Daily Rundown, 12-15-09
Dems Continue to Mold Obamacare Behind Closed Doors
The story claims the expansion of Medicare may have been dropped (CBS News). The partisan effort pits Democrat against Democrat (AP). Public opposition to the plan remains very high (Rasmussen
Copenhagen: Gore Caught Spreading Global Warming Fantasy
The global warming poster boy said “there is a 75 percent chance that the entire north polar ice cap, during the summer months, could be completely ice-free within five to seven years.” Gore’s office later admitted he was incorrect (FOX News). Further adding to the entertainment, a story explains “The Copenhagen climate talks will generate more carbon emissions than any previous climate conference, equivalent to the annual output of over half a million Ethiopians, figures commissioned by hosts Denmark show” (Reuters). Elsewhere in Copenhagen, a story notes “Tempers flared Monday at the United Nations climate summit as poor nations staged a walkout to protest what they called inadequate aid offers from rich countries, and the U.S. and China jockeyed for position” (WSJ). Not much is going well in Copenhagen (Times Online).
Terrorists Heading for Illinois
The story broken by Big Government yesterday turns out to be true. The story notes “A prison complex 150 miles from Chicago will house Gitmo detainees, the Obama administration will announce Tuesday” (ABC News). Though opposition is barely mentioned in the press, this story manages to at least note “Some Illinois officials have not supported the idea. GOP Rep. Mark Kirk, who is seeking Obama’s old Senate seat, said he believes moving Guantanamo detainees to Illinois will make the state a greater threat for terrorist attacks. Kirk has lobbied other officials to contact the White House in opposition to using the facility” (FOX News).
Democrats Could Lose Biden and Obama Senate Seats
Polls are leaning Republican (Washington Times). Democrats also risk losing a number of swing seats (USA Today).
Budget Experts Warn: US Must Tame Debt Soon
Or risk a panic in financial markets (Reuters). That doesn’t stop the Democrats in DC, who are handing out bonuses like they were cupcakes (Washington Examiner). Obama, meanwhile, is blaming bankers (WSJ).
Document: Iran Closer than Ever to Nuclear Bomb
The story claims “A smoking-gun document has emerged that indicates Iran is closer than ever to developing a nuclear weapon. Top-secret technical notes leaked from deep within the Iranian nuclear program – and making the rounds of Western intelligence agencies – detail research on a neutron initiator, a device that sets off a nuclear detonation.”
Writer Figures it Out: America is Not Pro-Choice
Dr. Albert Mohler examines a story in which the writer reveals a pro-life country.
School “Holiday” Program Says “Allah is God”
It was the only mention of deity. After a protest, the line was dropped.