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Missing Money…Lots Of It!

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:02:05 +0000

Federal officials have temporarily stopped funding a $361 million water pipeline for a Native American reservation here in Montana after learning that millions of project dollars had just disappeared! Michael Ryan of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says Chippewa Cree tribal leaders have replaced the missing money. But he says federal funding for the pipeline [...]

Is She Qualified?

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:18:40 +0000

Sally Jewell, the new CEO of outdoor retailer REI won easy Senate confirmation Wednesday to be the nation’s next interior secretary. But is she qualified for this enormous job? The Senate approved her nomination, 87-11, with all the no votes coming from Republicans. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was among those who opposed Jewell. Jewell [...]

Decriminalizing Love

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:22:25 +0000

The House is moving forward with a measure that would repeal an obsolete state law that criminalizes gay sex, despite a committee’s decision to table it.The bill on Monday received the 60 votes needed to take it out of the House Judiciary Committee and place it on the agenda for a floor vote. Senate Bill [...]

Miss The Flakes On Friday?

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:20:58 +0000

The Montana Senate has rejected former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams’ nomination to the state Board of Regents. Why …you ask? Williams’ nomination failed amid criticism that he went too far when he said the University of Montana had recruited thugs on its football team. The Senate vote of 26-24 on Thursday was mostly along party [...]

Family Wage Mining Jobs!

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:03:12 +0000

State environmental regulators say they are reviewing a permit application for a Montana gold mine near Butte. If the Department of Environmental Quality approves the application by Timberline Resources Corporation and Highline Mining, the venture could begin operating by the end of the year.The joint venture proposes a mine with a one-acre footprint 15 miles [...]

No On Obama Care

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:20:01 +0000

One of the big selling points in the Presidents health law was that small business owners would be able to offer more insurance options to their employees. A good thing, right? No! According to a New York Times report yesterday, that benefit, set to kick in at the beginning of 2014, will be delayed for [...]

A Busy Time For Montanas' House

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:18:04 +0000

The House is advancing pay raises for state employees and is also proposing a fix for the states’ beleaguered pension systems. Lawmakers face deadlines this week and next week to advance bills that spend money or deal with tax revenue. The House found bipartisan support for potential compromises between the Republican-led Legislature and Democratic Governor [...]

Artists Against Fracking

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:07:30 +0000

Artists against Fracking…they say it’s bad for the environment! Celebrities belonging to the group Artists Against Fracking are wielding star power to influence New York law, but they may also be running afoul of it. The group created last year stages events with stars opposed to drilling for natural gas in upstate New York. It [...]

Blake Shelton Comments on Justin Bieber Baby Controversy

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:00:45 +0000

Justin Bieber‘s alleged baby has been a hot topic as of late. The same week that the 17-year-old pop singer dropped a charitable new holiday album, a young California woman came forward to claim that the ‘Baby’ singer is the father of her 3-month-old child — and that she’s slapping him with a paternity lawsuit. As expected, lots of people are making light of the claims, including country’s comedian, Blake Shelton, who took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the Bieber baby controversy.

Hank Williams Jr. Tells 'Fox & Friends' and ESPN, 'I'll Keep My …"

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:00:38 +0000

The Obama-Hitler comparison made on ‘Fox & Friends’ by Hank Williams Jr. a while back forced ESPN to sack the singer’s opening theme song from Monday Night Football.

Now, according to sources who spoke with the Associated Press, the 62-year-old has fired back at both ESPN and ‘Fox & Friends’ in a new song titled ‘I’ll Keep My …,’ which he recorded in a Nashville studio on Friday.

Forever 21′s 'Allergic to Algebra' Shirt Latest to Cause Controversy

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:30:07 +0000

A couple weeks ago, JCPenney found itself in serious and very public hot water when it was discovered the retailer was selling a t-shirt that read “I’m too pretty to do homework” to little girls.

JCPenney pulled the shirt from its site, but now it looks like Forever 21 is filling the void with a shirt that announces the female wearer is “allergic to algebra,” which critics say perpetuates the stereotype that women are bad at math.