Scott signs sweeping home insurance bill - Sun Sentinel

Scott signs sweeping home insurance bill - Sun Sentinel: "Sweeping property insurance legislation to allow certain rate hikes and shorten the time policyholders have to file claims was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott."

Texas doctors leaving Medicare hits record high | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Texas doctors leaving Medicare hits record high | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "One hundred and seventy-two doctors formally ended involvement with Medicare last year, the most yet in a surge of 'opt-outs' that has claimed more than 450 Texas doctors since 2008. Before 2007, the number averaged a handful a year."

Happy Birthday "The Bush Tax Cuts: Ten Years Later"

The Bush Tax Cuts: Ten Years Later | Mother Jones: "You probably didn't realize it, but June 7, 2011, is a momentous day in US history. It marks the 10-year anniversary of the signing into law of the Bush tax cuts, a day when President George W. Bush helped replace an unprecedented federal budget surplus with a mountain of debt in order to slash taxes for rich people (including dead ones). The anniversary of the cuts comes at a particularly fortuitous moment, with the political classes deep in debate over the increase in the federal deficit. Now is a good time to take a look back to see just how well those tax cuts have worked out for the country. Some highlights, with data from the Economic Policy Institute:"

Gingrich found, between Greece and Turkey - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com

Gingrich found, between Greece and Turkey - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com: "Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich vanished from the campaign trail last week for a holiday on a luxury cruise liner among the Greek isles.

His whereabouts since since his last public appearance on May 27th have been a closely guarded secret. It was described by his aides only as a much-needed vacation with his wife, Callista, and unrelated to his campaign's rocky start."

Andrew Breitbart Takes Over Anthony Weiner's Press Conference (VIDEO)

Andrew Breitbart Takes Over Anthony Weiner's Press Conference (VIDEO): ". The other showcased a combative Andrew Breitbart doing his best to hijack the moment.

The conservative media provocateur spoke before, after and during Rep. Weiner's admission of sending sexually charged emails to six different women."

Anthony Weiner Press Conference: Admits Sending Racy Pictures, Refuses To Resign

Anthony Weiner Press Conference: Admits Sending Racy Pictures, Refuses To Resign: "Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) insisted he’s staying in office Monday, even as a string of embarrassing new revelations and photos emerged that apparently reveal a hidden, lascivious online life."

Sarah Palin On Paul Revere Ride: I Didn't Get History Wrong (VIDEO)

Wait, what?

Sarah Palin On Paul Revere Ride: I Didn't Get History Wrong (VIDEO): "'Part of his ride was to warn the British that were already there that 'hey, you're not going to take American arms, you are not going to beat our own well-armed persons individual private militia that we have.''"

12 Massive Companies Paying Little To Nothing In Taxes

12 Massive Companies Paying Little To Nothing In Taxes

Sarah Palin Explains Paul Revere's Midnight Ride - Gawker

Sarah Palin Explains Paul Revere's Midnight Ride - Gawker: "Her bus visited such historical sights as Paul Revere's old shack, where Palin explained the colonist's famous 'midnight ride' before the 1775 battles at Lexington and Concord."

Hiring in U.S. Slowed in May With 54,000 Jobs Added

A lot of good in the Private numbers; hopefully this is a summer blip!

Hiring in U.S. Slowed in May With 54,000 Jobs Added

After several months of strong job growth, hiring in the United States slowed sharply in May, suggesting the economy may be running out of steam once again.

The Labor Department reported on Friday that the nation added 54,000 nonfarm payroll jobs last month, after an increase of about 220,000 jobs in each of the three previous months. The gain in May was about a third of what economists had been forecasting. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, edged up to 9.1 percent from 9.0 percent in April.