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Obama Administration Versus The Catholic Church; US Council Of Bishops Continues Their Legal Fight Against The HHS And Religious Freedoms

Steve Tanko — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:51 +0000

Now that the election is over, the fight between Barack Obama and the Catholic Church is over – right? Not so fast. The United States Council of Catholic Bishops continues to uphold their stance that many of the tenements of Obamacare are a violation of their religious freedoms. Central at the argument is the mandate [...]

IRS Follows You On The Internet

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:30:51 +0000

Here’s something to think about before you go online and before the upcoming April 15th tax deadline: The Internal Revenue System has gone high-tech in the digital age, tracking your movements online in an effort to snuff out tax evaders. Consumers are already familiar with Internet “cookies” that track their movements and send them targeted [...]

Obama Runs Out Of Gas In Israel; Limo Accidentally Filled With Diesel

Steve Tanko — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:31:00 +0000

Apparently they must not fill up the President’s Limo very often; Barack Obama’s visit to Israel has suddenly become more complicated and costly as one of his staffers accidentally filled up his car with diesel instead of gasoline. For the record, the Secret Service is officially say that they “don’t know the cause of the [...]

Want-To-Be Catholic Joe Biden To Lead U.S. Delegation To Vatican

Steve Tanko — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:06:02 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden will lead the delegation from the United States that is traveling to Vatican City for the installation of Pope Francis on Tuesday. As a “self-proclaimed Catholic”, the Obama administration probably thought he would be the logical choice. However, this latest news leaves many Catholic leaders scratching their heads – again. Critics [...]

Obamacare Raises Your Pet's Vet Costs

Steve Tanko — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:00:54 +0000

As details slowly become available about the ramifications of Obamacare on the health costs of humans, another angle is being exposed; The health act will also raise the costs of your pet’s healthcare. [O]ne of those unintended consequences of th[is] legislation, is that medical devices are now taxed. And guess what, your veterinarian buys medical [...]

Nancy Pelosi's Sequestration Concern: Her Paycheck And Her Dignity

Steve Tanko — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:50:11 +0000

It’s good to see that Nancy Pelosi has her priorities straight. The House Minority Leader has harsh words for the upcoming sequestration dilemma, because – she wants her paycheck! Speaking about a potential congressional pay cut, Pelosi shared the following: “I don’t think we should do it; I think we should respect the work [...]

Doctors Penalized For Not Using Electronic Health Records

Steve Tanko — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:28 +0000

Your doctor might be penalized by the U.S. Government for doing his job. New health regulations are mandating that doctors and physicians migrate towards using electronic health records. But – for the most part – they have been slow to the transition, even though there is a $44,000 bonus for them for doing so. Overall, [...]

Obama's Favorite Burger Restaurant Closes Two Locations

Steve Tanko — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:00:21 +0000

It’s possible that Barack Obama might start to develop a complex – what with nose-diving approval ratings, a crumbling economy, international scandal, and now – his favorite D.C. burger joint is closing. Ray’s Hell-Burger and its sister restaurant, Ray’s Hell-Burger Too, are closing their doors forever, Washingtonian reported Wednesday. The cult-followed burger joints, helmed by [...]

How To Reduce The Impact Of The Social Security Tax Increase

Steve Tanko — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:00:10 +0000

At the end of 2012, President Obama increased the Social Security Tax by 2% – meaning that your take-home paychecks in 2013 are less than they once were. The move happened without much fanfare, but many Americans have been wondering what they can do to counter the loss of income. The experts at the Dollar [...]

What Will Obamacare Cost? IRS Estimates $20,000 Minimum A Year For Average Family

Steve Tanko — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:15:17 +0000

(Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images) With the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act – or Obamacare – everyone will be mandated to buy health insurance or pay a tax to the Internal Revenue Service. How much will this mandatory insurance cost the average family? Washington leaders have skirted the dollar and cents issue [...]

