Gov. Scott Walker Unveils Budget Plan for ‘Leaner and Cleaner’ State Gov’t | The Blaze

Gov. Scott Walker Unveils Budget Plan for ‘Leaner and Cleaner’ State Gov’t | The Blaze: "MADISON, Wis. (AP/The Blaze) – After focusing for weeks on his proposal to strip public employees of collective bargaining rights, Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday presented his full budget — a plan that cuts $1 billion in aid to public schools and local government but avoids any tax or fee increases, furloughs or widespread layoffs."

Holder: Focus on Black Panther Case Demeans ‘My People’ | The Blaze

Holder: Focus on Black Panther Case Demeans ‘My People’ | The Blaze: "Continuing to face down questions as to why the U.S. Justice Department went easy on prosecuting members of the New Black Panther Party who stood armed with nightsticks outside a Philadelphia polling location during the 2008 presidential election, Attorney General Eric Holder expressed his personal frustration over the criticism that race played a role."

Shocking Vid: Wis. Protesters Can‘t Explain Why They’re Rallying | The Blaze

Shocking Vid: Wis. Protesters Can‘t Explain Why They’re Rallying | The Blaze: "When the protests in Wisconsin first began, we showed you video of students admitting their teachers were bringing them to the Capitol and saying they had no idea what they were protesting. At the time, some defended the video by saying we can’t really rely on the statements of children."

Oprah Winfrey's new TV channel fails to win viewers - Telegraph

Oprah Winfrey's new TV channel fails to win viewers - Telegraph: "Oprah Winfrey's new TV channel fails to win viewers
Oprah Winfrey's new television channel is floundering in the ratings as it struggles to pull in viewers."

Barbour says Obama cheers for higher gas prices - Yahoo! News

Barbour says Obama cheers for higher gas prices - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON – Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, a potential presidential contender, accused the Obama administration Wednesday of favoring a run-up in gas prices to prod consumers to buy more fuel-efficient cars."

Opinion: Barack Obama repeating Jimmy Carter's mistakes - Steve Forbes - POLITICO.com

Opinion: Barack Obama repeating Jimmy Carter's mistakes - Steve Forbes - POLITICO.com: "You need to watch only a few minutes of cable news analysis to realize just how ludicrous our national energy policies have become. As escalating tensions and chaos unfold in Egypt, Libya and other Middle Eastern nations, one energy analyst suggested that if Libyan oil supplies were to fail, the United States would rely on Saudi Arabia for its oil needs. If that statement alone doesn’t put U.S. leaders on red alert, the looming national energy crisis may soon become reality."

Christie: I Could Win the W.H. | NBC New York

Christie: I Could Win the W.H. | NBC New York: "The New Jersey governor and GOP rock star made the comments in an interview with the National Review last week while he was in Washington D.C., which was published Tuesday night."

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "BREGA, Libya (AP) -- Opponents of Moammar Gadhafi repelled an attack by the Libyan leader's forces trying to retake a key coastal oil installation in a topsy-turvy battle Wednesday in which shells splashed in the Mediterranean and a warplane bombed a beach where rebel fighters were charging over the dunes. At least six people were killed in the fighting."

More Than 140,000 People Flee Libya | Africa | English

More Than 140,000 People Flee Libya | Africa | English: "The United Nations refugee agency says over the past 10 days, more than 140,000 people have fled to Egypt and Tunisia from Libya. The UNHCR says tens of thousands of people are stuck at the borders and in urgent need of help."