Climate change doubts? Burn ’em!

Although no one mentioned this, it seems to me that the Portland schools now face a problem: What to do with books and other material doubting that mankind's use of fossil fuels is mainly responsible for climate change. I suggest a solution in the spirit of the Portland School Board's decision last week to ban such material from the schools: Have students pile up the offending books in a great big heap and set them on fire. Read more by Hasso Herring... Read More......

Insurer warnings cast doubt on ACA exchange future

(Hat tip: KimR) - Political uncertainty isn't the only threat to the Affordable Care Act's future. Cracks also are spreading through a major pillar supporting the law. Health insurance exchanges created to help millions of people find coverage are turning into money-losing ventures for many insurers. Read more at the Associated Press Read More......

Is this finally proof we're NOT causing global warming?

The whole of the Earth heated up in medieval times without human CO2 emissions, says new study

• Evidence was found in a rare mineral that records global temperatures
• Warming was global and NOT limited to Europe
• Throws doubt on orthodoxies around 'global warming'

Read more: Mail Online (UK) Read More......

Doubt continues to grow over Bernanke re-confirmation

Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) on Friday morning pledged to vote against Ben Bernanke's nomination to head up the Federal Reserve Board for a second term. ∴ Feingold’s announcement comes amid questions about whether Bernanke has the votes to win confirmation in the Senate. He was easily approved in a 16-7 Senate Banking Committee vote in December. ∴ The chairman has come under criticism from lawmakers in both parties on a range of issues, from the Fed’s efforts to save AIG to the transparency of its books. Read more at The Hill...

White House Stands by Bernanke Amid Democratic Opposition
- The White House is standing by Ben Bernanke, saying President Obama is confident he will be confirmed for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman despite emerging opposition. Read more at FOXNews.com... Read More......