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Friday, November 12, 2010 |
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The Obamacare Burden To Your State Budget
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:19 PM :: 7072 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Facing a $25 billion deficit for their next two-year budget cycle, Texas lawmakers are considering closing the gap by dropping out of Medicaid. “This system is bankrupting our state,” State Representative Warren Chisum told The New York Times. “We need to get out of it. And with the budget shortfall we’re anticipating, we may have to act this year,” he said.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010 |
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Providing for Those Who Serve
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:27 PM :: 3927 Views :: National News, Ethics
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On this national holiday we also take a closer look at how Congress plans to provide for those who serve. Yesterday, President Barack Obama's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform released a report calling for $100 billion cuts to the defense budget. The Commission's defense cuts would make America less safe and are thus completely irresponsible.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 |
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US Supreme Court refuses to hear Hawaii beach accretion case
By Robert Thomas @ 10:24 PM :: 9813 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The denial of cert by the U.S. Supreme Court means that until the Hawaii Supreme Court confirms or rules otherwise in a future case, the ICA's rule that "unvested" rights or "contingent future interests" are not property and are subject to uncompensated acquisition by the legislature, is the law.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
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Maui Victims of Sovereignty Mortgage Scammers may lose home
By Andrew Walden @ 10:27 AM :: 18823 Views :: DHHL, Maui County, Ethics
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"There is an awareness all over Hawaii Nei that Mahealani Ventura-Oliver of Ko Hawaii Pae Aina-Hawaii Loa Foundation has made the Hawaiian people victims of her fraud and selfishness…." -- Br. Christopher Fishkin, Franciscan Hermitage, Wailuku, Maui
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Monday, November 8, 2010 |
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Stacey Djou: On the bright side
By News Release @ 12:55 PM :: 9287 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Over the past week, Charles has received hundreds of emails from people all over the state and the nation expressing their sorrow and disappointment over Tuesday’s election results. While we share your pain, we prefer to instead focus on all that we were able to accomplish together in the last year.
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Friday, November 5, 2010 |
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Election Results: Dems hold Samoa, GOP holds Guam
By Selected News Articles @ 6:59 PM :: 7202 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Guam Republicans Sen. Eddie Calvo and Sen. Ray Tenorio defeated Democrats former Gov. Carl Gutierrez and Sen. Frank Aguon Jr. by 583 votes in the General Election on Tuesday, but the results will not be certified unless today's recount confirms the victor.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010 |
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NRO: Finally, They Tossed Out That Classy, Polite, Dignified Incumbent!
By Selected News Articles @ 4:31 PM :: 9125 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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I collapsed into bed at roughly 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, and awoke, groggily, some hours later to find that Rep. Charles Djou, Republican of Hawaii elected in a special three-way election earlier this year, had been defeated....
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
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Inouye: “Odds of passing the Akaka Bill are bad”
By Andrew Walden @ 11:32 PM :: 9600 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Republicans in Hawaii may have taken a drubbing Election Day, but the sudden reassertion of Republican control of Congress means that Hawaiians and Hawaii may be saved from the Akaka Bill.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
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Aiona, Djou thank their supporters
By News Release @ 7:19 PM :: 8977 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Aiona: "I congratulate our opponent on his victory, and will join all of you in supporting our next Governor by working to hold our government accountable to our citizens."
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
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Conservatives Get to Work
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:32 PM :: 3840 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Everyone now knows that Americans remain a strong and free people, unbowed by adversity and unwilling to exchange their birthright of liberty for a perpetual stew of bureaucratic rule and government dependency.
But let’s be clear, now we must all get to work. The new Congress has a choice: answer the call of renewal or betray the hopes of the American people. It is time for conservatives to be conservative, and not backslide.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 |
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Full State by State results: Republicans win control of House
By Selected News Articles @ 5:01 PM :: 6123 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Links to national election results updated continuously...
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 |
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Everything you need to know about Abercrombie and Hanabusa
By Andrew Walden @ 11:53 AM :: 11388 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Click a link and find out what the rest of Hawaii media has not been telling you....
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 |
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John Willoughby live on Dennis Prager show
By News Release @ 10:41 AM :: 5344 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Dennis Prager (radio) Show Today Tues. Nov. 2nd between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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Hawaii Right to Life PAC Urges Vote for Aiona
By News Release @ 6:07 PM :: 7935 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Janet Grace, executive director of Hawaii Right to Life stated, “We do not believe a person can be qualified for public office if he has no respect for the most innocent and vulnerable people in Hawai'i. Gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie’s voting record is crystal clear: as a U.S. Congressman, he consistently voted against every piece of legislation that would have protected innocent human life."
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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Solutions for Sanity
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:25 PM :: 4101 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Our country may just need a Rally to Restore Comedy after this past Saturday's spectacularly unfunny Rally to Restore Sanity on the National Mall. But "The Daily Show" host and rally organizer Jon Stewart may have stumbled upon some truth in his closing remarks....
