o'nocchio - E-Brief Tu.23Feb10 (CNSNews.com)

From: E-Brief from CNSNews.com  Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

 

Breaking His Pledge? Obama Calls for Increasing Payroll Taxes on 'Households' Earning Less Than $250,000 A Year (CNSNews.com) - President Obama new health care plan calls for raising the Medicare payroll tax on some households earning less than $250,000, an apparent breach of his campaign pledge not to raise taxes on families earning less than that amount. The president's plan also calls for increasing taxes on interest, dividends, annuities, royalties and rents. Obama's Proposal Includes Individual Health Insurance Mandate (CNSNews.com) – The health care plan proposed by President Barack Obama on Monday includes an individual mandate requiring every American to have health insurance, despite concerns from Republican lawmakers and legal experts that the provision is not constitutional. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told CNSNews.com that he is not aware of any legal review of this question by the White House. Obama Administration Sinking Millions Into Government-Run Health Care for Children (CNSNews.com) – While Democrats and Republicans disagree on establishing a government-run health insurance plan as part of health care reform, such programs already exist – and are thriving. On Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that 10 states will share $100 million in federal grants to improve health care quality and delivery systems for children enrolled in Medicaid and in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Obama's 'New' Health Care Plan Would Use Tax Dollars to Pay for Abortions (CNSNews.com) - Pro-life legislators and advocates said President Obama's "new" health-care proposal, unveiled Monday on the White House Web site, would allow tax dollars to fund health plans that cover abortion. Majority of Americans: Business Leaders Make Better Decisions to Grow Economy Than Government (CNSNews.com) – A majority of Americans say business leaders make better economic decisions than the government can, according to a new poll. Respondents were asked: "Which will do more to help the U.S. economy -- decisions made by government officials to help the economy grow or decisions made by U.S. business leaders to help their own businesses grow?" College Professors Are More Likely to Believe 'Ten Commandments are Irrelevant Today,' New Study Says (CNSNews.com) - Those who teach on American college campuses are more likely to agree with the statements "America corrupts otherwise good people" and "The Ten Commandments are irrelevant today," according to a new study released Monday. Pakistan Pressing U.S. to Turn Over Woman Convicted of Trying to Kill American Soldiers (CNSNews.com) – More than two weeks after a federal jury in New York convicted a Pakistani neuroscientist of attempting to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan, the case continues to infuriate Muslims in her native country who view Aafia Siddiqui as the victim of U.S. injustice and anti-Muslim discrimination. Pakistan's president has raised the matter with U.S. officials, saying the early repatriation of Siddiqui in line with a prisoners' exchange treaty could help to improve the U.S. image in Pakistan. Iranians' Support for Nuclear Program Cuts Across Political Lines (CNSNews.com) – As the U.S. and it European allies step up efforts to impose new U.N. Security Council sanctions on Tehran, the drive could play into the hands of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by providing an issue for conservatives and reformists to rally around. Even Iran's opposition leaders support the Islamic regime's right to pursue a nuclear program. OTHER CNSNEWS.COM HEADLINES U.S. Defense Secretary Says Europe's Demilitarization Has Gone Too Far Little Sympathy for Pro-Life Activist As Trial Starts for His Alleged Killer With Republican Sen. Scott Brown's Help, Jobs Bill Advances Past GOP Filibuster Democrats Cautiously Embrace Obama's Health Plan; Republicans Say Major Problems Remain California Insurer Faces Questioning Over Big Rate Hike NYC Bomb Plotter Planned to Conduct 'Martyrdom Operation' on Subway Coal-State Democrats Oppose Global-Warming Rules Obama Prods States to Raise Academic Standards; Wants to Boost Federal Role in Education Dick Cheney 'Resting Comfortably' After Chest Pains Send Him to Hospital Bob Dole Hospitalized, Undergoing Therapy Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply in February Home Prices Rise 0.3 Percent in December NEWSPAPER ROUNDUP: Broadband carriers speak out against FCC regulation Senate sitting on 290 bills already passed by House; tension mounts EPA lays out timetable for regulating greenhouse gas emissions New Climate Agency head tried to suppress data, critics charge Airport scanners bought with stimulus funds still in storage CBO: Obama health plan too vague to estimate costs House Democratic lawmaker faults Obama for being 'too patient' Sen. Lieberman readies bill to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell' Parents cleared of false allegations remain on California's child abuser list Riots over Israeli claim to West Bank heritage sites Sen. Judd Gregg offers income tax simplification plan Bill would give married couples advantage in adoption COMMENTARY: Liquidating the Empire By Patrick J. Buchanan In their Mount Vernon declaration of principles, conservatives called the Constitution their guiding star. But did not the author of that constitution, James Madison, warn us that wars are the death of republics? Ron Paul's victory at CPAC may be a sign the prodigal sons of the right are casting off the heresy of neoconservatism and coming home to first principles. Mapping the Conservative Mission By Ed Feulner Conservatives need to explain their core beliefs -- limited government, free enterprise, individual freedom, traditional American values and a strong national defense -- in clear language. That's where the Mount Vernon Statement comes in.   Donate Today!  Please help CNSNews.com keep bringing you 'The Right News - Right Now!'  Make a contribution to CNSNews.com today. It's fast, simple and secure. Help CNSNews.com and Donate Today!

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