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Missed any of our best stories this week?

Check out our weekly top ten stories below. Just click on the headline to open the story.

What is one state lawmaker hiding? He failed to disclose ties to a company despite supporting greater disclosure requirements.

Watchdog Wire Montana editor Michael Mattson has an update on his exclusive investigation.

Three times a year, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation publishes a newspaper for distribution in public schools.

Watchdog Wire New Jersey editor Lynne Tierney has the proof of its liberal bias.

Evidence of the viewpoint that union members coerce others to get what they want is showing up on the job site, and in court.

Watchdog Wire Pennsylvania editor Jana Benscoter has the FBI evidence of union thuggery.

California’s record drought is causing pain across the state. Democrats, including Pres. Obama, are blaming climate change .

California Citizen Watchdog Stephen Frank explains why politics, not global warming, is to blame.

The state of Texas has shut down a Houston abortion provider for non-compliance with a new law requiring doctors have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles.

Watchdog Wire Texas editor Lou Ann Anderson has the details of the new law’s implementation.

A local Chamber of Commerce in Michigan recently held an event on the “State of the Community” and ignored school choice in its “State of Education” section.

Watchdog Wire Michigan editor Izzy Lyman has an exclusive report.

Proposed anti-gun ordinances were received with significant opposition from local gun rights advocates and Grass Roots North Carolina (GRNC).

North Carolina Citizen Watchdog Don Budlong reports on this victory for gun rights.

At a school board meeting, a superintendent announced her early departure from the district before a room stacked with teacher union protesters.

Michigan Citizen Watchdog Jen Raiffie has the exclusive video of the dramatic meeting.

It’s not so grassroots after all: a Kansas teachers union has a “Media Response Team” to create the appearance of grassroots support.

Kansas Citizen Watchdog Bob Week has a rundown of the union’s “grassroots” efforts.

A conservative think tank has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Nevada’s Catalyst Fund.

Watchdog Wire Nevada editor Michael Chamberlain has details of the legal action.

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Josh Kaib is a Citizen Watchdog Intern at The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity.

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Happy School Choice Week!

Though National School Choice Week is ending, there is still plenty to be said about charters, vouchers, homeschooling, and other education options.

Below you’ll find all of our school choice stories for the past week. Just click on the headline to open the story.

For more on school choice, check out our sister site AmplifyChoice.com.

If you prefer taking classes at home instead of sitting in a crowded classroom, Florida is the place to be.

Mary Ellen Beatty, the Director of the Citizen Watchdog program, has the details from Orlando.

Major winter storms hit the south, cancelling at least one school choice rally.

Georgia Citizen Watchdog Doreen Curry documented her experience with the cancellation, showing that citizens still support school choice, despite the bad weather conditions.

On Monday, the National School Choice Week Whistle-Stop Tour rolled into the Capitol to highlight the ongoing battle to increase educational options for families here in Texas.

Watchdog Wire Texas editor Lou Ann Anderson has the details about how Texas can improve.

The auditorium at Friendship Chamberlain Elementary School was packed Wednesday morning. The crowd of students, parents, and educators was a sea of yellow scarves, the symbol of National School Choice Week.

Watchdog Wire’s Josh Kaib was there and has video of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s speech.

America’s Future Foundation South East Michigan Chapter, hosted 35 millennials and young professionals for a policy forum on School Choice.

Watchdog Wire’s Christine McCoy was there and gives us the scoop.

One Montana school of 59 students stands alone as the only school in the state taking part in National School Choice Week.

Watchdog Wire Managing Editor Jackie Moreau has the story.

What’s the state of school choice in Nevada?

Watchdog Wire Nevada editor Michael Chamberlain attended an event in his state to get the facts about school choice.

Michigan’s Free Market think tank The Mackinac Center for Public Policy screened “The Ticket: The Many Faces of School Choice,” in the Detroit Suburb of Birmingham Thursday evening.

Watchdog Wire’s Christine McCoy was there and filed a report about the event.

According to the most recent data from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, over 220 of California’s charter schools switched over from being traditional public schools.

Watchdog Wire’s Katherine Rodriguez took a look at what’s happening in the Golden State.

State Senators from New Jersey got together for a panel discussion, agreeing that school choice can solve problems in education.

