Factories having trouble finding skilled workers - Yahoo! Finance
"GenMet is a growing Wisconsin metal fabricating company that would be growing much faster if it could find one thing -- skilled workers.
'Currently we employ just over 70 people,' said Mary Isbister, the company's president.
'We would be able to double revenue this year if we could find 20 more.'"
Friday, March 11, 2011
CAN’T TELL TRUTH FROM FICTION: Eric Alterman’s Watergate allusion...
Instapundit » Blog Archive » CAN’T TELL TRUTH FROM FICTION: Eric Alterman’s Watergate allusion is corrected by Prof. Joseph Camp…
Well, Alterman probably thinks it was Sarah Palin, not Tina Fey, who said “I can see Russia from my house,” too. . . .
Well, Alterman probably thinks it was Sarah Palin, not Tina Fey, who said “I can see Russia from my house,” too. . . .
White House child speech oversight
White House child speech oversight Obama bullying The Daily Caller
"Roughly 150 various advocates — lobbyists for gays and lesbians, legislators, White House officials, at least one cabinet secretary and the first lady — gathered around President’s Obama’s bully pulpit in the White House Thursday to cheer for increased government monitoring and intervention in Facebook conversations, in playgrounds and in schoolrooms around the country."
"Roughly 150 various advocates — lobbyists for gays and lesbians, legislators, White House officials, at least one cabinet secretary and the first lady — gathered around President’s Obama’s bully pulpit in the White House Thursday to cheer for increased government monitoring and intervention in Facebook conversations, in playgrounds and in schoolrooms around the country."
Public-sector Workers Not Meant For Unions
Public-sector Workers Not Meant For Unions [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Are there truly no elements of the current system that the left will concede need to be reformed?
Pay spiking?
Double dipping?
Massive sick-leave payouts?
Pension pickups?
Longevity pay?
COLAs greater than inflation?
Highest-three-year-salary pension formulas?
Early retirement?
Million-dollar secretive retirement programs?"
"Are there truly no elements of the current system that the left will concede need to be reformed?
Pay spiking?
Double dipping?
Massive sick-leave payouts?
Pension pickups?
Longevity pay?
COLAs greater than inflation?
Highest-three-year-salary pension formulas?
Early retirement?
Million-dollar secretive retirement programs?"
President of China?
President of China? The Weekly Standard
"“Mr. Obama has told people that it would be so much easier to be the president of China.
As one official put it, ‘No one is scrutinizing Hu Jintao’s words in Tahrir Square.’”"
"“Mr. Obama has told people that it would be so much easier to be the president of China.
As one official put it, ‘No one is scrutinizing Hu Jintao’s words in Tahrir Square.’”"
Muskegon County coalition restarts work to prevent suicides, which resulted in 22 deaths last year
Muskegon County coalition restarts work to prevent suicides, which resulted in 22 deaths last year MLive.com
"The coalition was formed in 2006 and had some success with an advertising campaign to raise awareness of suicide, but the effort slowed down because of communication difficulties."
This group, by their own admissission, failed in their mission last time.
How much public money did they spend?
How much do they plan to spend now?
"The coalition was formed in 2006 and had some success with an advertising campaign to raise awareness of suicide, but the effort slowed down because of communication difficulties."
This group, by their own admissission, failed in their mission last time.
How much public money did they spend?
How much do they plan to spend now?
Editorial: Dollars and sense: Pay hikes should reflect area increases
Editorial: Dollars and sense: Pay hikes should reflect area increases MLive.com
"Government officials need to be sensitive to the struggles of the people they represent and to the message sent by voters last fall about the need for change with an emphasis on reduced spending.
Most voters are not receiving 3 percent pay hikes.
They shouldn’t have to fund them either."
An amazing change of heart from out local newspaper!
"Government officials need to be sensitive to the struggles of the people they represent and to the message sent by voters last fall about the need for change with an emphasis on reduced spending.
Most voters are not receiving 3 percent pay hikes.
They shouldn’t have to fund them either."
An amazing change of heart from out local newspaper!
Teacher Union Prez: Stronger Emergency Financial Managers Will Be "Just Like Being in the Slave Days"
Teacher Union Prez: Stronger Emergency Financial Managers Will Be "Just Like Being in the Slave Days" [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"During a Tuesday union rally in Lansing against abill that would give new powers toappointed emergency managers, the president of a state teachers’ unioncompared the legislation to slavery.
'It'sagain a way to say to labor, ‘you don't count,’” said Iris Salters,president of the Michigan Education Association. “It's a way to say to employees: ‘get back.’
I believe it's just like being in the slave days.”"
"During a Tuesday union rally in Lansing against abill that would give new powers toappointed emergency managers, the president of a state teachers’ unioncompared the legislation to slavery.
'It'sagain a way to say to labor, ‘you don't count,’” said Iris Salters,president of the Michigan Education Association. “It's a way to say to employees: ‘get back.’
I believe it's just like being in the slave days.”"
Best Esquire Magazine Stories
Best Esquire Magazine Stories - Top Articles in History of Journalism - Esquire
"The 7 Greatest Stories in the History of Esquire Magazine... in Full"
"The 7 Greatest Stories in the History of Esquire Magazine... in Full"
Thursday, March 10, 2011
O’Keefe releases another NPR video
O’Keefe releases another NPR video - On Media - POLITICO.com
"The video shows Liley telling a member of the fake Muslim charity that NPR could, by accepting the proposed $5 million gift anonymously, shield the charity from a government audit of NPR's books.
“[The government has] audited our program, at times, and they have, I think as part of that, they have looked at our audited financials,” she tells the undercover activist by phone.
“If you were concerned in any way about that, that’s one reason that you may want to be an anonymous donor. And we would certainly, if that was your interest, want to shield you from that.”"
"The video shows Liley telling a member of the fake Muslim charity that NPR could, by accepting the proposed $5 million gift anonymously, shield the charity from a government audit of NPR's books.
“[The government has] audited our program, at times, and they have, I think as part of that, they have looked at our audited financials,” she tells the undercover activist by phone.
“If you were concerned in any way about that, that’s one reason that you may want to be an anonymous donor. And we would certainly, if that was your interest, want to shield you from that.”"
Planned Parenthood's 'Truth Tour' Does Not Mention the 332,278 Abortions It Performed in 2009
Planned Parenthood's 'Truth Tour' Does Not Mention the 332,278 Abortions It Performed in 2009 CNSnews.com
"In 2009, Planned Parenthood clinics performed 332,278 abortions, according to a fact sheet on the group’s Web site.
Also, in fiscal year 2008-2009, Planned Parenthood received more than $363 million in government grants and contracts, including federal taxpayer dollars through Title X family planning provisions."
"In 2009, Planned Parenthood clinics performed 332,278 abortions, according to a fact sheet on the group’s Web site.
Also, in fiscal year 2008-2009, Planned Parenthood received more than $363 million in government grants and contracts, including federal taxpayer dollars through Title X family planning provisions."
Michigan Town Is Divided Over Charges of Child Pornography
Michigan Town Is Divided Over Charges of Child Pornography - NYTimes.com
"People in this economically pressed town near Lake Michigan are divided into two camps:
Those who think Evan Emory should pay hard for what he did, and those who think he should be let off easy."
"People in this economically pressed town near Lake Michigan are divided into two camps:
Those who think Evan Emory should pay hard for what he did, and those who think he should be let off easy."
Fantasies From Obama & the Environmental Lobby
RealClearPolitics - Fantasies From Obama & the Environmental Lobby
"'The Myth of Green Energy Jobs: The European Experience,' the environmental scientist and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute writes, 'Green programs in Spain destroyed 2.2 jobs for every green job created, while the capital needed for one green job in Italy could create almost five jobs in the general economy.'"
"'The Myth of Green Energy Jobs: The European Experience,' the environmental scientist and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute writes, 'Green programs in Spain destroyed 2.2 jobs for every green job created, while the capital needed for one green job in Italy could create almost five jobs in the general economy.'"
