Aug 12, 2011

Able-Bodied Man Keeps Disability Pension

'Disabled' firefighter gets lifetime benefit despite participating in mixed-martial arts fights

Kelly's Court

  • On Today's Docket: Able-Bodied Man Keeps Disability Pension

    A firefighter who retired on a $74,624 disability pension only to compete in mixed-martial arts matches, will be allowed to keep collecting his tax-free checks for life even after being found fit to go back to work.

    Should he be able to keep his pension? Decide for yourself! Click here for more on the story

  • Joey Jackson

    Joey Jackson's former position as an Assistant DA coupled with his experience as a criminal defense lawyer has positioned him well to become one of New York's top defense lawyers.

Show Notes

  • August 12, 2011

    Obama Needs a Mea Culpa Moment to Get Back on Track

    It shouldn't come as any surprise that Politico reported today that President Obama plans to mount a sustained and vigorous negative campaign against presumed Republican front-runner Mitt Romney.  The president – having effectively run out of positive or proactive ideas -- can only run a negative campaign.  Click here to read more

  • August 11, 2011

    Bad Timing for President's Family Vacation?

    President Obama is still planning to take his 10-day trip to Martha's Vineyard, despite weak economy and debt problems.  Should he postpone his vacation?  Radio hosts Ben Ferguson and Rob Thompson weigh in

  • August 10, 2011

    Iowa Straw Poll Days Away

    2012 candidate Tim Pawlenty comes out swinging in new campaign ad aimed at Iowa voters. Will it help boost his numbers or is it too late? Radio host Monica Crowley and Democratic strategist Dan Gerstein weigh in

  • August 9, 2011

    President Getting Backlash for Blame Game

    Obama's top Republican critics say there comes a point in any administration when the passage of time means a president should take responsibility for the problems he inherits. Is their criticism fair?  Democratic strategist Chris Hahn and radio host Chris Plante weigh in

  • August 8, 2011

    Should Geithner Go?

    With the U.S. losing its Triple-A credit rating for the first time ever, Republican lawmakers and presidential contenders are calling on President Obama to fire Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.  Fox Business host Lou Dobbs weighs in