New Jersey Citizen Watchdog Richard Miner has a breakdown of what was said at the events he attended for National School Choice Week.

With National School Choice Week coming to Michigan, one homeschool mom and education watchdog explains why school choice is important.

Michigan Citizen WAtchdog Karen Braun explains why it matters with a great parable.

California was the second state to adopt public charter schools, but in the two decades since, the Golden State’s record on school choice is not quite golden.

Watchdog Wire’s Josh Kaib took a look at the state of school choice in California.

For updates from Watchdog Wire, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Check out our top ten stories from the past week! Just click on the headline to bring up the story.

Our first stories are about education in preparation for School Choice Week!

The Chicago City Council’s Progressive Caucus effort to delay a vote on the approval of 21 charter schools failed this week after  the bill was sent to the Rules Committee to die a quiet death.

The mainstream media is failing to adequately report that the left wants to trap students in failing public schools.

New York City’s new progressive Mayor Bill de Blasio has chosen an anti-charter school chancellor for the city’s school system.

If you value freedom in education, de Blasio’s policy proposals will alarm you.

A new college semester kicks off this week for students across Texas. Many students may not realize it, but some of their tuition isn’t going to their education because of something called “tuition set asides.”

The law allows universities to “set aside” a portion of tuition payments for needs-based financial assistance programs.

At the Wake County Taxpayers Association meeting on January 9 in Raleigh, a discussion about awarding building contracts for new schools centered in on the delivery method of construction management at risk (CMAR).

Though this can be a dense issue, we’ve got a breakdown of what this means for school construction.

When talking about school choice, its easy to focus on charter schools and forget about homeschooling. We forget that in many countries, homeschooling is illegal.

Some see homeschooling as the solution to government-run school indoctrination.

Our Kansas Citizen Watchdog Bob Weeks put together a nice rundown of the resources available to citizens in his state to monitor the legislature.

Consider finding resources like this for your state and publishing the information on Watchdog Wire! Sign up here.

Cover Oregon is the failing Obamacare exchange in the Beaver State. When it launched, the website was completely inoperable.

Now the exchange may completely dump the website. But wasn’t a big selling point of Obamacare that you could shop for insurance online?

Oregon is far from the only state having problems with its exchange. In Nevada, the exchange has been plagued by low enrollment and customer dissatisfaction.

One Nevadan told Watchdog Wire he spent “40 frustrating hours” trying to enroll! Warning: Reading about his problems might enrage you.

The annual Turning the Tides conference was held in Maryland last weekend, and Watchdog Wire was there to spread the word about citizen journalism.

Maryland editor Mark Newgent moderated the panel, “The Walking Dead – Zombie Apocalypse, or Election Day in Maryland?” Check out the details of the panel for the real story on voter fraud.

The Wichita City Council will consider adding a 2.75 percent tax to hotel bills, calling it a “City Tourism Fee.” Welcome to Wichita!

The story doesn’t stop there, because the money goes to an agency that can operate in relative secrecy.

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Check out our top ten stories from the past week! Just click on the headline to bring up the story.

Our first stories are about education in preparation for School Choice Week!

The Chicago City Council’s Progressive Caucus effort to delay a vote on the approval of 21 charter schools failed this week after  the bill was sent to the Rules Committee to die a quiet death.

The mainstream media is failing to adequately report that the left wants to trap students in failing public schools.

New York City’s new progressive Mayor Bill de Blasio has chosen an anti-charter school chancellor for the city’s school system.

If you value freedom in education, de Blasio’s policy proposals will alarm you.

A new college semester kicks off this week for students across Texas. Many students may not realize it, but some of their tuition isn’t going to their education because of something called “tuition set asides.”

The law allows universities to “set aside” a portion of tuition payments for needs-based financial assistance programs.

At the Wake County Taxpayers Association meeting on January 9 in Raleigh, a discussion about awarding building contracts for new schools centered in on the delivery method of construction management at risk (CMAR).

Though this can be a dense issue, we’ve got a breakdown of what this means for school construction.

When talking about school choice, its easy to focus on charter schools and forget about homeschooling. We forget that in many countries, homeschooling is illegal.

Some see homeschooling as the solution to government-run school indoctrination.

