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Do Cabinet Secretaries have security or protection? When they travel, or even going around DC, do they get security details going around with them? Are Cabinet Secretaries high ranking enough to get security or do they just drive their own cars to get to places? I'm pretty sure Hillary Clinton has some, but what about like Secretary of Education or Labor or Interior or Energy?

How has Obama done so far in putting together his cabinet and security team? He has taken a moderate path which I applaud. He kept Gates and appointed Hillary and Bill Richardson. He is showing that he can go towards the middle. He is not the modern day Che Guevara that some of the right leaners might portray him to be. He does have some Clinton folk in there, but overall I think his choices have been far more eclectic than the Bush team was. Should be were not was. Darn it.

Do Cabinet Secretaries get security protection details? When they travel, or even going around DC, do they get security details going around with them? Are Cabinet Secretaries high ranking enough to get security or do they just drive their own cars to get to places? I'm pretty sure Hillary Clinton has some, but what about like Secretary of Education or Labor or Interior or Energy?

Do Cabinet Secretaries get security details? When they travel, or even going around DC, do they get security details going around with them? Are Cabinet Secretaries high ranking enough to get security or do they just drive their own cars to get to places? I'm pretty sure Hillary Clinton has some, but what about like Secretary of Education or Labor or Interior or Energy?

What can we do to improve our Homeland security? In what ways can we improve Homeland Security, or make any changes to that cabinet?

What exactly is airport security searching for when they search our bags? Fourth ammendment question? So we all know that if police get a warrant to search my house for a dead body, but check the medicine cabinet and find drugs they cannot use the drugs in trial. So what is airport security looking for? And if theyre looking for weapons, can't they NOT use in trial drugs if they find them in theyre search? Or does it not matter because theyre a private airline?

Is it bad judgement to nominate a crook to head up the Homeland Security Department? Bernard Kerik has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from contractors and failing to report kickback income. As you will remember, in 2004, Bernard Kerik was George Bush's first choice to be the Homeland Security Director. Homeland Security director is a cabinet-level position in charge of some of the most sensitive and important work in the US government. Do you think that Bush used good judgement when tapped this criminal for such an important job? Is it bad judgement to at least make sure the guy is clean before you nominate him? And Kerik withdrew his nomination, he was not asked to step aside, unless Bush is a liar.

I have a small security safe that I want to install in the cabinet under my bathroom sink.? There are 2 quarter inch holes in the back and 4 quarter inch holes on the bottom of the safe. The thickness of the cabinet sides are about 3/4 inch thick. I don't have access to the back or bottom of the cabinet. What's the best way to secure the safe? Thanks in advance.

What member of President Bush's cabinet is responsible for Social Security Administration?

Transportation and security for the Secretary of State of the United States? Does the Secretary of State have his/her own plane to travel overseas, that is provided by the US military, such as those of the President and Vice-President? Does he/she also have security, such as the Secret Service or other security detail provided for the President's Cabinet

I want to start security system / steel furniture business dealing in Banks/corporates in India, Pl advise? I have products like office steel furniture, office equipments, Storage system, lockers, filing cabinets and want to start the business all over India in all states of India, presently I am dealing in Delhi Govt Department, Please advise me what to do, Consultancy also requested.

Who do you think would be the best Nation Security team Obama could pick for his Cabinet? Read question.

HELP......Lost combination for a Sentinel Security Cabinet? I believe I have found the model # 50FR-WallC / Which seems to be manufactured now by Tiffin Metal Products Any help in locating a person or Company that could help would be great

what role does the department of homeland security play in the president's cabinet? Please answer correctly.

why should filing cabinets be locked in an office? i need to have legit reasons why a filing cabinet should be kept locked in an office environment for security reasons

Is political correctness lending a loud voice to the Islamic threat to the security of the world? Political Correctness is the Incubator of Islamism by Amil Imani 14 Feb, 2007 Time and again we are told by the politically correct “experts” not to worry about Islam posing a threat to our way of life. We are repeatedly lectured that only a very small minority of Muslims are troublemakers who are giving the peaceful masses of Muslims a bad name. We are also informed that the terrorists, who happened to be Muslims, are the disaffected and the young. And not to worry, since as the fire of youth turns to ashes of old age the rebellious will mellow, as they always have. With heavy assurances like this, coming from so many know-it-all authoritative figures, we can sleep soundly without the aid of sleeping pills. After all, people reason that these pundits are “experts” whose job is to know and tell it like it is. Those who voice contrary views must be a bunch of racist, alarmist hate mongers. Who is right? Wouldn’t be more prudent to let the facts settle the matter, rather than blindly accepting either position? Of course it would, except for one huge problem. In the face of threats, people tend to go to the mind’s medicine cabinet and take a few denial and rationalization pills, in the same way that it is the aspirin bottle they turn to when a headache strikes. Why not? We are the Easy Species. We love effortless, quick and simple solutions. And that’s not invariably bad. It has given us all kinds of labor and time saving devices. Yet, the Islam problem is very real and deadly. Neither the pronouncements of the experts, nor the tranquilizing pills of the mind can make it go away. It is here and it shows every sign of imposing itself on us.

Who was Obama's security holdout for the State of the Union address? Constitutionally, the one member of the presidents cabinet must be held, outside of the Capitol, but in the US, during the State of the Unoin. Hilary Clinton was in London, so she doesn't count!

Who should be Barack Obama's National Security Advisor? It seems the forerunner is Susan Rice, but would anyone else also like to see Samantha Power in his cabinet? Was "monstergate" really that much of an issue?

Which files do I keep out for day to day, and which to lock away for security.? My file cabinet and computer is out in the living room, we dont have a security system in our house so I would like to make sure that if someone breaks in, my files are safe. Do you throw away day to day bills like PGE? Do you file mortgage statements out of sight? etc... Thanks

MY LANDORD WONT RETURN MY SECURITY DEPOSIT? i moved out of my apt, gave my 30 day notice and cleaned everything pretty damn good. forgot about the stove and dishwasher. left a couple things in cabinets. my deposit is 900 and they are saying i OWE THEM 143 on top of them keeping my deposit. i know i am getting ripped off and dont know what i can do. can someone help?

which leader should be placed as commissioner of the social security administration for obamaʼs cabinet?

Who will not be attending the President's State of the Union Address tonight for national security reasons? Granddaughter needs this for extra credit in 5th grade social studies. I seem to remember one member of the president's cabinet does not attend in case of a catatrophic event at the meeting.

Do you think these security deposit deductions are reasonable? My landlord sent me an estimate of my security deposit refund. I've lived in my large studio for a year: A. 105$ for Cleaning blinds B. 85$ for cleaning carpets C. 100$ for waxing floor D. 100$ for cleaning cabinets, countertops,oven, refrig Which ones you think are unreasonable and whyI plan on doing all these things myself. I want her to justify these costs by telling me where she got these quotes from. Any ideas on how to appraoch this? Which ones do you think are un/reasonable and why?

How do you feel about an ALL BLACK presidential cabinet? President: White Man Vice President: White Man All the following Black Men and Women Secretary of State - Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans' Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security Would this cabinet be OK with you?

What functions do each of these have in the executive department? The President's Cabinet, National Security Council, The officer of management and Budget, Joint Chief of Staff.

Conservatives and Republicans what do you think of Obama's choices for cabinet so far? In respect security?

Who was not in the Capitol Building because of security? The name AND the Cabinet post.?

When were the departments of the US cabinet added? I need to know what year each department ( Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, Department of Education, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Homeland Security) was added to cabinet. In order PLEASE!!! Thank you sooo much!

As a landlord..what would make you keep any of the security deposit? I'll be moving out of my apt of 4 yrs. and the landlord is very mean and picky..he and his wife are complaining about 2 small stains on the rug and "grease" on the cabinets..which you can't see with the naked eye! Meanwhile, I installed new tiles in the kitchen and bath..new ceiling fans in each room..and i left everything clean..ALL OUT OF MY POCKET! Yet he still wants to keep half of the deposit! What to do?

Did you see the film showing the Lock Box for Social Security & Medicare? Fox News showed a film of President Bush standing in front of the Lock Box. It is a file cabinet and in that file cabinet are binders and in those binders are Treasury Bonds

What would happen if Israeli does make a pre-emptive strike on Iran? Israeli, UK media report increased planning for confrontation with Iran. Reports in the Israeli press indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are working to convince other members of Netanyahu's cabinet and Israeli security chiefs that Israel needs to launch a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear program.

Will the "Legacy" of the Bush presidency be his abuse of security for political purposes? - He clears everyone except supporters from his public appearances and walls off protesters at remote sites - He uses false security level threats at opportune times to try to turn elections - His cabinet members leaned on the CIA to revise their assessments of Iraq until they produced some (discredited) evidence of a threat

Do you know which security lock boxes are the best to store video games (Gamecube, XBox (360), PS2)? I have my newphew and my brother who plays video games. Last time about 3 or 4 disappeared from their rooms because it was stolen. Some were real good games. My mom have a file cabinet to put their video games in there. But somehow, someone jamed the file cabinet lock and caused each game stolen. My mom thinks that it must be someone who is not living in my home. Now, my brother's GameCube wireless controller is gone the file cabinet lock is useless. I tried to look for a security box with a tough lock for storing video games but, I'm having a tough time and still looking for it. If you or anyone could find a best security lock (whether expensive or not)on the internet. I really hate thieves who steals video games because of their jealous and they couldn't afford it to buy on their own. Video games are expensive these days. Thank you!

do MP's have security in the uk? Ok. So in America, Politicians go around with secret service bodyguards, but in the UK, i haven't seen any politician with security except for the Prime Minister, do members of the Cabinet and MPs have security like the Americans??

executive branch security detail? ok so the president is protected by the secret service and the secretary of state is protected by the diplomatic security agents are the other cabinet secretaries protected also and by whom? does each cabinet position hav its own law enforcement agency to protect the secretaries ?

Presidential Cabinets? Please help??!?!??!?!??! How the presidential cabinets effect your community? 1. Department of Agriculture 2. Department of the interior 3. Department of justice 4.Department of commerce 5.Department of defense 6.Department of labor 7.Department of Education 8.Department of energy 9.Department of State 10.Department of transportation 11. Department of health and human services 12. Department of treasury 13. Department of homeland security 14. Department of veterans affairs 15. Department Housing and urban development how do each of these departments effect you in your community?

i just lost a suit for a security deposit i never got period from seller he says b/c i kept upstairs applcs? Well now i have to pay her 375.00 the thing is when she moved out i had took pictures of damages... when i bought the house there was a door with frosted glass at the top of the staircase actually was a selling point. when she moved out she took the door that was in place before and after closing she took the hinges even the little whole where it catches with the handel Is it true that if u Mount something example a door onto a house it becomes property of landlord she didnt even put up a door there to replace iit she just left it empty so the heating bills were crazy.she had shelves she removed that were mounted on the walls when i bought the house she had cabinets she took with her..when i bought the house and looked upstairs all of these items had a partake in me buying the propertyshould i suit her for damages which is more then the security deposit the deposit was 375 ... i got a consrvtive estimate of 480$ i toldherlawer if she withdrew judgment i wldnt suit herr help?

A Renaissance Idea to share:: If 50% of each nation's parliaments/cabinets were to be administered by women??? would there be a big improvement in more efficient governance, safety/security in public, foreign policies, racial and religious equality, less corruption and wars??? We can then walk the streets at night or travel anywhere around the world without apprehension or fear. Everyone will be able to own a house, a car or having three meals on the table??? Just a thought purely for discussion, but it may well become reality??!! Positive answer wins fast!

Security Deposit Problem - Do we have grounds for small claims/fighting it? My former roommates and I just received our security deposit checks back from the apartment we lived in for the past two years, and we've got huge problems. The apartment was off-campus and the landlords have a rather bad reputation for treating tenants poorly (something we didn't know at the time we signed the least 3 years ago...) During the time we lived there, numerous complaints for problems such as lack of heat in the winter and several other issues went ignored. At one point they sent a guy to look at the thermostat, who declared that we had broken it. He never came back to fix it, despite promising to return within a day or two, and we continued to go without heat for most of the winter. We were all determined to get our security deposits back in full upon moving out, so we spent THREE days doing nothing but cleaning the apartment spotlessly. Two parents, my mother and one of the other girls' mother, helped us clean and we even took pictures. We went above and beyond in our cleaning--baseboards, scrubbing out cabinets, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning the walls, etc. It looked far better when we moved out than it did when we moved in. And yet, today we get our checks for less than half of what we paid in security deposit. The deductions they state are for repainting the walls and cleaning services come to $600. (Each of us paid a $450 security deposit.) I've done some research for New York state tenant's rights and the laws regarding security deposits, and from what I've read it seems that a landlord can only deduct for repairs beyond normal wear and tear. And according to this page: http://www.rentlaw.com/normalweartear.htm repainting does not constitute as "beyond normal wear and tear". Now, if we cleaned spotlessly, have pictures of the fact that are dated, do you think we have a case to ask them for the rest of the deposit? I honestly think we do, and after the treatment we got from them coupled with the fact that we were very good tenants, I'm so beyond angry that they withheld so much.

