Morning Bell: Government Unions vs American Taxpayers | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

Morning Bell: Government Unions vs American Taxpayers
"The Washington Post reports today that “the daunting tower of national, state and local debt in the United States will reach a level this year unmatched just after World War II and already exceeds the size of the entire economy, according to government estimates.” But there are a number of big differences between our national debt now and the debt in 1946. The Post reports: “State and municipal governments from Sacramento to Madison to Harrisburg have racked up about $2.4 trillion in debt, or more than 15 percent of GDP."

The Associated Press: Report: Ex-minister says Gadhafi ordered Lockerbie

The Associated Press: Report: Ex-minister says Gadhafi ordered Lockerbie: "STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish tabloid Expressen says Libya's ex-justice minister claims Moammar Gadhafi personally ordered the Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people in 1988.

Expressen on Wednesday quoted Mustafa Abdel-Jalil as telling their correspondent in Libya that 'I have proof that Gadhafi gave the order about Lockerbie.' He didn't describe the proof."

Fox News Reporter Confronts Wis. Doctor Writing ‘Sick’ Notes | The Blaze

Fox News Reporter Confronts Wis. Doctor Writing ‘Sick’ Notes
"It seems Wisconsin doctors writing “sick notes” for protesters in Madison don’t have any plans to stop. Fox News reporter Griff Jenkins recently confronted one such doctor and her “patient,” and the doctor slyly dodged the issue while her patient deflected criticism with sarcasm."

Somali Pirates Execute 4 American Hostages | The Blaze

Somali Pirates Execute 4 American Hostages
"NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates off East Africa were shot and killed by their captors Monday, the U.S. military said, marking the first time U.S. citizens have been killed in a wave of pirate attacks plaguing the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean for years."

Run! Now Indiana House Dems Flee State to Block Anti-Union Legislation | The Blaze

Run! Now Indiana House Dems Flee State to Block Anti-Union Legislation
"If you’re a politician and you want to block legislation that would crack down on union power in your state, apparently there’s a new way to do just that, and it’s gaining popularity. In a word: Run!"

Megyn Kelly Confronts Milwaukee Union President Over ‘Sick’ Teachers | The Blaze

Megyn Kelly Confronts Milwaukee Union President Over ‘Sick’ Teachers
"During an interview Tuesday, Fox News’ Megyn Kelly repeatedly tried to nail down an answer on whether Milwaukee Teachers Union president Mike Langyel condoned teachers using fake medical excuses to get out of work to attend protests in Madison."

They’re Rioting Again in the Streets of Greece | The Blaze

They’re Rioting Again in the Streets of Greece
"ATHENS, Greece (The Blaze/AP) — Greek riot police and protesters have clashed outside parliament during a mass rally taking place as part of a general strike."

Clueless In Wisconsin: Socialists March by Liberals Ridiculing Beck for Pointing Out Socialists Are Involved | The Blaze

Clueless In Wisconsin: Socialists March by Liberals
Ridiculing Beck for Pointing Out Socialists Are Involved

Gaddafi's Next Move: Sabotage Libya's Oil and Sow Chaos? - TIME

Gaddafi's Next Move: Sabotage Libya's Oil and Sow Chaos? - TIME: "There's been virtually no reliable information coming out of Tripoli, but a source close to the Gaddafi regime I did manage to get hold of told me the already terrible situation in Libya will get much worse."

Democrat urges unions to 'get a little bloody when necessary' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Democrat urges unions to 'get a little bloody when necessary'
"Sometimes it's necessary to get out on the streets and 'get a little bloody,' a Massachusetts Democrat said Tuesday in reference to labor battles in Wisconsin."

Providence plans to pink slip all teachers | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal

Providence plans to pink slip all teachers
"PROVIDENCE — The school district plans to send out dismissal notices to every one of its 1,926 teachers, an unprecedented move that has union leaders up in arms."

Oil at two-year high as Libya on edge of civil war - Yahoo! Finance

Oil at two-year high as Libya on edge of civil war
"Oil prices rose to fresh two-year highs around $96 a barrel Wednesday amid concerns that a violent power struggle in Libya could disrupt supplies, with experts warning the next weeks and months would prove highly volatile."