Our Kansas Citizen Watchdog Bob Weeks put together a nice rundown of the resources available to citizens in his state to monitor the legislature.

Consider finding resources like this for your state and publishing the information on Watchdog Wire! Sign up here.

Cover Oregon is the failing Obamacare exchange in the Beaver State. When it launched, the website was completely inoperable.

Now the exchange may completely dump the website. But wasn’t a big selling point of Obamacare that you could shop for insurance online?

Oregon is far from the only state having problems with its exchange. In Nevada, the exchange has been plagued by low enrollment and customer dissatisfaction.

One Nevadan told Watchdog Wire he spent “40 frustrating hours” trying to enroll! Warning: Reading about his problems might enrage you.

The annual Turning the Tides conference was held in Maryland last weekend, and Watchdog Wire was there to spread the word about citizen journalism.

Maryland editor Mark Newgent moderated the panel, “The Walking Dead – Zombie Apocalypse, or Election Day in Maryland?” Check out the details of the panel for the real story on voter fraud.

The Wichita City Council will consider adding a 2.75 percent tax to hotel bills, calling it a “City Tourism Fee.” Welcome to Wichita!

The story doesn’t stop there, because the money goes to an agency that can operate in relative secrecy.

For updates from Watchdog Wire, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. 

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Josh Kaib is a Citizen Watchdog Intern at The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity.

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Happy New Year from Watchdog Wire! Have you taken our pledge to get involved with citizen journalism in 2014?

In this edition of the Weekly Wrap, we have our best stories from the last two weeks. Below you will find some of the stories you may have missed while opening presents and spending time with family.

Ayn Rand’s classic novel has grown in popularity in recent years, in part because its fiction has become true.

Watchdog Wire New Jersey editor Lynn Tierney explains how the book’s predictions are coming true in her state and across the nation.

Are you feeling happy about Obamacare? Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, thinks you should.

Watchdog Wire North Carolina editor Ann Kane picks apart Sebelius’ New Year’s op-ed and gets to the truth about Obamacare.

Veteran groups have criticized the bipartisan budget deal because of cuts to our veterans.

Watchdog Wire Northwest editor Ben Nanke has a letter from one veteran taking Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) to task for cosponsoring the bill.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed 805 new bills into law last year, with many taking effect January 1. Some of them were highly controversial and gained national attention, including new gun control laws.

Watchdog Wire’s Josh Kaib has the details about some of the most controversial laws about guns, abortion, transgender rights, and illegal immigration.

The Conservative Intelligence Briefing has ranked the top states for job growth.

Florida Citizen Watchdog Richard Swier has the ranking with added commentary. His state is #3, where is yours?

They have been a source of controversy due to their rise in popularity here in America, and now one Oregon city has decided to take action.

Watchdog Wire Northwest editor Ben Nanke explains what Corvallis, OR is doing about E-cigarettes.

It all started with a traffic ticket, received in the mail, featuring a series of photographs showing a blue Chevy Traverse running a red light in Springfield, NJ, along with a link to a video.

That car was Michael Ehrenreich’s, but he explains that he was seeing patients at the time! You’ll be amazed at this Citizen Watchdog’s fight against a traffic ticket for an infraction he didn’t commit.

Probate abuse is the involuntary redistribution of assets perpetrated through the use of wills, trusts, guardianships or powers of attorney and used to divert assets from intended heirs or beneficiaries.

Watchdog Wire Texas editor Lou Ann Anderson is an expert in this area and has the stunning details of how this abuse takes place all over America.

Voter fraud is easier than some would have you think. In one local North Carolina election, the results ended with a tie and major concerns about fraud.

Watchdog Wire North Carolina editor Ann Kane takes a look at how voter ID laws can ensure the integrity of local elections.

The coalition that pushed for higher taxes in Colorado through an amendment is fracturing. They failed to get the increase, and now they may fail to stay united.

Watchdog Wire Colorado editor Ben DeGrow has the story.

For updates from Watchdog Wire, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. 

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Market Wrap for Monday, July 15: Stocks Record Modest Gains to Start Week

The U.S. stock market rose again in a quite trading session on Monday. Volatility was limited on the day as investors gear up for earnings season.