Can I keep security deposit because of curry smell? I live in North Carolina and recently had a tenant move out that obviously cooked with curry and other Indian spices fairly often (not to mention they didn't clean very much either). They lived there for over 2 years and now I am faced with trying to remove this odor from the dwelling. It has infiltrated almost everything; carpets, walls, even the wood cabinets (which are also stained too). My wife has spent hours scrubbing the cabinet doors with "murphy oil" and "goo gone" and it isn't helping much.... can I keep their security deposit (1.5 month rent, over $1500) to address this issue? We may have to remove all the cabinets and counter tops (which are stained and ruined too) I am really only looking at the kitchen damage, the countertops and cabinets alone will easily eat up what is left of the deposit. They already are getting dinged for not doing move out cleaning. My dwelling is a higher end rental, so given the current look and smell of the kitchen, it will be impossible to rent... I think a judge would sympathize with that.

Disposition of security deposit dispute? Disposition of security deposit dispute? My family and I rented a house in CA from a management company for roughly 2 and half years, until the owner decide to sell. We moved to another location roughly 3 weeks ago which is still managed by the same rental company. Recently, I received a letter in the mail 'Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit''. I believe many of these charges are overly estimated and some of the charges shouldn't even be listed. -Reseed from and back yards: $500 (Grass was/is grown) -Repair 2 screen doors: $475 -Repair cabinets: $72.50 -Oven, stove top, and hood fan (replace damaged appliances): $1700 (All appliances were left in working condition) -General Cleaning: $460 -Carpet Replacement: $1140.50 (Normal wear for 2 and half wears, no holes) -Prime Walls: $90 -Paint Kitchen Cabinets: $225 -Clean stair/blinds/garage floor: $150 --------------------------------------… $4748.00 Total Charges What can or can't I dispute for being a resident for 2.5 yrs? Dispute: Reseeding Charge (Grass is currently there) $500 Appliances Charges (Appliances were a little dirty but all were left in working condition) $1700 Carpet Replacement (No tears, just normal wear) $1,140.50 Clean stair/blinds/garage floor (This should be included in the general cleaning which is listed for $460) $150 Thanks!

Obama will be naming a "Cyber-security Czar": Do we have too many of these Unconformable Cabinet Members? I agreed with Democrats when they critized then President George H.W. Bush for creating a Drug Czar (a position that nearly a Cabinet Level Position without Congressional Confirmation. Obama will be naming a Cyber-security Czar soon. That person will join 12 other "Czars". Energy Czar Carol Browner Urban Czar Adolfo Carrion, Jr. Infotech Czar Vivek Kundra Faith-based Czar Joshua DuBois Health Reform Czar Nancy-Ann DeParle TARP Czar Herb Allison Stimulus Accountability Czar Earl Devaney Non-proliferation Czar Gary Samore Terrorism Czar John Brennan Regulatory Czar Cass Sunstein Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske Guantanamo Closure Czar Daniel Fried Why is he trying to do an "End Round" a Congress that is controlled by his OWN party? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8023793.stm

security deposit question? My wife and I recently bought a house and moved out of a house we were renting, we were there for 3 years exactly. We paid a $525 security deposit when we moved in. Our landlord was a pretty absentee landlord in 3 years he never came to house once to check on it or anything, if anything broke he told me to fix it and take it off the rent which I was OK with since I was quite handy and it lowered the rent. About a month before we moved out our furnace, which was an oil furnace, started spewing out black soot. It was at the beginning of the cold season and we just turned our furnace on so I thought it might have just been gunk getting thrown out of the system. I changed the furnace filter, scrubbed the soot off the walls and waited a few days. Nothing improved the house was starting to get covered in soot. I emailed him and told him of the problem about 5 days after we first noticed the soot starting to cover the walls. He sent out someone to clean the furnace and the repair man told us that he usually does all the work on that house for the landlord and that he hasn't cleaned or service the house in years, we were there for 3 years and never once was the furnaced serviced or looked at. He said that the chimney was completely clogged and he would do what he could but come spring time the landlord would have to have a complete overhaul of the heating system done. He vaccuumed out what soot he could from the chimney and said it should get us through the winter. I continued to change the filter almost weekly but the soot kept coming back, we scrubbed it ourselves 2 times but we couldn't get all of it out of the carpet or off the walls and cabinets. When we moved out I got a rubscrubber from my parents and scrubbed the carpets but you could still see the soot. He told me to leave the heater on after we left so that the pipes didn't freeze, he didn't get to the house until about a week or so after we moved out to check it out so the heater and the soot were blowing constantly for that week. 28 days after we moved out I received a letter from my landlord that he wanted to keep our $525 and wanted an additional $830 for scrubbing the carpets, cleaning the cabinets, servicing the heater and replacing ductwork. I don't feel that I owe him the extra money, there were a few little things that he can probably get the $525 out of so I don't care about getting that back but the additional $830 for the heater issues I don't feel is my responsibility, He said that the system was completly blocked and that the problem happened over a long time and I never told him about it. I told him 5 days after we first noticed it. I waited because I wanted to change the filter and see if it was just because we just turned the heat on for the first time. The heater was never serviced while we were living there in 3 years and I don't know how long before that. Am I responsible for the damages that were caused by the heater since maintaining the heater is not my responsibility.

Can you paint the kitchen cabinets in a rental house? I live in a shabby, not so great apartment in a crappy part of town. The apartment community is all owned by one company, not like individual landlords for each unit. Whenever someone moves out they just paint everything white (very messily). So many layers have been painted that it is puckering and peeling off. Yuck. I know I'm not allowed to paint the walls though. However, the kitchen cabinets are an awful, dark colored wood that is very old and somewhat faded. There are random white paint splatters on them from when the spray paint the whole house or whatever. It looks terrible and is depressing but I can't afford to move right now. Would I be able to paint these cabinets as a renter? I would ask the company but they are impossible to get through to. What's the worst that would happen...? I wouldn't get my security deposit back? Help.

Security deposit for repairs? My husband and I just moved out of a rented trailer and have moved to a rented apartment. The landlord kept the security deposit and the pet deposit which was fine with us because there were scratches in the spare bedroom that the were ALREADY there when we moved in, but that our cats did make worse. So anyway we paid him half the rent for the month since we left on the 15th and were not under a lease. During our 18 month stay at this trailer we dealt constantly with mold and many other problems. We would tell him about mold in the bathroom, he would spray it with bleach, paint it over and then it would go on to reappear in the 2nd bathroom, then the kitchen, then the closets, He claimed it was"normal" for a trailer to have mold and that it wasn't alive. Although I don't know how it could be "Dead" if it was growing everywhere. When we moved out we found it under the kitchen sink, in the other closet, in the cabinets. We also could hear a water leak under the trailer , which had happened before and had created mold under the trailer.I developed asthma while living in the trailer and so did my husband. My question is do we owe money for the repairs? The landlord says even though he kept both deposits that we still owe for repairs? Should I offer to go sand it and plaster it and paint it? I am at a loss here. (Suing him for anything in not an option his mother is my boss at work and I fear that she would find a reason to fire me)

Texas tenants law - landlord withholding security deposit with no notice of charges? I am a Texas tenant - I just moved out of a rental property we lived in for 3 years. I had the unit professionally cleaned (walls, baseboards, cabinets, etc). I also cleaned the stove and refrigerator thoroughly myself. There were a few things I was expecting to be taken out of the security deposit. We did not replace the light bulbs and there was a small hole in one of the rooms (which we patched ourselves). It has been 38 days since we gave the keys to the landlord and gave him our forwarding address. He has ignored my requests for the security deposit refund or explanation of charges and when I finally got ahold of him, he said he spent $3000 repairing the property (the deposit amount was $1000). I told him I had a right to the charges, he said he'd have the maintenance guy "put something together". He said they had to re-drywall in multiple places and re-paint the inside of the whole house. (I have no idea what that would be for). Aside from the things I mentioned earlier, the house was in better condition than when we got it. I've read the TX landlord tenant law, and it looks like I can sue him for 3 times the security deposit, plus court costs. My problem is that I did not take any photos of the unit (I know, I know, that was REALLY dumb - never again). Any advice? The law makes it sound like he completely forfeited his right to the deposit when he did not send a list of charges or refund within 30 days. My concern is that the maintenance guy will exaggerate charges and I don't have photos to prove it in court. I think I will pursue the suit unless he'll refund me the amount of the deposit outside of court. Any idea what he would need to prove damages if he did counter sue? I'm sure all he would have is the word of the maintenance guy, since there was not actually damage other than the aforementioned items. Also, are light bulbs really considered normal wear and tear? It makes sense now that you say it, but I definitely thought that was a tenant responsibility.

True/False about homeland security? True/False 11.) The first priority of the Department of Homeland Security is to ensure the safety of the United States. 12.) The Homeland Security secretary is a member of the President’s Cabinet. 13.) The Homeland Security Advisory System used the color green for low threat conditions. 14.) The Directorate of Science and Technology is responsible for the security of the nation’s borders and transportation systems. 15.) The Department of Homeland Security oversees various agencies and laboratories relating to computer security, disease control, hazardous materials, and other security-related matters. 16.) The FBI and CIA, both of which deal with national security, are part of the Department of Homeland Security. 17.) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps communities prepare for and recover from disasters. 18.) A DHS program called US-VISIT requires many foreign visitors to be photographed and have their fingerprints scanned upon arriving at U.S. airports and seaports. 19.) The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative says that U.S. citizens and citizens of Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda must show a valid passport when traveling by air to the United States from any part of the Western Hemisphere.

Why is the cabinet least likely to serve in an active advisory capacity to the president? It was a multiple choice Q, and cabinet was the answer? other choices were White House Office, National Security Council, Office of management and budget, and the National Economic Council..?

Social Security Disability Help? I am so confused and I need some advice. I am a 40 yr. old female and I have several health issues. I suffer with Severe Depression, Panic Attacks, Migraines, Degenerative Disc Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and have "inherited" Hearing Loss which has gotten worse in the last few years. Out of desperation last September I had a discectomy at C5-6 (neck). I had lost use of my right arm due to nerve impingement plus I couldn't stand the pain any longer, the disc had wore out. The disc was replaced with a plate and screws, the bone spurs cleaned up. Now here I am a year later and I literally have to "crawl" out of the bed in the mornings to go to work. I have tried everything from excercise, massages, alternative therapy and nothing helps. I have to FORCE myself to function daily and then sometimes I still can't function, I either have to lay on a heating pad or walk the floors. When I go to work the only thing I can focus on is getting home and trying to alleviate the pain in my arm, neck and back. I get so stressed out from these feelings it sets off the panic attacks and migraines. I work in the automotive industry which is stressful in itself and it also demands alot of repetitive body movement and requires practically standing in one spot for 10 to 11 hours a day. I have no social life, I try not to complain to my husband and friends because I know they are sick of hearing me talk about how bad I hurt. I have regular visits with my family Dr and a Rheumatologist, my cabinets are stockpiled with medicines (right now I'm on Hydrocodone, Ambien CR, Skelaxtin and Lexapro). I'm so tired of feeling like this all the time, I stay depressed because of pain and missing the things I use to do. I often have thoughts of wishing that I would die. Some people have suggested that I try to file for Social Security Disability. I went to work when I was 15 years old and I have worked all of my life and I'm scared of what a transition like this entails. What are my chances of being approved be? I would like to hear from others.

Laws regarding a business storing social security numbers? The business I work for requires time cards to contain social security numbers. After hours, time cards can be slid through mail slot, where they lay on the floor for all to see. Since the door/windows are glass... the public can peek in and try to view this info (depending on if the time card falls face up/down). Each employee hand writes all their info, so sometimes, it is in quite large print. The central office also has a lot of foot traffic and all time cards, physical employee files, etc. are not locked up. Often, they are laying out in the open. Anyone walking in can peek at this info while speaking with the staff. Are there any laws regarding employee privacy and social security laws? The root cause is the owner, who refuses to change practices or provide locking filing cabinets (or even sufficient non-locking storage areas).

