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Before Benghazi, There Was Extortion 17; "Complicity" and "Deriliciton of Duty" are the Charges

Susan Patten — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:08:56 +0000

"The hearts and minds of our enemy are more valuable to this Government than my son's blood," states Karen Vaughn, mother of U.S. Navy Seal, Aaron Vaugh who was killed with other members of the now famous Seal Team 6 when the chopper they were in was shot down by the Taliban in Afghanistan, in August of 2011.

Karen Vaughn's statement came as part of her riveting testimony at a press conference held this week at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Karen and her husband were joined at the press conference by other family members of our slain special operations soldiers, retired military Generals, Admirals, former Seals, and Congressmen to speak out as a unified "whistle-blower" group, unified in its message.

Workers in NYC Picket for Higher Wages and a Union in the Fast Food Sector–[POLL]

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:45:25 +0000

With our own minimum wage battle underway here in Maine, the fight for higher wages goes on everywhere. In NYC, some fast food workers are picketing for increased wages and the establishment of a union. And although wage increases are needed to keep up with inflation, there has to be a balance. I spent 11 [...]

Wynonna's Sister Ashley Judd Out of the Senate Race [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:00:21 +0000

Some say that actress Ashley Judd’s ultra liberal views were a bit too much for the voting public in Kentucky, as she has opted not to run for the U.S. Senate seat that is currently being held by mega-experienced, R-Ky, Mitch McConnell. It’s also being reported that the race would no doubt be heavily contested, [...]

Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:39:40 +0000

Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation hearing in the Senate was highly contentious, was finally confirmed today as the next secretary of defense by a vote of 58-41. The nomination was in some serious doubt in the last few weeks, especially after Hagel endured some very tough questioning from Republican members of the Armed Services Committee. In the [...]

Ashley Judd a Potential Kentucky Senate Candidate–Attack Ads Already Started

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:00:36 +0000

44-year-old, Ashley Judd, has announced that she maybe be seeking senate candidacy in for the state of Kentucky. Judd, who is well-known as the daughter of country star, Naomi Judd, and the half-sister of country great, Wynonna, is also an accomplished actress, a humanitarian, and political activist. But the news hasn’t been brushed off without [...]

Senator Susan Collins Talks National Debt at Bangor Noontime Rotary Club

Susan Patten — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:38:28 +0000

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, enjoyed lunch today with the Bangor Noontime Rotary Club, of which she is an honorary member. As guest speaker, Collins started her address with the statement that she hoped she could be “enlightening” without being “disheartening.” Her points of discussion focused on the federal deficit and debt. “The national debt [...]

BDN Wants to Know If You Have a Concealed Weapons Permit [POLL]

Chris Popper — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:55:16 +0000

The Bangor Daily News has submitted letters to area police departments under the Maine Freedom of Access Act requesting the names, addresses and dates of birth of concealed weapons permit holders.

Meanwhile, Gov. Paul LePage said in a statement that he feared the request "will incite fear among gun owners and non-gun owners alike regarding their safety."

Poll: Maine Gov. Paul LePage Among Least Popular Governors, Could Win Anyways

Jeff Tuttle — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:59:12 +0000

Maine Gov. Paul LePage is one of the least popular governors in the United States, but a new poll finds he could still be tough to beat in a reelection campaign under certain circumstances. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling, finds only 39 percent of voters approve of the fiery Republican governor’s job performance with 55 percent opposed. [...]

Presidential Inauguration: Is it Necessary? [POLL]

Nelson Jewell — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:00:37 +0000

It bothers me when elected public servants do things that are so fiscally impractical, especially at a time when millions of Americans are unemployed yet doling out record tax dollars to keep the nation afloat. Case in point, ‘The Presidential Inauguration.’ ABC news reported back in 2009, that President Obama’s first inauguration cost approximately $170 [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Says America Has 'Committed Economic Suicide' in Re-Electing President Obama

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:00:55 +0000

It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.