There has been no further movement in the dispute between Viacom and satellite provider Direct TV.
Direct TV has removed 17 of Viacom networks from it service to 19.9 million subscribers
In an effort to "punish" Direct TV, Viacom has also removed most free full episodes of its popular programs from its websites. The content provider has decided that internet viewers of its content should also be punished. Viacom has advised website visitors to use the paid version of Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, and iTunes to view full episodes.
The Public Knowledge organization claims Viacom has "overacted" to the situation.
The eventual loser in this dispute will be viewers of Viacom content. There is certain to be backlash from viewers who have long memories.
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Where is Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.?
An updated report from Chicago shows that the Illinois representative is being treated for a "mood disorder". The Illinois Congressman quietly began a medical leave on June 10 that was not publicly reported for weeks.
The statement released Wednesday gave no details of the condition nor the name or address of the doctor or in-patient facility. The staff cited Federal privacy laws as the reason.
House and Senate leaders have expressed concern about Jackson's absence and his exact medical condition. More from Town Hall
Presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney went into what some would call "enemy territory" to give a speech at this year's NAACP convention in Houston.
During his speech he was booed and applauded for his policy comments and seemed to be able to handle the heat as well as the priase.
Rowney's comments on the repeal of Obamacare were met with boos as should have been expected.
When speaking on the economy, Romney said that a bad economy would be equally bad for all. “Instead, it’s worse for African-Americans in almost every way. The
unemployment rate, the duration of unemployment, average income and
median family wealth are all worse for the black community."
Romney was greeted with applause when he said he would returned if invited when he becoms President.
There is one person of significance that declined an invitation to speak at the NAACP convention - Barack Obama. Why would the man who garnered a landslide of black votes in the 2008 election shy away from this group? Instead the Obama campaign sent AG Eric Holder and Vice President Joe Biden to speak on his behalf. More from The Hill
On the campaign trail both President Obama and Mitt Romney said they would like to balance the federal budget.
As president Obama has never shied away from the promise of raising taxes. While he has focused on the rich and small business, Obama's current proposal will raise taxes on everyone in 2014.
In a campaign speech, Obama said that in order to balance the budget under current spending would require massive tax increases. Were you listening - under current spending. In order to balance the budget Obama can only see tax increases. He does not understand that spending is the issue not revenue.
GOP candidates at all levels should us that sound bite to demonstrate the President and his campaign are out of touch with the reality of the budget, spending and taxes. More from CNS News
Many are calling the House vote to repeal Obamacare was political and symbolic. Nevertheless, five democrats voted for the repeal in a Wednesday vote.
The vote may be symbolic. Why? The bill and 30 other House bills on jobs and a budget continue to still on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's desk. Reid has continually blocked most legislation originating in the House. Taking his orders from the White House and the Obama campaign, Reid is the Obstructionist in Chief in the Congress. More from TownHall
That's all for now.
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