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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Gallup predicts Largest Republican margin in Several Generations
By John H. Fund @ 11:44 AM :: 7128 Views :: National News, Ethics
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How tall will the Republican wave be tomorrow? Two leading political analysts for Gallup have gone through the House races and drawn up what they call the most pessimistic scenario for the GOP. Even so, Republicans end up taking 38 net House seats from Democrats, putting them one seat short of control. Their most optimistic scenario for Republicans is a GOP gain of 90 seats.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Lingle saves Hawaii refineries from EPA
By News Release @ 3:41 PM :: 10382 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“You raise important concerns about the impact that the standards could have on Hawaii’s two refineries, and by extension, the State’s economy and the Pacific Command,” said Jackson in her October 25, 2010 response letter to Governor Lingle. “Your letter effectively summarizes the primary ways in which the situation of the Tesoro and Chevron refineries in Hawaii differs from that of refineries located on the mainland of the United States.”
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Hanabusa Insurance: Medicare cuts, higher prices, and denial of care
By News Release @ 2:50 PM :: 10505 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Colleen Hanabusa has used every opportunity to say that she “supports our kupuna.” Which makes her unabashed support of the $1 trillion government takeover of health care known as Obamacare that much more puzzling.
Recently, in a debate, she claimed that no seniors would see Medicare cuts – that it is guaranteed. Actually, that’s false. Here are the facts....
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Abercrombie: Little to point to in the way of achievement
By News Release @ 2:39 PM :: 7984 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In many of this year’s races, you’ve heard about a candidate’s achievements in political office. Neil Abercrombie has been silent on his work as U.S. Congressman for nearly two decades. All we hear is a promise of “change” and “a new day.” That is because Neil Abercrombie has no crowning achievement or landmark legislation in his twenty years in Congress.
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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Hawaii windfarm developer “could go under”
By Selected News Articles @ 7:47 PM :: 9129 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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But unless Shaw and Dearborn put in more money, or First Wind finds a buyer, Downes said, the company could go under. First Wind discloses this risk in recent financial filings. It says it has substantial, short-term debt and insufficient money to pay back loans. "Failure to comply with these obligations could result in an event of default under those agreements, which could be difficult to cure, or result in our bankruptcy," the company says.
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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Abercrombie’s 100% anti-life voting record
By News Release @ 2:18 PM :: 10340 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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- Rated 0% by the National Right To Life (NRLC)
- Rated 100% by National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
- Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition on Family Issues
- Rated 100% by the gay agenda HRC
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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KoOlina and Hanabusa: Another land deal, another ex-cop, steroids, broken teeth, and Saigon Passion
By Selected News Articles @ 1:58 AM :: 15553 Views :: Ethics, Land Use, Law Enforcement, Politicians
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Last year, Souza provided equipment used for a beach-cleaning contract at Ko Olina held by a company headed by Paul Hospodar, chief of security at the Ko Olina Resort, business records show….Hospodar was fired from the police force in 1995 for violent behavior and alleged drug abuse....
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Abercrombie Will Harm Hawaii’s Relationship with Foreign Countries
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 10678 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Tourism is a cornerstone of Hawaii’s economy and culture and foreign relationships are essential for Hawaii leaders to foster if we are to continue promoting Hawaii as business and vacation destination. Governor Linda Lingle utilized her executive office to promote tourism, travel and business in Hawaii and fostered strong relationships with countries like China and Japan for our state’s benefit.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Hawaiian Telcom Emerges from Chapter 11 Reorganization
By News Release @ 6:43 PM :: 8490 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...effective today, the Company has successfully completed its reorganization and has emerged from its Chapter 11 proceedings, pursuant to the plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) approved by the bankruptcy court. As expected, the new ownership and capital structure of the Company have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Can’t say no: Hanabusa’s Tax-raising record
By News Release @ 6:30 PM :: 11191 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In the past four years (at least), she did not encounter a single tax increase, government regulation or pay raise that she thought fell short of getting "the biggest bang" for Hawaii taxpayers' bucks.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Djou leads fund race
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 9466 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Djou has now raised more than $362,000 in October alone and over the past two months has raised more than $752,000 - nearly $200,000 more than his opponent.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Rep. Djou pleased by Clinton support for free trade with South Korea
By Rep Charles Djou @ 2:34 PM :: 12748 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Honolulu, HI — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) released the following statement after attending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech on America’s engagement in the Asia Pacific....
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Facing default, Hawaii windfarm operator cancels IPO
By Selected News Articles @ 1:50 PM :: 11031 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“Given the financial tight rope First Wind is walking and its voracious need for financing to build its projects, we believe the risks outweigh the company’s upside,’’ Stephen Simko, Morningstar Inc. analyst, wrote in a report on the stock offering.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Abercrombie voted against tougher penalties for criminals who kill unborn baby
By News Release @ 9:25 PM :: 8355 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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While many know Neil Abercrombie supports abortion, the extreme stances he has taken on parental notification and prosecuting criminals who harm fetuses during violent crimes are counter to the values of many here in Hawaii. While in Congress, he voted against...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Aiona announces Hot Water, Cool Rates solar power incentives
By News Release @ 1:41 PM :: 10159 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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HONOLULU -- Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced four of Hawai`i’s top financial institutions will be providing a benefit of over $1.3 million dollars for Hot Water, Cool Rates, a new solar water-heater loan interest-buydown program.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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ABC News: For Dems, 50th State Becomes Hawaii Uh-Oh
By Selected News Articles @ 12:38 PM :: 10046 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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But Djou also isn't shy about emphasizing his Republican views on the economy: he views the stimulus as a failure, wants Congress to spend a lot less, supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution and supports the extension of all the Bush-era tax cuts.
