Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Democrats to target millionaires with tax legislation
Democrats in the Senate are gearing up legislation that will offset proposed spending cuts to federal agencies and the Pentagon, with a focus on imposing taxes on million-dollar earners. Published February 14, 2013
Democratic Rep. Nadler decries Republicans for passing disaster relief bill for churches
A bill to provide federal funding to churches and nonprofits tied to religious organizations has passed the House, over the objections of one Democrat, Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York, who found it unconstitutional. Published February 14, 2013
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough blasts NRA’s Wayne LaPierre for racism
MSNBC "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough blasted the National Rifle Association's Wayne LaPierre for his "shameful" and "racial" defense of the Second Amendment in a recent printed opinion piece. Published February 14, 2013
Vacationing kids called back to school for Obama’s planned visit
President Obama's scheduled visit to an Atlanta-area school on Thursday came at a time when the children were vacationing, on winter break. Published February 14, 2013
GOP Wis. Gov. Scott Walker proposes moving Medicaid patients to ‘Obamacare’
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican who vehemently opposed "Obamacare," is now looking to the federal health reform act as a cost-cutter to the state's Medicaid system. Published February 14, 2013
South Korea unveils new cruise missile that could take out North command
South Korea's defense ministry responded to its northern neighbor's nuclear test with a showcase of its newest cruise missile, capable of striking Pyongyang's command post. Published February 14, 2013
Central bankers take on activist role to quell global economies
Central bankers have taken a decided step toward activism, moving away from a role to tamper inflation and toward one that takes into consideration the fiscal soundness of the wider, global economy. Published February 14, 2013
Eurozone recession deepens, as Germany posts surprising declines
The euro fell to a three-week low against the dollar, just weeks after the 17-nation eurozone reported a deeper drop into recession for the final three months of 2012. Published February 14, 2013
Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius’ slain girlfriend, was a model looking forward to Valentine’s Day
Police say stunning South African beauty Reeva Steenkamp was gunned down by her boyfriend of one year, Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius. The gold medalist, known as the Blade Runner for his prosthetic legs, has been charged in her death. Published February 14, 2013
Swedish golfer inspires by fighting through spider attack to finish match
Talk about love of the game. When Swedish golfer Daniela Holmqvist was bitten by what she thought was a spider carrying deadly venom, she didn't quit and head for hospital care. Rather, she scooped out the venom with her golf tee and went on to finish the match. Published February 14, 2013
Neighbors rally around Utah man forced to forfeit gun for defending property
A 64-year-old Utah man arrested for shooting at burglars fleeing his property, and subsequently was forced to pay a fine and surrender his gun, is now receiving support from neighbors who see him more as a hero than a criminal. Published February 14, 2013
ICE agent Chris Crane admits law limiting welfare for immigrants not enforced
A law aimed at preventing immigrants from becoming dependent on government assistance is not enforced, said one U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Published February 14, 2013
Vegas fights 2nd Amendment assault with assault-weapon ranges, Uzi pics
Las Vegas obviously didn't receive the White House memo on gun control. Published February 14, 2013
Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, illegal immigrant clash on immigration
A heated back-and-forth between Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and an 18-year-old college student who confessed to being an illegal immigrant has turned even hotter, as players on both sides give conflicting accounts of what occurred. Published February 14, 2013
Abortion opponents find favorable terms with Obamacare’s state exchange system
Pro-life activists have found the state exchange system mandated under Obamacare is actually a good way to restrict abortions, according to one policy analyst at the National Women's Law Center. Published February 14, 2013
Killer Chris Dorner’s death leaves question mark on $1 million reward
Quadruple killer Christopher Dorner is reportedly dead, killed Wednesday in a shootout with police at a cabin in California. So what happens to the $1 million reward money offered by Los Angeles officials? Published February 14, 2013
Battery maker LG Chem forced to repay $842,000 from stimulus dollars
A Michigan battery company funded by $151 million of taxpayer dollars is being forced to reimburse $842,000, after a federal investigation revealed employees produced no battery cells, but rather watched movies and played games. Published February 14, 2013
American Airlines, US Airways to merge
Following years of bankruptcy filings and debt consolidations, American Airlines and US Airways are expected to announce a merger Thursday, lowering the total of major carriers in the industry to four. Published February 14, 2013
Superman writer’s beliefs offend gay activists
A writer for DC Comics' Superman series has come under attack from gay-rights activists, who view his work as anti-gay and want him fired. Published February 13, 2013
Analysts put costs to implement Obama’s State of the Union policies at $83 billion
If all on President Obama's wish list of policy reforms put forth at Tuesday's State of the Union were to come true, the total cost to taxpayers, according to one fiscal watchdog group, would exceed $83 billion. Published February 13, 2013