Citigroup (C) shares rose around 2 percent after the company released its quarterly results prior to the opening bell. Although the gains were modest across the board, the recent rally remains firmly intact as the S&P 500 closed at another new all-time high.

On the economic front, retail sales data disappointed, but this didn’t prevent investors from continuing to chase the market higher to start the trading week.

Major Averages

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 20 points, or 0.13 percent, to 15,484.

The S&P 500 rose a little more than 2 points, or 0.14 percent, to 1,683.

The Nasdaq gained better than 7 points, or 0.21 percent, to close at 3,607.

Retail Sales

Retail sales rose 0.4 percent for June. This compared to an increase of 0.5 percent for May and consensus estimates calling for an increase of 0.7 percent.

Excluding the auto sector, retail sales were flat for the month compared to an increase of 0.3 percent for May. This came in below consensus estimates calling for a rise of 0.4 percent.

Business Inventories

Business inventories increased 0.1 percent for May after increasing 0.3 percent in April. This compared to consensus estimates which expected inventories to fall 0.1 percent.

Commodities

Energy prices rose on Monday to start the trading week. Late in the afternoon, NYMEX crude futures were up 0.40 percent to $ 106.37. Brent crude contracts rose 0.24 percent to $ 109.07. Natural gas futures were last trading up 0.71 percent to $ 3.67.

Precious metals also recorded moderate gains on the day. COMEX gold futures were last up 0.47 percent to $ 1,283.60 while silver contracts rose 0.67 percent to $ 19.93. Copper traded down around 0.21 percent on the day to $ 3.1485.

In the grains complex, both corn and wheat were lower. Corn futures lost around 1.13 percent while wheat fell 1.69 percent. Movers in soft commodities included coffee, which traded up more than 3 percent, and rubber, which lost a little more than 1 percent.

Bonds

Bonds were slightly higher on Monday. Near the close of trade, the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) was up around 0.32 percent to $ 108.07.

Yields were as follows on Monday afternoon: The 2-Year Note was yielding 0.33 percent while the 5-Year Note yield was 1.39 percent. The yield on the 10-Year Note was 2.55 percent and the 30-Year Bond yield was 3.61 percent.

Currencies

The U.S. Dollar was largely unchanged on the session. Near the close, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (UUP), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, was up 0.04 percent to $ 22.48.

The closely watched EUR/USD pair was last trading up 0.04 percent to $ 1.3066. Other movers included the USD/JPY, which rose 0.48 percent, and the AUD/USD, which added 0.43 percent on the session.

Volatility and Volume

The VIX recorded a small loss on the day as the market continued to touch new highs. The widely watched barometer of volatility expectations fell 0.94 percent to 13.71.

Volume was extremely light on the session. Only around 59 million SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) shares traded hands compared to a 3-month daily average of 144.4 million.

Stock Movers

Leap Wireless (LEAP) rose better than 113 percent on Monday after the company agreed to be acquired for $ 1.19 billion cash.

Power Integrations (POWI) rose better than 11 percent on the session after the company raised its outlook for second-quarter revenue and gross margin.

Forest Oil (FST) had risen a little less than 5 percent on Monday after the company began a process to sell its oil and gas assets in the Texas Panhandle.

Inteliquent (IQNT) climbed more than 38 percent on the session after the company boosted its full-year guidance.

Navistar International (NAV) rose around 10 percent on the session after the company agreed to let shareholders Carl Icahn and Mark Rachesky nominate two director’s each to the truckmaker’s board.

Shares of Ingredion (INGR) lost 10 percent on Monday after the company provided a profit warning. Ingredion said that weakening economic conditions in South America would weigh on profits and said that Q2 earnings could be up to 14 percent below the company’s previous guidance. The maker of starches and sweeteners also provided full-year guidance which was below analysts’ estimates.

OCZ Technology (OCZ) lost more than 5 percent on the session after the company forecast a 50 percent drop in Q1 revenue.

Shares of Cash America International (CSH) fell more than 6 percent on the day after the company slashed its Q2 profit guidance.

Profit-taking hit shares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN). The stock closed down a little less than 6 percent on the day after surging in intra-day trade on Friday in the wake of takeout rumors.

WebMD (WBMD) also was dragged down by profit taking on Monday. The stock closed the session around 5 percent lower. WebMD soared on Friday after the company lifted its fiscal Q2 and full-year outlook.

