Matt Metzner - Independent Voter News (Page 7)

Paul Ryan's Record

Plenty of attention has been cast on Paul Ryan since word leaked on Twitter that he would be the next President of the United States, ugh next Vice President of

By Matt Metzner

August 14, 2012

Tammy Smith Becomes First Openly Gay General

On Friday at Arlington Cemetery, the US Army promoted its first openly gay general. Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith had her new star pinned on her by her wife Tracey at

By Matt Metzner

August 13, 2012

Democrat Platform Includes Equal Right to Marry

The Democrats platform is being finalized prior to their convention. Interestingly, it states that the Democratic Party will: support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and

By Matt Metzner

August 10, 2012

Jon Huntsman Being Silenced by GOP

Rumors consistently circulate regarding how vocal opponents of partisanship within either party are quickly silenced or shunned. Jon Huntsman has become the latest victim of this behind-the-scenes suppression

By Matt Metzner

August 8, 2012

Online Insurance Exchanges Under Construction

As a follow-up to Obamacare, insurance exchanges are being set up in 13 different states. The exchanges are developed as a means for people to shop for coverage when

By Matt Metzner

August 7, 2012

Chevron Fire Extinguished, Gas Prices Spike

A Richmond, CA oil refinery caught fire late yesterday and has been extinguished. The Chevron fire at an east-bay plant which is the second largest oil refinery in the

By Matt Metzner

August 7, 2012

Small Government vs. Jobs

It’s likely to come as a surprise to many small government advocates that today the US government (local, state, and fed) is the smallest it has been in 45

By Matt Metzner

August 6, 2012

Fast Foods are Not Political Icons

There’s been enough controversy regarding Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy’s comments opposing same-sex marriage and the responses to it. Several weeks ago a similar flare up

By Matt Metzner

August 3, 2012

Romney Tax Plan Calculator

The Romney tax plan has been undergoing heavy scrutiny in the past few days. The GOP presumed-nominee has been under fire as well after his overseas excursion that was

By Matt Metzner

August 2, 2012

Women's ACA Rules Go Into Effect, Includes Free Birth Control

August 1st marks a big day for women under the Affordable Care Act as multiple provisions go into effect, including free birth control. Eight new preventative services go into effect

By Matt Metzner

August 1, 2012

Women's ACA Rules Go Into Effect Incl. Free Birth Control

August 1st marks a big day for women under the Affordable Care Act as multiple provisions go into effect, including free birth control. Eight new preventative services go into effect

By Matt Metzner

August 1, 2012

Second Amendment Rights Under Fire

The NRA cashes out on promoting their protection of Second Amendment rights from gun hogging liberals. But, there’s a big secret in the US that the NRA and gun-

By Matt Metzner

July 31, 2012