Posts Tagged ‘issue’

Local doctor warns Greeley residents of danger from contaminated drugs

A Colorado psychiatrist and talk show host has been warning people that generic  drugs from some foreign sources are having dangerous reactions in patients due to lack quality control standards by manufacturers.   Dr. Russell Johnson, a psychiatrist in Greeley, Colorado along with his business partner Jeff Huff hosts a weekly two hour show, Shrink [...]

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Obama IRS scandal reminiscent of Clinton regime

For the acting IRS commissioner at the heart of questions regarding the  organization’s attack campaign on conservative and Christian groups there should  be a sense of déjà vu, since he did much the same during the Clinton  administration.   Steven Miller, the outgoing IRS commissioner who headed the agency’s Services  and Enforcement Division since 2009 [...]

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Group stirring up anti-Christian sentiments in military now complaining about coverage

An anti-Christian activist who praised and called attention to a news article that revealed the military was preparing to make it illegal for Christians to share their faith is now crying foul after conservative outlets including WND picked up on the story.   “It’s all hyperbole and exaggerations on the part of Mike Weinstein to [...]

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The issue is Power not Safety

by Craig Masters Hundreds of citizens from across Colorado converged on the capital Monday, to deliver messages of opposition to the democrat politicians’ attack on private property rights and the U.S. Constitution by undermining its supporting document, the Bill of Rights. In what has to be the most disgraceful demonstration of representative government since the [...]

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Cooke, Moreno reelection decision could wait until next year

by Jack Minor –   The question of whether Weld County’s clerk and recorder, and sheriff can seek another two terms may not be decided until next year, the county attorney said.   “This concept of saying have a judge review it isn’t the type of thing that can happen now,” county attorney Bruce Barker [...]

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Civil union bill could force churches to conduct same-sex ceremonies

by Jack Minor –   The civil union bill being debated in the Colorado state legislature discriminates against Christians and others and could open the door to churches being forced to allow same-sex ceremonies to be performed in their facilities.   “It’s important for all Colorado citizens to notice that this bill fails to protect [...]

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Tribune takes Greeley voters to the woodshed over District 6 scores

Criticizes voters for not increasing taxes enoughby Peter Grady –   The head of a local political organization has taken issue with a recent editorial by the Greeley Tribune placing the blame for low test scores on voters.   In a recent editorial, District 6 needs everyone’s help,  the Greeley Tribune said residents who want [...]

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Debt, Greed and Gun Control are dividing this house

State Representative Fields would appoint all-knowing bureaucrats to keep us safe by Craig Masters State Representative Rhonda Fields (D) was granted a lengthy guest column in the January 5, Denver Post. Her personal story not withstanding, her efforts to justify the socialists/central government position on gun control does make one valid point. She writes, “For [...]

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GOP must not abandon support for the unborn

by Jennifer Mason   In a Fox News interview on Sunday, John McCain urged Republicans to drop the abortion issue, claiming that party members need to leave abortion alone. These statements made me wonder: instead of dropping the abortion issue, why not drop John McCain? For that matter, why not drop all of the Republican [...]

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Buck defends continuing prosecution of marijuana users

by Jack Minor –   Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck has defended his decision to continue prosecuting marijuana users saying despite passage of an amendment legalizing the drug’s use, it is currently still illegal and he has a duty to enforce the law.   “What if I were to determine that the will of [...]

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Petraeus affair forces media to finally cover Benghazi

by Peter Grady –   Now that the election is over, members of the media appear to be waking up and deciding to look into the contradictory stories presented by the White House, which could prove problematic for President Obama.   Prior to the presidential election, the media, with the exception of Fox News, mostly [...]

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Unanimous: Obama gets secession petitions from all 50 states

by Matt Lacy –   Hawaiian residents have also filed a secession petition with the Obama administration, effectively making the requests unanimous among all 50 states.   The petitions have been filed on the White House web site under “We the People” which is designed to permit individuals to exercise their constitutional right to petition [...]

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34 and counting, State Secession movement gathers steam

Since the Gazette first reported on a movement by residents in multiple states petitioning the Obama administration for secession, the issue appears to be gathering steam with a majority of states now wanting to leave the union.   At the time of the Gazette’s article 22 states had summited petitions on the White House “We [...]

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Obama administration cranking out regulations following reelection

by Peter Grady –   In the few days after President Obama’s reelection last week, the administration has wasted no time in continuing his agenda of stifling business with massive new regulations, by posting 408 new regulations over the past seven days. The regulations are available on the administrations regulations.gov website. The administration posted three [...]

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Voter fraud canard, really! Never in Minnesota.

Voter ID law defeated when voters see through GOP liesBy Craig Masters Did you hear about that democrat candidate who was ask to resign after it was learned she had repeatedly voted in two states? How about that congressman’s campaign manager who gives voter fraud instructions – on video! That story was reported on CBS by [...]

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Voters: Government, not private sector is the solution

Citizens tell Obama they are pleased with his economic track record by Jack Minor –   America appears to have reached a watershed moment as voters have decided that they want a continuation of president Obama’s policies of trillion dollar deficits and more Americans on social programs over private sector solutions to job creation.   [...]

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Numbers for 3A don’t quite add up

by Jack Minor –   While voters are being asked to approve a tax increase to build a replacement school for John Evans, a closer look at the numbers being given to voters for the cost of the project apparently do not add up, with actual costs to the taxpayer being greater than what is [...]

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District received funds for asbestos abatement, has no record where funds went

Cost of asbestos removal for John Evans $900,000 if bond issue passes by Jack Minor –   Officials with School District 6 say the district had received funds for asbestos abatement for schools such as John Evans some years ago from a lawsuit, but now there is no record of the settlement or how the [...]