How to deal with a security deposit 2 years into SF,CA lease? My partner and I have unusual situation with our living in the building where she was the property manager and terminated wrongfully. We've had a lease that was a year then after 2007 month to month. During the years she worked the security deposit was not a problem since we were struggling and just were left with a "pay when you can". Her leaving the job wasn't pleasant and we are sticking it out only until she can find another job.Which although collecting unemployment we lost the discount for managers and its making the mountain climb harder! My point is the hostility from the landlord to get us out has given us 10 days to pay the $1150 security deposit. I know the lease says we owe this and even angry I know we were ridiculous not to deal with it or foresee consequences in the future. I know we'll be in breach of the lease (which is exactly what they want) so i don't want answers to how to not pay it. we owe it. But what i do have concerns with is there wasn't a normal walk through in the beginning since we literally built the apartment and installed the plumbing,electricity,drywall,and cabinets to make it an apartment.And if i'm going to pay this deposit within ten days, what can i do to ensure we'll get it back. Will I still be in breach if i send a letter asking how they plan on collecting this without a walk through? thanks for your input, haley

not only taking away security deposit landlord want more money after I lived her property more than 6 years? Hi, everyone, I need your help! I'm a foreigner. I had lived a townhouse in CA more than 6 years. I moved out a few weeks ago, and look! what my landlord said to me. We( I live with my family and pets) damaged the carpet, damaged one of the cabinets and so on... And the money she wants me to pay is more than $6,500. What I really don't understand is she is trying to charge me whole carpeting replacement fee. I want to be honest with you. My pets often threw up so there were some stains on the carpet. The downstairs carpet didn't look clean. There are a lot of things she wants me to take responsibilities. I want to be honest and don't want to cheat. So, some of them, I agree to pay(of course to pay means to use my security deposit) such as a cleaning fee, to fix some damaged parts. But definitely not all of them, Is there a good site I can take a look? Are there laws that can protect me? One more important thing. She is re-modeling her property before she looks for a new tenant. More money she can get from me, the less money she will spend on the re-modeling.

Should I file for Social Security Disability? ? I am so confused and I need some advice. I am a 40 yr. old female and I have several health issues. I suffer with Severe Depression, Panic Attacks, Migraines, Degenerative Disc Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and have "inherited" Hearing Loss which has gotten worse in the last few years. Out of desperation last September I had a discectomy at C5-6 (neck). I had lost use of my right arm due to nerve impingement plus I couldn't stand the pain any longer, the disc had wore out. The disc was replaced with a plate and screws, the bone spurs cleaned up. Now here I am a year later and I literally have to "crawl" out of the bed in the mornings to go to work. I have tried everything from excercise, massages, alternative theray and nothing helps. I have to FORCE myself to function daily and then sometimes I still can't function, I either have to lay on a heating pad or ealk the floors. When I go to work the only thing I can focus on is getting home and trying to alleviate the pain in my arm, neck and back. I get so stressed out from these feelings it sets off the panic attacks and migraines. I work in the automotive industry which is stressful in itself and it also demands alot of repetitive body movement and requires practically standing in one spot for 10 to 11 hours a day. I have no social life, I try not to complain to my husband and friends because I know they are sick of hearing me talk about how bad I hurt. I have regular visits with my family Dr and a Rheumatologist, my cabinets are stockpiled with medicines (right now I'm on Hydrocodone, Ambien CR, Skelaxtin and Lexapro). I'm so tired of feeling like this all the time, I stay depressed because of pain and missing the things I use to do. I often have thoughts of wishing that I would die. Some people have suggested that I try to file for Social Security Disability. I went to work when I was 15 years old and I have worked all of my life and I'm scared of a transition like this entails. What are my chances of being approved be? I would like to hear from others.

Can I sue my former landlord for not returning my security deposit? My wife and I moved out January 6th, 2010. We did not receive a check for the deposit until mid February and it was for $100 less than the security deposit. I called the manager and he stated that it was for cleaning purposes. I asked for an itemized list stating the deductions as we did not receive one with the check. The unit we rented was not clean and I had to do a lot of work when moving in. Putting vinyl paper in cabinets all the cabinets and general clean up. We continually had problems with plumbing that were not addressed and I ended up fixing them. Also our fridge gasket was bad, the manger broght one over which I had to install, but was the wrong size so I had to install the old one and add tape to it would seal properly. When we moved out it was in much better condition than we got it. I believe it was Feb 15 when we received the check and was a personal check from the owner but no itemized list was attached. I called the manager, who took over the property on December 1 but we were not even informed until a week later, and he said he would mail out the list. So far I haven't received anything. Is it safe to just start the paperwork for the lawsuit at a small claims court? I still haven't cashed the check that was sent out. I know it's just $100 dollars but that's money we could use and if it was the opposite I'm sure they wouldn't accept me taking off $100 from the rent. We have pleanty of before and after pictures. After leaving one of our former neighbors said the owner has had problems for holding people's security deposits in the past. I'm more interested in sending a message to the landlord than anything else. But with a baby on the way the 100 bucks won't hurt. Could penalties and interests be added by the judge?

What am I entitled to deduct from the security deposit and how much? Here is my situation- I would really appreciate some advice. I am a first time landlord on a 2 story, 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom condo, approximately 1400 square feet. Our tenants just finished their 1 year lease this week and I have 21 days under CA law to return the deposit. There are some issues however and I am wondering what I am entitled to deduct from her $1000 security deposit and for how much for each issue? 1) Downstairs wood laminate flooring - not cleaned 2) Missing mailbox key (spoke to post office and they said it would be $50 to redo the locks) 3) Inside of oven did not seem to be cleaned 4) Sub par paint work - paint on door frames, baseboards, etc... (her family owns a handyman business and we allowed her to repaint all our walls & ceiling with materials we provided for $1000 deduction from her initial rent payment- but we never saw the finished work til now after they have moved out. They did a pretty poor job. Doors & baseboards were not included but it looks like they did not tape up upstairs so there is peach paint around the door frames & baseboards and uneven paint coverage on the walls) 5) Missing patio furniture (1 round glass table + 4 plastic chairs - I probably paid about $50 for the set when I bought it new) 6) Missing storage cabinets (Probably paid $50 for them new) 7) Missing floor lamp (Probably paid $15 for it new) I informed her of the missing items and she said her family may have just taken everything while moving unknowingly and if she locates them, she will return them by placing them on our back patio (open side gate). How long should I give her to return these items? The last issue is that in the last 6 months, her rent has been late 5 of those months. I have never collected the late fees from her although in the lease agreement it states that every day it is late is $10. For November, she moved out on the 10th. Rent is due on the 1st, late fees are supposed to commence on the 6th. It is now the 14th and still no rent check has been received. I asked her again about this last payment and she states her father definitely sent the check on the 5th (which would still mean her payment would have arrived late). If I didn't receive the check in the mail by today, they would have to put a stop payment on the check and send me a new one. She seems to think she is not responsible if her check is lost in the mail. What am I entitled to collect on late fees? Can they be deducted from the security deposit? For future reference, once we get new tenants in the condo, how should I deal with late fees? How should I keep proof of late arrival dates? Being a landlord can be such a pain in the butt. :( I would hire a property management company if I had more than one rental but after this first year's experience, I'm not sure I want to deal with the headache of additional tenants. Thanks in advance! *EDIT* Unfortunately, I was unaware that CA law required that I send written notification prior to her moving out for the option to do an intial walk-through. Although I did come a week prior to move-out to try and show the unit to a prospective tenant and the place was in complete disarray due to her being in the middle of packing. She refused me entry during the month of October which certainly hindered my ability to try and find new tenants in a timely manner as well. In hindsight, I was too nice and accommodating during the lease period. I should have insisted on inspecting the paint job. We came a month later for a work receipt for tax reasons and it still was not finished and I gave them the benefit of the doubt that it would be fine.They promised an awesome job since they wanted to make sure the placed looked nice since they were living in it. Apparently, she was unhappy with the color I chose which she brought up today during our phone conversation and then hung up on me. Rude

Was my landlord being a jerk or did he have the right to keep my security deposit? My landlord gave me and my 3 teens 2 months notice to find a new place because he said he was selling the house. He wasn't please with the paint in different rooms but he said to leave it and he would be painting anyhow. Other than that, I made any repairs needed. The rest seemed like wear and tear. He hadn't made a repair in 5 years or any other changes to the house. He had put a wood tile floor in the kitchen - water leaked from the tub upstairs down through the ceiling (the ceiling had to be repaired before for this) and it ruined a few tiles on the floor. And when I pulled out my fridge, one of the tiles there kind of crumbled. But first he lied and said I didn't give him a security deposit. Then when he asked for the last months rent, I told him to take it out of the security deposit - he said "Im my lease it says you can't take the rent out of the security deposit" ....but I thought there wasn't a security deposit, you liar?? So he was being a d**k. I got mad, swore and left and didn't give my forwarding address. I was afraid he might say bad things about me to my new landlord. I am worried about what is going to happen or should I have given it to him. I think he's going to lie and make up $650 worth of expenses. What should I do please? Also - I am on section 8 - there has been an inspection every year which had to pass - this summer because I moved, there wasn't one done. Where I am now, I pay most of the rent - so if I lose section 8, it wouldn't hurt too much. I am afraid of the old landlord causing problems for me. Also: whatever I mentioned to him about the house... he said he would do maybe in the winter like the kitchen cabinets falling apart or the front door needing painted.... there was black mold in the bathroom.... but he never did.

Is a $600 charge for painting out of a security deposit reasonable? I just ended a one year lease on an apartment. My security deposit was $1220. I received $395 back from the landlord. He had included charges for cleaning (even though I spent an entire weekend thoroughly washing everything - cabinets, walls, bathroom, etc.) but the largest charge was $600 for repainting the entire apartment. He charged me cost, and included the painting company's bill. I had only hung a few pictures in the bedroom and dining rooms, and had spackled the holes. I assumed a small amount of painting would need to be done to cover these holes, but instead they repainted the entire apartment again. This seems to fall more along the lines of reasonable wear and tear. Should I try to go to small claims court for part of this amount? The landlord seems unwilling to budge so far. I have pictures to back up my claims. I live in Missouri. We did a "walk through", but it consisted of me handing over the keys, and him glancing in the rooms to make sure they were empty.

Odds of small claims court ruling in our favor for security deposit return? I was renting a home with 3 other college students in Irvine, California for the past 21 months, and have been charged for some outrageous and ridiculous things out of our $3,200 security deposit. The list is as follows: 1)$400 for cleaning (not a very big house with only 3bd/2ba and not extremely dirty or uninhabitable by any means) 2) $298 for "miscellaneous repairs" (i.e. tightening door handles and kitchen cabinets, replacing light bulbs, replacing outlet covers, etc. etc.) which supposedly took 5 hours of labor to do at $49/hr. 3)$1,250 out of $2,500 for a repaint of the entire interior, because supposedly, the paint on a rental unit only has a 4 year life-span so we are responsible for the time we lived there out of 4 years. Also, it is not stated in our written and signed leasing agreement anywhere that this is a stipulation of renting the unit and we would be responsible for painting the home. We tried to communicate with the property management company through email and phone calls regarding our dissatisfaction with their deductions (especially the paint costs and "miscellaneous repairs" only to result in no response from them. We have decided to file a small claims law suit and have started the process by sending them a certified letter outlining our demands and telling them the reasons we're unsatisfied. We are completely being taken advantage of, and I would like to know what our chances are of getting the money from the "miscellaneous repairs" and the paint job back through small claims court. We only lived there for 21 months (almost 2 years) and are being charged for half of the $2,500 paint job (so $1,250 total) on that basis. Either way, I'm thinking it's completely unfair.

Why do top government officials get to skip the new airport screening everybody has to go through? It would appear the government is assuming every single U.S. citizen is potentially a terrorist, but officials who run that same government have exempted themselves from the screening process they are forcing everyone else to participate in. Why are U.S. officials considered to be above the law they force everyone else to follow? Aren't they representatives of the people? Not overlords? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_airport_security_vips WASHINGTON – Cabinet secretaries, top congressional leaders and an exclusive group of senior U.S. officials are exempt from toughened new airport screening procedures when they fly commercially with government-approved federal security details. Aviation security officials would not name those who can skip the controversial screening, but other officials said those VIPs range from top officials like Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and FBI Director Robert Mueller to congressional leaders like incoming House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, who avoided security before a recent flight from Washington's Reagan National Airport...............While passengers have no choice but to submit to either the detector or what some complain is an intrusive pat-down, some senior government officials can opt out if they fly accompanied by government security guards approved by the TSA. "Government officials traveling with federal law enforcement security details are screened at airports under a specialized screening protocol, which includes identity verification," Kimball said. This allows the officials to skip the airport security checkpoints. jerome........"With that said, it was the lack of screening which allowed the underwear bomber on a plane during Christmas... " He boarded that flight in AMSTERDAM. That's in Europe. "On Christmas Day 2009, Abdulmutallab traveled to Amsterdam, where he boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 253 en route to Detroit" These new scanners would have accomplished ZERO to stop that guy.

Where can I find cabinet ministers? I'm looking for any website(s) or online documents that give lists or details about former cabinet ministers of various offices(finance, defense, security, etc.) of every country in the world. For instance, where can I find out who the Defense Minister of Algeria was in the 1970's or something like that. I've already checked Wikipedia and its not very reliable for some countries.

