Brian Koenig
Brian Koenig is a blogger, columnist, and freelance journalist who contributes to several local and national publications, including The New American, The Daily Caller, Real Clear Politics, American Thinker, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Obama’s Immigration Policy Clashes with Arizona VotersPresident Barack Obama’s polarizing decision to nullify deportations of young illegal immigrants has become especially controversial in the state of Arizona.
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Why I’m Voting Against Obama in NovemberI voted against Obama in 2008, and considering his failure to spur any compelling economic growth, my November ballot ought to reflect an identical verdict.
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Colorado’s Gay Marriage Bill a Blessing for Obama?As the November elections near, swing states for the 2012 presidential contest between President Barack Obama and his presumed Mitt Romney are becoming more and more heated.
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U.S. Obesity Only Cured Through Government, Study SaysObesity in the U.S. is a widespread epidemic permeating throughout American culture, a new report says, and only government can help defeat the “war on obesity.” -
Obama's Afghan Trip on Bin Laden Death Anniversary a Campaign PloyPresident Obama’s trip to Afghanistan Tuesday, along with his unending celebration of Osama bin Laden’s death, is a campaign ploy, says Sen. Jim Inhofe. -
Navy SEALs Criticize Obama for Exploiting Bin Laden RaidPresident Obama’s self-congratulating crusade to exploit Osama bin Laden’s death as a presidential milestone has encountered blowback from a group of U.S. Navy SEALS. -
Obama Draws Laughs at White House Correspondents’ DinnerThe 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner harbored a crowd of platinum music artists and Hollywood A-listers, with President Obama headlining the show.
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Rep. Dennis Ross Unveils Bill to Cut Federal Travel BudgetsIn the wake of the GSA Las Vegas scandal, Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) unveiled a bill Monday that would slash travel budgets for federal agencies in half.Also published on: -
Obama Uses Executive Orders to Bypass CongressTo bypass a polarized Congress now toiling in gridlock, President Obama has resorted to his purported "executive authority," by issuing a catalog of executive orders.Also published on: -
Obamacare Will Add $340 Billion to Deficit Over Next DecadeAccording to a new study by a leading conservative economist, rather than reducing ObamaCare is set to pyramid the national deficit by another $340 billion.
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U.S. Achieves Highest Corporate Tax Rate in the WorldWhen Japan officially slashes its corporate tax rate to 36.8 percent Sunday, the U.S. will achieve the highest corporate tax in the world, with its 39.2-percent rate.Also published on: -
Democrats Unveil Proposal to Kill Oil Industry Tax BreaksSenate Democrats have unveiled a new proposal that would repeal oil industry tax breaks, in a bill that will likely kindle a new partisan war over energy policy. -
New EPA Rule Effectively Kills New Coal Plant ConstructionProposed on Tuesday, President Obama’s contentious new EPA rule seeks to abate carbon dioxide emissions by prescribing stringent standards on new coal-fired power plants.Also published on: -
Tyranny Is Central to Government's Health Care MandatesPresident Obama’s contentious healthcare overhaul has become a hotly contested debate, and the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments this week on whether the individual mandate is constitutional. -
General Motors to Replace Charging Cords for Chevy VoltGeneral Motors is issuing a “customer satisfaction initiative” on the Obama administration’s often-touted Chevy Volt by providing a replacement charging device and a power cord. -
Obama Renounces White House’s Involvement in SolyndraThe now-defunct solar firm Solyndra has become an embarrassing mark on Obama’s purportedly failing report card, but the President is now deflecting all blame surrounding the debacle.Also published on: -
Obama’s "Algae Solution" to Rising Gas Prices Contains CronyismPresident Barack Obama’s “algae” solution to rising gas prices is seemingly plagued with crony capitalist sentiments, as members of the San Francisco-based Solazyme are big Democratic donors. -
Paul Ryan Unveils House Republicans’ 2013 Budget PlanHouse Republicans unveiled a new budget Tuesday that would slash spending below previously debated levels, while reforming the housing market and repealing President Obama’s healthcare law.Also published on: -
Taxpayer-Funded Energy Company Sells Solar Panels to ItselfA loan guarantee, which was dispersed from the Export-Import Bank, was awarded to Arizona-based solar panel-maker First Solar to help it sell its solar panels to itself. -
First Person: The Financial Realities of My Career ChangeA job in marketing was supposed to be my “dream career,” but after a few years in the field, I was ready to make a career shift. The only challenge, and arguably the most important challenge, was still being able to pay the bills.
