For Immediate Release, News August 2, 2012

China’s Stranglehold On Rare Earths

A report from the National Center for Policy Analysis claims that China’s slow-walked exports of rare earth phosphors, metals, alloys and magnets is a threat to U.S. defense systems and technologies. The report concludes that developing domestic supplies of rare earth minerals is long overdue.

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Top Stories May 22, 2013

U.S. Killed Four Americans With Drones On Foreign Soil

In a letter to congressional leaders on Wednesday, Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed that the Obama administration has killed four American citizens overseas using drones.

United Nations May 22, 2013

Internet Slowdowns In Iran Obstruct Free And Fair Elections, Rights Groups Warn

It is increasingly difficult for Iranians to access popular websites like Google, Facebook, and YouTube to find information about the elections outside of state-run and semi-official news outlets.

Pentagon May 22, 2013

Sergeant Accused Of Secretly Taping Female Cadets

The revelation comes amid a flurry of sexual misconduct scandals

Administration May 22, 2013

Lew Grilled On What He Knew About IRS Scandal

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was questioned Wednesday by lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee over when he learned that the IRS had targeted certain conservative non-profit groups.

Congress May 22, 2013

WATCH: Republican Rips Into Former IRS Boss

“If there’s someone wielding a knife in the parking lot, are you gonna call the Inspector General?” a livid Trey Gowdy asked Doug Shulman.