Which Gun Cabinet to Get? I can't really afford a gun safe, but this is definetley better than nothing. Does anyone have experience with these cabinets? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sentry-5-Gun-Safe/4244347?findingMethod=rr http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stack-On-8-Gun-Security-Cabinet/11071333?findingMethod=rr I would really like to have a combination lock, but that's not my budget, unless i find one on craigslist. If anyone has experience with either one of these cabinets that would be great, or if someone has a different cabinet that they would like to recommend that would also be great.

Homeland Security?? What is the first state in the nation to create its own legislatively enacted cabinet-level department of homeland security?

when renting in ca besides a 2 month security deposit can you be charged a pet fee? we rented a house in ca and were charge 2 months deposit and a 500 pet fee - the house is a mess, the kitchen cabinets do not have shelves - the toliets rock - the shower pan has a big crack in it and the roof leaks and the kitchen smells like wet rotting wood - what are my options since he already has a hugh chunk of my money

What will President McCain's first steps during the transition period be when he outpaces Obama? Will he set up bipartisan commissions for the economy, energy, security and foreign policy? Who will he invite to join his cabinet?

Did Bush compromise national security by ignoring terrorism before 9/11? If you say no please provide some info to back up your answer? The only info I know of is fromRichard Clarke's testimony from the 9/11 commission.....in which he stated there were NO cabinet level meetings about counter terrorism before 9/11! Also please refrain from calling me a lib nut job....I am asking an honest question and hoping to get honest answers! For all those who say he was only in office for 9 months..forget that Mouassiou was is custody for several weeks before 9/11.Retired FBI agant Coleen Rowley states FBI HQ obstructed terrorism investigations for weeks prior to 9/11!She worked in the FBI office where Moussaoui was caught! Not one Bush supporter has yet to give me the info I asked for!What did Bush do to protect America from terrorism before 9/11?Also quit blaming Clinton for not getting OBL!Give some tangible info!

The Department of Homeland Security was originally formed as:? A. A part of the Department of State B. A federal cabinet-level department C. A part of the Department of Justice D. A part of the CIA

How did the United States react to the threat of terrorism? a. a new cabinet level department called the Department of Homeland Security was created b. Congress passed the PATRIOT Act c. the Bush administration invaded Iraq claiming that Saddam Hussein had weapon of mass destruction d. all of the above

You can put safety locks and latches on cabinets and drawers.? Child Proofing Your Home (A) (1) Every Year, millions of children are injured by hazards in their homes. (2) Fortunately, you don't need a class in home economics 101 to help prevent these injuries. (3) You can simply install child safety devices such as safety locks, latches, gates, and anti-scald devices. (B) (4) You can put safety locks and latches on cabinets and drawers. (5) They keep children from pulling drawers down on their heads and to scatter objects that might cause them to trip. (6) They also keep knives and sharp tools out of reach. (7) A lock or latch can prevent children from getting into household cleaners or medicines, too. (C) (8) Safety gates also help childproof a home. (9) Gates can keep a child out of unsafe spaces placed between rooms. (10) The gates should also be installed at the top of stairs to prevent tumbles. (11) Gates that screw into the wall are more secure than pressure gates. (D) (12) Anti-scald devices regulate water temperature in your home, and can prevent burns. (13) A plumber can install it in showers and faucets. (14) Set the temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough for washing but won't burn the skin. (E) (15) To find out about the reliability and cost of childproofing devices, talk to friends or look at consumer-related magazines. (16) Consumer magazines cover safety subjects. (17) Ranging from alarm systems to liability insurance. (18) Once you done installed these safety devices, you can enjoy a new kind of security in your home. 12) Sentence 4: You can put safety locks and latches on cabinets and drawers. Which revision would improve the effectiveness of sentence 4? A. replace sentence 4 with Safety locks and latches protect children in several ways. B. replace sentence 4 with Install safety locks on drawers. C. move sentence 4 to the end of paragraph A D. remove sentence 4 D. no revision is necessary

How can I remove mouthwash stains from wood? I am moving out of a house and need to clean it top to bottom to gt my security deposit back. Unfortunately one of the housemates has left red mouthwash stains on the wooden part of the bathroom cabinet and there are also some blue soap stains. They have been there a while and I really need them removed, any ideas will be MUCH appreciated. Cheers guys.

security deposit for a rent house? So I just found a house to rent but the inside is really dirty (previous tenants were college guys) and the landlord said he will install bathroom sink and cabinet doors. i will be doing all the cleaning my self and the garage is full of junk that i will have to clean. should i have to pay a security deposit? i was also wondering if the landlord is required to supply a cook stove? thanks

How can I determine the cost of damage to the apt? Hi I am renting an apt in nyc. This is actually my first time renting and I did not take pictures of how the apt looked before I came in. Within a couple of months I noticed that a cabinet door was broken, however I did not report it and still haven't. Now I am looking to moving out and getting my security deposit back, but I know they will more than likely charge me for the cabinet. How can i determine how much they can take from me?

How would you change this into your own words? The government is a democracy led by a president elected every four years. You must be 18 years old to vote. The cabinet officers, led by the prime minister, administer the following areas: agriculture, foreign affairs, justice, fisheries and communications, education, health and social security, trade and commerce, finance, energy and industry. The Parliament, or Althing, has 63 people and is made up of an Upper House and a Lower House. The political parties are the Progressive, Social Democrat, Independence, Citizens, Women's Alliance, Peoples Alliance, and the Association for Social Justice and Equality.

Now that you have studied about the different Cabinet Departments, match the following questions with the appr? 1. Now that you have studied about the different Cabinet Departments, match the following questions with the appropriate department. A. Department of Homeland Security B. Department of Justice C. Department of Interior D. Department of Commerce E. Department of State ABCDEThis Cabinet department represents the United States with foreign nations. ABCDEThis Cabinet department is responsible for managing the nations National Parks and Forest. ABCDEThis Cabinet department is responsible for promoting US trade and business. ABCDEThis Cabinet department acts as an attorney for the United States. ABCDEThis Cabinet department is responsible for stopping another terrorist attack on US soil. Insight

Why is Israel allowed to have nuclear weapons? Yet, we are threatening Iran with preemptive action and we already invaded Iraq because we thought they had some nukes. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/nuclear_israel_gates_dc and just in case the link does not work Some Israelis were less pleased, however, to hear Gates mention with equal frankness what U.S. administrations have long avoided uttering in public -- that the Jewish state has the Middle East's only nuclear arsenal. To be fair, it was pretty oblique. During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Gates speculated on why Iran might be seeking the means to build an atomic bomb. "They are surrounded by powers with nuclear weapons: Pakistan to their east, the Russians to the north, the Israelis to the west and us in the Persian Gulf," he said. The statement led Israeli news bulletins, with some pundits suggesting that former CIA chief Gates may have breached a U.S. "don't ask, don't tell" policy dating back to the late 1960s. "I haven't a clue why Gates made those remarks," Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, a member of Israel's security cabinet, said in a radio interview. A retired Israeli diplomat, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, called the testimony "quite unprecedented" and added: "I can only assume he (Gates) has yet to get to grips with the understandings that exist between us and the Americans." By not declaring itself to be nuclear armed, Israel also skirts a U.S. ban on funding countries that proliferate weapons of mass destruction. It can thus enjoy more than $2 billion in annual military and other aid from Washington. Shimon Peres, who helped found Israel's main atomic reactor in the 1950s -- officially for civilian use -- and is now deputy to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, sounded similarly unperturbed. "This announcement makes no fundamental difference," he told Israel Radio. "Whether or not Israel has nuclear weapons, the fact is that Israel is the only country threatened with destruction ... Israel is not threatening any country. Weapons do not fire themselves, people fire them." He was apparently referring to arch-foe Iran, whose President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for the elimination of the "Zionist regime" but denied his country seeks nuclear arms.

tell me about secretary of homeland security? whats the cabinet position, background, and responsibilities? who currently holds the position (include a little backgroudn on the person) previous holder of the position

Where can I find an online list of notable historical figures? I am doing research for an AP World History project in which I have to compose the ideal US cabinet, using any figure from history. There are no restrictions on the time frame or part of the world each person can be from, which makes it very extensive--and difficult. I have to fill certain positions and provide career backgrounds/reasons for each person I have chosen. I already have a few people, but I'm not sure about some. For example, who could I use for the Department of Homeland Security? Justice? Labor? Agriculture? Commerce? Any ideas? I also wanted to know where I could find a list of notable historical people online. I figured there must be some that have been published (especially around the millenium). If you have any ideas, or know sites I can visit, please let me know! Thanks so much! :)

Which of the following is not a part of the Executive Office of the President? the National Security Council? the Office of Management and Budget? the cabinet? the Council of Economic Advisers? none of the above?

Should we the public know intelligence information? Why should the public know confidential national security and intelligence information? I do not believe that we should. That is the job of the cabinet, the Commander in Chief, and the government. Sometimes, the truth can hurt.

The Office of Management and Budget, the National Security Council, and the Council of Economic Advisors are? a. members of the White House staff. b. advisory bodies of the Department of State. c. policymaking bodies of the Executive Office of the President. d. part of the president’s cabinet. e. the key liaison agencies between the president and Congress.

Are you concerned with the safety of our homeland? Obama's pick for director of the CIA has no intelligence experience. Certainly there had to be a better choice, but you know Obama only looks to the Clinton White House for his cabinet. Are you concerned with the direction of our country in regards to safety and security?

How anxious are you to hear Obama's cabinet picks? And who would you pick? So far we have Rahm Emanuel for Chief of Staff... Who would you pick for: - Secretary of State: - Secretary of the Treasury: - Secretary of Defense: - Attorney General: - Secretary of Agriculture: - Secretary of Labor: - Secretary of Health and Human Services: - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: - Secretary of Transportation: - Secretary of Energy: - Secretary of Education: - Secretary of Homeland Security: * I know that's not all of the cabinet positions. ** You don't have to answer all of them.

What happens if all members of the cabinet are terminated? Say the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretery of State, Defense, Treasury, Homeland Security aaand alll those other positions that fall in line to take over in case the president dies; what if all of them die like say they were all assasinated? Who then takes control? Who becomes the next person in power?

Obama voters didn't know who Pelosi was before the election. Do they know who she is now? Do they know her for the liar she really is? Do they care she's a liar? Do they care her polls are in the tank? Do they wonder why the media is not able to cover for her? Can our government work when we select tax cheats to the Cabinet and elect LIARS to be House Speaker? Do you liberals think it's time to put Pelosi aside so we can focus on the real issues such as national security, Social Security and the economy or will you continue to find excuses for her?

What happens if all members of the cabinet are terminated? Say the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretery of State, Defense, Treasury, Homeland Security aaand alll those other positions that fall in line to take over in case the president dies; what if all of them die like say they were all assasinated? Who then takes control? Who becomes the next person in power?

What do doors represent to the universe? The last few days I have had trouble with doors. The door of my house, the door of my car, cabinet doors...you name it, if it can be construed as a door, it has come loose, fallen off, broken the lock, anything that can go wrong with a door has. So being very into omens and messages from the universe, I am wondering what it is trying to tell me. Don't tell me its a coincidence.....play along...look at it from a symbolic place and tell me what you think. What do you think I am being told if the doors in my life are in disrepair? Freedom or lack of security? Abandon or lack of privacy? What do you think?

If Obama is elected, what kind of people will he appoint to his cabinet and other key positions? I believe the Change we will experience will be far beyond what most people are anticipating, that is if they can pass security clearance.

Whats the matter with these people? Do they expect Obama will appoint teachers and firemen to his cabinet? He has the most talented people in their area of expertise...the best in the country...at their respective appointments. What did you expect? A fire chief from Los Angeles as the head of National Security? A school principal from Philadelphia to Heath and Human services? Those would be Sarah Palin type appointments..."really shake up Washington" ...to the point of a governmental earthquake What else will the GOP crybabies talk about next?

