Archive for March 4th, 2013
» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:56 pm by Michael Boskin, WSJ
Larger Spending Cuts Would Help the Economy
Michael Boskin, WSJPresident Obama's most recent prescription for economic growth"”more government stimulus spending, new social programs, higher taxes on upper-income earners, subsidies for some industries and increased regulation for all of them"”is likely to have the same anemic results as in his first administration. Recall: The $825 billion stimulus program did little economic good at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars per job, even based on the administration's own inflated job estimates. Cash for Clunkers cost $3 billion merely to shift car sales...
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:50 pm by FOXNews.com
Chinese general to visit Pentagon, once threatened nuclear attacks on US cities
A Chinese general who once threatened to use nuclear weapons against hundreds of U.S. cities will visit the Pentagon this week as part of a U.S.-China military exchange program.
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:45 pm by CBC | Top Stories News
Man sentenced over B.C. rave rape photos
A B.C. man who posted photos on Facebook of the alleged rape of a teenage girl at a Pitt Meadows rave was granted a conditional discharge Monday.
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:44 pm by BBC News - World
China keeps growth target at 7.5%
China leaves its economic growth target for the year unchanged at 7.5%, as it looks to expand at a steady pace and maintain social stability.Comments Off | filed under International Politics | tags: China
» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:41 pm by CBC | Top Stories News
B.C. minister steps aside during ‘ethnic vote’ probe
B.C. Multiculturalism Minister John Yap is leaving his cabinet post while an investigation is conducted into the party's strategy to woo ethnic voters, Premier Christy Clark confirmed Monday following a caucus meeting.
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:40 pm by News | Mail Online
Healthy and happy Queen leaves hospital smiling after being treated for nasty stomach bug
Her Majesty was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Sunday night with suspected gastroenteritis but insisted that there must be ‘no fuss’ and refused an ambulance.Comments Off | filed under Breaking News · UK | tags: London
» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:38 pm by ABC News: Most Read Stories
Woman Says She Was Paid to Claim Sex With Senator, Lawyer Says
A Dominican woman who once said in a video that she had sex with a New Jersey senator for money is now acknowledging that the allegation was false, according to a sworn statement released by a lawyer enmeshed in the accusations.
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:38 pm by ABC News: Most Read Stories
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:38 pm by Latest News - UPI.com
NBA: Miami 97, Minnesota 81
MINNEAPOLIS, March 4 (UPI) -- Dwyane Wade went 15-of-23 from the field en route to 32 points Monday and the Miami Heat won a team-record 15th straight game, 97-81 over Minnesota.
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» posted on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 11:34 pm by Rebecca Shapiro
Rebecca Shapiro: ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Recap: Problems In Paris
Problems follow these housewives wherever they go -- even to Paris! Kim struggles to get on Paris time while Lisa ruffles feathers -- especially Kyle's -- all over the City of Light.Read More...
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