Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Democrat Steny Hoyer admits ‘we’re doing stupid things here’ with sequester
Key Democratic lawmakers aren't going to stop a Republican-led effort to keep government from shutting down because they agree: Closing down shop is "stupid policy," one congressman said. Published March 6, 2013
IRS mum, but sequester isn’t likely to stall Obamacare taxes
The Internal Revenue Service may have warned about agency cutbacks due to sequestration, but in the end, taxes from Obamacare appear as if they're going forth, on target and on schedule. Published March 6, 2013
White House gun control leads to soaring ‘patriot’ group memberships
The more the White House cracks down on Second Amendment freedoms, the more Americans are banding together and joining limited government — or even anti-government — organizations known as "patriot" groups. Published March 5, 2013
U.N. warns America: Legalizing marijuana violates int’l law
The United Nations has issued the United States a stern warning against a state trend to legalize marijuana, for recreational or medical use: Doing so violates international law. Published March 5, 2013
British envoy forced to flee protesting Palestinian students
Palestinian students physically barred the British consul general to Jerusalem from delivering a speech at Birzeit University and then charged his car as he tried to leave. Published March 5, 2013
John Kerry confirms: U.S. now training Syrian rebels
U.S. forces are currently training rebel forces in Syria, said Secretary of State John Kerry. The goal of the training: To convince Syria President Bashar Assad to "change his current calculation," he said, to Fox News. Published March 5, 2013
Indiana lawmaker tosses hat in the ring for Beretta
Indiana state Rep. Marlin Stutzman jumped aboard the Beretta bandwagon — the one that's already filled with Virginia and West Virginia politicos seeking to capitalize on Maryland's regulatory climate — and told the gun maker to relocate in Hoosierland. Published March 5, 2013
GOP bill orders U.S. Postal Service to keep Saturday delivery
Republicans have brought forth a spending bill with a provision requiring the U.S. Postal Service to keep its full Saturday delivery service. Published March 5, 2013
Green groups pressure Google to remove objectionable ads
Conservationist groups are pushing Google to take down 10,000-plus advertisements on its Internet search sites that tout products made from whales and elephants. Published March 5, 2013
Gay men tossed from Calif. mall after warnings about kissing
A gay couple claims they were unfairly tossed from a Roseville, Calif., shopping mall for innocent displays of affection. Published March 5, 2013
Russia mulls ‘meteor Disneyland’ where cosmic object struck
Last month's terrifying meteor strike in Russia that injured hundreds could turn into a cash cow. Russian authorities are reportedly considering making parts of the land where the meteor hit into a tourist attraction — a "meteor Disneyland," Skye reports. Published March 5, 2013
Democrats pull out race card in sequester game
Congressional Black Caucus members, who are all Democrats, flipped out the race card in the talks on the sequester Monday and said minorities will be unfairly and disproportionately impacted. Published March 5, 2013
First lady Michelle Obama dishes on daughters’ weight issues
First lady Michelle Obama painted the weight struggles her daughters once faced during a public Google Hangout chat about healthy eating and her signature Let's Move! initiative. Published March 5, 2013
Survey: Only 25 percent see U.S. economy improving in a year
Few Americans believe the economy will be much better in a year, a Rasmussen survey shows. Published March 5, 2013
Drunken U.N. diplomats wearing out U.S. welcome by doing booze-fueled business
The U.S. ambassador for management and reform at the United Nations says he's sick and tired of dealing with drunken diplomats. Published March 5, 2013
Airports to Janet Napolitano: You’re wrong about delays
Officials with airports cited by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as examples of how the sequester would delay airline travelers say she's wrong — they're not delaying flights one bit. Published March 5, 2013
NRA-NASCAR partner for Sprint Cup Series race
The National Rifle Association and NASCAR have forged a new partnership. NRA is the new title sponsor of one of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Published March 5, 2013
Syria conflict spills into Iraq, as ambush takes out 40 of Assad’s soldiers
At least 40 Syrian soldiers have been killed in an ambush in Iraq, as the months-long conflict between rebel fighters and President Bashar Assad's forces have finally spilled across the border. Published March 5, 2013
U.N. cancels Gaza marathon over Hamas ban on women
The United Nations agency in charge of Gaza's annual marathon has canceled the race in protest of a Hamas ban on female participants. Published March 5, 2013
7 Saudis face death by crucifixion, firing squad for crimes committed while teens
Seven Saudis are scheduled to die by crucifixion and firing squad Tuesday for armed robberies they committed while they were teenagers. Published March 5, 2013