Welfare State: Handouts Make Up One-Third of U.S. Wages
CNBC's Fast Money: Welfare State: Handouts Make Up One-Third of U.S. Wages - CNBC
"Government payouts—including Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance—make up more than a third of total wages and salaries of the U.S. population, a record figure that will only increase if action isn’t taken before the majority of Baby Boomers enter retirement"
"Government payouts—including Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance—make up more than a third of total wages and salaries of the U.S. population, a record figure that will only increase if action isn’t taken before the majority of Baby Boomers enter retirement"
The Diane Rehm Show from NPR-Interesting
So, the "unbiased" NPR talking heads tell us (with their own words!) that those against the liberal NPR/PBS are republicans/conservatives and those who support the "unbiased" NPR/PBS are democrat/progressives.
The great unwashed can detect political bias, left or right, but those getting public money and lecturing to us can't see even a tiny bit of bias.
Defund those liars and fools!
NPR's CEO Resigns The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR
: "Well, you can easily see that the people who want to cut the funding are Republicans. The people who have always wanted to maintain it are Democrats. You can draw your own conclusion from that."
The great unwashed can detect political bias, left or right, but those getting public money and lecturing to us can't see even a tiny bit of bias.
Defund those liars and fools!
NPR's CEO Resigns The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR
: "Well, you can easily see that the people who want to cut the funding are Republicans. The people who have always wanted to maintain it are Democrats. You can draw your own conclusion from that."
GLADSTONE
11:51:50
...we have completely lost our raison d'etre, if that's the case. And we will continue reporting as we've always reported. We really have no choice. That's our brief. NPR has to continue reporting the way it's always reported. Let's face it. It's been on the chopping block, public broadcasting, since the '70s, since it first started doing the Watergate hearings. This is a political issue. It's not a financial issue. It will always be a touchy issue in Congress and there will be an opportunity every time there is Republican majority to cut it. On Friday, Senators Jim DeMint and Tom Coburn introduced legislation to cut it, to follow the Republican house and so it goes. I can't change what we do. I mean, there's no reason to exist if my existence is threatened by the political environment.
REHM
11:52:42
And, Paul Farhi, do you agree with Brooke Gladstone that this is more political than financial?
FARHI
11:52:53
Well, you can easily see that the people who want to cut the funding are Republicans. The people who have always wanted to maintain it are Democrats. You can draw your own conclusion from that. Listen, it's also a symbolic cultural issue here. There's a feeling that NPR, PBS are elitists. They appeal to an elite audience. That's not really true, but that's always the way this has been cast, going back to the mid '90s with Newt Gingrich and zeroing out public broadcasting. So political and cultural, it's a wedge issue, it's one of those issues in which you can define us and them. And Conservatives have used it very effectively for a very long time.
Union Power Comes in Many Forms
Union Power Comes in Many Forms by Steven Malanga - City Journal
"New York’s labor-friendly arbitration rules spread to New Jersey, where an arbitration law encourages mediators to take into consideration the salaries that other towns pay public workers.
This means that if the unions in just one well-off town negotiate a favorable deal, unions in other towns promptly make steep demands that they know won’t be met at the bargaining table—and then go to arbitration, where they’ll get a more sympathetic hearing.
The head of New Jersey’s League of Municipalities called the process a “budget buster,” and Governor Chris Christie agreed."
"New York’s labor-friendly arbitration rules spread to New Jersey, where an arbitration law encourages mediators to take into consideration the salaries that other towns pay public workers.
This means that if the unions in just one well-off town negotiate a favorable deal, unions in other towns promptly make steep demands that they know won’t be met at the bargaining table—and then go to arbitration, where they’ll get a more sympathetic hearing.
The head of New Jersey’s League of Municipalities called the process a “budget buster,” and Governor Chris Christie agreed."
NPR hates you
EDITORIAL: NPR hates you - Washington Times
"Are you a white, middle class, gun-owning, church-going conservative?
Then NPR hates you."
"Are you a white, middle class, gun-owning, church-going conservative?
Then NPR hates you."
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Kan. House panel endorses cut in public pensions
Kan. House panel endorses cut in public pensions - CNBC
"A Kansas House committee endorsed a bill Wednesday that would cut future retirement benefits for current teachers and government workers to help solve the long-term funding woes of their pension system."
"A Kansas House committee endorsed a bill Wednesday that would cut future retirement benefits for current teachers and government workers to help solve the long-term funding woes of their pension system."
When Unions Win Mob Rule Follows and Taxpayers Lose
When Unions Win Mob Rule Follows and Taxpayers Lose
"Labor unions created, in their own minds, a to “be there” scenario for the worker when needed to fight against those dreaded, filthy rich corporate tycoons who do nothing but try to steal the workers’ paychecks and put the money back into their own treasuries.
Labor unions, on the other hand, are continually harassing and cajoling the workers for larger and larger shares of the workers’ paychecks to build up what they tell the workers are “rainy day” funds; but for whom?
And after the largest share of the dues money gets paid out to socialist-liberal-Democrats for their reelection campaigns, guess where the balance goes???
Ever notice how many labor union meetings in sunny climes take place during the winter months in lavish and lush hotels?"
"Labor unions created, in their own minds, a to “be there” scenario for the worker when needed to fight against those dreaded, filthy rich corporate tycoons who do nothing but try to steal the workers’ paychecks and put the money back into their own treasuries.
Labor unions, on the other hand, are continually harassing and cajoling the workers for larger and larger shares of the workers’ paychecks to build up what they tell the workers are “rainy day” funds; but for whom?
And after the largest share of the dues money gets paid out to socialist-liberal-Democrats for their reelection campaigns, guess where the balance goes???
Ever notice how many labor union meetings in sunny climes take place during the winter months in lavish and lush hotels?"
Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather | Charlie Sykes
Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
Just grab a drink, click on this site and see evil we must fight if our children and grand children will ever have a chance at the life we Americans now enjoy.
Just grab a drink, click on this site and see evil we must fight if our children and grand children will ever have a chance at the life we Americans now enjoy.
Undercover sting catches NPR talking about Obama birth story
Undercover sting catches NPR talking about Obama birth story
"'So it's more complicated than saying, 'Where was Obama born?
In Hawaii or not?
Is he an American citizen or not?'' she explains.
'There's still a question about whether he is and that is a fact,' she said.
'But I think the challenge in our society now is questioning facts.
It's not opinions that we're debating.
It's what are the facts?
Is the world flat?
I mean is that the next question we're going to debate?'"
"'So it's more complicated than saying, 'Where was Obama born?
In Hawaii or not?
Is he an American citizen or not?'' she explains.
'There's still a question about whether he is and that is a fact,' she said.
'But I think the challenge in our society now is questioning facts.
It's not opinions that we're debating.
It's what are the facts?
Is the world flat?
I mean is that the next question we're going to debate?'"
Al Jazeera - Children's Network | Al Jazeera For Kids
Al Jazeera - Children's Network Al Jazeera For Kids Saladin Mediaite
"The thinking goes this way: it’s been tough for Al Jazeera to find a home on American cable television.
So why not try a new approach? Kid’s programming.
Because if cable operators object to offering viewers exposure to Al Jazeera’s news, they’ll probably jump at the chance to provide those viewers Al Jaz for Kids!"
"The thinking goes this way: it’s been tough for Al Jazeera to find a home on American cable television.
So why not try a new approach? Kid’s programming.
Because if cable operators object to offering viewers exposure to Al Jazeera’s news, they’ll probably jump at the chance to provide those viewers Al Jaz for Kids!"
Obama Draws Fire for Proposing New Education Agency to Develop Classroom Gadgets
Obama Draws Fire for Proposing New Education Agency to Develop Classroom Gadgets - FoxNews.com
"In the middle of a tense debate on Capitol Hill over spending cuts, the White House outlined its vision Tuesday for a new Education Department agency that -- at a cost of $90 million the first year -- would give companies money to craft high-tech gadgets for the classroom."
