Daily Update

On his way out of office, President Obama is determined to keep his campaign promise to closeGuantanamo Bay in Cuba.  Speaker Ryan’s reaction: “Congress has left no room for confusion,” the speaker said. “It is against the law — and it will stay against the law — to transfer terrorist detainees to American soil. We will not jeopardize our national security over a campaign promise.”  On this we staunchly stand with Speaker Ryan, Americans will never let a president jeopardize the safety of American citizens to keep a campaign promise.

Our national debt per household is out of control, the Daily Signal looks at ways to correct the looming unsustainable spending by the federal government.

Occasionally, Joe Biden has some good advice.  Of course, typical of many politicians who are reminded of what they said in the past, VP Biden tried to walk it back.  

The NYC Council gave themselves more than the commission recommended as a raise, will the state legislators do the same?

Since there was no immediate need and school districts are slow to apply, why should a $2B bond go forward and burden future taxpayers for the cost of equipment that will be outdated by the time the bond is paid?  Taxpayers tired of paying for politicians promises to further their political career. 

The ill-advised NYC proposal to consider allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote is getting a coverage outside of New York City.

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell