A woman looks at her smartphone as she attends the NYC Startup Job Fair in New York, April 11, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriReuters – by LUCIA MUTIKANI

U.S. job growth increased at its fastest pace in more than two years in April and the unemployment rate dived to a 5-1/2 year low of 6.3 percent, suggesting a sharp rebound in economic activity early in the second quarter.

Nonfarm payrolls surged 288,000 last month, the Labor Department said on Friday. That was the largest gain since January 2012 and beat Wall Street’s expectations for only a 210,000 increase.   Continue reading “U.S. payrolls surge in April, jobless rate hits 5-1/2 year low”

National Journal – by WWF – World Wildlife Fund USA

During his trip to Asia, US President Obama proved unable to resolve differences with Japan over the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Now back in Washington, the president faces growing opposition to the ambitious trade deal.

It’s one of the most ambitious free trade agreements ever undertaken, according to Peter Petri, an economist with the Peterson Institute for International Economics. The Trans Pacific-Partnership (TPP) would deepen integration among 12 economies in the Americas and Asia, covering 40 percent of the world’s economic output and 26 percent of its total trade. Continue reading “Little Headway On Trans-Pacific Free Trade Deal”

700 WLS, May 1, 2014

(Florence, Ky.)–Several callers to the 700 WLW news room overnight said that there were “black ops” helicopters flying over the Florence area.  Our news partners at Fox 19 said they received calls as well.  Callers said that they spotted at least two choppers,  and they were running without lights.

Callers said the helicopters circled an area near I-75 and U.S. 42.   Continue reading “Yes, Those were ‘Black Ops’ helicopters over Florence, Kentucky”

Bundy RanchWe believe that the BLM acted illegally.
We have decided to file reports at the Sheriff’s Office.
Together we can take real action!!

If you were with us at any of the events the week of April 5-12,
when the BLM was threatening us all, we encourage you to join us and
file a Criminal Report with the Clark County Sheriffs office.
Continue reading “File Your Criminal Report Now”

By Jeffery Dissell

Cliven Bundy’s statement dealing with slavery was not intended to be racial.

The forces that control the United States today consider us all slaves.
But since an issue has been made about race maybe we should ask a few questions.

Who profited from the slave trade? Who was responsible for bringing slaves to North America? Who controls America today?
Continue reading “Bundy’s fight is our fight”

Credit: northcharleston / FlickrInfowars – by Kit Daniels

The U.S. Department of Justice is currently attacking the Second Amendment by fiat while constantly denying its abuses despite clear evidence to the contrary.

Yesterday we revealed that the Justice Dept. is causing banks to fear doing business with legal gun dealers due to Operation Choke Point, a joint program between the DOJ, FDIC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau targeting “high-risk activities,” of which firearm sales is also listed.   Continue reading “Justice Dept. Launches Covert Sanctions Against Gun Owners”

IMF warns the Ukraine economy faces a 5% contraction this yearRTE

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $17 billion aid deal for Ukraine, as Kiev fights to prevent pro-Moscow separatists from hiving off another chunk of the country.

The IMF executive board’s green light opens the way for an immediate deployment of $3.2 billion to Kiev, which faces  deep fiscal problems, compounding its political crisis.

The rescue plan is part of a $27 billion bailout including the World Bank, European Union and others.   Continue reading “IMF approves $17 billion aid for Ukraine”

Fuel Fix – by Jennifer A. Dlouhy

WASHINGTON — Legislation to fast track U.S. natural gas exports moved one step closer to House passage on Wednesday, after modifications brokered by a Houston Democrat.

On a mostly party line vote of 33-18, the Energy and Commerce Committee approved the bill that would force the Energy Department to make a decision on applications to sell natural gas overseas within 90 days. That would, for the first time, impose a deadline on the Energy Department’s currently open-ended process of determining whether proposed exports to most nations are in the public interest.   Continue reading “Houston Democrat brokers deal to advance US gas export bill”

Oil and Gas Journal

The US oil and gas industry recorded its highest volume of first quarter mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in more than a decade, PwC US Energy Practice said in an Apr. 30 report on transactions with value greater than $50 million. The movement was a result of rising upstream activities and increased interest from foreign entities.

Forty-three oil and gas deals with values greater than $50 million occurred through Mar. 31, accounting for $19.8 billion, compared with 41 deals in last year’s first quarter (OGJ Online, May 6, 2013). The first-quarter 2014 total included five megadeals, representing $10.1 billion, compared with eight megadeals worth $19.7 billion in first-quarter 2013.   Continue reading “US Mergers & Acquisitions activity reaches highest 1Q volume in more than a decade”

PHOTO: Damage to the Escambia County Jail is seen after an explosion in the facility, May 1, 2014, in Pensacola, Fla. Two inmates were killed and more than 100 others were injured in the explosion according to an Escambia County spokeswoman. ABC News – by KAMI DIMITROVA

At least two people have died with more than 150 others injured after a gas explosion at a Florida jail, authorities said, tying the blast to recent flooding in the region.

The explosion happened around midnight at the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention Facility in Pensacola, county spokeswoman Kathleen Dough-Castro said.   Continue reading “2 Dead, More Than 150 Injured In Florida Jail Explosion”

Protester Eric Parker from central Idaho aims his weapon from a bridge next to the Bureau of Land Management's base camp where seized cattle, that belonged to rancher Cliven Bundy, are being held at near Bunkerville, Nevada April 12, 2014. REUTERS/Jim UrquhartReuters – by Jennifer Dobner

(Reuters) – A congressman is calling for a probe into the activities of armed militiamen who are supporting a Nevada cattleman in a high profile showdown with federal authorities over grazing rights, citing allegations they set up armed checkpoints on local roads.

Rancher Cliven Bundy of Bunkerville became a symbol for conservative Republicans in April, particularly among the Tea Party movement, for his longstanding defiance of court orders to remove his cattle from federal land.   Continue reading “Nevada Congressman seeks probe of armed militia operations at Bundy ranch”