"In the middle of a tense debate on Capitol Hill over spending cuts, the White House outlined its vision Tuesday for a new Education Department agency that -- at a cost of $90 million the first year -- would give companies money to craft high-tech gadgets for the classroom."
Union deals to cost $415 million
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Union contracts negotiated in recent months will mean additional wages and benefits for all state employees would cost $415 million over the next two years, state budget officials said Tuesday.
"That's huge," said David Roederer, budget chief for Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican.
One labor union contract for a 6 percent wage increase over two years, approved by former Gov. Chet Culver, a Democrat, without a counteroffer, set in motion identical increases for the state's four other union contracts, state officials said.
Union contracts negotiated in recent months will mean additional wages and benefits for all state employees would cost $415 million over the next two years, state budget officials said Tuesday.
"That's huge," said David Roederer, budget chief for Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican.
One labor union contract for a 6 percent wage increase over two years, approved by former Gov. Chet Culver, a Democrat, without a counteroffer, set in motion identical increases for the state's four other union contracts, state officials said.
Liberal Muslims
Liberal Muslims White House Muslim Brotherhood The Daily Caller
“We don’t have any contacts in the administration,” said Avi Zonneveld, founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, based in Los Angeles.
“The Canadian government is much more accessible,” she said.
“We don’t have any contacts in the administration,” said Avi Zonneveld, founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, based in Los Angeles.
“The Canadian government is much more accessible,” she said.
Confiscate Americans' Wealth to Pay Government Workers?
American Thinker: Confiscate Americans' Wealth to Pay Government Workers?
"Using the latest statistics from the IRS, in 2004 there were 2.7 million adults with a net worth above $1.5 million.
If the government were to seize all the wealth above the $1.5 million threshold, Washington would realize a one-time windfall of $4.0 Trillion -- and no one would again attempt to accumulate wealth.
Assuming it was applied to the national debt (unlikely with the Left in charge as they would spend it) the national debt would only be reduced from$14.5 Trillion to $10.0 Trillion."
"Using the latest statistics from the IRS, in 2004 there were 2.7 million adults with a net worth above $1.5 million.
If the government were to seize all the wealth above the $1.5 million threshold, Washington would realize a one-time windfall of $4.0 Trillion -- and no one would again attempt to accumulate wealth.
Assuming it was applied to the national debt (unlikely with the Left in charge as they would spend it) the national debt would only be reduced from$14.5 Trillion to $10.0 Trillion."
Union thugs try to silence recall effort in Wisconsin
American Thinker Blog: Union thugs try to silence recall effort in Wisconsin
"Union members representing teachers, firefighters and teamsters had assembled and taken up strategic positions in order to achieve maximum visibility and restrict access by blocking entrances and filling available parking areas.
The highly organized union mob waved their mass produced signs and periodically deployed at entrances to create a human barrier when vehicles dared to breech their lines, quickly melting back into the crowd after convincing the vehicle’s occupants to leave.
Lacking any sense of shame and parenting skills, many of the union agitators brought their young children to help fortify their human barricades. The well trained mercenaries were careful to avoid the sort of physical violence that once accompanied the Obamacare town hall meetings."
"Union members representing teachers, firefighters and teamsters had assembled and taken up strategic positions in order to achieve maximum visibility and restrict access by blocking entrances and filling available parking areas.
The highly organized union mob waved their mass produced signs and periodically deployed at entrances to create a human barrier when vehicles dared to breech their lines, quickly melting back into the crowd after convincing the vehicle’s occupants to leave.
Lacking any sense of shame and parenting skills, many of the union agitators brought their young children to help fortify their human barricades. The well trained mercenaries were careful to avoid the sort of physical violence that once accompanied the Obamacare town hall meetings."
Idaho bill would take away power of teachers union
Idaho bill would take away power of teachers union - FoxNews.com
"A bill that would phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining on their salaries and benefits is on its way to the Idaho governor."
"A bill that would phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining on their salaries and benefits is on its way to the Idaho governor."
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Mansion for Lockerbie bomber
Mansion for Lockerbie bomber - The Scotsman
"OPPOSITION politicians in Scotland were angered over reports that the Lockerbie bomber is having a three-storey house built for him in Tripoli, which he visits in a chaffeur-driven Lamborghini."
"OPPOSITION politicians in Scotland were angered over reports that the Lockerbie bomber is having a three-storey house built for him in Tripoli, which he visits in a chaffeur-driven Lamborghini."
Republicans introduce bill to give workers a choice on joining unions
Republicans introduce bill to give workers a choice on joining unions - The Hill's On The Money
"Eight Republican Senators introduced a bill Tuesday giving workers a choice as to whether to join labor unions, which they argue will boost the nation's economy and provide an increase in wages."
Real change we could believe in ...if only those GOPers would really fight it out to the end......
"Eight Republican Senators introduced a bill Tuesday giving workers a choice as to whether to join labor unions, which they argue will boost the nation's economy and provide an increase in wages."
Real change we could believe in ...if only those GOPers would really fight it out to the end......
S.E.C. Chairwoman’s Ethics Under Fire
S.E.C. Chairwoman’s Ethics Under Fire - NYTimes.com
"The revelations about Mr. Becker’s role have raised fresh questions about ethical standards and practices at the agency, where Mary L. Schapiro was brought in as chairwoman two years ago with a mandate to strengthen its enforcement unit.
Ms. Schapiro will appear before Congress on Thursday to discuss the matter."
"The revelations about Mr. Becker’s role have raised fresh questions about ethical standards and practices at the agency, where Mary L. Schapiro was brought in as chairwoman two years ago with a mandate to strengthen its enforcement unit.
Ms. Schapiro will appear before Congress on Thursday to discuss the matter."
Obama: "More Money" Is Needed For Education Reform
RealClearPolitics - Video - Obama: "More Money" Is Needed For Education Reform
"'People started to realize what is needed is not either, or -- not either more money or more reform, it's both and. Both more money and more reform,' President Obama said at a technology school in Boston on Tuesday."
"'People started to realize what is needed is not either, or -- not either more money or more reform, it's both and. Both more money and more reform,' President Obama said at a technology school in Boston on Tuesday."
Calculate Your Nitrogen Footprint
Calculate Your Nitrogen Footprint - NBC29
"Your eating habits can make quite an impact on the environment.
Producing and consuming food is one of the major contributors to nitrogen pollution.
A scientist at the University of Virginia has created a new web-based tool that measures your nitrogen footprint so you can take steps to reduce it."
Your tax dollars at work.......
"Your eating habits can make quite an impact on the environment.
Producing and consuming food is one of the major contributors to nitrogen pollution.
A scientist at the University of Virginia has created a new web-based tool that measures your nitrogen footprint so you can take steps to reduce it."
Your tax dollars at work.......
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING = $ FOR NOTHING
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING = $ FOR NOTHING Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
More from the governor's office:
1.Employer must provide bulletin boards to post information about union social and recreational activities. The size and location of the board is subject to collective bargaining.
2. When a local union meets the following conditions are subject to bargaining:
1. lighting
2. vision care and examinations,
3. noise,
4. chairs,
5. desks,
6. footrests,
7. adjustable terminals and keyboards,
8. work environment design (wall cover, carpet, windows),
9. room temperature,
3.Starting of vehicles during cold weather is subject to collective bargaining.
4.Paid time off to donate blood.
Earlier today, Governor Walker’s office released some specific examples and new details to show how collective bargaining fiscally impacts government and how reforming collective bargaining can improve government.
A Year’s Worth of Pay for 30 Days of Work
Under the Green Bay School District’s collectively bargained Emeritus Program, teaches can retire and receive a year’s worth of salary for working only 30 days over a three year period.
This is paid in addition to their already guaranteed pension and health care payouts.
At the average annual salary for a Green Bay teacher of $51,355, this amounts to a daily rate of pay of $1,711.83, or an hourly rate of $213.98. Since most retiring teachers receive higher than average salary, these amounts are, in practice, much higher.
