Sam Rolley Staff writer Sam Rolley began a career in journalism working for a small town newspaper while seeking a B.A. in English. After learning about many of the biases present in most modern newsrooms, Rolley became determined to find a position in journalism that would allow him to combat the unsavory image that the news industry has gained. He is dedicated to seeking the truth and exposing the lies disseminated by the mainstream media at the behest of their corporate masters, special interest groups and information gatekeepers. Email this author.

Obama Administration Tightens Sanctions On Iran

The Administration of President Barack Obama announced earlier in the week that the United States will team with Britain and Canada in enacting tough economic sanctions in an effort to pressure Tehran to halt its suspected nuclear weapons program.

NYC Authorities Nab Would-Be Terrorist

The New York Police Department’s anti-terrorism unit arrested an alleged terrorist on Saturday. Police say he had planned to bomb police departments, post offices and returning U.S. soldiers near the city. The suspect, 27-year-old Jose Pimentel, is described as an al-Qaida sympathizer who had a fascination with Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein.

Supercommittee Plays Blame Game

Many supercommittee members spent Sunday making rounds on political talk shows to blame their colleagues on the other side of the aisle for their failure and promising that the automatic spending cuts that will be implemented in 2013 will be monitored closely.

China: Global Economic Recovery Starts At Home

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said on Monday that the global economic outlook looks extremely grim, and that China will seek to bolster its own economy as the rest of the world lags behind. He believes an “unbalanced” global recovery is the best way to approach the global financial crises and his country is looking to invest 10 trillion yuan ($1.7 trillion) to spark its own economic growth.

Americans No Longer Feel Exceptional

The idea of American Exceptionalism can be traced back to 1831 when a French writer named Alexis de Tocqueville wrote of Americans’ exceptional circumstances and attitudes and suggested that all democratic nations be held up to the example of America. In a blow to the idea, people in the United States are now less likely than ever to feel culturally superior.

Supercommittee Outcome Likely Un-Super

The 12-member committee, established under a summer budget and debt pact made between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), has for most of its existence been stalemated as the lawmakers quarrel over where they can find $1.2 trillion to cut from the Federal budget over the next decade. Its deadline is this week.

Chinese Yuan Years From Eclipsing Dollar

As China works to make the yuan more desirable to international investors, its strict domestic capital controls appear to be its biggest hurdle in economically eclipsing the United States. But many economic experts believe that China will gradually change its domestic economic policy over the next few years to draw investors.

Justice Department May Launch Second Lawsuit Against Alabama

Justice Department officials are seeking detailed enrollment information from Alabama schools, after reports that several Hispanic families withdrew their children from public schools as a result of the legislation. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has denied the requests and questioned the Federal government’s authority to access such information.

Department Of Labor: Farm Work No Good For Teens

The Department of Labor (DOL) wants to implement new rules that would ban certain farm work for children under the age of 16.

U.S. Buys Used Jets From Brits

Britain retired its Harrier aircraft late last year with much controversy because the measure was part of defense reductions that also cut the aircraft carriers that operated the jets as well as other warships, maritime patrol planes and personnel. The U.S. has bought the entire fleet of Harrier jets.