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Romney crowds surging

  by Peter Grady–   Following a debate performance where the bipartisan consensus showed him the clear winner, crowds appearing at campaign events for Mitt Romney are surging.   According to the Associated Press, as election day draws closer the crowds are getting larger as the Republican base appears to have finally warmed up to [...]

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Benghazi becoming rerun of “Fast and Furious”

by Peter Grady –   Congressman Darrell Issa’s investigation of the events surrounding the Benghazi attack which killed a U.S. Ambassador and three other Americans appears to be playing out like a rerun of the Fast and Furious investigation.   Issa, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, has been conducting a series of events into [...]

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Romney repudiates GOP platform on abortion

by Jack Minor –   Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, drew a sharp distinction from the Republican Party platform when he said he is not aware of any abortion legislation he intends to make part of his agenda if elected president.   The Des Moines Register’s Editorial Board reported that when asked about the abortion issue, [...]

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Army appeals court to decide whether Ft. Hood shooter can be forced to shave beard

by Jack Minor –   An Army Appeals court is deciding whether the judge in the case of the accused Fort Hood shooter exceeded his authority by requiring that Maj. Nidal Hasan comply with the Army’s grooming standards by shaving his beard during his court martial.   In 2009, Hasan allegedly opened fire on his [...]

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Something to ponder on the bond issue for a new John Evans school

Questions on the tax increase for a new John Evans     The      proposed site at 65th        Ave and 37th St would require a      minimum of $ 4-6 million for infrastructure (taps, curb, gutter sidewalks      ect.) in addition to the cost of the building.   The      current site already has [...]

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Rise in food stamp rolls causing problems for local revenues

by Matt Lacy –   The increase in food stamp recipients under President Obama’s economy is causing an unintended consequence as local municipalities find themselves dealing with the loss of tax revenue resulting from the purchases.   The number of people on food stamps has increased to a record 46.7 million people in June while [...]

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Young campaign accused of excluding clergy from debates

by Jack Minor –   The House District 50 race took an interesting turn last week when claims surfaced that Democratic Dave Young’s campaign has taken a position that members of the clergy should not be allowed to moderate political debates.   During Wednesday’s debate local resident, Gunter Hess, asked a question that appeared to [...]

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Bond issue good deal for taxpayers

by Scott Rankin – Whenever I hear about a tax increase being proposed, I usually cringe.  My immediate reaction is that I already pay too much in taxes, especially to the federal government. After gaining my composure, I typically ask what the tax is for, and how much it is going to cost me. In [...]

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Newspapers refuse to run ad that could dispel presidential eligibility questions

by Peter Grady –   The nation’s largest newspapers have refused to run an ad for a documentary that makes allegations that if true would torpedo claims that Barack Obama is not constitutionally qualified for the office.   The documentary, “Dreams from My Real Father: A Story of Reds and Deception” is produced by filmmaker [...]

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Longmont mom hopes to use son’s death to fight for unborn

by Peter Grady –   LONGMONT — A Longmont woman whose unborn son was killed by a drunk driver said she intends to advocate for the personhood movement after learning his killer will face no consequences for his death.   Earlier this year Heather Surovik suffered the loss of Brady, her unborn baby who was [...]

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Obama to Netanyahu: Campaigning takes precedence over meeting

No time to meet, but has time to come to Golden by Peter Grady –   President Barack Obama has refused to have a meeting with Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu later this month because he is reportedly too busy with his re-election campaign which includes a campaign stop in Colorado this week.   Bloomberg.com reported that [...]

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U.S. embassy attacked, Ambassador killed after apology for “hurting Muslims feelings”

by Matt Lacy –   Following an apology by the embassy in Cairo for Americans who portrayed Islam in a negative light, Muslims attacked diplomatic facilities in Libya and Egypt which resulted in the death of several Americans including the Libyan ambassador.   On the anniversary of 9/11, Muslims in Egypt stormed and attacked the [...]

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District 6 goes into campaign mode for 3A

by Jack Minor –   The Greeley/Evans District 6 Board of Education appears to be going into a full blown campaign mode in an attempt to get voters to approve a bond issue this November.   At September’s Parent Teacher Organization at Scott Elementary, board member Judy Kron made a pitch for a bond issue [...]

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District “number ban” based on experience

by Jack Minor –   While the Greeley/Evans School District’s policy on banning certain numbers being displayed, including 18, which is the number of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, officials said the reasoning is actually based on experience.   The dress code for district schools prohibits team jerseys or belt buckles with the numbers 13, [...]

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Colorado Chik-fil-A’s to offer free breakfasts

by Jack Minor –   Chik-fil-A restaurants across Colorado and the rest of the country are taking reservations for a free breakfast.   The chain is announcing a free breakfast giveaway starting Monday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 15. Customers who make a reservation online  are able to reserve a free breakfast entrée which includes: [...]

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Democrats, Republicans show wide gulf on social issues

by Peter Grady –   While there has long been an acknowledged difference between the Republican and Democrat parties on social issues, this campaign season the difference is greater than in previous campaigns.   On Tuesday, the Republican Party approved a party plank that included support for a Human Life Amendment to the Constitution. The [...]

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Chicago authorities obscuring info in Planned Parenthood death

by Peter Grady –   Chicago officials appear to be helping Planned Parenthood obscure the truth about a black woman who died at their offices while obtaining an abortion.   Last month it was revealed that Tonya Reaves died after being left for several hours after staff at the eugenicist founded organization’s Chicago facility tore [...]

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