Source: WLUK-TV, 3/3/11
Teachers Receiving Two Pensions
Due to a 1982 provision of their collective bargaining agreement, Milwaukee Public School teachers actually receive two pensions upon retirement instead of one.
The contribution to the second pension is equal to 4.2% of a teacher’s salary, with the school district making 100% of the contribution, just like they do for the first pension.
This extra benefit costs taxpayers more than $16 million per year.
Source: February 17, 2010 Press Release, Process of developing FY11 budget begins Milwaukee Public Schools
Almost $10,000 Per Year for Doing Nothing
While the Green Bay Emeritus Program actually requires teachers to at least show up for work, the Madison Emeritus Program doesn’t even require that.
In addition to their pension payouts, retired Madison public school teachers receive annual payments of at least $9,884.18 per year for enrolling in the Emeritus Program, which requires ZERO days of work.
When this program began, 20 days of work per year were required.
Through collective bargaining, the union successfully negotiated this down to zero days.
Source: Madison Teachers Inc. Website
More from the governor's office:
1.Employer must provide bulletin boards to post information about union social and recreational activities. The size and location of the board is subject to collective bargaining.
2. When a local union meets the following conditions are subject to bargaining:
1. lighting
2. vision care and examinations,
3. noise,
4. chairs,
5. desks,
6. footrests,
7. adjustable terminals and keyboards,
8. work environment design (wall cover, carpet, windows),
9. room temperature,
3.Starting of vehicles during cold weather is subject to collective bargaining.
4.Paid time off to donate blood.
Earlier today, Governor Walker’s office released some specific examples and new details to show how collective bargaining fiscally impacts government and how reforming collective bargaining can improve government.
A Year’s Worth of Pay for 30 Days of Work
Under the Green Bay School District’s collectively bargained Emeritus Program, teaches can retire and receive a year’s worth of salary for working only 30 days over a three year period.
This is paid in addition to their already guaranteed pension and health care payouts.
At the average annual salary for a Green Bay teacher of $51,355, this amounts to a daily rate of pay of $1,711.83, or an hourly rate of $213.98. Since most retiring teachers receive higher than average salary, these amounts are, in practice, much higher.
Source: WLUK-TV, 3/3/11
Teachers Receiving Two Pensions
Due to a 1982 provision of their collective bargaining agreement, Milwaukee Public School teachers actually receive two pensions upon retirement instead of one.
The contribution to the second pension is equal to 4.2% of a teacher’s salary, with the school district making 100% of the contribution, just like they do for the first pension.
This extra benefit costs taxpayers more than $16 million per year.
Source: February 17, 2010 Press Release, Process of developing FY11 budget begins Milwaukee Public Schools
Almost $10,000 Per Year for Doing Nothing
While the Green Bay Emeritus Program actually requires teachers to at least show up for work, the Madison Emeritus Program doesn’t even require that.
In addition to their pension payouts, retired Madison public school teachers receive annual payments of at least $9,884.18 per year for enrolling in the Emeritus Program, which requires ZERO days of work.
When this program began, 20 days of work per year were required.
Through collective bargaining, the union successfully negotiated this down to zero days.
Source: Madison Teachers Inc. Website
NPR exec blasts tea party in hidden-camera video
My Way News - NPR exec blasts tea party in hidden-camera video
"'We've just exposed the true hearts and minds of NPR and their executives,' O'Keefe said in a letter posted on the site. He asked supporters to sign a petition urging Congress to review NPR's funding."
Why are our taxpayer's dollars funding an arm of the left-wing of the democrat party?
"'We've just exposed the true hearts and minds of NPR and their executives,' O'Keefe said in a letter posted on the site. He asked supporters to sign a petition urging Congress to review NPR's funding."
Why are our taxpayer's dollars funding an arm of the left-wing of the democrat party?
Anger brews over government workers' benefits
My Way News - Anger brews over government workers' benefits
"When Erin McFarlane looks at public workers, she sees lucrative pension benefits she doesn't ever expect to get. And it makes her mad."
"When Erin McFarlane looks at public workers, she sees lucrative pension benefits she doesn't ever expect to get. And it makes her mad."
Monday, March 07, 2011
CNN's 'Expert on Extremism': 'Radical Right' Bigger Threat Than Jihadis | NewsBusters.org
CNN's 'Expert on Extremism': 'Radical Right' Bigger Threat Than Jihadis NewsBusters.org
"Mark Potok of the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center claimed on Monday's Newsroom on CNN that radical Islam wasn't 'our biggest domestic terror threat,' that instead, 'that pretty clearly comes from the radical right in this country.'"
"Mark Potok of the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center claimed on Monday's Newsroom on CNN that radical Islam wasn't 'our biggest domestic terror threat,' that instead, 'that pretty clearly comes from the radical right in this country.'"
Feds: No new drilling permits, but we'll tap into Strategic Petroleum Reserve!
Feds: No new drilling permits, but we'll tap into Strategic Petroleum Reserve! Phillip Suderman Beltway Confidential Washington Examiner
"The move effectively continues the de facto ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf.
On Sunday however, White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said the Obama administration is considering tapping into the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as one way to help ease soaring oil prices.
Interior has imposed a de facto moratorium on deepwater drilling since the BP oil spill last year."
"The move effectively continues the de facto ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf.
On Sunday however, White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said the Obama administration is considering tapping into the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as one way to help ease soaring oil prices.
Interior has imposed a de facto moratorium on deepwater drilling since the BP oil spill last year."
Milwaukee teachers drop Viagra suit
Milwaukee teachers drop Viagra suit
"The Milwaukee teachers union has dropped a lawsuit seeking to get its taxpayer-funded Viagra back."
"The Milwaukee teachers union has dropped a lawsuit seeking to get its taxpayer-funded Viagra back."
Michigan Town Is Divided Over Charges of Child Pornography - NYTimes.com
Michigan Town Is Divided Over Charges of Child Pornography - NYTimes.com
"People in this economically pressed town near Lake Michigan are divided into two camps: Those who think Evan Emory should pay hard for what he did, and those who think he should be let off easy."
"People in this economically pressed town near Lake Michigan are divided into two camps: Those who think Evan Emory should pay hard for what he did, and those who think he should be let off easy."
Report says too many whites, men leading military
Report says too many whites, men leading military - Yahoo! News
"The report ordered by Congress in 2009 calls for greater diversity in the military's leadership so it will better reflect the racial, ethnic and gender mix in the armed forces and in American society"
"The report ordered by Congress in 2009 calls for greater diversity in the military's leadership so it will better reflect the racial, ethnic and gender mix in the armed forces and in American society"
Gas prices are about more than just oil
My Way News - Gas prices are about more than just oil
"When Jay Ricker, owner of the BP gas station off Interstate 70 in Plainfield, Ind., set the price of unleaded gasoline at $3.44 per gallon on Monday of last week, it was 4 cents higher than the Friday before."
"When Jay Ricker, owner of the BP gas station off Interstate 70 in Plainfield, Ind., set the price of unleaded gasoline at $3.44 per gallon on Monday of last week, it was 4 cents higher than the Friday before."
Why Are We Still In Germany?
Why Are We Still In Germany? - Investors.com
"According to Bismarck's best-known maxim on Europe's most troublesome region, the Balkans are not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier.
Americans could be forgiven for harboring similar sentiments after the murder of two U.S. airmen in Germany by a Kosovar Muslim.
Remember Kosovo?
Me neither. But it was big at the time, launched by Bill Clinton in the wake of his Monica difficulties:
Make war, not love, as the boomers advise.
So Clinton did — and without any pesky U.N. resolutions, or even the pretense of seeking them.
Instead, he and Tony Blair and even Jacques Chirac just cried 'Bombs away!' and got on with it.
And the left didn't mind at all — because, for a modern western nation, war is only legitimate if you have no conceivable national interest in whatever war you're waging."