What do you think of this article about social security and medicare (link at the bottom)? Pay attention to the third paragraph as well saying that nothing is actually in the two trust funds other then bonds and that the money has been spent. This article is from the Associated Press (AP) Social Security and Medicare finances worsen (title of article) Social Security and Medicare both facing depletion of trust funds sooner because of recession Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer On Wednesday May 13, 2009, 12:12 am EDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Social Security and Medicare are fading even faster under the weight of the recession, heading for insolvency years sooner than previously expected, the government warned Tuesday. Social Security will start paying out more in benefits than it collects in taxes in 2016, a year sooner than projected last year, and the giant trust fund will be depleted by 2037, four years sooner, trustees reported. Medicare is in even worse shape. The trustees said the program for hospital expenses will pay out more in benefits than it collects this year, just as it did for the first time in 2008. The trustees project that the Medicare fund will be depleted by 2017, two years earlier than the date projected in last year's report. The trust funds -- which exist in paper form in a filing cabinet in Parkersburg, W.Va. -- are bonds that are backed by the government's "full faith and credit" but not by any actual assets. That money has been spent over the years to fund other parts of government. To redeem the trust fund bonds, the government would have to borrow in public debt markets or raise taxes. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the head of the trustees group, said the new reports were a reminder that "the longer we wait to address the long-term solvency of Medicare and Social Security, the sooner those challenges will be upon us and the harder the options will be." Geithner said that President Barack Obama was committed to working with Congress to find ways to control runaway growth in both public and private health care expenditures, noting the promise Monday by major health care providers to trim costs by $2 trillion over the next decade. However, Republicans pointed to the newly dire assessments as evidence the Obama administration has failed to come forward with actual entitlement reform to close the funding gaps. "Instead of getting existing public programs in order right now, some are saying we should create a new government-run health insurance plan," Sen. Chuck Grassley, the top Republican on the Finance Committee, said in a reference to the administration's health care proposals. "When we can't afford the public health plan we have already, does it make sense to add more?" House Republican leader John Boehner said the trustees report "confirms what we already knew: Our nation cannot afford to continue this reckless borrowing and spending spree." The findings in the trustees report, the annual checkup given the two benefit programs, did not come as a surprise. Private economists had been predicting that the dates the programs would begin to pay out more than they take in and the dates the trust funds would be insolvent would occur sooner given the economic recession. The deep recession, the worst the country has endured in decades, has resulted in a loss of 5.7 million jobs since it began in December 2007. The unemployment rate hit a 25-year high of 8.9 percent in April. Fewer people working means less being paid into the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare. The Congressional Budget Office recently projected that Social Security will collect just $3 billion more in 2010 than it will pay out in benefits. A year ago, the CBO had projected that Social Security would have a much higher $86 billion cash surplus for the 2010 budget year, which begins Oct. 1. The trustees report projected that Social Security's annual surpluses would "fall sharply this year," then remain at a reduced level in 2010 and be lower in the following years than last year's projections. The report said that the Social Security annual surplus would be eliminated entirely in 2016, reflecting increased demands from the wave of 78 million baby boomers retiring. That means Social Security will have to turn to its trust fund to make up the difference between Social Security taxes and the benefits being paid out beginning in 2016. The trustees projected the trust fund would be depleted in 2037, four years earlier than the 2041 date in last year's report. At that point, the annual Social Security taxes collected would be enough to pay for three-fourths of current benefits through 2083. To tap the trust fund, the government would have to increase borrowing or raise taxes because Social Security bonds exist only as bookkeeping entries. While the smaller surpluses that will begin this year will not have any impact on Social Security benefit payments, the government will need to borrow more at a time when the federal deficit is already exploding because of the recession and the billions of dollars being spent to prop up a shaky banking system. Medicare's condition is more precarious, reflecting the pressures from soaring health care costs as well as the drop in tax collections. The options available to deal with the Social Security shortfall include raising the payroll tax that funds Social Security, such as removing the cap on income subject to the tax, or cutting benefits in some fashion such as raising the retirement age. The administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation this year to extend health care coverage to some 50 million uninsured Americans, preferring to tackle health care before Social Security. The trustees report is likely to set off renewed debate over Social Security and Medicare. Critics have charged that the Obama administration has failed to tackle the most serious problems in the budget -- soaring entitlement spending. The administration on Monday revised its federal deficit forecasts upward to project an imbalance this year of $1.84 trillion, four times last year's record, and said the deficits will remain above $500 billion every year over the next decade. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Social-Security-and-Medicare-apf-15224424.html?sec=topStories&pos=3&asset=&ccode=

Is Mr. Brown the unluckiest Prime Minister the UK has ever had? Since Gordon Brown came to power there seems to have been one problem after another. Floods, security violations, lost documentation, his own Cabinet Members being disloyal and now supposedly a cover up after a whistle blower alerted the appropriate Government department to the case of baby P let alone the disastrous economic problems. What do you say?

Security Deposits? My current landlord is trying to keep the deposit even though his place is nicer now than when he rented it to us. He seems to think the security deposit was free money. The house is very clean and we fixed it for him just as he asked us to do. Replaced the broken cabinet doors, replaced the carpet (very expensive), sanded the floors and finished them, all professionally. We also painted the fence and painted the house... all out of our own pocket. He says the carpet in one of the rooms is bad and he's going to use the security deposit to pay for new carpet. It's not that bad at all though, and I know he has no plans to actually replace it. Even so, after 6 years living there, isn't it considered normal wear and tear? Under what circumstances can a landlord keep the security deposit? Is it really up to his discretion alone? How can I dispute it, only court? The house is about 70 years old, and the carpet was from the 1970s. It was authentic shag and already in really bad condition. Sadly, I don't think we have before and after photos. We might, but we've been living here so long I'm not sure where they'd be anymore... I'll have to look in the storage room. Concerning the paint - I painted it the exact same color as it originally was.

Keeing security deposit and wanting more money??? I lived in my past apartment for 2 1/2 year. I fulfilled my lease, which was for 1 year only. I moved out without giving a 30 days notice. The date I vacated was on 12/9. My rent was roughly $23 a day ($700/mo) So basically I owed 9 days rent. My deposit was for $350. My landlord is trying to keep my WHOLE deposit, AND charge me another $357. What should I do? Can they keep the whole deposit and charge me more? The only problem in the place was a few unchanged light bulbs, and a cabinet door hinge which had broken. I cleaned, mopped, and vaccumed. I even shampooed the carpet. Shouldnt the security deposit cover my rent for 9 days and the hinge??? The state is Kentucky. What are the laws here?? Thanks for all the answers, but I actually talked with someone who is certain. She turned my electricity off on the 10th, which in KY,is illegal. Especially since I was never late once for 2 1/2 years. Also, the letter she sent was not itemized. So when she turned off the electric, that gave me the ability to void the lease.

Moving out soon, should I be worried? I've been living in a apartment complex for the past year and a half. We're moving out soon, and I didn't have to put a security deposit down. But, we have a 25 month old, and we put drilled in baby security locks in the bottom cabinets so she couldn't get into the chemicals under the sink, etc.. My question is should I be honest with them that I drilled holes into the inside of the cabinet, or should I try to cover it up? Will I be liable to replace the cabinets?

What were Barack Obama's reasons for picking the people he did for his Presidential Cabinet? White House Chief of Staff: Rahm Emanuel Secretary of the Treasury: Timothy Geithner Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Peter Orszag Secretary of State: Hillary Clinton Secretary of Defense: Robert Gates Attorney General: Eric Holder Secretary of Homeland Security: Janet Napolitano Ambassador to the United Nations: Susan Rice Secretary of Commerce: Bill Richardson Secretary of Health and Human Services: Tom Daschle U.S. Trade Representative: Xavier Becerra What did he say about each of these people. What qualifications did he say that they had that made them the ones for the job.

Can my landlord keep my security deposit for damages I did not do?? Help! I am in a mess. My old landlord claims I left the apartment a mess...I live in Tennessee...I had a 350 deposit and they claim damages came to 469 dollars. I took 3 days out of my schedule to clean the entire apartment so I could get my money back... it was in perfect condition when I left...I cleaned every cabinet, every appliance, every toilet, wall...door...and I have been charged crazy amounts. I received a list in the mail today of charges but it was very vague. It stated for example ''appliance/kitchen cleaning-130 dollars" and when I called to be given a more specific reason, the lady refused because I did not go to the walk out inspection she said I gave up any rights to dispute by not coming to the inspection. At the time I was moving out, they were fine with me not showing up...they didnt mention any of this to me!..it also took 47 days for her to get the letter out to me. Is there anything I can do?? I know this isnt right and I am being screwed..

California Tenant/Landlord Security Deposit Issue? Hi! I need some help. I have lived in my apartment for almost 3 years in Sherman Oaks. Halfway through the that time, the building was sold to another real estate company. We are now moving out. The new landlord has the copy of our lease, but does not have the initial move in checklist that we filled out when we first moved in. The carpets were not new and some what worn. The cabinets do not close. And there are more things. My worry is that the new company will take advantage of this and charge us for fixing the problems that already existed when we moved in. What protection do we have to prevent this from happening? Thanks!

Should President McCain pick Geraldine Ferraro as his Secretary of State? He has won the election in a landslide of support among women and rural white-working class voters after he picked Hillary Clinton as his VP. Now it's Cabinet position picking time: Secretary of State: Geraldine Ferraro ??? Secretary of Treasury: Harold Ickies Secretary of Defense: Terry McCauliffe Attorney General: Evan Bayh National Security Advisor: Joe Lieberman Does Geraldine have enough experience to be his Secretary of State?

What is the best (cheap) way to contest charges against my security deposit? Upon moving out of my apartment I received a check for $32.00 (that's all that was left of my $400.00 security deposit after 'additional charges'). The rental company claims that it costs: $38.00 for drywall damage (nails in walls for pictures) $144.00 for removal of plastic toddler locks on cabinet doors $186 for additional paint (the holes?) What I'm wondering is what rights I have with regard to contesting these charges. I think it's ludicrous to believe that such 5-minute tasks require so much money. What can I do to recover these exorbitant gouges? The other part of the question is Where do they come up with these prices? Is there a standard legally accepted manual or do they just make them up to best serve their own interests? How is it legal to charge so much? I've noticed that rental companies (landlords in general) all do this. I'm wondering why/how they can get away with it. Thanks for your help.

Can I take exterminator fees from a tenant's security deposit? I have rented for a year to a single mother with 5 kids from 20 years to 1 year old. Three months after they moved in, the house was full of bedbugs and roaches. The house has been in my family for 60 years, and there was never a bedbug or roach in all of that time. After the last owner (my aunt) passed away, the house was vacant for 2 years before I bought it and reonvated. I put in new carpets, cabinets and paint before renting the house. I paid for an exterminator once, but 3 months later the bugs were back. Do I have to keep paying for her bugs? She insists that they are 'coming up from the damp basement'. I've never heard of bedbugs living in a damp basement where there are no human beings to bite. To be fair to the tenant, bedbugs don't come from a dirty house, they are carried in on the actual bodies of the people they are biting. They also can be transferred in mattresses, furniture or clothing that is brought into the house, and they can hibernate for up to 5 months waiting for their next victim. The house was vacant for 2 years before I bought it, and was rented UNFURNISHED, so there were no existing bedbugs. There are roaches in the tenant's kitchen and on the enclosed porch. The kitchen looks tidy enough, but I don't know if she is careful about crumbs and scraps. There are no roaches in the basement at all (the basement is locked and is not part of the tenant's apartment) , and there never have been any. The furnaces and water heaters are down there, so I do go into the basement often.

Who will Obama appoint to his cabinet if elected? Secretary of Defense Louis Farakahn, Secretary of State Jessi Jackson, Attorney General Al Sharpton, Secretary of Education Oprah Winfrey, Head of Homeland Security Bill Ayers, its gonna be interesting - and scary. Can you think of any others? Oh- a new cabinet post will be created of course. Secretary of Religion Rev. Wright!

Will Obama dismiss all of Bush's millions of Government Employees and close all the Bush Cabinet Positions? Close all the Czar Offices Bush appointed. Along with the layers upon layers of security and intelligence agencies. I think he should start with the TSA I'm tired of taking my shoes off so they can laugh at America. Give me the list of terrorists that have been captured as a result of taking your shoes off.

What is your opinion about materalists, maternalism, or "The Mother's Movement"? Historians consider the maternalist reform movement instrumental to the development of the modern U.S. welfare state. But by conceptualizing the source of women’s political power as an extension their domestic roles, and by advocating public policies favoring the family’s sole dependency on the wages of a male head of household, maternalist reformers also succeeded in institutionalizing a class-bound ideology of mothering that set the standard for future social programs based on a gender-biased standard of the “family wage.” They also started a campaign to mass educate mothers in the basic of infant care and feeding. Although “maternalism” has been portrayed as a branch of early feminism, there remains some debate about whether the objectives of maternalist reformers were entirely compatible with the women’s rights agenda. Certainly, the maternalist reform movement opened a new path for women’s political empowerment, and many (but not all) leaders and organizations associated with the maternalist cause were also outspoken supporters of women’s suffrage. But because maternalism valorized women’s selfless care-giving and called for social recognition of women’s rights based on the power of maternal influence to shape the character of future generations, it may be problematic to view classic maternal activism as a true form of feminism. Nevertheless, the maternal reform movement during the Progressive Era deserves a place in our historical awareness of women’s activism— both for the capacity of the maternalist ethic to engage a population that at the time was formally disenfranchised from the mainstream political process, and for the unprecedented number of social reforms secured with the support of women’s voluntary organizations. Social and cultural conditions at the end of the 19th century presented certain women with a unique opportunity to seize the moment as their own. Although the political presence of women’s voluntary groups faded significantly after the first quarter of the 20th century, many woman reformers who were attuned to the maternalist ethic continued to work for social progress, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins (FDR’s secretary of labor, the first woman to hold a position on a presidential cabinet, and one of the principal authors of the Fair Labor Standards and Social Security acts). http://www.mothersmovement.org/features/maternal_movement/maternal_movement3.htm Do you have anything to add to this or know where I can get more information? What is your take on it? Is it feminism or not? I accidentally left out the 'n' in the word 'maternalist' in my title question. OOPS!

