57th Presidential Inauguration
Props to msn.com President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. More…
Politics
Mile-high stakes for first presidential debate
Props to nbcnews.com Voters will have their chance to size up President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney side-by-side, when both men take the stage at the University of Denver Wednesday night for their first of three debates. Read more…
Councilman Richard Thomas 1st Legislative Victory
For the first time in a long time, Mt. Vernon is taking action to demolish dangerous and unsafe buildings. Abraham Lincoln said, “a house divided cannot stand.” Burnt out and abandoned homes should not stand either. Safety first. Read more here..
New York State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson tapped for leadership position
New York State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson tapped for leadership position Props to The Mount Vernon Inquirer New York State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson (Senate District 36, D/WF) has been selected to serve in leadership for the nation’s oldest organization addressing the needs of elected women at all levels of government. Senator Hassell-Thompson was recently elected to [...]
Politics: Congress at it again
Politics: Congress at it again Props to CNN.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — To those still trying to salvage homes wrecked by natural disasters this summer, don’t worry. Congress has your back. There is just no way lawmakers would let funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency run out. Well, they probably won’t. They don’t want [...]
Politics: Obama unveils $3 trillion in debt cuts
Obama unveils $3 trillion in debt cuts Props to CNN.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — President Obama unveiled a plan on Monday to cut the national debt by roughly $3 trillion over the next decade. Obama’s plan reflects his vision for how best to put the country on a more fiscally sustainable course, so it is [...]