"According to Bismarck's best-known maxim on Europe's most troublesome region, the Balkans are not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier.
Americans could be forgiven for harboring similar sentiments after the murder of two U.S. airmen in Germany by a Kosovar Muslim.
Remember Kosovo?
Me neither. But it was big at the time, launched by Bill Clinton in the wake of his Monica difficulties:
Make war, not love, as the boomers advise.
So Clinton did — and without any pesky U.N. resolutions, or even the pretense of seeking them.
Instead, he and Tony Blair and even Jacques Chirac just cried 'Bombs away!' and got on with it.
And the left didn't mind at all — because, for a modern western nation, war is only legitimate if you have no conceivable national interest in whatever war you're waging."
Gas price increases are intentional move by Obama
Gas price increases are intentional move by Obama - HUMAN EVENTS
"Why the hypocrisy?
It is very simple to understand.
The left knew that George W. Bush was not a fan of their green agenda.
The green agenda consists of coal powered cars, urban living, and punitive measures to stop that mythical force known as global warming . . . or climate change depending on what day it is.
Barack Obama buys the agenda hook, line, and sinker."
"Why the hypocrisy?
It is very simple to understand.
The left knew that George W. Bush was not a fan of their green agenda.
The green agenda consists of coal powered cars, urban living, and punitive measures to stop that mythical force known as global warming . . . or climate change depending on what day it is.
Barack Obama buys the agenda hook, line, and sinker."
The lawsuit abuse problem in a nutshell ington Examiner
The lawsuit abuse problem in a nutshell Examiner Editorial Editorials Washington Examiner
"America's legal system cries out for reform when a solicitation described by a federal judge as 'junk mail' can expose a mortgage company to as much as $16 billion in liability for allegedly failing to provide 16 million recipients with a sufficiently 'clear and conspicuous' notice of one of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The prospect of having to face so massive a liability forced the company to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it by plaintiff lawyers, who then received from the defendant $3.5 million in fees.
The lawyers got something else, too -- a promise from the company they sued that its executives would not criticize the lawyers in public regarding any issue in the case.
The company is prevented from talking about the settlement in critical terms, but this newspaper is not:
We agree with Class Action Watch Executive Director Lawrence Schonbrun that the case represents 'the class action mess in a nutshell.'"
"America's legal system cries out for reform when a solicitation described by a federal judge as 'junk mail' can expose a mortgage company to as much as $16 billion in liability for allegedly failing to provide 16 million recipients with a sufficiently 'clear and conspicuous' notice of one of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The prospect of having to face so massive a liability forced the company to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it by plaintiff lawyers, who then received from the defendant $3.5 million in fees.
The lawyers got something else, too -- a promise from the company they sued that its executives would not criticize the lawyers in public regarding any issue in the case.
The company is prevented from talking about the settlement in critical terms, but this newspaper is not:
We agree with Class Action Watch Executive Director Lawrence Schonbrun that the case represents 'the class action mess in a nutshell.'"
Sunday, March 06, 2011
CoachIzzo.com
CoachIzzo.com
Just back from E Lansing and the annual MSU basketball banquet.
This was the video they played at the end.
Just back from E Lansing and the annual MSU basketball banquet.
This was the video they played at the end.
Northwestern prof apologizes for live sex act
Northwestern prof apologizes for live sex act - U.S. news - msnbc.com
"A Northwestern University professor who allowed an on-campus presentation of a live sex act during an after-class event apologized on Saturday and said it would not happen again."
"A Northwestern University professor who allowed an on-campus presentation of a live sex act during an after-class event apologized on Saturday and said it would not happen again."
Saturday, March 05, 2011
State controller finds more big public employee salaries, including $875,000 for hospital chief
State controller finds more big public employee salaries, including $875,000 for hospital chief L.A. NOW Los Angeles Times
"State Controller John Chiang has released a new round of compensation figures for public sector employees, including a Bay Area hospital executive who made about $875,000 in 2009, and a San Gabriel Valley water official who was paid close to $600,000."
"State Controller John Chiang has released a new round of compensation figures for public sector employees, including a Bay Area hospital executive who made about $875,000 in 2009, and a San Gabriel Valley water official who was paid close to $600,000."
Rescuers call off attempts to save man who fell 190ft into abandoned mine shaft... despite video showing he is still breathing
Rescuers call off attempts to save man who fell 190ft into abandoned mine shaft... despite video showing he is still breathing Mail Online
"Ms Worley said.
Authorities have been closing shafts that pose the most danger near towns and recreation sites.
She said: 'People's curiosity sometimes gets the best of them.
'These were way out in the middle of nowhere where few people would venture.'"
This UK article about an American in the USA........Obamacare as a rescue avoidance option?
"Ms Worley said.
Authorities have been closing shafts that pose the most danger near towns and recreation sites.
She said: 'People's curiosity sometimes gets the best of them.
'These were way out in the middle of nowhere where few people would venture.'"
This UK article about an American in the USA........Obamacare as a rescue avoidance option?
Why Are We Still In Germany?
Why Are We Still In Germany? - Investors.com
"According to Bismarck's best-known maxim on Europe's most troublesome region, the Balkans are not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier.
Americans could be forgiven for harboring similar sentiments after the murder of two U.S. airmen in Germany by a Kosovar Muslim.
Remember Kosovo?
Me neither.
But it was big at the time, launched by Bill Clinton in the wake of his Monica difficulties:
Make war, not love, as the boomers advise.
So Clinton did — and without any pesky U.N. resolutions, or even the pretense of seeking them.
Instead, he and Tony Blair and even Jacques Chirac just cried 'Bombs away!' and got on with it.
And the left didn't mind at all — because, for a modern western nation, war is only legitimate if you have no conceivable national interest in whatever war you're waging."
"According to Bismarck's best-known maxim on Europe's most troublesome region, the Balkans are not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier.
Americans could be forgiven for harboring similar sentiments after the murder of two U.S. airmen in Germany by a Kosovar Muslim.
Remember Kosovo?
Me neither.
But it was big at the time, launched by Bill Clinton in the wake of his Monica difficulties:
Make war, not love, as the boomers advise.
So Clinton did — and without any pesky U.N. resolutions, or even the pretense of seeking them.
Instead, he and Tony Blair and even Jacques Chirac just cried 'Bombs away!' and got on with it.
And the left didn't mind at all — because, for a modern western nation, war is only legitimate if you have no conceivable national interest in whatever war you're waging."
Gender Differences in Ability vs. Achievement
CARPE DIEM: Gender Differences in Ability vs. Achievement
"She found that Bright Girls, when given something to learn that was particularly foreign or complex, were quick to give up; the higher the girls' IQ, the more likely they were to throw in the towel.
In fact, the straight-A girls showed the most helpless responses.
Bright boys, on the other hand, saw the difficult material as a challenge, and found it energizing.
They were more likely to redouble their efforts rather than give up."
Very interesting...with no answers.
"She found that Bright Girls, when given something to learn that was particularly foreign or complex, were quick to give up; the higher the girls' IQ, the more likely they were to throw in the towel.
In fact, the straight-A girls showed the most helpless responses.
Bright boys, on the other hand, saw the difficult material as a challenge, and found it energizing.
They were more likely to redouble their efforts rather than give up."
Very interesting...with no answers.
Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center-Tuesday!
Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center
"Lipid Profiles and Glucose ScreeningsA blood draw to obtain Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, and Glucose values.
Open to community.
Results sent to your home in about 1 week.
12 hour fast required prior to testing.
Second Tuesday of every month.
Walk-ins between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
$15 for a Lipid Profile
$6 for a Glucose Test
$21 for both"
This is a great deal if you pay for your own health care (I do).
The next screening is this Tues. March 8.
Don't forget to fast!
"Lipid Profiles and Glucose ScreeningsA blood draw to obtain Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, and Glucose values.
Open to community.
Results sent to your home in about 1 week.
12 hour fast required prior to testing.
