April 26, 2013 

TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE–Just how far will a member of Congress go to protect his pork? We\’ve seen a lot of funny stuff over the years, but now a relatively noncontroversial cabinet-level nominee– itself a rarity in Washington–is being held hostage over a boondoggle.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) put a hold on the confirmation of prospective Energy Secretary Ernest J. Moniz on Tuesday until Moniz or the Obama administration gives him the answers he wants on the future of a nuclear project in his home state. The Fiscal Year 2014 budget request released by the White House April 10 cut funding for the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX), a nuclear reprocessing plant located at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina. The fact that Moniz received a nearly unanimous vote of confidence from the Senate Energy Committee last week did not faze Graham in the least (of course the one \”no\” vote was from Graham\’s fellow Palmetto State Senator, Tim Scott (R-SC)) . \”This is the leverage I have, and I\’m going to use it,\” Graham told reporters after meeting with Moniz on Wednesday.

PERINO

 

Florence \”Frinjie\” A. 

 

 

(nee Tingar), Age 94, of Haddon Heights, NJ, was called home peacefully in her sleep by the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at home. Born in Bethlehem PA, Mrs. Perino had resided in Haddon Heights for 61 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Perino for 59 years whom she dated for 4 years prior to their marriage on an Army base during WWII.

 

Loving mother of Marcia T. Burke (Tomas) of Florida and Bruce Louis Perino of Haddon Heights. Beloved grandmother of Andrew T. and Ryan L. Burke. Dear sister-in-law of Elsie Roche (Terence) and Doris Sauer. She is also survived by a second cousin Judy Tingar of Tenn. and many loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and great- great nieces and great- great nephews. Predeceased by her parents Theresa M. (nee Huber) and George D. Tingar, and her beloved Nanny (Eva B. \”Mother\” Palmer) and her daughter Mary B. Palmer. During WWII, she served in the O.S.S (now the C.I.A.). Mrs. Perino retired from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Animal Orphanage, 419 Cooper Rd., Voorhees Twp., NJ 08043. Please write in the memo: Florence A. Perino. 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Florence A. Perino. Private Funeral Arrangements were held by the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.

from Heritage Foundation – by Alvene Senger –

As Obamacare Medicaid expansion is being debated in the states, many myths are being perpetuated by its advocates. Here, Heritage provides the research to debunk such myths:

1. Myth: Expanding Medicaid is \”free money\” for the states.

Reality: The expansion adds an estimated $638 billion in new government spending from 2013–2023. New spending at the federal or state level is reckless in light of the country’s trillion dollar budget deficits and over $16 trillion in national debt. As Governor Rick Perry (R–TX)stated, \”[T]here is no such thing as ‘free’ money. We know there’s only money that’s collected from taxpayers, and money borrowed from other countries like China against the good credit of our children and grandchildren.\”

A mixed-breed puppy had a tough start to live after losing all four of his paws and the tip of his tail to frostbite.

Naki’o was left abandoned at a foreclosed Nebraska home when he was a young and was found alone, frozen into a puddle of icy water in the cellar.

When he was eventually discovered, he was taken to an animal rescue center and under their care his paws healed to rounded stumps.

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Naki\’o was left abandoned at a foreclosed Nebraska home when he was a young and was found alone, frozen into a puddle of icy water in the cellar

Naki\’o is the first dog to be fitted with a complete set of bionic paws that work naturally to allow him to run, jump and even swim

It was a tough existence for Naki’o, he couldn’t walk and play with other dogs due to the pain it caused him and instead had to crawl along on his belly.

Fortunately for Naki\’o he meet veterinarian assistant Christie Pace of Colorado Springs, Colo. who was looking for an animal she could help. 

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