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Articles from the June 14, 2016 edition


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  • Trump Bans the Washington Post from his Future Events

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Jun 14, 2016

    Presumptive Republican Nominee Donald Trump has ordered that the press credentials of all Washington Post reporters be revoked. Political campaigns do control who gets credentialed as reporters at campaign events, though presumably one could always attend as a participant. "Donald Trump Suggests Pres. Obama Was Involved with Orlando Shooting" headline was the last straw, apparently, that broke the proverbial camels back. The Washington Post later softened its headline, saying Trump seemed to...

  • Social Security Administration Attempt to Reassure Nervous Public

    Essie Landry, Social Security Specialist|Jun 14, 2016

    Your first job is a landmark occasion. You're meeting new people, making professional connections, and probably cashing that first paycheck. You might be a little surprised when you see a portion of your earnings go to a tax called "FICA" for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. This deduction goes to Social Security and is your way of helping us secure your today and tomorrow. It's our job to keep the safety net of Social Security strong through your incremental contributions....

  • Bristol Palin Marries Marine Hero Dakota Meyer, Dad to Her Second Child

    Christine Emerson, Observer Staff Writer|Jun 14, 2016

    Bombshell Palin daughter Bristol Palin quietly married Medal of Honor recipient and former Marine Dakota Meyer, the father of her second child yesterday. Entertainment Tonight announced last night that the Dancing with the Stars TV star had married her former fiancee, Dakota Meyer. Palin's lawyer confirmed it.. She's 26 and he's 27. Proving that a girl who's kinda been around, can still find a nice guy to marry her! That is, at least if she's the daughter of a former Alaska Governor and 2008 VP...

  • Omar Mateen Shot Gays Because He Couldn't Accept His Own Sexual Orientation.

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Jun 14, 2016

    He married women twice, but went to gay nightclubs to meet men. He beat wives and they left him. Unable to resolve his own sexuality, Mateen took out his rage on those at Pulse Saturday night. Shouting "Allahu Akhbar" was just a part of his cover. It was about his sexual identity, not his religious identity. Since the tragic Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting, a portrait has emerged of a young man with issues of emotional instability and sexuality. Orlando shooter Omar Mateen was gay, former...

  • Proposed Medicare Changes Sacrifice Cancer Patients for Cost Savings

    Eric Hargis, Senior Policy Advisor for the Colon Cancer Alliance.|Jun 14, 2016

    Officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) recently proposed a major change to the way Medicare pays for advanced cancer medicines. Unfortunately, the changes threaten cancer patients' access to lifesaving care. Many people are familiar with Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs that beneficiaries purchase at pharmacies. Part B, however, is less well known. It covers drugs for illnesses such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and immune diseases that are...

  • Clinic Opens in California Offering to Kill Patients

    Christine Emerson, Observer Staff Writer|Jun 14, 2016

    On the very day California's new legislation takes effect allowing "assisted suicide," a clinic has opened offering to help kill those who want the "right to die," according to Legalinsurrection.com. Dr. Lonny Shavelson, proprietor of the new clinic, is intended to help those 'patients' who are unable to find a doctor or a doctor who will participate in the new law. The legislation requires would-be suicides, required to have a terminal diagnosis with six months or less of life, to submit three...

  • Criterion on the Promenade Sold, 30,000 square feet of Mixed Use Retail

    Lexi Astfalk, Brower Miller Cole|Jun 14, 2016

    American Realty Advisors announced the acquisition of the Criterion on the Promenade, a high-street retail/mixed-use asset located in Santa Monica, CA. Criterion, which is located on the southeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Third Street Promenade in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica's upscale retail and entertainment district, has 150 feet of frontage on the Third Street Promenade and 150 feet of frontage on Arizona Avenue, just three blocks from Santa Monica beach. American's acquisition...