Second Tuesday of every month.
Walk-ins between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
$15 for a Lipid Profile
$6 for a Glucose Test
$21 for both"
This is a great deal if you pay for your own health care (I do).
The next screening is this Tues. March 8.
Don't forget to fast!
Practicing Capitalism Without a License?
Practicing Capitalism Without a License? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"'Over the past decade more than 100 bills have been introduced in Michigan to impose licensure on everything from interior designers to practitioners of 'oriental medicine,' ” Jack McHugh, senior legislative analyst at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, wrote in an e-mail. These are always claimed to be about protecting the public, but it's actually a protection racket and conspiracy by existing businesses to raise prices.”"
"'Over the past decade more than 100 bills have been introduced in Michigan to impose licensure on everything from interior designers to practitioners of 'oriental medicine,' ” Jack McHugh, senior legislative analyst at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, wrote in an e-mail. These are always claimed to be about protecting the public, but it's actually a protection racket and conspiracy by existing businesses to raise prices.”"
Two night meetings scheduled concerning Muskegon County redistricting
Two night meetings scheduled concerning Muskegon County redistricting MLive.com
"The meetings, designed to generate public input, are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egelston Township Hall, 5428 E. Apple Ave., and 7 p.m. March 21 at the Ravenna Township Fire Station, 3763 Blackmer Road."
"The meetings, designed to generate public input, are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egelston Township Hall, 5428 E. Apple Ave., and 7 p.m. March 21 at the Ravenna Township Fire Station, 3763 Blackmer Road."
Teacher Benefits in Wisconsin and Michigan
Teacher Benefits in Wisconsin and Michigan [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Gov. Rick Snyder has stated that “Michigan is not Wisconsin,” and that he doesn’t want to pick a fight with unions.
Yet when it comes to the costs of school employee benefits, Michigan is eerily similar to Wisconsin, and in both states the root cause is also the same: government employee union collective bargaining privileges."
"Gov. Rick Snyder has stated that “Michigan is not Wisconsin,” and that he doesn’t want to pick a fight with unions.
Yet when it comes to the costs of school employee benefits, Michigan is eerily similar to Wisconsin, and in both states the root cause is also the same: government employee union collective bargaining privileges."
Raising the Debt Ceiling: It Just Makes Sense. Not.
theblogprof: ReasonTV: Raising the Debt Ceiling: It Just Makes Sense. Not.
Here's the absurdly high deficits of Obama’s first two years and this coming one:
Here's the absurdly high deficits of Obama’s first two years and this coming one:
State's long-term pension debt jumps sharply
State's long-term pension debt jumps sharply - DailyHerald.com
"Illinois government employees, downstate teachers and university staff have been promised $139 billion worth of retirement benefits, but the pension systems have only $63 billion in assets.
Eventually, the state will have to come up with money to make up that difference."
"Illinois government employees, downstate teachers and university staff have been promised $139 billion worth of retirement benefits, but the pension systems have only $63 billion in assets.
Eventually, the state will have to come up with money to make up that difference."
Santelli: 'Good' Jobs Report Has Dark Side
Santelli: 'Good' Jobs Report Has Dark Side — CNBC, CNBC.com Market and Economy News - CNBC
"Upon closer scrutiny though, there is another factor contributing to the drop that is not necessarily good news: The official size of the U.S. labor force is shrinking."
"Upon closer scrutiny though, there is another factor contributing to the drop that is not necessarily good news: The official size of the U.S. labor force is shrinking."
The Union, Not Day Care Providers, Is Getting the ‘Pay Cut’
The Union, Not Day Care Providers, Is Getting the ‘Pay Cut’ [Mackinac Center]
"What’s truly striking is that a union that was willing to take millions of dollars from the child care subsidy payments of “welfare-to-work” families is now expressing concern that children will be thrown into poverty.
The evidence (including union e-mails) seems clear that this whole day care arrangement was concocted by the unions and the Granholm administration to siphon millions of dollars from needy families and day care owners without providing anything in return."
"What’s truly striking is that a union that was willing to take millions of dollars from the child care subsidy payments of “welfare-to-work” families is now expressing concern that children will be thrown into poverty.
The evidence (including union e-mails) seems clear that this whole day care arrangement was concocted by the unions and the Granholm administration to siphon millions of dollars from needy families and day care owners without providing anything in return."
Friday, March 04, 2011
Sebelius Cracks! Admits the Obamacare Books Were Cooked
Sebelius Cracks! Admits the Obamacare Books Were Cooked - Obamacare - Fox Nation
"The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee invited Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to swing by and have a little chin wag about the budgetary implications of ObamaCare.
Representative John Shimkus (R-IL) noticed that the rather large sum of $500 billion was dedicated to both sustaining Medicare and funding ObamaCare.
When he asked Sebelius which destiny awaited those five hundred billion clams, she replied, 'Both.'
That's right, folks: another part of the ObamaCare fraud involved double-counting half a trillion dollars.
Shimkus said he was 'shocked' to learn this. '
We knew the health care law's actual cost was much greater than originally told to the public,' he declared. '
And now, the truth is slowly coming out in administration reports and testimony.'
In other news, Shimkus was equally 'shocked' to discover there was gambling going on at Rick's Café."
"The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee invited Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to swing by and have a little chin wag about the budgetary implications of ObamaCare.
Representative John Shimkus (R-IL) noticed that the rather large sum of $500 billion was dedicated to both sustaining Medicare and funding ObamaCare.
When he asked Sebelius which destiny awaited those five hundred billion clams, she replied, 'Both.'
That's right, folks: another part of the ObamaCare fraud involved double-counting half a trillion dollars.
Shimkus said he was 'shocked' to learn this. '
We knew the health care law's actual cost was much greater than originally told to the public,' he declared. '
And now, the truth is slowly coming out in administration reports and testimony.'
In other news, Shimkus was equally 'shocked' to discover there was gambling going on at Rick's Café."
Warning: After Reading This, You Will Want Ken Jennings to Be Your New Best Nerd
Warning: After Reading This, You Will Want Ken Jennings to Be Your New Best Nerd -- Daily Intel
"He has political insights:
Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Harry Reid (D-NV) both called me back personally in 2004 to try to get me to run for Orrin Hatch's Senate seat.
I am not making this up.
Win on a game show and you can apparently run for the US Senate.
That was when I realized the Democratic Party was f@#$ed in '04.
He shares self-deprecating Mormon humor:
1. Christina Aguilera was born Mormon. Not our finest effort ....
5. My Sunday school teacher, when I was a Mormon teen, once memorably advised us that 'There's nothing more overrated than sex, and nothing more underrated than a good bowel movement.' It totally worked ... I don't remember a single other sermon from when I was a kid, but I think about this guy exactly once a day, and then again once a week."
"He has political insights:
Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Harry Reid (D-NV) both called me back personally in 2004 to try to get me to run for Orrin Hatch's Senate seat.
I am not making this up.
Win on a game show and you can apparently run for the US Senate.
That was when I realized the Democratic Party was f@#$ed in '04.
He shares self-deprecating Mormon humor:
1. Christina Aguilera was born Mormon. Not our finest effort ....
5. My Sunday school teacher, when I was a Mormon teen, once memorably advised us that 'There's nothing more overrated than sex, and nothing more underrated than a good bowel movement.' It totally worked ... I don't remember a single other sermon from when I was a kid, but I think about this guy exactly once a day, and then again once a week."
»Forbes: Taxpayers Don’t Fund Public Pensions (Seriously!)
»Forbes: Taxpayers Don’t Fund Public Pensions (Seriously!) - Big Government
"The Wall Street Journal – on the very same day as Unger’s blog – pointed out that not only do taxpayers pay the teachers’ portion of the pension obligation, but the school district pays an additional 6.8 percent. According to the Journal:
“Teachers belong to the Wisconsin state pension plan.
That plan requires a 6.8% employer contribution and 6.2% from the employee.
