Afghan solider open fires on military base Major General Harold Greene was killed in a shooting on a US/coalition base in Kabul. The shooter was an Afghan soldier. He was shot dead by other Afghan soldiers. No terror organization has claimed responsibility. Insider attacks like this have claimed dozens of lives. In February, two attackers disguised as Afghan soldiers killed …
UPDATE: The Ebola Outbreak
Amazing drug saves 2 Americans’ lives 2 American aid workers contracted the Ebola virus in Liberia. They were given an extremely experimental drug that had not been tested on humans or approved by the FDA. The drug is called ZMapp. It has only been tested on monkeys. The drug may have saved their lives. Both aid workers are in …
UPDATE: The Immigration Story
Unsurprisingly, Congress does nothing The House and Senate each have solutions to the border and immigration crisis. House Republicans called off a vote for their $659 million bill because of internal quarrelling. Senate Democrats couldn’t muster enough votes to move their $2.7 billion immigration bill to the floor for a vote. Both parties agree the flood of Central American …
Hamas/Israel Ceasefire Melts
Ceasefire doesn’t even last 2 hours Israel and Palestine have been bombing each other for weeks. Over 1,500 have died in Gaza. Thousands have been wounded. The truce started Friday morning and was to last 72 hours. Some reports say it lasted only 90 minutes. Both sides are blaming the other for restarting the fighting. An Israeli soldier was …
Veterans Affairs Overhaul Bill Passed
$16 billion bill wins easy bi-partisan support A horrible wait-list scheme in the Veterans Affairs was revealed this year. Over 63,000 vets never got care. Over 40 died. The House and Senate passed a $16billion VA overhaul bill. The bill is now on its way to President Obama to sign. The bill funds new facilities, more doctors/nurses, and some veterans …
The Ebola Outbreak
The worst in history. There is an Ebola outbreak in West Africa: the worst in history. The outbreak has claimed 729 lives. There is no cure or vaccine for Ebola. Aid organizations are pulling workers out of the region. Travel restrictions may be issued if the situation doesn’t improve. Ebola shows no symptoms for 2 to 21 days. Symptoms are …
Cannabis Bill in Congress
The first of its kind The Controlled Substances Act makes marijuana illegal. Certain types of cannabis have been found to reduce seizures. Families are moving to Colorado to get cannabis for their kids with seizures because it is legal there. The bill in congress would legalize the types of cannabis that reduce seizures. These types of cannabis typically have …
Flight MH17 Update
US/Ukraine Accuse Rebels July 17, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 gets shot out of sky. US/Ukraine accuse pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. The wreckage and many of the bodies are still where they fell. The rebels are making it difficult for investigators to work. This displeases many nations who want a real investigation started Netherlands and Australia are getting ready to …
UPDATE: The Immigration Story
What is Congress doing about immigration? Probably nothing. Lots of immigrants are coming from Central America especially kids without their parents. Some people are concerned about safety and border security. Some are concerned about humanitarian aid for the immigrants. Congress is trying to find a solution that balances the two. Democrats offered a $2.7 billion spending bill for the …
Huge Blow to Obamacare
No it’s not. At least not yet. Obamacare gives money to poor people so they can get care. A court in D.C. said this was illegal. A court in Virginia said this was legal. The Obama admin. has already appealed the D.C. ruling. The D.C. ruling is likely to be overturned by a higher court. But if it is …