The wife of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is weighing in on the controversial remarks made by a Democratic strategist that asserted Ann Romney “never worked a day in her life”, which has sparked a furious debate over the role of state-at-home mothers. Appearing on CNN earlier this week, Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen criticized Republican […]
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Sen. Paul Files Brief in Supreme Court Against Federal Healthcare Overhaul
Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Circuit Court’s decision that the new federal healthcare law is unconstitutional. The deadline to submit a brief has passed and several briefs for and against the new federal healthcare law’s individual mandates have been filed. Paul was in Louisville Wednesday to discuss […]
Indiana Counties To Get Federal Disaster Support
President Obama today declared a major disaster in the State of Indiana resulting from severe storms and tornados in April and May. The declaration will grant Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in many affected Indiana counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide and […]
The Promise – President Obama's First Year
It’s been over a year since President Obama was first elected on the promise of hope and change, but for many of us, his leadership has only brought questions: Is he listening to Americans? What are his plans? What is he thinking? Now, to answer our questions, Newsweek editor Jonathan Alter has written an in-depth analysis of the President’s first year in the White House from an inside perspective. Join us this Thursday as we speak with Jonathan Alter about his new book “The Promise: President Obama, Year One.” Listen to the Show
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McConnell Addresses Rotary
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell talked about partisan politics during an address to the Louisville Downtown Rotary Club Thursday.
Abramson Returns From DC Jobs Discussion
Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson says additional federal support for job creation is likely forthcoming. Abramson and several other mayors were in Washington this week to meet with Obama Administration officials. He says the conversations focused on the successes and disappointments of federal programs through the last year. “A lot of discussion about the stimulus package, […]
Cindy Sheehan Arriving This Week
Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan will be in Louisville this week for rallies, discussions and a book signing.
Major Disaster Declared For Flood – Some Aid Available
Here is the statement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on President Barack Obama’s major disaster declaration.
Abramson Begins Applying For Federal Relief
Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson is working with Congressman John Yarmuth and Governor Steve Beshear to apply for federal relief funds for this week’s flood.
Obama Could Announce Fuel Efficiency Standards Tuesday
Top news outlets, including the Associated Press, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal are reporting that the Obama administration is poised to announce, possibly as early as Tuesday, a one-size-fits-all standard for fuel efficiency for all cars and light trucks by 2016.