What do you think of this article about social security and medicare (link at the bottom)? Pay attention to the third paragraph as well saying that nothing is actually in the two trust funds other then bonds and that the money has been spent. This article is from the Associated Press (AP) Social Security and Medicare finances worsen (title of article) Social Security and Medicare both facing depletion of trust funds sooner because of recession Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer On Wednesday May 13, 2009, 12:12 am EDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Social Security and Medicare are fading even faster under the weight of the recession, heading for insolvency years sooner than previously expected, the government warned Tuesday. Social Security will start paying out more in benefits than it collects in taxes in 2016, a year sooner than projected last year, and the giant trust fund will be depleted by 2037, four years sooner, trustees reported. Medicare is in even worse shape. The trustees said the program for hospital expenses will pay out more in benefits than it collects this year, just as it did for the first time in 2008. The trustees project that the Medicare fund will be depleted by 2017, two years earlier than the date projected in last year's report. The trust funds -- which exist in paper form in a filing cabinet in Parkersburg, W.Va. -- are bonds that are backed by the government's "full faith and credit" but not by any actual assets. That money has been spent over the years to fund other parts of government. To redeem the trust fund bonds, the government would have to borrow in public debt markets or raise taxes. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the head of the trustees group, said the new reports were a reminder that "the longer we wait to address the long-term solvency of Medicare and Social Security, the sooner those challenges will be upon us and the harder the options will be." Geithner said that President Barack Obama was committed to working with Congress to find ways to control runaway growth in both public and private health care expenditures, noting the promise Monday by major health care providers to trim costs by $2 trillion over the next decade. However, Republicans pointed to the newly dire assessments as evidence the Obama administration has failed to come forward with actual entitlement reform to close the funding gaps. "Instead of getting existing public programs in order right now, some are saying we should create a new government-run health insurance plan," Sen. Chuck Grassley, the top Republican on the Finance Committee, said in a reference to the administration's health care proposals. "When we can't afford the public health plan we have already, does it make sense to add more?" House Republican leader John Boehner said the trustees report "confirms what we already knew: Our nation cannot afford to continue this reckless borrowing and spending spree." The findings in the trustees report, the annual checkup given the two benefit programs, did not come as a surprise. Private economists had been predicting that the dates the programs would begin to pay out more than they take in and the dates the trust funds would be insolvent would occur sooner given the economic recession. The deep recession, the worst the country has endured in decades, has resulted in a loss of 5.7 million jobs since it began in December 2007. The unemployment rate hit a 25-year high of 8.9 percent in April. Fewer people working means less being paid into the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare. The Congressional Budget Office recently projected that Social Security will collect just $3 billion more in 2010 than it will pay out in benefits. A year ago, the CBO had projected that Social Security would have a much higher $86 billion cash surplus for the 2010 budget year, which begins Oct. 1. The trustees report projected that Social Security's annual surpluses would "fall sharply this year," then remain at a reduced level in 2010 and be lower in the following years than last year's projections. The report said that the Social Security annual surplus would be eliminated entirely in 2016, reflecting increased demands from the wave of 78 million baby boomers retiring. That means Social Security will have to turn to its trust fund to make up the difference between Social Security taxes and the benefits being paid out beginning in 2016. The trustees projected the trust fund would be depleted in 2037, four years earlier than the 2041 date in last year's report. At that point, the annual Social Security taxes collected would be enough to pay for three-fourths of current benefits through 2083. To tap the trust fund, the government would have to increase borrowing or raise taxes because Social Security bonds exist only as bookkeeping entries. While the smaller surpluses that will begin this year will not have any impact on Social Security benefit payments, the government will need to borrow more at a time when the federal deficit is already exploding because of the recession and the billions of dollars being spent to prop up a shaky banking system. Medicare's condition is more precarious, reflecting the pressures from soaring health care costs as well as the drop in tax collections. The options available to deal with the Social Security shortfall include raising the payroll tax that funds Social Security, such as removing the cap on income subject to the tax, or cutting benefits in some fashion such as raising the retirement age. The administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation this year to extend health care coverage to some 50 million uninsured Americans, preferring to tackle health care before Social Security. The trustees report is likely to set off renewed debate over Social Security and Medicare. Critics have charged that the Obama administration has failed to tackle the most serious problems in the budget -- soaring entitlement spending. The administration on Monday revised its federal deficit forecasts upward to project an imbalance this year of $1.84 trillion, four times last year's record, and said the deficits will remain above $500 billion every year over the next decade. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Social-Security-and-Medicare-apf-15224424.html?sec=topStories&pos=3&asset=&ccode=

Why do liberals favor big government when government officials are so corrupt? We had a government oversight committee to watch Fannie and Freddie but they argued against increased regulation while they were sleeping with the executives and taking huge campaign donations from them. Public education is deteriorating, the social security program is caving in on itself, and every year billions of tax dollars are wasted or unaccounted for altogether. Meanwhile we have a presidential cabinet full of tax evaders, governors trying to sell senate seats, and Congressmen like John Murtha giving millions in earmarks to his campaign donors and his nephew. Will giving more power to corrupt politicians solve any of our problems? http://freedomofbleep.com/2009/05/corrupt-democrats-in-office-part-1/

Why can't Obama control his cabinet/advisers, or he is he even trying to? His homeland security chief is calling our veterans potential terrorists and half the people he's nominated didn't pay their taxes. Is Obama actually looking at these people before he lets them in his cabinet, or is it like the Tea Pot Dome scandal with president Harding all over again, the lobbyists paid for his campaign and got him elected so he has to give them their cabinet picks. I didn't vote for Bush or Kerry. I didn't like either.

Are Americans aware the Department of Homeland Security isn't doing what its name suggests? Since its creation five years ago, Americans have been inundated with stories of waste, fraud and abuse at the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"). Mismanagement, grossly excessive spending, criminal conduct and shady no-bid contracts within DHS have become regular features on the evening news and the front page of newspapers. As a result, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington ("CREW") has prepared a report documenting some of the most serious problems facing the country's newest cabinet-level department. http://www.homelandsecurityforsale.org/report.php What kind of cynical government would start a government agency after a terrible attack named the Department of Homeland Security wich only intent seems to be money making? Could it be the same government that abused the same sentiments of the scared population to pass a law called the Patriot act that actually limits civil liberties?

Can you bring a liquid make-up through security airport? I have this make-up i ordered from hong kong and it was kinda a lot of money. and im going to fly to asia next month. it's a make up for my eyes, where i put it on the top lid of my eyes and then use a plastic thing to push my eyes to keep them double lid. It's a small bottle, the length of your index finger. Here is a picture: http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/cosmebox/cabinet/item/4972915650105.jpg and I want to know if i could bring this through the airport walk through security check. and do i carry it in my purse or my luggage? Cause i really don't want to look stupid there. Thank you =3

Can sombody tell me what the responsibility's of the Presidential cabinet is- Or give me a site? The responsibility's for each individual department: Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, and the Attorney General. A specific site?

War on terror gives you the most concern? Since I don't have a safe, secure location...Homeland security is of most concern and being a cabinet post with the dept. made up of loyal party members under the direction of the president only adds to my apprehension

Should Condi Rice be McCains choice for VP. Would She not be the most Qualified Black and Women in the race, ? Should she be chosen as the VP for McCain would she not be the Most Highly qualified Black and Woman running in this race. 1. Obama 2 year Jr, Senator, 2. Hillary Clinton 7 year Senator and First Lady, 3. Condi Rice A.. National Security Advisor, Cabinet seat. B. Secretary of State, Both of these positions require running of major government agencys. with top responsibilites.. what do you think. Informat you comment is in line with one who has no answer just an attack, to add a wrinkle to you rant, compared to who in the jobs she has done, Stark Barack Hussein Nobama was at no time a full professor of Law at Chicago University, He was a lecturer, reguarded in a sense as being a professor for pay reasons only. SO please no samantic games,, Source Universtiy Chicago :Law School media department,

Why the Bush Administration allows illegal immigration? The US runs on capitalism (profits). And even though the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act Section 8 says it’s a felony to assist, shelter, or employ an illegal alien, President Bush won’t raise a finger because small and large businesses love illegal immigrants for cheap labor, and republicans stand for big business. Just look around your own town and see how many local businesses use illegal aliens for cheap labor. And because so many Americans are profiting from cheap labor, the public outcry is diminished and ignored in Washington. Large corporations love the cheap labor that illegal immigrants provide. They also love the thousands of annual H1-B visa immigrants that come to live in the US for skilled cheap labor. Small and large corporations despise hiring legal American citizens due to cost, plus illegal aliens work harder for less. In addition, big cities that invite illegal aliens have democratic mayors (New Haven, Chicago, San Francisco). These mayors hope to win the illegal immigrants future votes, once they become citizens, since most immigrants (about 80%) vote for democrats. But Bush has bigger plans to perpetuate an endless supply of cheap labor into this country for his corporate buddies by creating a NAU (North American Union) comprised of Mexico, US, and Canada by trying to pass the SPP (security and prosperity partnership) 413 amendment which Bush tried to sneak into his amnesty bill (Immigration Reform Act S.1639). Bush also tried to allow Mexican truckers easy access into the US but that also was defeated- for now. And Bush gave the green light to US Texas attorney Johnny Sutton (he works for Bush) to bring charges against two border guards for shooting a Mexican drug trafficker in order to intimidate US border guards and send a message to illegal aliens to keep on crossing. And because of the reasons stated above, I do not see any sign that President Bush’s cabinet or congress will take any major steps to thwart illegal immigration or enforce current immigration laws because the profits are too great as are the millions of future votes, even at the expense of the majority of Americans who oppose illegal immigration. American businesses and both republican and the democratic party benefit from illegal immigration. Start practicing your Spanish, Hindu, and Chinese languages! And one other thing mention. Soon after Bush’s immigration reform bill (amnesty) was defeated in the senate on June 28, 2007 due to public outcry, he pardoned Willis “Scooter” Libby on July 2 to derail media attention and the political movement away from the illegal immigration issue.

What to konw about Ethanol Industry ? and the result of this political idea? another state plan ?

what do you think about this article ? Cabinet revolt over stop and question plans A cabinet revolt has broken out over plans to give police extensive new powers to stop and question in the counter-terrorism bill, according to a letter circulated to cabinet members by the Northern Ireland secretary, Peter Hain, and largely endorsed by the attorney general, Lord Goldsmith. The letter from Mr Hain warns: "There is a grave risk that the new power will act as a recruiting sergeant for extremism." The leaked letter is dated May 31. It has been sent to all members of the cabinet's security and terrorism committee, and the domestic and overseas committee. It has also been copied to the cabinet secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell. Article continues In a covering note Lord Goldsmith states: "I agree there are significant risks associated with the introduction of such powers and we should consider very carefully whether they are required. I would also welcome details of the safeguards we might introduce so as to ensure this power coul

