Instapundit had a link to an infuriating AP story: WASHINGTON: The Bush administration said Tuesday it will fight to keep meatpackers from testing all their animals for mad cow disease. Oh. Well, I'm not sure that's such a big deal. There's no need for the government to force meatpackers to test every animal if the current random spot testing protocol is good enough. … [Read more...] about Insanity Over Mad Cow Testing
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Yeah, That Sounds Like McCain
Safer Driving Rules For the Children
Here's a slightly annoying Chicago Tribune editorial about changes in the rules for teenage drivers here in Illinois. Basically, they've increased the restrictions teenagers face. The new rules include: - Night restrictions for drivers younger than 18 are moved back an hour. - Passenger limits on 16- and 17-year-old drivers are extended from six months to one year. These … [Read more...] about Safer Driving Rules For the Children
Operation Support Our Troops – Illinois
A friend of mine just reminded me of a great organization called Operation Support Our Troops-Illinois. Founded in 2003 by Debi Rickert, OSOTIL sends out care packages to our troops deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. They follow Department of Defense security standards and guidelines. Most of the items they send are not available through the military supply system and are … [Read more...] about Operation Support Our Troops – Illinois