So, you love the world’s fastest table sport but don’t have a small fortune to spend on purchasing an Air Hockey Table? Here’s how to make one yourself in a few easy steps. What You’ll Need Materials Wooden Frame Two long sides: L 90”, W 2”, H 3” Two short sides L 46”, W 2”, […]
McCain’s letter to the Acting Inspector General of the Department of Veteran Affairs regarding retaliation against employees at VA hospital in Phoenix
The following is a copy of a letter sent by Senator McCain to the Acting Inspector of the Department of veteran Affairs in Washington DC regarding alleged “retaliation” against those employees who spoke with investigators at the VA hospital in Phoenix, Arizona: June 16, 2014 Mr. Robert Griffin Acting Inspector General Office of Inspector […]
Feinstein pushes for the release of the number of people killed or injured by the use of targeted lethal force outside the U.S. by remotely piloted aircraft
On June 13, 2014 Senator Diane Feinstein of California asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. Senator Feinstein is Chairwoman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, therefore her comments are particularly important and relevant to any discussion on this important piece of legislation. The […]
Whistleblowers play a important part in intelligence reform
On June 12, 2014 Senator Wyden asked for permission to address the U.S. Senate regarding the Intelligence authorization bill. There he spoke of the contributions of whistleblowers. A whistleblower (whistle-blower or whistle blower) is a person who exposes misconduct, alleged dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organization. The alleged misconduct may be classified in […]
Leaf blowers have no place in a civilized society
It was a sad day this spring when Dobbs Ferry joined hundreds of towns and cities nationwide in enacting a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Don’t get me wrong: I hate these machines, and had been pushing for years for a ban. What was profoundly sad was that the ban was necessary – […]
Inspectors Say FAA’s Coziness with Airlines Endangers Safety
by James Parks The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) relationship with the airline industry is endangering passenger safety, even to the point of punishing inspectors who discover violations, according to the union that represents airline safety inspectors. Tom Brantley, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), told the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing yesterday on […]
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