How should Israel respond to trhe rocket attacks from Gaza? Over the past week, we've heard many comments stating what Israel should NOT be doing in response to rocket attacks from Gaza. What SHOULD Israel do? More than 180 rockets have been fired at southern Israel in the past week, including at least 20 Iranian "Grad" missiles. On Wednesday, an hour after Israel opened up Gaza crossings for shipments of humanitarian goods, IDF soldiers found bomb-making ingredients packed in sacks marked "sugar" & in other donated food supplies waiting to pass through the border crossings from Israel to Gaza, & chemicals in a sealed container - intended for use in Kassam rockets, The Israeli Security Cabinet have just adopted a resolution to coordinate with Egypt to topple Hamas, while continuing to negotiate with Mahmoud Abbas. According to sources in Ramallah, Qatar has been donating millions of dollars per month to help relieve the poverty suffered by Gaza residents – but Hamas have stolen much of it to buy advanced weaponry Black Shaheen. You didn't answer the question: what in your opinion SHOULD Israel do in response to the attacks? Qing Jao: I'm interested - what do you mean by 'start behaving with justice"? According to everything we read this week, Israel went into Gaza in response to all the rocket attacks on Gaza and Ashkelon. My question is very specific - what SHOULD Israel do to respond to the rocket attacks? Lisa - excuse my ignorance, but which land is it that Israel is illegally occupying? Sajad S - you haven't actually answered my question. I will repeat it again, slowly, as you maybe didn't understand: How should Israel respond to the rocket attacks from Gaza? X-girl, my dear, there is no such place as Palestine! There never was. Prior to 1948, there was occupation by the British who named the Land, Palestine. Prior to that, the Land was part of the Ottoman Empire. When the British (& French) were in occupation, they referred to all the people who lived here, as Palestinians - Palestinian Jews & Palestinian Arabs. Yasser Arafat (an Egyptian) invented the idea of a Palestinian Nation State. The people of Gaza are actually the responsibility of Egypt. Now toddle off & read a history book or two Shaddai: I have to tell you, Israel left Gaza on 12th September 2005. Then the rocket attacks increased! Arya / Fadia / The Seeker: The Russians, under Czar Alexander, were responsible for the pogroms which led to the first great wave of Jews returning to what was known as Palestine in the 1800s. However, there have always been Jews living in what is now Israel. Even Moslem and Christian tradition acknowledge the births and deaths of Jesus of Nazareth, and Abraham, as Jews who lived respectively 2,000 years & 5,000 years ago in this part of the world! At times there were very few Jews, due to repeated occupation & re-occupation by a succession of conquering Babylonians, Byzantines, Ottomans, Romans, Mamaluks etc. Those who claim Germany should bear all responsibility for Jewish immigration to Israel - because of the Holocaust - are not correct. These incoming Jews, mostly from Russia and Romania, started clearing the land of swamps and malaria, scorpions, snakes & thistles, in the 1800s in preparation for the rebirth of Israel. This Jewish effort to revitalize the land attracted This Jewish effort to revitalize the land attracted an equally large immigration of Arabs from neighbouring areas who were drawn by employment opportunities and healthier living conditions. There was never any attempt to "rid" the area of what few Arabs there were, or those Arabs that immigrated into this area along with the Jews. This contrasts with the actions of the governments of Morocco, Egypt, Iran (then Persia), Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon Syria & Yemen, who caused thousands of Jewish people to flee the homes that had been lived in by their families for generations. They ended up in pre-State 'Palestine'. (Even a cursory glance at the general Jewish population of Israel today, reveals a majority of dark-skinned Israelis, bearing testimony to their Middle-Eastern roots). From 1517-1917 Turkey's Ottoman Empire controlled a vast Arab Empire. Prior to World War I (1914 - 1918), the area now referred to as Israel, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, were part of this Empire. During World War I, the Turks were allied with Germany, and when Germany was defeated, so were the Turks. So the four Principal Allied Powers of World War I - Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan, became the occupiers. In 1916, control of the Southern portion of the old Ottoman Empire was divided - Lebanon and Syria were assigned to France, and "Palestine" (today's Jordan, Israel and "West Bank") was mandated to Great Britain. The inhabitants of "Palestine" at this time were Jews, Christian Arabs, a number of nomadic warring tribes (based upon extended families), Druze and Bedouin. That was it. No infrastructure, no factories, no highways, no schools, no trains, no airports. Nothing. Just a lot of sand and swamps and rocks and thistles, plus few assorted settlements of Jews who had lived here for centuries, and early Kibbutzim, started by the Jewish refugees from Eastern Europe. At this time, NO other peoples had EVER established a national homeland in "Palestine" since the Jews had done it 5,000 years before. Even the electricity supply in Israel today, for example, was put in by the British in the early 1900's. The 'Palestinians' as a nation of Moslems, were a creation of Egyptian-born Yasser Arafat in 1964, with the main goal of destroying the Jewish people living in the Land of Israel. - still the defined goal of Hamas, today. In 1923, the British divided the "Palestine" portion of the Ottoman Empire into two administrative districts; Jews would be permitted to settle the 27.8% of the land west of the Jordan River creating a Jewish Palestinian National Homeland, whilst 72.2% was allocated to form an Arab Palestinian nation called Trans-Jordan (meaning "across the Jordan River"). This territory east of the Jordan River was given to Emir Abdullah (from Hejaz, now Saudi Arabia) who was not even an Arab-"Palestinian!" Problems arose, because Jordan & Lebanon & Egypt abrogated their responsibilities to the Palestinian Arabs that were living on the Lands - contrary to the agreements that were made with them in 1923. In 1946, Trans-Jordan was again renamed simply Jordan. In other words, the Eastern 72.2% of what was Palestine was renamed twice, in effect, erasing all connection to the name "Palestine!" The bottom line is that THE PALESTINIAN ARABS WERE ALLOCATED AN "ARAB PALESTINIAN" HOMELAND, in what is now Jordan. The remaining 27.2% of Palestine (now west of the Jordan River) was to be the "Jewish Palestinian" homeland. Encouraged by growing Arab nationalism throughout the Middle East, the Arabs of that remaining Palestinian territory west of the Jordan River, started to launch attacks upon the Jewish Palestinians in an effort to drive them out. The British at first tried to maintain order but soon (due to the large oil deposits being discovered throughout the Arab Middle East) turned a blind eye. It became clear to the Palestinian Jews that to survive, they must fight the Arabs, and drive out the British. In 1947, the UN passed Resolution 181, known as the Partition Plan, intended to divide the remaining 27.2% of Palestine into a Jewish Palestinian State and a SECOND Arab Palestinian State (Trans-Jordan being the first) based upon population concentrations. These were to be the Gaza Strip plus Judea-Samaria - today termed the "West Bank" of the Jordan River). The Jewish Palestinians accepted…..... the Arab Palestinians rejected - because they wanted all of the land, both East AND West of the Jordan River - and to get rid of all the Jews. In doing this, the General Assembly of the UN violated the League of the Nations' Mandate for Palestine in that it granted political rights to the Arabs in Western Palestine - yet, ironically, the Jews accepted the plan, while the Arabs worked to prevent it. On May 14, 1948 the Palestinian Jews declared their own State of Israel and became "Israelis." The next day, SEVEN neighbouring Arab armies, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen, invaded Israel. They encouraged most of the Arabs living within the boundaries of the 'newly declared' Israel, to leave, in order to facilitate the slaughter of the Jews -promising that they would be given all Jewish property after the 'victorious Arab armies' won the war. 70% of the Palestinian Arabs who left in 1948 – perhaps 300,000 to 400,000 of them – never even saw an Israeli soldier! They did not flee because they feared Jewish retaliation, but because they determined that while they were gone the Jews would be exterminated, and they would return afterwards to inherit those nice Jewish properties, built with Jewish money from overseas. They guessed wrong; and the Palestinian Arabs are still tortured by the shame of their flight. Their shame is so great because in their eyes running from Jews was like running from women. The result of the 1948 - 1949 Israeli War of Independence was that the almost-created second Palestinian Arab State was gobbled up by (1) Egypt (occupying the Gaza Strip) and by (2) Trans-Jordan (occupying Judea-Samaria (today termed the "West Bank" of the Jordan River). During 1950, Trans-Jordan merged the West Bank territory into itself and granted the 'Palestinian Arabs' living there Jordanian citizenship. Since Trans-Jordan was then no longer confined to one side of the Jordan River, it renamed itself simply "Jordan". So, the Arabs of Palestine ended up with nearly 85% of the original territory of Palestine... called Jordan but in reality their Arab "Palestinian state. From 1949 - 1967 When Egypt occupied Gaza in 1949, and Jordan occupied the West Bank and Jerusalem in 1949, no effort was ever made by Egypt or Jordan to support the Palestinian Arabs to develop their own autonomy. Nevertheless, Israel is being expected to now provide these same Arabs with their own country when their fellow Arabs failed to do so!!! The Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon expelled Jews from Gaza in September 2005. They left behind thriving agricultural businesses, schools, highways and beautiful homes. The Gazans turned it all to rubble or missile launching pads within days. Arya You are forgetting that Jews first settled Israel 5,700 years ago, & have maintained a continuous presence from that day To Jews, Jerusalem is & always has been, the holiest place in the world - the Moslems holiest site is Mecca The Palestinian Arabs were mostly nomadic, so no, they didn't build roads, railways, factories, schools. Even today there is a problem for Israel. The government wants to build schools & hospitals in Arab areas. However all land in Arab areas is owned by Arab families, who refuse to give any over for communal use You may not want to believe 400,000 Palestinians left their homes on their own accord - is that because you don't believe the number, or you don't believe they went voluntarily? According to Near East Arabic Radio, April 3, 1948: "It must not be forgotten that the Arab Higher Committee encouraged the refugees to flee from their homes in Jaffa, Haifa and Jerusalem, and that certain leaders . . . make political capital out of their miserable situation....."

Do you think MK Rafi Eitan might be right? "Egypt and Jordan may have to temporarily take control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank due to the Palestinian leadership's inability to curb terror activity in its territories, Pensioners' Affairs Minister Rafi Eitan, a member of the security cabinet, said on Tuesday." http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1204546395465&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull I am not going to comment, but please leave your thoughts on this and read others as well. -One last thing, can we please try to keep this civil =) I would like to thank everyone for keeping this civil. Lets keep it up.

How do people think Israel should be responding to the daily rocket attacks from Gaza? Over the past week, we've heard many comments stating what Israel should NOT be doing in response to rocket attacks from Gaza. What SHOULD Israel do? More than 180 rockets have been fired at southern Israel in the past week, including at least 20 Iranian "Grad" missiles. On Wednesday, an hour after Israel opened up Gaza crossings for shipments of humanitarian goods, IDF soldiers found bomb-making ingredients packed in sacks marked "sugar" & in other donated food supplies waiting to pass through the border crossings from Israel to Gaza, & chemicals in a sealed container - intended for use in Kassam rockets, The Israeli Security Cabinet have just adopted a resolution to coordinate with Egypt to topple Hamas, while continuing to negotiate with Mahmoud Abbas. According to sources in Ramallah, Qatar has been donating millions of dollars per month to help relieve the poverty suffered by Gaza residents – but Hamas have stolen much of it to buy advanced weaponry - is this moral? tuddy: I'm curious about your response: why DO people have to wait at checkpoints, do you think? And exactly who is "walled in" & by whom? Isn't it true that an Egyptian minister said last week that any Gazans who attempt to break into Egypt will have their legs broken by the Egyptian police or army? Isn't it also true, that if Israel took Gaza from Egypt during the 6 day war, the people in Gaza must be Egypt's responsibility? Are the Gazans in fact Egyptians, & if so, why doesn't Egypt provide them with food & water & electricity? (Yasser Arafat was born in Cairo, after all). Shouldn't Hamas be bombing Egypt, as they really belong to Egypt, & the Egyptians must surely care about their fellow Muslims! We can't really expect people in another country (Israel) to provide for them, can we? If Hamas are using aid from Qatar to buy weapons, how is it Israel's fault?Hamas in Gaza are using Iranian Grad missiles, smuggled in when the barrier into Egypt was broken through. Karma Man - thanks for your answer; can you fill me in a bit more? What were those agreements, exactly? GOGO yubari - and how do you think the other rockets etc came in? Through underground tunnels! Or hidden in sacks marked "sugar", or "for humanitarian aid". You'll be sorry, you know. I don't know where you live, but wherever it is, it stands a chance that one day you'll wake up to Sharia law, and you'll be murdered - sorry- be 'honour killed' for so much as breathing the same air as a man. The missiles that have been landing in Israel this week are from Iranian made Grad rockets, whether you like it or not. And now I shall report you for abusive language Scrooge: Are the UN not aware of the rocket attacks on Sothern Israel, do you think? Admittedly, they have only been going on for 7 years, and at the moment, a rocket attack is launched on civilians approximately every 30 minutes. The biggest problem for the IDF, is in going into Gaza to blow up the rocket launchers, as the terrorists place them in dense centres of civilian population - so thay can complain to the world when a civilian is injured or killed. The UN should be addressing this practice & codeming it. The UN should also be condeming the practice of Gazans using teenagers to move the launchers around. You see, in spite of the belief that to die in what they consider to be a 'Holy War', & in spite of the belief that they will receive 72 virgins apiece when they ascend to Heaven as martyrs, they are basically all cowards - hiding behind women and children. How about taking 5 minutes to watch this: http://www.terrorismawareness.org:80/what-really-happened/

How wrong is this statement? "The manner in which the Americans relate to the intelligence report on Iran is similar to the way in which they viewed those reports they received during the Holocaust on railways transporting hundreds of thousands of Jews to their death at Auschwitz," Minister Yitzhak Cohen of Shas said during a security cabinet meeting Sunday morning on the Iranian nuclear issue. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3480595,00.html First of all, to compare Iran's muscle flexing with the attrocities at Auschwitz is senseless. Secondly, why is this America's problem? If Israel has a problem with Iran, shouldn't they handle it, since both countries are in the same hemisphere? Why not ask the European Union to help out? Or Russia or China? Why the US? Don't we already support Israel enough? Otherwise what is the $3 billion in aid per year for? Another Starbucks in Jerusalem? I guess my point is, why doesn't Israel do more on trying to open up dialogue with ME nations? After all the perception remains, that they are the invaders in the region. So why not have an annual peace conference in Jerusalem sponsered by Israel with all other ME nations invited? And if nobody else shows up, so be it. At least Israel can take the high road and say to the rest of the world "we're trying." Instead of constantly looking at the US to be their big brother protectors. That is something that as a taxpayer who helps fund Israel, that I would definitely support my money being spent on.

can a former president such as bill clinton be a cabinet member of a new administration? could he be like national security adviser or secretary of state?

