Today President Barack Obama honored outstanding math and science teachers. The two from Kentucky are: Charles Rutledge, Grayson (Math) & Andrea Broyles, Corbin (Science). [Press Release]

Senate Republicans – like Mitch McConnell – are telling the White House not to check political contributions of contributors. Imagine that. [The Hill]

Mitch McConnell is forcing a retaliatory vote on President Barack Obama’s budget. [HuffPo]

In trying to debunk a theory, the news media extended its life. The very fact of the debate over Obama’s birth certificate caused the issue to fester in more minds. [NY Times]

Companies with offshore accounts are lobbying congress for a tax break in order to bring their mountains of cash back to the United States. [WaPo]

In the name of balanced budgets, Republican governors and legislators are pushing controversial plans to privatize prisons. [Mother Jones]

We’ve entered a new era of accusation and innuendo in this country, apparently. [Politico]

How fitting that Republicans have hidden a $34 trillion tax on America’s senior citizens. [TPM]

The orange man’s ratings are apparently slipping. Americans are now split on Boehner, 34% view him favorably, another 34% view him unfavorably. [The Hill]

The U.S. Dollar remains weak and the euro is about to test a buck fifty. Woo, way to go, America. [Reuters]

Why does Rand Paul continue to pal around with these birther psychjobs? [Wonkette]

The leader of No-Kill Louisville spoke out today in a massive statement. It’s quite a damning moment for Greg Fischer and the city’s Metro Government/Metro Animal Services. [The 'Ville Voice]

Four coal companies have settled a 2009 mine lawsuit filed by some Breathitt County residents. [H-L]

If you need a moment of humor in your life, then, well, take a look at Obama’s birth certificate through the eyes of a birther. [HuffPo]