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CA Medical Panel Confirms BPA Safety; Trial Lawyers Undettered by Scientific Facts

By on July 20, 2009 in Uncategorized

RedCounty.com and National Review Online have two great stories on the latest trial lawyer scare tactic over BPA in baby products. It’s an under-the-radar story that exposes the liberal media’s role in furthering the trial lawyer agenda.

Last week, a regulatory panel of doctors and medical experts ruled that BPA, Bisphenol A, does not constitute a public health threat.

From the Associated Press: “A state board voted Wednesday that the chemical, also known as BPA, will not be covered under Proposition 65, a voter-approved measure used by regulators to identify substances that can cause cancer or reproductive harm. The panel of seven physicians voted unanimously, saying there’s not enough scientific evidence of BPA’s potential dangers.”

Trial lawyers have been scaring the public about BPA by claiming it causes cancer and birth defects. And because the chemical is found in almost every plastic, trial lawyers have the luxury of cherry-picking society’s most vulnerable targets. (Does anyone hate puppies or babies?)

Enter the current hysteria over BPA in baby bottles. The trial lawyers have no facts to support their claims, just shoddy yellow journalism from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The paper ran frightening yet “award-winning” stories as a part of a 2008 multi-part investigation into BPA.

Sound science contradicts the Journal Sentinel‘s reporting. BPA has been used as a chemical additive in plastics for 50 years. The EU says BPA is safe. Now, you can add California medical experts.

California’s regulatory decision is big news because (1) the panel is made up of unbiased doctors (2) the panel’s decision was unanimous (3) the panel stated BPA attacks are unwarranted.

But, as Mark Hemingway points out, the media has an incentive to fan the flames of public fear.

It’s another reminder that there are some perverse incentives for journalists. Dramatic reports on threats to public safety win awards. Reporting that those same threats are overblown and likely egged on by those hoping to make millions off class-action lawsuits is applauded by no one.

The European Union’s scientific experts and a unanimous panel of California doctors claim BPA is not a threat. They must really hate babies.

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Black Chamber of Commerce CEO Rips Sen. Boxer for “Condescending” Racial Remarks

By on July 16, 2009 in Uncategorized

Black Chamber of Commerce CEO Harry C. Alford calls out Senator Boxer’s sleazy tactics – “Senator…We are referring to the experts, regardless of their color… This has nothing to do with the NAACP, it really has nothing to do with the Black Chamber of Commerce, we’re talking about energy. And that road the chair went down I think is God awful.”


[Posted with Dana Report Mobile]


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Let CA’s Central Valley Live!

By on July 15, 2009 in Uncategorized

California’s Central Valley, the most fertile farming land in the nation, has been plagued by man-made drought for years; caught in a political debate that pits the Delta Smelt fish against thousands of farmers and their crops.

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner jumped into the water wars  today joined by farmers and farm workers in Firebaugh, CA. Poizner unveiled short and long-term plans to solve California’s water crisis and return prosperity and life to the Central Valley.

“We cannot continue to ignore the substantial economic toll that the reduced water supply has taken on the livelihoods of so many Californians,” said Poizner. “Our state must protect its citizens in this emergency.  We cannot allow bureaucrats in Washington D.C. to issue blanket regulations that harm our state both environmentally and economically.”

Poizner’s team is the first gubernatorial campaign (that I know of) to take advantage of Twitter’s “hashtag” function to promote such an important issue. The Poizner team’s viral marketing campaign asks Twitterers to send messages to Speaker @NancyPelosi using the hashtag #WaterNow. The Twitter campaign is associated with a “Water Now” section on the Poizner webstie, and a petition to allow water back into the Central Valley.

Check out Poizner’s plan. Send a Tweet to Pelosi. Sign the petition.