What can I do if landlord will not attend a new tenant walk thru, or sign inspection sheet documenting flaws? The day after moving into a new rental, I noticed a few cosmetic and/or minor problems. I asked the landlords to complete a walk thru inspection with me, and provide a signature acknowledging these flaws existed before I moved into the unit. Three weeks have passed, and the owners have cancelled two appointments, not returned my calls, or come by to see the rental. So I mailed a copy of my notarized inspection report, requesting signature acceptance, along with photos. I explained they do not have to fix, repair, or clean anything. I just want them to acknowledge these issues to avoid having money deducted from my security deposit in the future. I'm sure a few years from now, they won't remember a cabinet was chipped, tile broken, and other small problems. Although my rent check was cashed, I have not heard from them. Is the notarized letter, photos, and return signature enough? I really like the owners, and I'm surprised they are being so evasive about this. Very strange. P.S. All major things in the house work fine. It's just minor cosmetic issues that concern me, because those are usually what landlord's "could" use to retain security deposits in the future.

Identity cards are not a security concept but a political one? Some countries use ID cards and some don't. ID cards are big business.So if the former had any advantage over the latter - for example, in crime rates - it would have been pointed out to us forcefully for many years. In most of Europe, ID cards are a non-issue (whether or not they are used). In Britain, they are a huge issue. When Tony Blair said we must have them, this divided the opposition: Michael Howard, an authoritarian, agreed vehemently with Blair, but was forced to back down by the more libertarian majority in his shadow cabinet. This exposed the Tories as divided, and Labour duly won the 2005 election. Incidentally, Blair's former cabinet secretary - who was also a former Home Office permanent secretary - now says he advised against, so it was beyond doubt a political move.

What benchmarks should be used to guage the success of attitudes between Iraq legislators? Sunni legislators returned to Iraq's parliament Thursday after a five-week boycott, raising hopes the assembly can make progress on power-sharing bill By BASSEM MROUE, Associated Press Writer 31 minutes ago BAGHDAD - Sunni legislators returned to Iraq's parliament Thursday after a five-week boycott, raising hopes the assembly can make progress on power-sharing bills demanded by Washington before the lawmakers take a month's break. ADVERTISEMENT But the return of the Sunnis and a hard-line Shiite faction loyal to anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al-Sadr could also signal problems for many of the bills, including the oil law, which is a top U.S. priority. The 44 members of the Iraqi Accordance Front attended Thursday's parliament session after striking a deal with the Shiites and Kurds to reinstate the Sunni speaker, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who was ousted by the Shiite-dominated assembly last month for erratic behavior. Under a face-saving formula, al-Mashhadani is expected to resign after presiding over a few sessions. One official said al-Mashhadani was to step down Wednesday or parliament will force him out. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information. "We all have to work together to rescue Iraq from the catastrophe which has befallen it," Sunni leader Adnan al-Dulaimi told parliament. "This is the first step in solving the Iraqi problem and in stopping the bloodshed." The Sunnis returned to the 275-member parliament two days after al-Sadr's 30 lawmakers ended their boycott. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government accepted the Sadrists' demands for rebuilding a Shiite shrine damaged by bombings. The two boycotts had paralyzed the legislature, which is under strong criticism from the Americans for failing to approve key legislation and for plans to take a month's vacation in August at a time when U.S. and Iraqi troops are fighting and dying on the battlefield. The U.S. command said five more U.S. soldiers were killed — four of them and their Iraqi interpreter in a bombing Wednesday in east Baghdad and another by small arms fire Thursday near the village of Rushdi Mullah, southwest of the capital. Both the Sunnis and the al-Sadr bloc are still refusing to attend Cabinet meetings. And it is also far from certain whether the return of those two factions means approval of major legislative benchmarks can be assured. For example, several members of al-Sadr's bloc have said they intend to oppose the current draft of the oil bill, which would regulate the country's huge petroleum resources. Companion legislation would distribute oil revenues among all Iraqis, ensuring Sunnis a fair share for their oil-poor regions. The Kurds also oppose the draft, saying it infringes on their constitutional right to a major role in managing fields and controlling revenues in their northern region. Many Sunnis believe the bill gives too much power to regions. Al-Dulaimi told The Associated Press the Sunnis had questions about the draft and he did not expect the bill to be debated until September. That would cast doubt on whether final approval could come before mid-September, when U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker and the U.S. commander Gen. David Petraeus report to Congress on the state of progress toward national reconciliation. During testimony Thursday to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Crocker warned lawmakers against relying heavily on a list of benchmarks to measure gains made in Iraq. Speaking from Baghdad via a videolink, Crocker said progress in Iraq "cannot be analyzed solely" in terms of benchmarks because they are not a reliable measure of "Iraqi attitudes toward each other and their willingness to work toward political reconciliation." President Bush ordered an additional 28,000 U.S. troops to Iraq this year in a bid to restore security in Baghdad, allowing Iraqi political leaders time to forge power-sharing agreements. The U.S. has had some success in reducing the bloodshed in Baghdad and elsewhere. But the No. 2 U.S. commander here, Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno, told Pentagon reporters Thursday that it will be at least November before he can determine whether those improvements represent long-term trends. The picture, so far, is mixed. In Latifiyah, a flashpoint town 20 miles south of Baghdad, police found the body of an Iraqi police lieutenant colonel and seven other policemen two days after they were captured in a clash with insurgents, Capt. Muthanna Khalid of the Babil provincial police said. In Baqouba, 35 miles north of Baghdad, American and Iraqi forces were continuing operations to clear Sunni extremists from the eastern part of the city, the U.S. said. U.S. troops regained control of the western half of the city last month and launched operations into the rest of Baqouba on Tuesday. Since last month, the Americans said they have killed at least 67 al-Qaida operatives in Baqouba, arrested 253, seized 63 weapons caches and have destroyed 151 roadside bombs. In Baghdad, suspected Shiite militiamen blew up the minaret on a Sunni mosque in the city's Jihad area, police said. The bodies of two men with bullets in their heads were found dumped near the mosque, police said. In Mosul, gunmen firing from a speeding car killed a bodyguard of a Sunni lawmaker, police said. Elsewhere in the city, police said a Kurdish political party member was ambushed and killed. All the police spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information. Also Thursday, the U.S. military said two soldiers — Sgt. 1st Class Trey A. Corrales of San Antonio and Spc. Christopher P. Shore of Winder, Ga. — had been charged with premeditated murder in the death of an Iraqi last month in Kirkuk. Their battalion commander — Lt. Col. Michael Browder — was relieved of command but has not been charged. The charges were announced one day after a U.S. Marine was convicted of kidnapping and conspiracy to murder in the death of an Iraq last year in Hamdania. Cpl. Trent Thomas was acquitted of the most serious charge of premeditated murder during a trial at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Are we seeing the start pf WWIII, does this frighten you as much as it does me? An Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites looks "unavoidable" given the apparent failure of sanctions to deny Tehran technology with bomb-making potential, one of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's deputies said on Friday. "If Iran continues with its program for developing nuclear weapons, we will attack it. The sanctions are ineffective," Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz told the mass-circulation Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper. "Attacking Iran, in order to stop its nuclear plans, will be unavoidable," said the former army chief who has also been defense minister. It was the most explicit threat yet against Iran from a member of Olmert's government, which, like the Bush administration, has preferred to hint at force as a last resort should U.N. Security Council sanctions be deemed a dead end. Iran, which denies seeking nuclear weapons, has defied Western pressure to abandon its uranium enrichment projects. The leadership in Tehran has also threatened to retaliate against Israel -- believed to have the Middle East's only atomic arsenal -- and U.S. targets in the Gulf for any attack on Iranian turf. Mofaz also said in the interview that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has called for Israel to be wiped off the map, "would disappear before Israel does." Mofaz's remarks came as he and several other senior members of Olmert's Kadima Party prepare for a possible run for top office should a corruption scandal force the Israeli prime minister to step down. Iranian-born Mofaz has been a main party rival of the Israeli prime minister, particularly following the 2006 elections when Olmert was forced to hand the defense portfolio to Labor, his main coalition partner, at Mofaz's expense. Mofaz, who is also designated as a deputy prime minister, has remained privy to Israel's defense planning. He is a member of Olmert's security cabinet and leads regular strategic coordination talks with the U.S. State Department. Israel sent warplanes to destroy Iraq's nuclear reactor in 1981. A similar Israeli sortie over Syria last September razed what the U.S. administration said was a nascent nuclear reactor built with North Korean help. Syria denied having any such facility. Independent analysts have questioned, however, whether Israel's armed forces can take on Iran alone, as its nuclear sites are numerous, distant and well-fortified. © 2008 Reuters. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by caching, framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.

in the executive branch, who is responsible for assisting the president in foreign policy? speaker of the house the attorney general the u.s. supreme court or national security council and key cabinet members

Are the American people going to buy this? "Bush Balks at Criteria for FEMA Director Signing Statement Asserts Right to Ignore Parts of New Homeland Security Law Saturday, October 7, 2006 President Bush reserved the right to ignore key changes in Congress's overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- including a requirement to appoint someone with experience handling disasters as the agency's head -- in setting aside dozens of provisions contained in a major homeland security spending bill this week. Besides objecting to Congress's list of qualifications for FEMA's director, the White House also claimed the right to edit or withhold reports to Congress by a watchdog agency within the Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for protecting Americans' personal privacy." If he gets by with this, the next step will be to get all cabinet appointments made without congressional oversight. Hail to our king, the poster child for incompetence in government. No one is waiting for government to do anything. This is about having our constitution stripped bare before our eyes without complaint. Saying " leave politicians to be politicians" won't cut it!

For those of you wondering who might be assassinated next, guess what....? OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- The Israeli security cabinet has endorsed a plan to assassinate Ismail Haneyya, the premier of the PA caretaker government in Gaza and the prominent Hamas leader, during a meeting last week, Hebrew press reported. The Israeli website Rotter quoted senior sources in the security cabinet as saying that Israeli war minister Ehud Barak was the one championing that plan. The sources pointed out that Israel had asked the USA to approve the plan, which was sanctioned only a few days ago. They affirmed that president George Bush had agreed to the plan on condition that the assassination would take place after his visit to Israel, which is expected in mid January. Israel had assassinated a number of prominent Hamas leaders such as the Movement's founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and his successor Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Rantisi. hi des , i can assure anything i post here, is never made up, google the names if you like. hi andy , the word [PIC] gives me away....there is a link, for you to find, a good journalist never reveales his sources....google sorry for the typo to mina - im not israeli , please dont assassinate the messenger :o) google it to dial, many many people including cabinet ministers are abducted or killed by Israeli, remember the old guy they killed who was wheel chair bound.... hi dial, thats not where i got the news from, but im re assured my info is not a one off ! well done for searching

Will the UN force all Muslims back to the Near-East because they are security threats to the entire World? Political Correctness is the Incubator of Islamism by Amil Imani 14 Feb, 2007 Time and again we are told by the politically correct “experts” not to worry about Islam posing a threat to our way of life. We are repeatedly lectured that only a very small minority of Muslims are troublemakers who are giving the peaceful masses of Muslims a bad name. We are also informed that the terrorists, who happened to be Muslims, are the disaffected and the young. And not to worry, since as the fire of youth turns to ashes of old age the rebellious will mellow, as they always have. With heavy assurances like this, coming from so many know-it-all authoritative figures, we can sleep soundly without the aid of sleeping pills. After all, people reason that these pundits are “experts” whose job is to know and tell it like it is. Those who voice contrary views must be a bunch of racist, alarmist hate mongers. Who is right? Wouldn’t be more prudent to let the facts settle the matter, rather than blindly accepting either position? Of course it would, except for one huge problem. In the face of threats, people tend to go to the mind’s medicine cabinet and take a few denial and rationalization pills, in the same way that it is the aspirin bottle they turn to when a headache strikes. Why not? We are the Easy Species. We love effortless, quick and simple solutions. And that’s not invariably bad. It has given us all kinds of labor and time saving devices. Yet, the Islam problem is very real and deadly. Neither the pronouncements of the experts, nor the tranquilizing pills of the mind can make it go away. It is here and it shows every sign of imposing itself on us.