Hybrid Auto Owners Could Face A Fee To Help Recoup Lost Gasoline Revenues To Fix Highways

Steve Tanko — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:36:37 +0000

Sometimes you get what you pay for. And sometimes, cause and effect aren’t what they really seem to be. Automobiles need roads to drive on. Roads cost money. In the past, state governments have raised money for these roadways via gasoline tax money. We live in an era when environmentalists are pushing the so-called benefits [...]

Tomato Prices Could Double; Trade Agreement With Mexico In Question

Steve Tanko — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:25:55 +0000

It seems we live in interesting times. Or, maybe we should say expensive times. First it was gas. Then it was our paychecks. Next was the price of milk. Now, it appears that the prices we pay for tomatoes might be getting ready to double - if a trade agreement that the United States has with Mexico falls through.

Free Milk On Wednesday For Superior And Douglas County Residents In Need

Steve Tanko — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:20:41 +0000

Seven-hundred cases of milk are on their way to Superior, with a planned-giveaway to happen on Wednesday January 23rd – starting at 10AM. Superior and Douglas County residents in need will be able to pick up a case or two for free, outside of the Solid Rock Mission. The milk comes from a dairy business [...]

Obama's News Taxes Expected To Hurt The Restaurant Industry In A Major Way

Steve Tanko — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:50:35 +0000

Observers close to the food and restaurant industry are watching their bottom line shrink, with profits expected to be lost due to new taxes that went into effect on January 1st. With Obamacare putting a halt to hiring and forcing some managers to cut staff and hours, the industry was already forecasting a pale 2013. But now with the reversal of the payroll tax holiday that eats an additional 2% from employees take-home check, the companies and supervisors that manage the nations biggest restaurant chains are fearful for what that will mean for their bottom line. Rising gas prices don't help, either.

Obamacare Equals Reduced Hours For Some Wendy's Employees

Steve Tanko — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:39:03 +0000

Apparently they weren’t empty threats. When The Obama administration pushed for the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act, some of the nations largest employers said that the costs associated with the new mandate would force them into reducing hours, a cut-back on hiring, or worse. As these companies now start to face the affects [...]

Obama Administration Rolls Out New Food Regulations

Steve Tanko — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:46:32 +0000

Over 80% of the nations food supply will now be subject to new regulations. The Obama administration and the Food and Drug Administration first proposed the changes in 2010, but they were held up until after the 2012 elections and the Obama’s second term started. President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act on Jan. [...]

Fiscal Cliff And Milk Prices; Deal Reached To Avert Prices Doubling

Steve Tanko — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:19:21 +0000

An update on a post from two weeks ago: Congress has passed a deal to extend the 2008 Farm Bill that heads off rising milk prices in 2013. As Americans watch the Fiscal Cliff wrangling that is going on in Washington, one of the under-reported facts had been the potential for a roll-back of the [...]

Gun Control Battle Results In Massive Ammo Sales; More Than Three Years Worth Sold In 72 Hours By Brownells

Steve Tanko — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:45:09 +0000

No matter which side of the gun-control issue you’re on, the recent sales figures released by ammunition supplier Brownells is both staggering and telling. The store has disclosed that in a recent 72 hour period, they sold more ammunition than they do in an average three year period. Officials from the company announced the sales [...]

Olive Garden And Red Lobster Owner Darden Continues To Underperform

Steve Tanko — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:46:34 +0000

Revamped menus and marketing didn’t help Florida-based Darden Restaurants boost their sales in the most-recent quarter. The parent company of Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Longhorn Steakhouse posted numbers that were even lower than analysts had forecasted. Earnings excluding items fell to $33.6 million, or 26 cents a share, from $53.7 million, or 40 cents [...]

The Consequences Of The Affordable Care Act; Obamacare Roll-Out Unveils New Fees

Steve Tanko — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:34:19 +0000

Call it the Affordable Care Act. Call It Obamacare. Most folks are going to call it costly. As the roll-out of Obamacare starts, taxpayers and insurance customers are going to notice that they’re paying additional fees that weren’t effectively presented up front. A new fee will be applied to every person who holds medical health [...]