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Carly Fiorina Set to Jump Into CA Senate Race

By on July 9, 2009 in Uncategorized

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Former HP CEO and McCain economic adviser Carly Fiorina is preparing to enter the race for US Senate against Barbara Boxer, the Los Angeles Times reports. California politicos have been speculating about Fiorina’s run for months, and the talk didn’t stop even after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in February. According to the LA Times Ms. Fiorina has been making calls to key Republican figures, setting up the foundation for a campaign to unseat Boxer next fall.

Before facing Babblin’ Babs Ms. Fiorina will face primary opponent Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, who has been campaigning hard since late last year. Ms. Fiorina will likely jump into the race ahead of Mr. DeVore considering her national name recognition and deep pockets. As a woman, Ms. Fiorina also has a great advantage over Mr. DeVore in that she will be competing for a woman’s seat in a state with a majority female electorate—she would also be the first woman to ever challenge Ms. Boxer.

The CA Senate race will be an important race to watch as we close in on the 2010 elections. California’s economy is in miserable shape, and the dumbest member of the Senate (excuse me, Senator Boxer) has been pushing California-style failed policies on the country since she was first elected in 1993. Ms. Fiorina will be a formidable opponent for Boxer.

Good Riddance Babs. Hello Carly!

UPDATE: Response from Chuck DeVore via Twitter.

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Lenny McAllister Responds to Allegations of Racism in YRNF Race

By on July 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

Young Republicans National Federation Chair candidate Audra Shay has been caught up in controversy over allegedly racist and “racially insensitive” comments on FaceBook over the last week. African American conservative activist, commentator and author Lenny McAllister responds to Audra Shay on a YoungRepublicans.Tv interview with Ryan Dixon. McAllister addresses Shay’s remarks and their meaning for the future of Republican Party and Young Republicans.

Ryan posted links on YoungRepublicans.Tv to articles from HuffPo, The Daily Beast, and more discussing the context of Shay’s “racially insensitive” FaceBook comments.

Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RyanpDixon
Follow Lenny: @Lennyhhr

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CRNC: ObamaCARE Viral Video Contest

By on July 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

The College Republican National Committee announced a contest last week to create a “viral video” in protest of ABC’s universal health care infomercial for a prize of $500. The top five videos are in:

ABC Airs Hour-Long Obama Love-Fest, Ignores Administration Hypocrisy

ABC, State the Facts About Health Care

Setting Health Care Right

State Run Media in America?

What ABC Doesn’t Want You to Know

Vote here. Remember, the winner gets $500.

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VIDEO: Wait Times Under ObamaCARE

By on July 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

h/t @PoliticalMath

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What’s up With The Dana Report?

By on July 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

I haven’t been doing the best job on updating the site over the last few weeks. I’ll be back to a full blogging schedule by tomorrow morning. Thanks to all our loyal readers!

Follow my Twitter for daily news and microcommentary until then! @AlanDana

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VIDEO: Sarah Resigns as AK Gov. Wants to “Affect Change on Another Scale”

By on July 3, 2009 in Uncategorized


Former Vice Presidential Candidate and conservative sweet heart Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced that she will step down from the office of Governor on July 26, handing over the office to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell.

Video:

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MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports that Palin has had it with politics.

Given the pressure and criticism Palin has recieved from the media since she was announced as McCain’s running mate in August it is possible that Palin wants to get out of the lime light and return to a normal life. But, Politico has a story that says quite the opposite. Mike Allen reports that Palin will stay “extremely visible,” and will seriously consider a run for President in 2012. Bill Kristol thinks this is “a gamble,” but “it may be a shrewd one,” if she positions herself as the national leader conservatives are looking for.

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Sit in: NY Dems Refuse to Stand for The Pledge of Allegiance

By on July 1, 2009 in Uncategorized


(h/t Breitbart)
And on the Left coast: CA Assembly Leader Karen Bass on conservative talk radio: “I don’t know why we allow that kind of terrorism to exist. I guess it’s about free speech, but it’s extremely unfair.”

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