However, according to the collective-bargaining agreement in place since 1996, the district pays the employees’ share as well, for a total of 13%.”
Ungar’s argument can’t be taken seriously.
It’s absurd to suggest that taxpayers aren’t funding (and ultimately on the hook for) government employee pensions.
Clearly we are."
This is exactly what is going on in almost every county, city and township in Michigan.
It must be exposed and stopped or our state will collapse!
"The Wall Street Journal – on the very same day as Unger’s blog – pointed out that not only do taxpayers pay the teachers’ portion of the pension obligation, but the school district pays an additional 6.8 percent. According to the Journal:
“Teachers belong to the Wisconsin state pension plan.
That plan requires a 6.8% employer contribution and 6.2% from the employee.
However, according to the collective-bargaining agreement in place since 1996, the district pays the employees’ share as well, for a total of 13%.”
Ungar’s argument can’t be taken seriously.
It’s absurd to suggest that taxpayers aren’t funding (and ultimately on the hook for) government employee pensions.
Clearly we are."
This is exactly what is going on in almost every county, city and township in Michigan.
It must be exposed and stopped or our state will collapse!
Connecticut Town Ordered to Pay for Union Workers’ Coffee
Connecticut Town Ordered to Pay for Union Workers’ Coffee - FoxNews.com
"A Connecticut town must provide their union workers free coffee and milk, according to a ruling from the State Board of Labor Relations.
The board also ordered town leaders to reinstate “Dress Down Fridays” for the union clerical and custodial workers.
The dispute involved the town of Orange and the local chapter of the United Public Service Employees Union.
The board determined the town retaliated against the union members for comments they made at a finance meeting in 2009.
The day after that meeting, First Selectman James Zeloi eliminated the free coffee and milk and the following day ended “Dress Down Friday.”
Zeoli told The New Haven Register that he pulled the plug on the coffee to save money and stopped casual Fridays because some employees were
abusing the privilege.
“It shows you how crazy state government has become,” Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Chris Healy told Fox News Radio.
“You’d almost laugh at it, if it wasn’t so serious in tone."
"A Connecticut town must provide their union workers free coffee and milk, according to a ruling from the State Board of Labor Relations.
The board also ordered town leaders to reinstate “Dress Down Fridays” for the union clerical and custodial workers.
The dispute involved the town of Orange and the local chapter of the United Public Service Employees Union.
The board determined the town retaliated against the union members for comments they made at a finance meeting in 2009.
The day after that meeting, First Selectman James Zeloi eliminated the free coffee and milk and the following day ended “Dress Down Friday.”
Zeoli told The New Haven Register that he pulled the plug on the coffee to save money and stopped casual Fridays because some employees were
abusing the privilege.
“It shows you how crazy state government has become,” Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Chris Healy told Fox News Radio.
“You’d almost laugh at it, if it wasn’t so serious in tone."
Nationalized! Welcome to millionaire Moore's Torch Lake estate
Nationalized! Welcome to millionaire Moore's Torch Lake estate themichiganview.com The Michigan View
"'They're sitting on the money, they're using it for their own — they're putting it someplace else with no interest in helping you with our life, with that money.
We've allowed them to take that.
That's not theirs, that's a national resource, that's ours.
We all have this, we all benefit from this or we all suffer as a result of not having it,' Moore told Flanders"
Interesting article confirming the hypocrisy of the big fat rich left.
"'They're sitting on the money, they're using it for their own — they're putting it someplace else with no interest in helping you with our life, with that money.
We've allowed them to take that.
That's not theirs, that's a national resource, that's ours.
We all have this, we all benefit from this or we all suffer as a result of not having it,' Moore told Flanders"
Interesting article confirming the hypocrisy of the big fat rich left.
Pure Spending — GOP Finds More for Tourism Subsidies
Pure Spending — GOP Finds More for Tourism Subsidies [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
“Michigan needs a study of Pure Michigan that’s transparent and peer-reviewed,” said the Mackinac Center’s Mike LaFaive to MIRS.
“I have yet to see a study bought and paid for by the MEDC that did not comport with its worldview.”
Republican state Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, an accountant, says he tried numerous times to get the text of the Longwoods survey questions and other data from Travel Michigan so that he could try to independently evaluate the Longwoods claims, but was given nothing.
“The Longwoods 'study' (propaganda) is completely bogus and is done by a firm that gets paid by many state governments across the country to produce these non-statistically valid (which the MEDC admits), so-called studies to support higher spending,” said McMillin."
“Michigan needs a study of Pure Michigan that’s transparent and peer-reviewed,” said the Mackinac Center’s Mike LaFaive to MIRS.
“I have yet to see a study bought and paid for by the MEDC that did not comport with its worldview.”
Republican state Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, an accountant, says he tried numerous times to get the text of the Longwoods survey questions and other data from Travel Michigan so that he could try to independently evaluate the Longwoods claims, but was given nothing.
“The Longwoods 'study' (propaganda) is completely bogus and is done by a firm that gets paid by many state governments across the country to produce these non-statistically valid (which the MEDC admits), so-called studies to support higher spending,” said McMillin."
Federal investigators launching inquiry into Allen Park's deal with movie producer
Federal investigators launching inquiry into Allen Park's deal with movie producer
"Did the city come up with the appraised value of 25.5 million dollars for a property worth only 14 million dollars.
-And did the city mislead investors in a bond measure to pay for the Unity Studios property"
"Did the city come up with the appraised value of 25.5 million dollars for a property worth only 14 million dollars.
-And did the city mislead investors in a bond measure to pay for the Unity Studios property"
Jobs Report — Strange Once Again
Jobs Report — Strange Once Again « Commentary Magazine
"“The labor force participation rate went nowhere — unchanged.
So we are still dealing with a shrunken jobs market.”
In other words, the percentage of able-bodied Americans of working age who are actually working did not improve at all."
"“The labor force participation rate went nowhere — unchanged.
So we are still dealing with a shrunken jobs market.”
In other words, the percentage of able-bodied Americans of working age who are actually working did not improve at all."
Wisconsin Senate passes resolution calling for Democrats to be taken into police custody
Wisconsin Senate passes resolution calling for Democrats to be taken into police custody StarTribune.com
"The Wisconsin Senate has passed a resolution calling for police to take 14 Democrats into custody for contempt after they fled to Illinois to avoid voting on a union rights bill."
"The Wisconsin Senate has passed a resolution calling for police to take 14 Democrats into custody for contempt after they fled to Illinois to avoid voting on a union rights bill."
Fennville (Mich.) high school player Wes Leonard dies after making winning shot
Fennville (Mich.) high school player Wes Leonard dies after making winning shot - ESPN
"Leonard's mother, Jocelyn, is a choir teacher at the middle and high schools and is the director of Fennville High's production of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.'
Friday's scheduled performance was canceled, and it's undecided whether there will be shows Saturday and Sunday."
"Leonard's mother, Jocelyn, is a choir teacher at the middle and high schools and is the director of Fennville High's production of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.'
Friday's scheduled performance was canceled, and it's undecided whether there will be shows Saturday and Sunday."
Beyond Early Bird Discounts -- Savings for Seniors
Beyond Early Bird Discounts -- Savings for Seniors
"After compiling this huge list of senior discounts and freebies, I'm convinced that, if you're of a certain age, it's just a matter of asking to save money.
Just remember to bring ID, as many retailers and restaurants will ask for proof of your age. After all, you look so young!"
"After compiling this huge list of senior discounts and freebies, I'm convinced that, if you're of a certain age, it's just a matter of asking to save money.
Just remember to bring ID, as many retailers and restaurants will ask for proof of your age. After all, you look so young!"
Blarney Bashed
White Lake Beacon - Whitehall and Montague, Michigan
"MONTAGUE – The Blarney Bash parade will be taking a detour from last year’s route after a split vote by the Montague City Council approved a motion to not participate in the event’s sophomore celebration.
Citing concerns over the actual benefits to their downtown in comparison to their commitment, Montague’s City Council, Monday evening, supported the motion by a 4-3 vote."
