Oye! News from America
Roommate dies in a fatal shooting at 5801 Hollister #2012
Category: America Written by Len Humes
The fatal shooting of a man at 5801 Hollister #2012 about 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday (Jan. 9) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
The deceased male, 21, was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending verification by the
Last Updated on Thursday, 10 January 2013 18:26
Hits: 147
The Real "Do Nothing" Congress The Fightin' 112th
Category: America Written by Glen Asher
An op-ed piece on both the liberal-leaning Brookings website and the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute website titled "Five Myths about the 112th Congress" which expired (seemingly literally) on January 3rd, 2013 by Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein takes a brief look at
Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 07:39
Hits: 607
Former President George H Bush jokes put the harps back in the closet
Category: America Written by Stephen Pate
Millions worldwide send well wishes, prayers and texts to President Bush upon hearing of the his hospitalization
The 88-year-old former United States President who has also been battling Parkinson’s has been hospitalized after a month-long illness.
Jim McGrath, spokesman
Last Updated on Friday, 28 December 2012 11:01
Hits: 160
President Bush in intensive care
Category: America Written by Stephen Pate
Say a prayer for the recovery of former President Bush who cared enough for Americans with disabilities to pass the ADA
Former US President George H. Bush was admitted to intensive care tonight battling a fever.
The 88-year-old Bush has been place on liquids but is said to be
Last Updated on Thursday, 27 December 2012 03:17
Hits: 146
America's Powerful Gun Lobby
Category: America Written by Glen Asher
With the NRA making headline news over the past week, I wanted to take a brief look at the activities of gun lobbyists in Washington, particularly since President Obama has mandated that "changes are a'comin'". My data for this posting is sourced from Open Secrets, a
Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 December 2012 00:45
Hits: 151
A Solution to America's Gun Control Issues
Category: America Written by Glen Asher
We all know that despite President Obama's wishful thinking, compromise over changes to gun possession legislation in America is not going to come easily. To that end, I would like to make the following proposal, one that will meet the desires of both sides of the spectrum; the liberals
Last Updated on Friday, 21 December 2012 08:22
Hits: 168
The Mental Illness Issues Facing America's Youth
Category: America Written by Glen Asher
With the meeting of young Americans, mental illness and gun violence once again on the front pages of the world's newspapers, I thought that I'd take a brief look at mental illness among America's youth.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 December 2012 22:37
Hits: 189