Djou has "essentially been very candid and straightforward about his Republican principles. And, love 'em or hate 'em, they're out there pretty clear," said Neal Milner, a professor of political science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa....
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Red Tape Rising: $28 Billion added to EPA’s hidden $1.75 Trillion tax
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:25 PM :: 4551 Views :: National News, Ethics
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According to a report released last month by the Small Business Administration, existing total regulatory costs already amount to about $1.75 trillion annually. This "hidden tax" on the economy is nearly twice as large as the sum of all individual income taxes collected last year.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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Returning the People's House to the People
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:32 PM :: 4553 Views :: National News, Ethics
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- Rank-and-file members, not party leaders, should be allowed equal opportunity to nominate and vote for each party's steering committee members;
- Term limits should apply to all House party leadership positions, including the Speaker; and
- A cap should be placed on the overall size of each committee so no one committee dominates the House.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Cam Cavasso advert “Mountains of Debt”
By Video @ 7:25 PM :: 8071 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Starting this week, we are going back on television with our "Mountains of Debt" commercial--making a promise to future generations. We are starting a telephone outreach program to conservative and independent voters. And we are reaching the people of Hawaii about Daniel Inouye's record with our online ad campaign.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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Hawaii Right to Life releases candidate endorsements
By News Release @ 7:15 PM :: 9685 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Honolulu, HI -- Hawaii Right to Life PAC has announced its candidate endorsements and recommendations for dozens of races statewide. Its selections are based on a comprehensive vetting of those running for office and in-depth personal interviews affirming each endorsed candidate’s commitment to pro-life values.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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Harris Poll: Obama approval rating drops to 37%
By News Release @ 6:03 PM :: 6770 Views :: National News, Ethics
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NEW YORK , NY - President Obama is spending the next week crisscrossing the country in support of Democratic candidates before this year's midterm elections. While the president may do a great job of energizing the base, he may not be able to convert any Independents who have yet to decide for whom they will vote. Currently, two-thirds of Americans (67%) have a negative opinion of the job President Obama is doing while just over one-third (37%) have a positive opinion. This continues the president's downward trend and he is now at the lowest job approval rating of his presidency.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Stacey Djou defends against Hanabusa’s attack ads
By Video @ 2:46 PM :: 7571 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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He’s caring and courageous, taking on the political establishment to put working families first, fighting irresponsible spending that threatens our keiki’s future, creating new local jobs by opening overseas markets so Hawaii families can stay here together.
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Monday, October 25, 2010 |
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Future of Hawaii: Djou winning 2/3 of independents, young voters
By News Release @ 6:38 PM :: 9359 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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A poll released by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Hawaii News Now shows Colleen Hanabusa in trouble. Across the board, she is struggling not only to make inroads with independent voters and younger voters but also struggling to seal the deal with her own party and union members.
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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REUTERS: Hawaii wind farm operator faces default risk
By Selected News Articles @ 7:14 PM :: 10173 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Loss-making First Wind had $582 mln of debt on Sept 30
Says may default on outstanding debt, sell collateral
Some U.S. government subsidies may end at year-end
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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New Poll: Djou winning 44%-35%
By News Release @ 5:40 PM :: 9110 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The telephone survey, conducted by ccAdvertising, showed Charles leading Hanabusa 44% to 35%, with a margin of error of +/-3%. The survey had 2,747 participants.
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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NPR’s blacklist: More than Juan Williams
By IPT News @ 5:12 PM :: 5414 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Emerson is now routinely described as the nation's foremost expert on Islamist terrorism, and no serious news organization would think of ignoring his views. Except National Public Radio. NPR blacklisted Emerson in 1998....
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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When will our Progressive Corporatism Nightmare End?
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:44 PM :: 3722 Views :: National News, Ethics
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$154 billion. That is the amount of taxpayer money that will be needed to bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac according to a new "stress test" performed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. And that is the good news....
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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Abercrombie, Hirono tried to impose gay marriage nationwide
By News Release @ 1:30 PM :: 7501 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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While Congressman, Neil Abercrombie voted against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defines marriage as between a man and a woman. When it passed he tried to repeal it.
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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Momentum: Djou outraises Hanabusa by $167,000 in six weeks
By News Release @ 1:14 PM :: 7653 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In the pre-general reports filed yesterday, Djou reported $226,000 to Hanabusa’s $112,000 in the first two weeks of October. Djou outraised her by more than $50,000 in September.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010 |
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