806 articles related to "government"

SMARTMATIC and the Php 11.3-B poll automation contract

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has awarded the P11.3-billion contract for the controversy-tainted poll automation project to the consortium of Smartmatic and Total Information Management (TIM). Smartmatic will supply the 82,500 voting...

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Surprising Survey From Crowd Of Governor Deval Patrick Rally

A very large and diverse crowd gathered at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston Saturday to hear Governor Deval Patrick and President Barak Obama speak. A sample of thirty of the attendees was asked a series of three questions: 1. Do you support Go...

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What Does A Paula Poundstone Comedy Bit Have In Common With Obama's Failed Economic Policies?

As I observe the Obama administration flail away at trying to "fix" the economy, I am reminded of an old Paula Poundstone comedy monologue/skit that she did several years ago. She was discussing that whenever you see a horrid television show, or a ve...

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The Intrigues of Political Debate

If you have ever entered into a political debate, you should understand that politics is usually intriguing, complicated but never easy. It's far too simplistic to try and categorize individuals as being on the political left or political right....

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Governing The Planet

"I believe that national sovereignty will shrink in the face of universal interdependence." ~ Explorer, diver and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau Imagine a roadway through an ancient village, with houses on either side - a few big houses, owned by...

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Gas Prices To Come Down Unless George Bush And Big Oil Intervene

The average price of gasoline has now reached an all time high in the United States at $3.03 per gallon. Higher even than in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. The recent cease fire and UN agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the Hizbollah and the re...

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Is Harry Belafonte A Naive Mouthpiece For The Far Left?

In my opinion, Harry Belafonte, is a mouthpiece for the far left, however, he is not naive. I think the he was a very talented entertainer who misses the limelight and is just trying to garner publicity and notice. I don't think he cares what he...

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Tribute to Gore Vidal on His 80th Birthday (Oct. 3)

October 3, 2005 is the 80th birthday of prolific American author and historian Gore Vidal. Vidal's genius shines through engaging prose (novels, plays, essays, short stories, non-fiction books) elucidating America's history and its powerf...

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Make Your Vote Count

Election time in the United States is fast approaching. Choices need to be made and votes cast. In the scheme of things - there are winners and losers. In the cold, hard factual world, the voters are not always the victors - the candidates are not al...

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Why Are The Washington Politicians The Only Americans Not Concerned About The Looming Government Debt Crisis?

Before we try to understand why the Washington political class is so clueless about the gathering budget and debt storm clouds that are fast approaching, it might be a good idea to review the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO...

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