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Posts by Lynda Waddington

Supreme Court moves towards ruling on ‘downer’ livestock

By Lynda Waddington | 11.16.11 | 6:59 am

The ruling could overturn a California law that sought to prohibit the sale of meat for human consumption from animals unable to walk, and mandated under its penal code that any “downer” livestock be immediately euthanized.

Glenn Beck promotes Santorum, Bachmann ticket

By Lynda Waddington | 11.15.11 | 11:20 am

Beck said there are only two candidates, in his opinion, that don’t have “scary policies.” Those two being Santorum and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann.

(Video) Occupy Wall Streeters greet Scott Walker in Chicago

By Lynda Waddington | 11.07.11 | 5:00 am

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union and Stand Up! Chicago performed a “mic check” at the beginning of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s remarks, despite attempts by others at the breakfast to stifle the statements.

USDA to pay out lawsuit for discrimination against black farmers

By Lynda Waddington | 10.31.11 | 8:50 am

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, while on a recent tour of flooded areas near the Missouri River in Iowa, characterized the government settlement with black farmers as fraud

Bachmann drops to last place in Iowa 2012 Presidential Power Rankings

By Lynda Waddington | 10.17.11 | 1:18 pm

Some of the Christian conservatives who were expected to be Bachmann’s base of support have taken more tactful stances, despite Bachmann’s urgings that they not compromise.

Gingrich sides with New Hampshire over primary scheduling debacle

By Lynda Waddington | 10.14.11 | 11:05 am

Other Republican candidates, including Jon Huntsman, said they wouldn’t compete in Nevada if the state maintains its current caucus date.

Kansas City Fed predicts high commodity prices, land values

By Lynda Waddington | 10.13.11 | 8:47 am

The historically low interest rates available on loans is likely helping to drive up land prices.

Paul picks up fifth Iowa GOP central committee member

By Lynda Waddington | 10.04.11 | 7:33 am

Mills, who is a member of the national advisory board of “Homeschoolers for Ron Paul,” said he was making the endorsement to clarify his support as a leader within the Republican Party of Iowa.

Bachmann picks up former Pawlenty staffer in Iowa, Paul snags endorsements

By Lynda Waddington | 09.22.11 | 9:17 am

Bachmann’s new communications director in Iowa, Eric Woolson, has formerly worked for Mike Huckabee and Tim Pawlenty.

Walgreens, Tricare contract dispute going to court

By Lynda Waddington | 09.16.11 | 8:25 am

Officials offer assurances to military families in wake of Walgreen’s “confusing” outreach campaign.