By Jenna Lieungh President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” What was that again? If by “extraordinary efforts” they were referring to his futile and prodigal $819 billion stimulus package or his memorable yet void outlook of “hope and change,”…
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Using Earth’s blessings to better mankind and planet
David Legates Dr. Legates is a Professor of Climatology at the University of Delaware. He also is an adjunct faculty in the Statistics Department and the Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Program. He received his B.A. in Mathematics and Geography (double major – cum laude) at the University of Delaware in 1982 and a Ph.D.…
Sean Walsh
The Actual Numbers Should Scare You
Sean Walsh lives in Muskego with his wife and 3 kids. He is the author of Financial Illusions and the Realities of Money. His website is www.illrel.com. By Sean Walsh It can be especially trying to have a discussion with anyone when it comes to money, finances, investing, saving and retirement planning. As we…
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Dear American Taxpayer
For only the second time in my adult life, I am not ashamed of my country. I want to thank the hard working American people for paying $242 thousand dollars for my vacation in Spain. My daughter Sasha, several long-time family friends, my personal staff and various guests had a wonderful time. Honestly, you just…
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Who Was Haym Solomon?
History of the $1 Bill On the rear of the One Dollar bill, you will see two circles. Together, they comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task…
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Cracking Down on FoodShare and Other Public Assistance Program Fraud
Madison–Governor Walker announced today improved results collecting fraudulent public assistance payments. Recommendations to improve public assistance program integrity were included in the Governor’s Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Commission final report. “Public assistance is vital to help needy families get back on their feet,” said Governor Walker. “However, when benefits go to those who are ineligible…