Readers this is some of the grandest news I’ve heard reported in many a year, it was reported by ABC News.Com that there could be a major medical breakthrough in the fight against a deadly form of leukemia cancer. In a clinical trial a patients` own immune cells were altered to fight cancer cells of […]
An Interview with UK Fine Artist, Katie Bright!
UK-born artist Katie Bright is a rare creative force whose work spans the gamut and includes everything from ornate costumes and hand sewn masks to illustrations that are often accompanied by stories she’s written. Over the last year Bright has lent her unique creative genius to designing the wallpaper for the Surftides Lincoln City hotel […]
Republican under criminal indictment for fraud has full access to classified information in Congress?
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not disclose any classified information received in the course of my service with the House of Representatives, except as authorized by the House of Representatives or in accordance with its Rules.” According to the Congressional Record the following members of the House of Representatives were sworn […]
Climate Change Advocate Goes Rogue!
Dr. James Hansen, a leading world expert on climate change has been my hero for more than a decade. But he now has brought me great disappointment. On November 3, 2013, Dr. Hansen decided to support the construction of large numbers of nuclear plants as way to save the day for climate change [http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/03/world/nuclear-energy-climate-change-scientists/]. Dr. […]
Security clearances granted to members of the House recently arrested by police, on probation and other legal problems
The United States House of Representatives has required a secrecy oath (taken once per Congress) for each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the chamber. Before any such person may have access to classified information, he or she must: “Solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not disclose any classified information received in […]
Members of Congress sideline issue that require security clearances by taking Oath of Secrecy
Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the following Members of the United States House of Representatives executed the oath for access to classified information: Robert B. Aderholt, Rodney Alexander*, Justin Amash, Mark E. Amodei, Robert E. Andrews, Michele Bachmann, Spencer Bachus, Ron Barber, Lou Barletta, Garland “Andy” Barr, John Barrow, Joe Barton, Karen Bass, […]