Jan 23
Washington state ponders next moves in marijuana standoff
Washington state officials are dealing with new issues as they discuss a resolution to their state’s conflict with the federal government over legalized marijuana. But the state remains committed to legalization. Newly sworn-in Governor Jay Inslee was in the nation’s capital on Tuesday to meet with Attorney General Eric Holder and Justice Department officials about… [Continue Reading]
Jan 22
27th Amendment gets publicity in budget battle
One of the least known constitutional amendments is getting a lot of publicity as a wild card in the ongoing budget battle in Washington. The 27th Amendment is the most recent amendment, and there are many people who probably don’t remember what it stands for: congressional pay raises. “No law, varying the compensation for the… [Continue Reading]
Jan 21
Obama’s inaugural surprise: His own Crossroads GPS
On the eve of President Barack Obama’s inauguration has been a quiet move to extend his campaign apparatus in the form of a social media Crossroads GPS-like group. The Los Angeles Times first picked up on the story on Thursday, followed by Politico. President Obama confirmed the move on Friday, which comes in the form… [Continue Reading]
Jan 18
The Postal Service fiscal cliff: It’s real and may be unavoidable
Lost in the commotion over Washington’s budget debate is the dire situation of the United States Postal Service, which could face a possible October shutdown if Congress can’t act. The Postal Service got a small bit of good news this week: Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong might return up to $30 million he got in United… [Continue Reading]
Jan 17
Ben Franklin’s best inventions and innovations
In his day, Benjamin Franklin was Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, Mark Zuckerberg, and Henry Ford, all rolled into one. Here’s a look at his most enduring innovations and inventions on January 17, Ben’s birthday. Like the above-mentioned people, Franklin invented his own widely used devices, or found innovative ways to improve on other people’s inventions…. [Continue Reading]
