Aug 29, 2009 -
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Saturday, August 29, 2009
The death this week of longtime Democratic Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy means one of two things for the troubled health care reform plan proposed by President Obama: Either the plan has lost one of its most powerful advocates or now its supporters have an emotional rallying point to successfully push for passage. Only time will tell.
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Apr 24, 2008 -
From the Press of Atlantic City:
Property-tax rebates / Reform vs. gimmick
Published: Thursday, April 24, 2008
A little time travel to the recent past:
Remember just one year ago, when state lawmakers were touting property-tax rebates of 10 to 20 percent for most state taxpayers as permanent property-tax reform?
Remember when they shelved or watered down dozens of tough measures to rein in the cost of government in favor of what some considered a gimmick - a gimmick subject to the vagaries of the economy and politics?
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Feb 01, 2009 -
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday the massive stimulus bill backed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats could go down to defeat if it's not stripped of unnecessary spending and focused more on housing issues and tax cut.
The Senate version of the bill, which topped out at nearly $900 billion, is headed to the floor for debate. The House bill totaled about $819 billion and earned no Republican votes, even though it easily passed the Democratic-controlled House.
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Oct 14, 2008 -
I like Michele Bachmann because she is a straight shooter. Here is her email I receive talking about the abominable bailout:
Last week, while traveling around the district, I had the opportunity to speak face to face with constituents about their thoughts, current issues, and their concerns about the future of our economy. The recent bailout of Wall Street seems to be on everyone’s mind – and with good reason.
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