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West Wing Week: 07/12/13 or “Bring it On Brussels Sprout Wrap!”

This week, the White House hosted the second Annual Kids’ State Dinner, while the President laid out his vision for building a better, smarter, faster government, awarded the 2012 National Medals of Arts and Humanities, met with the Congressional Black and Congressional Hispanic Caucuses, and honored the Washington Kastles and the 1963 Ramblers.

Monday, July 8^th

• The President held a meeting with his Cabinet and senior officials to lay out his vision for building a better, smarter, faster government over the course of his second term. 


• Then, the President hosted the Champions of the World TeamTennis league, Washington Kastles, in the Oval Office

Tuesday, July 9^th

• The President met with the 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus to address a wide-ranging agenda. 


• Then, 54 young chefs visited the White House for the second annual Kids’ State Dinner, hosted by the First Lady.

Wednesday, July 10^th

• The President and Vice President met with the 27 members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the need for the House to take action and pass commonsense immigration reform.


• Then, the President presented the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to 24 deserving recipients.

Thursday, July 11^th

• The President invited the 1963 Loyola Ramblers championship basketball team to the Oval Office to mark the 50th anniversary of their win as well as the role the team played in breaking down racial barriers. 

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Watch the West Wing Week here.

Call to Governors: On Monday, President Obama and Vice President Biden delivered remarks to the National Governor Association. The President drew attention to the importance of infrastructure and education, while praising the group for their great work and accomplishments across America. The President also urged the governors to push Congress to end the harmful and automatic budget cuts known as the sequester, set to take effect March 1.

“As governors, you’re the ones who are on the ground, seeing firsthand every single day what works, what doesn’t work, and that’s what makes you so indispensable,” he said. “Whatever your party, you ran for office to do everything that you could to make our folks’ lives better.”

The First Lady and Dr. Biden also spoke and covered the importance of committing to our veterans in their transition to civilian life. Both highlighted states that have made progress in changing laws to make it easier for military spouses to attain new credentials when they move to a new state, and challenged all 50 states to follow through.

Rosa Parks Statue: On Wednesday, leaders gathered at Capitol Hill to honor civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks with the unveiling of her statue. The piece marks the first full-bodied statue of an African-American woman inside the Capitol’s Statuary Hall.

Over half a century ago, Parks courageously refused to give up her seat on a bus and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement. President Obama acknowledged she opened doors for millions by noting, “It is because of these men and women that I stand here today.”

Defense Threats from Sequester: On Tuesday, President Obama traveled to Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia to warn of the sequester and promote his solutions for deficit reduction. Watch the full speech here.

“So these cuts are wrong.  They’re not smart.  They’re not fair,” said President Obama. “They’re a self-inflicted wound that doesn’t have to happen.”

• President Obama’s balanced plan to resolve the sequester and reduce the deficit.
• Interactive map of how the sequester will hurt your state.
• Share your story on the sequester.

Let’s Move! Tour: This week, the First Lady launched the start of her Let’s Move! tour to celebrate the third anniversary of the initiative that is challenging childhood obesity. On Tuesday, the First Lady appeared on “Good Morning America” to discuss childhood obesity and introduce a new partnership that highlights healthier recipes through MyPlate, a way to learn about healthy eating.

On Wednesday, the First Lady and Rachel Ray stopped in Clinton, Mississippi to visit 400 elementary school children and recognize their state’s achievements in tackling obesity. Three years ago Mississippi was declared the most obese state in America and now has seen obesity rates drop 13 percent among elementary school-aged children.

• Tasty MyPlate recipes on Pinterest.
• Learn more about MyPlate.
• Follow @FLOTUS and @letsmove to share messages and photos from the First Lady.
• Op-ed by the First Lady first published by the Wall Street Journal.

Taking Action: On Wednesday, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano hosted over 100 leaders to discuss making our schools and houses of worship safer through high-quality emergency management plans. In January, the President signed 23 Executive Actions to protect our communities and high-quality emergency management was a piece of this framework.

• Download the full text of the President’s plan to reduce gun violence.
• See the Executive Actions President Obama signed.
• Sign on to show your support and share through Facebook and Twitter.

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