowment for the Humanities. $167.5 million annual savings.
Hope VI Program. $250 million annual savings.
Amtrak Subsidies. $1.565 billion annual savings.
Eliminate duplicative education programs. H.R. 2274 (in last Congress), authored by Rep. McKeon, eliminates 68 at a savings of $1.3 billion annually.
U.S. Trade Development Agency. $55 million annual savings.
Woodrow Wilson Center Subsidy. $20 million annual savings.
Cut in half funding for congressional printing and binding. $47 million annual savings.
John C. Stennis Center Subsidy. $430,000 annual savings.
Community Development Fund. $4.5 billion annual savings.
Read the rest here
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Subsidy. $445 million annual savings.
Save America's Treasures Program. $25 million annual savings.
International Fund for Ireland. $17 million annual savings.
Legal Services Corporation. $420 million annual savings.
National Endowment for the Arts. $167.5 million annual savings.
National Endowment for the Humanities. $167.5 million annual savings.
Hope VI Program. $250 million annual savings.
Amtrak Subsidies. $1.565 billion annual savings.
Eliminate duplicative education programs. H.R. 2274 (in last Congress), authored by Rep. McKeon, eliminates 68 at a savings of $1.3 billion annually.
U.S. Trade Development Agency. $55 million annual savings.
Woodrow Wilson Center Subsidy. $20 million annual savings.
Cut in half funding for congressional printing and binding. $47 million annual savings.
John C. Stennis Center Subsidy. $430,000 annual savings.
Community Development Fund. $4.5 billion annual savings.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Texas Tourists
A couple from Texas were taking a cross country drive, taking in sites they couldn't get back home.
The couple started arguing about the pronunciation of the town's name. They argued back and forth until they stopped for lunch, where they knew they could settle their bet as to how it was pronounced by asking a local.
When it was their turn the man asked the cute young thing behind the counter, "Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us?"
"I'll try," promised the local.
"Would you please pronounce where we are -- very slowly?"
"Sure," said the blonde girl. She leaned over the counter and said, "Burrrrrrgerrrrrr Kiiiinnnnng."
While driving through Wisconsin, they were often boggled by the place names, which peaked as they were approaching Oconomowoc.
The couple started arguing about the pronunciation of the town's name. They argued back and forth until they stopped for lunch, where they knew they could settle their bet as to how it was pronounced by asking a local.
When it was their turn the man asked the cute young thing behind the counter, "Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us?"
"I'll try," promised the local.
"Would you please pronounce where we are -- very slowly?"
"Sure," said the blonde girl. She leaned over the counter and said, "Burrrrrrgerrrrrr Kiiiinnnnng."
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Department of Labor Investigation
The North Dakota Department of Labor claimed a small Bismarck farmer was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to investigate him.
Department of Labor employee: I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them.
Farmer: Well, there’s my farm hand who’s been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board.
Then there’s the mentally challenged worker. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night so he can cope with life. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally.
Department of Labor employee: That’s the guy I want to talk to… the mentally challenged one.
Farmer: That would be me.
Department of Labor employee: I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them.
Farmer: Well, there’s my farm hand who’s been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board.
Then there’s the mentally challenged worker. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night so he can cope with life. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally.
Department of Labor employee: That’s the guy I want to talk to… the mentally challenged one.
Farmer: That would be me.
Atlanta Mourns Loss of a Special Person
Royal Marshall, producer of the Neal Boortz syndicated radio show, dropped dead Friday night of a massive heart attack at the age of 43. Royal was known for his quick wit and his ability to parry Neal. What better way to remember him than this.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Nice Yacht
I am thinking of buying a boat , What do you all think about this one?
There’s buzz overseas about what could possibly be the world’s first billion dollar yacht. A UK yacht designer, Yacht Island Design, has drawn plans for a four-level, 500-ft. city on the sea called “Streets of Monaco,” which is being modeled after the European enclave, a space for millionaires and billionaires alike.
On the top deck, there will be scaled-down versions of uber famous Monaco landmarks like the Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Casino, Café de Paris, Loews Hotel, and La Rascasse. The real pinchers are a fully-functional go-kart circuit track based on the Monoco Grand Prix race track, complete with a tunnel complex, and the submarine and helipad. And not to mention, the standard multiple swimming pools, swim-in Jacuzzi bar, multi-use sports court for tennis and basketball, dance hall, spa and hair salon, and accommodations for 16 guests and 70 staff members. The main apartment for the yacht owner is spread over three floors and covers 4,800 sq. ft.
I think this would be a comfy bedroom.
There’s buzz overseas about what could possibly be the world’s first billion dollar yacht. A UK yacht designer, Yacht Island Design, has drawn plans for a four-level, 500-ft. city on the sea called “Streets of Monaco,” which is being modeled after the European enclave, a space for millionaires and billionaires alike.
On the top deck, there will be scaled-down versions of uber famous Monaco landmarks like the Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Casino, Café de Paris, Loews Hotel, and La Rascasse. The real pinchers are a fully-functional go-kart circuit track based on the Monoco Grand Prix race track, complete with a tunnel complex, and the submarine and helipad. And not to mention, the standard multiple swimming pools, swim-in Jacuzzi bar, multi-use sports court for tennis and basketball, dance hall, spa and hair salon, and accommodations for 16 guests and 70 staff members. The main apartment for the yacht owner is spread over three floors and covers 4,800 sq. ft.
I think this would be a comfy bedroom.
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Wedding Announcements
Hurry .. hurry ...
"Well, years ago I might have . . . . ".
"The main thing I learned in College was . . . .& quot;
"As soon as I get done here I'm gonna . . . . "
"The coroner told me that it looked like he had
been hit in the head several times with a . . . . . "
...no com
ment ...
"Not only has my ass been itchin', on closer
inspection I find my . . ."
No Comment .... really!!!
"It figures, right after I got my Butts-McCracken
condition cleared up, now I've got an . . . . ."
"Honest Judge, I'm not really a . . .
"My Doctor told me the best way to get rid of my
Aikin-Johnson was to . . .. . . "
"And...the Doctor also suggested for preventative measures,
at least twice a week, I should be . . . . . . . "
"After I get all of these medical problems taken care of,
I think I'll go get a . . ."
Thought for today:Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
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"Well, years ago I might have . . . . ".
"The main thing I learned in College was . . . .& quot;
"As soon as I get done here I'm gonna . . . . "
"The coroner told me that it looked like he had
been hit in the head several times with a . . . . . "
...no com
ment ..."Not only has my ass been itchin', on closer
inspection I find my . . ."
No Comment .... really!!!
"It figures, right after I got my Butts-McCracken
condition cleared up, now I've got an . . . . ."
"Honest Judge, I'm not really a . . .
"My Doctor told me the best way to get rid of my
Aikin-Johnson was to . . .. . . "
"And...the Doctor also suggested for preventative measures,
at least twice a week, I should be . . . . . . . "
"After I get all of these medical problems taken care of,
I think I'll go get a . . ."
Thought for today:Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
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