Fwd: Tea Party Movement Shouldn't Focus Only on Fiscal Conservatism, It?s Also About Traditional Morality, Congressman Says

Today's Headlines Thursday, June 17, 2010

Tea Party Movement Shouldn't Focus Only on Fiscal Conservatism, It's Also About Traditional Morality, Congressman Says (CNSNews.com) – Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), the chairman of the House Republican Conference, said Americans are drawn to the Tea Party movement because it embraces traditional American morality, including the sanctity of life and the traditional definition of marriage as the union of a man and a woman. "[O]ur present crisis is not just economic and fiscal. It's moral in nature," Pence told a gathering of conservatives on Wednesday. Health Secretary Spending $250 Million to Boost Ranks of Primary Care Providers (CNSNews.com) – A shortage of primary care doctors looms as one of the stumbling blocks for the Democrats' new health care law. So Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced on Wednesday that her department will "invest" $250 million to help "train and develop" 16,000 new primary care professionals over the next five years. Ex-Porn Star: 'Porn Destroys Human Lives and is Destroying Our Nation' (CNSNews.com) - Illegal hardcore pornography is running rampant on cable television and the Internet -- and federal prosecutions are virtually nonexistent. That needs to change, said a group of researchers and anti-porn activists who came to Capitol Hill this week. They're calling on the Obama administration, Congress, and the Justice Department to boost enforcement of obscenity laws they say are being ignored. Citing 'A Sacred Obligation' with the Troops,' Petraeus Won't Rule Out Asking for More Soldiers for Afghanistan (CNSNews.com) - Gen. David Petraeus told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that it is his "sacred obligation" to U.S. troops to give the president his best military advice, and that as a result, he could never rule out asking for an increase in the number of troops in Afghanistan—even though President Barack Obama is committed to begin a withdrawal of U.S. troops from that country in July 2011."I would never rule out coming back and asking for something more. I think that would be irresponsible." Kerry, Lieberman Not Worried Cap-and-Trade Bill Will Hurt Democrats (CNSNews.com) – Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said they are not worried that their cap-and-trade plan might harm fellow Democrats going into the November elections, at a time when voters are more concerned about bread and butter issues such as the economy and the 9.7 percent unemployment rate. As Pro-Palestinian Activists Gather in NYC, Jewish Group Urges State Dept. to Probe Their Links to Terrorism (CNSNews.com) – Tensions in the Middle East over the recent Gaza flotilla incident could surface in New York City on Thursday evening, when a pro-Palestinian group hosts flotilla activists at a public meeting, which Jewish activists have tried to thwart. Earlier this week, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York held a press conference with a group of New York lawmakers, urging the State Department to closely investigate anyone linked to the flotilla applying for a visa to visit the U.S. Turkey May Not Send Its Ambassador Back to Israel (CNSNews.com) – Turkey reportedly may downgrade its diplomatic relations with Israel amid a continuing rift between the one-time allies over Israel's deadly interception of a flotilla of ships headed for Gaza. Turkish media outlets cited official sources as saying Ankara's ambassador, who was recalled following the May 31 incident in the Mediterranean, may not return to Tel Aviv, depending on Israel's response to a set of Turkish demands. More Americans Say They Want BP 'in Charge' of Cleaning Up Oil Spill Rather Than Obama's Federal Government (CNSNews.com) - A USAToday/Gallup Poll asked 1,014 adults this question between June 11-13: "As you may know, BP is currently in charge of the efforts to control the oil spill and its effects on the ocean and coastal areas. Do you think the federal government should take over these efforts, or should BP continue to be in charge?" CNSNEWS.COM VIDEO Gloria Estefan: 'I'm Not Affiliated' With Republicans or Democrats (CNSNews.com) - Grammy award-winning singer Gloria Estefan told CNSNews.com that she is "not affiliated" politically with Republicans, Democrats or Independents, and that she does not know why she is often grouped with moderate or conservative Republicans in media reports. Gloria Estefan: Arizona Immigration Law Won't 'Stop Criminals' (CNSNews.com) – Grammy award-winning musician Gloria Estefan told CNSNews.com that Arizona's new law against illegal immigration is not "going to stop criminals." She also said, "You can't equate criminals with undocumented workers." OTHER CNSNEWS.COM HEADLINES Jobless Aid Bill Hits Deficit Wall in Senate Democratic Lawmakers Challenge Pentagon on Afghanistan War Lawyers Deliver Final Arguments in California 'Gay Marriage' Case FCC Set to Reconsider Broadband Regulations BP CEO Telling Congress He's 'Devastated' by Spill Oil Rig Workers Hunting for Jobs After Obama's Drilling Ban Countries Paying for Teen's Rescue Won't Seek Recompense; Say Rescue Is International Obligation Home Construction Sinks, Building Permits Down AP Poll: Most Unhappy With Obama on Oil Spill Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Delist Shares From NYSE Donate Today! Please help CNSNews.com keep bringing you 'The Right News - Right Now!' Make a contribution to CNSNews.com today. It's fast, simple and secure. Help CNSNews.com and Donate Today!  NEWSPAPER ROUNDUP Wal-Mart challenges Cape Wind's high prices Temporarily short on money, Colorado delays Medicaid payments Obama wants $15 million for oil spill panel With criminal charges for oil spill, costs to BP could soar Military reexamines reproductive health, liberalizes policies Adult and topless pools make a splash in Las Vegas Prop. 8 backers: Marriage promotes procreation Arlington National Cemetery headstones found lining stream bed 'Time to give it up' to charity, Buffett and Gates tell the super-rich Washington Post/ABC News poll shows support or Arizona immigration law Poll: On disaster clean-ups, Louisiana voters give poorer marks to Obama than Bush 'Tea Party' fundraising PACs surge, but cash comes slowly GAO still encounters delays in access to federal agencies U.S. prices could rise with Chinese workers' salaries Constitution full of ambiguous language and competing imperatives, Souter argues US Chamber of Commerce: Obama judicial appointee 'unfit to serve' Kenner, La., could outlaw human billboards, political sign-wavers COMMENTARY Obama Speech Sounds Just Like Carter at His Worst By Dan Gainor It took Barack Obama less time to become Jimmy Carter than it took Carter. Sure, their presidencies have taken similar tracks – relative Washington newcomers amidst bad economies and talk of cities defaulting on debt. Carter went down in history as a man overwhelmed by the office he held. And Tuesday night, in front of the entire nation, Barack Obama sounded just like him. Both men wanted to intervene in the energy crisis. Both wanted to rally a divided America. Neither was up to the task. Economic Myths, Fallacies and Stupidity By Walter E. Williams Criticism that businesses are just in it for money and profits reflects gross stupidity or misunderstanding. Compare our level of satisfaction with the services of those "in it just for the money and profits" to those in it to serve the public as opposed to earning profits. For example, Wal-Mart and millions of other businesses are profit-motivated whereas government schools, the USPS and state motor vehicle departments are not.