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DOJ to Require Permanent Lifts for All Public PoolsThe DOJ's latest project comprises a new regulation that requires “public-access swimming pools across the country to install handicapped-accessible ramps and lifts or face a fine of up to $100,000."Also published on: -
CBO: ObamaCare Price Tag Shifts from $940 Billion to $1.76 TrillionPresident Obama’s landmark healthcare overhaul is projected to cost $1.76 trillion over a decade, reports the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a hefty sum more than the $940 billion originally advertised.Also published on:
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Steven Chu Backpedals on Advocacy of European-Level Gas PricesRecall then-incoming-Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s now-infamous 2008 quote to the Wall Street Journal: “Somehow, we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe.”Also published on:
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Obama and Congress Set Record Budget Deficit in FebruaryThe Obama campaign just released the trailer for its Hollywood-composed documentary, entitled “The Road We’ve Traveled,” which purportedly touts the President’s accomplishments in financial reform, the auto industry, and his healthcare reform law.Also published on:
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Super Tuesday Nears, the Fight for GOP Delegates Surges ForwardSuper Tuesday’s Republican presidential contest just around the corner, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney leads the pack with 167 pledge delegates, a sizable 80-delegate lead over runner-up Rick Santorum.Also published on:
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Obama Fundraisers Receive Billions for Green-Energy ProjectsAfter dishing out billions of dollars in clean energy subsidies and loan guarantees, the Obama administration has been plagued with a myriad of investment blunders, while taxpayer dollars have been squandered for reasons that seem all too political.Also published on:
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On Presidents Day, Recall the Successes of Washington, Lincoln and ReaganOver the decades and centuries, American voters have employed a myriad of both great political leaders and poor political leaders. But in light of the upcoming Presidents Day, and all that this holiday symbolizes we will focus on the former.Also published on:
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Sen. Grassley Questions FDA Monitoring of WhistleblowersSen. Charles Grassley wrote a five-page letter Wednesday demanding answers about an intrusive FDA measure that monitored personal email communication of whistleblower employees.Also published on:
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Obama Applauds Bailout “Success” at Washington Auto ShowGracing the Washington Auto Show with his presence Tuesday, President Barack Obama hailed his administration’s efforts in reigniting the U.S. auto industry.Also published on:
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Freddie Mac Bets Against Homeowners' Refinancing OptionsA scathing new investigation revealed that Freddie Mac placed multibillion-dollar bets that stand to harvest bountiful financial gains if homeowners remain trapped under the crippling woes of high-interest mortgages.Also published on:
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Taxpayer-Backed Electric Battery Company Files BankruptcyAnother taxpayer-funded, green-tech company filed for bankruptcy Thursday, after one of its subsidiaries reaped a $118-million grant from the Obama administration.Also published on:
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House Republicans Question Safety of Chevy Volt BatteriesHouse Republicans railed against the Obama Administration Wednesday during a hearing on General Motor’s Chevy Volt, after a probe conducted by the federal auto safety agency ruled that the electric cars’ batteries are not prone to causing fires.Also published on:
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Rand Paul 'Detained' at Nashville Airport, Refuses Pat-DownSen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. was reportedly detained Monday morning when he refused a fully body pat-down after an abnormality was found in a full body scanner.Also published on:
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Solyndra Employees Caught Destroying $2 Million in AssetsThe Solyndra saga continues, as the solar panel-maker that received a $535-million, taxpayer-backed loan guarantee was caught smashing millions of dollars worth of assets it was allegedly unable to sell.