The Secret Service people are lucky they get paid by the Government.... This IS typical Donald Trump.... A guy who has quite a few Civil suits brewing in the courts against him for woman problems and the ole' Trump welching on paying people.... Donald Trump’s personal … [Read more...] about President Trump’s old driver for 25 years is suing for back pay….Open Thread for 7/9/18…
Other Things
You may Not get a passport if you owe the Government back taxes….
A New law ties the State Dept. to the IRS...... Hundreds of thousands of Americans stand to be denied new or renewed passports under a 2015 law requiring the IRS and State Department to deny passports to Americans with more than $51,000 in overdue tax debt. An IRS spokesman … [Read more...] about You may Not get a passport if you owe the Government back taxes….
Robocalls keep coming …more and MORE……
Nobody seems to be able to make them go AWAY! Robocalls are on the rise and have become a regular annoyance for the millions of Americans who complain to regulators about them. Why it matters: The telecom industry and policymakers have taken steps to curb the influx of calls, … [Read more...] about Robocalls keep coming …more and MORE……
Economy adds 213K jobs in June …Jobless rate moves up to 4 percent…
More people actually looking for jobs.... Wage gains are almost none though.... The U.S. economy added a solid 213,000 jobs in June, a stronger number than expected and a sign of the labor market's steady strength even as concerns mount about President Trump's … [Read more...] about Economy adds 213K jobs in June …Jobless rate moves up to 4 percent…
EPA Sec Scott Pruitt quits….Finally….
Thus seeking an end to a story that frankly has gotten WTF off the hook.... The guy is being investigated by several inside and out agencies for things that should have gotten him gone a long time ago, or even indicted... Why he lasted this long is explained in terms that … [Read more...] about EPA Sec Scott Pruitt quits….Finally….
Federal employees have been pushing back against Trump & Co…..
Is American government in for an internally rough time? Government employees on the federal level are increasingly finding themselves being whipsawed by a boss who does not trust them, who wants to lower their salaries , benefits and job security..... Even those few who … [Read more...] about Federal employees have been pushing back against Trump & Co…..
Independence Day…July 4th…
Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded … [Read more...] about Independence Day…July 4th…
Grilling (and BBQing) turns back to wood…..
I know this post is bit off the beaten path but it's dear to my heart.... Just about every Sunday from Fathers Day till late September I head to my back yard and I BQ and Grill.... It's bit of a pain form my wife because she has to prepare the stuff that I grill and BBQ and … [Read more...] about Grilling (and BBQing) turns back to wood…..