Category: National

Billions wasted in Iraq

So say the auditors of the contractors in Iraq. The U.S. government is at risk of squandering significantly more money in an Iraq war and reconstruction effort that has already wasted, overcharged or poorly tracked $10 billion in taxpayer money, federal investigators said Thursday. [...] "According to the Pentagon auditors, more than one in six … Continue reading Billions wasted in Iraq →

Obama: SC black leaders not endorsing

While reports are that Governor Tim Kaine will endorse Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, he will not be receiving the endorsements of some prominent blacks in South Carolina, including that of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn. Yesterday, black State Sens. Robert Ford and Darrell Jackson said they will be supporting Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Obama: SC black leaders not endorsing →

Credit cards for illegal immigrants

In an interesting WSJ article reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, we learn that Bank of America is issuing credit cards to illegal immigrants. The new Bank of America program is open to people who lack both a Social Security number and a credit history, as long as they have held a checking account with the bank … Continue reading Credit cards for illegal immigrants →

PBS: Slavery and the Making of America

PBS is rebroadcasting its "Slavery and the Making of America" program as a part of Black History Month. The programs originally aired in February 2005. Locally, the programs will air beginning tonight at 9pm and concluding next Friday.

M Warner: Not running for Senate in ’08

Little birdies are whispering that Mark Warner will not be running for Senate in 2008. This falls in line with my earlier thoughts. At that time, I said: I will be quite surprised if he runs for the Senate seat, even if John Warner retires, as has been rumored. Down in the comments in that … Continue reading M Warner: Not running for Senate in ’08 →

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Blacks are disporportionately represented in the number of new HIV/AIDS cases. For more information, check out this page.

Final: Colts 29, Bears 17

I predicted a Colts victory, although I didn't expect the margin of victory to be so large. The Bears just couldn't get it going on offense and the Colts defense stiffened. Too much time on the field for the Bears defense. Congrats to the Colts! And I voted for Peyton Manning for MVP. (nfl.com had … Continue reading Final: Colts 29, Bears 17 →

Medicare premium increase part of Bush budget

According to The New York Times, President Bush's budget will include increases in the premiums paid for Medicare for those with higher incomes. A higher Medicare premium is being phased in over three years, beginning in 2007, for the doctor services portion of Medicare (Part B). Bush proposes to extend this means testing to the … Continue reading Medicare premium increase part of Bush budget →

SB Halftime: Colts 16, Bears 14

Wow, who would have thought 6 turnovers? Good game. I'm sticking with my earlier call - Colts by 1. And if you miss any of the ads, watch them here.  Note to CBS: make your stuff work with Firefox, OK? A lot of us out here are not fans of IE.