"MONTAGUE – The Blarney Bash parade will be taking a detour from last year’s route after a split vote by the Montague City Council approved a motion to not participate in the event’s sophomore celebration.
Citing concerns over the actual benefits to their downtown in comparison to their commitment, Montague’s City Council, Monday evening, supported the motion by a 4-3 vote."
GM sells just 281 Chevy Volts in February, Nissan only moves 67 Leafs
GM sells just 281 Chevy Volts in February, Nissan only moves 67 Leafs — Autoblog Green
"Peruse Chevrolet's February sales release, and you'll notice one number that's blatantly missing: the number of Chevy Volts sold.
The number – a very modest 281 – is available in the company's detailed data (PDF), but it certainly isn't something that GM wants to highlight, apparently.
Keeping the number quiet is a bit understandable, since it's lower than the 321 that Chevy sold in January."
"Peruse Chevrolet's February sales release, and you'll notice one number that's blatantly missing: the number of Chevy Volts sold.
The number – a very modest 281 – is available in the company's detailed data (PDF), but it certainly isn't something that GM wants to highlight, apparently.
Keeping the number quiet is a bit understandable, since it's lower than the 321 that Chevy sold in January."
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Public Employee Unions
Public Employee Unions - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
"Temple University professor William Dunkelberg said in his recent CNBC article 'Should Unions Have the Power to Tax?': '
The 'employers' (taxpayers through their elected officials) have slowly lost their ability to determine the terms of employment offers.
The unions now determine working hours, hiring criteria, the quantity of 'output' to be produced per day, the number of sick and vacation and holiday days, how their performance will be evaluated etc.
No longer can the employer make an 'offer' for a job with requirements that fit the needs of the public institution.'"
"Temple University professor William Dunkelberg said in his recent CNBC article 'Should Unions Have the Power to Tax?': '
The 'employers' (taxpayers through their elected officials) have slowly lost their ability to determine the terms of employment offers.
The unions now determine working hours, hiring criteria, the quantity of 'output' to be produced per day, the number of sick and vacation and holiday days, how their performance will be evaluated etc.
No longer can the employer make an 'offer' for a job with requirements that fit the needs of the public institution.'"
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Ohio Senate Passes Bill Limiting Collective Bargaining
Ohio Senate Passes Bill Limiting Collective Bargaining - By Katrina Trinko - The Corner - National Review Online
"The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 5, which will limit collective bargaining powers for unionized government employees in the state.
The final vote was 17 – 16, with five Republicans voting against it.
The legislation will now go to the Assembly, where Republicans have a 59 – 40 majority."
Freedom is sweeping our country!
"The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 5, which will limit collective bargaining powers for unionized government employees in the state.
The final vote was 17 – 16, with five Republicans voting against it.
The legislation will now go to the Assembly, where Republicans have a 59 – 40 majority."
Freedom is sweeping our country!
Accountability in the New Congress
http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/accountability-in-the-new-congress
"Amash sounds like a representative trying to take his obligations seriously.
Apparently he feels he owes his constituents his best judgment about bills before the House and, absent enough time, he refuses to delegate his judgment to party elders or to mere caprice.
It says something about the culture of the capital that Amash's sense of fidelity to those who elected him occasions complaint."
This young freshman could give a PhD course in his job to just about every congressman and senator in the government.
"Amash sounds like a representative trying to take his obligations seriously.
Apparently he feels he owes his constituents his best judgment about bills before the House and, absent enough time, he refuses to delegate his judgment to party elders or to mere caprice.
It says something about the culture of the capital that Amash's sense of fidelity to those who elected him occasions complaint."
This young freshman could give a PhD course in his job to just about every congressman and senator in the government.
Mixed opinions on Fruitland raises
White Lake Beacon - Whitehall and Montague, Michigan
"“While arguably, perhaps, we deserve raises, this is clearly not the time to be granting ourselves one,” said Deur.
“When each one of us ran for office, I doubt it was our intent of raising our salaries during our terms.
At least, I hope not.”"
"“While arguably, perhaps, we deserve raises, this is clearly not the time to be granting ourselves one,” said Deur.
“When each one of us ran for office, I doubt it was our intent of raising our salaries during our terms.
At least, I hope not.”"
Where Hope Made a Comeback
The Gateway Pundit Where Hope Made a Comeback
"The Wisconsin senate approved a bill to fine the 14 AWOL democrat fleebaggers $100 for each day they miss, if they miss two or more days."
"The Wisconsin senate approved a bill to fine the 14 AWOL democrat fleebaggers $100 for each day they miss, if they miss two or more days."
MoveOn.org is gettin' nervous!
I got this e-mail today:
Dear MoveOn member,
We could be on the verge of losing in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin 14—the brave Democratic state senators who left the state to stop the Republican attacks on workers—are under increasing pressure to return to Wisconsin.
Governor Walker is even threatening to lay off thousands of state workers to blackmail Democrats into coming back.1
And as soon as just one Democratic senator returns, Republicans will be able to jam through their terrible bill.
Unfortunately, over the last 24 hours there have been credible reports from blogs and local news reporters that this is imminent.
These senators have been away from their homes and families for almost two weeks now, at great personal cost. Their bravery has made this whole fight possible, and it can't be easy. That's why we need to show them that they have the support of millions of progressives nationwide—and that as long as they stay strong, we'll stand with them.
Will you add your name to our emergency statement of support? We'll deliver your signatures and comments electronically, throughout the day, to the senators or their staffs, so they can see how much support they have.
The statement of support says: "I support the Wisconsin 14 and will stand with them in their brave opposition to Governor Walker's radical attacks on workers."
Thanks for all you do.
–Daniel, Lenore, Peter, Julia, and the rest of the team
Dear MoveOn member,
We could be on the verge of losing in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin 14—the brave Democratic state senators who left the state to stop the Republican attacks on workers—are under increasing pressure to return to Wisconsin.
Governor Walker is even threatening to lay off thousands of state workers to blackmail Democrats into coming back.1
And as soon as just one Democratic senator returns, Republicans will be able to jam through their terrible bill.
Unfortunately, over the last 24 hours there have been credible reports from blogs and local news reporters that this is imminent.
These senators have been away from their homes and families for almost two weeks now, at great personal cost. Their bravery has made this whole fight possible, and it can't be easy. That's why we need to show them that they have the support of millions of progressives nationwide—and that as long as they stay strong, we'll stand with them.
Will you add your name to our emergency statement of support? We'll deliver your signatures and comments electronically, throughout the day, to the senators or their staffs, so they can see how much support they have.
The statement of support says: "I support the Wisconsin 14 and will stand with them in their brave opposition to Governor Walker's radical attacks on workers."
Thanks for all you do.
–Daniel, Lenore, Peter, Julia, and the rest of the team
Wisconsin GOP Senator Glenn Grothman chased, trapped by hecklers, saved ...
Total union thuggery!
And where, you might ask, were the police to protect this legislator?
Oh, they're public union members......they just weren't around.....
click this link for more:
http://www.620wtmj.com/shows/charliesykes/117226058.html?blog=y
Natalie Portman, Oscar Winner, Was Also a Precocious Scientist
Natalie Portman, Oscar Winner, Was Also a Precocious Scientist - NYTimes.com
"“I’ve taught at Harvard, Dartmouth and Vassar, and I’ve had the privilege of teaching a lot of very bright kids,” said Abigail A. Baird, who was one of Ms. Portman’s mentors at Harvard.
“There are very few who are as inherently bright as Natalie is, who have as much intellectual horsepower, who work as hard as she did.
She didn’t take a single thing for granted.”"
Beauty and brains
"“I’ve taught at Harvard, Dartmouth and Vassar, and I’ve had the privilege of teaching a lot of very bright kids,” said Abigail A. Baird, who was one of Ms. Portman’s mentors at Harvard.
“There are very few who are as inherently bright as Natalie is, who have as much intellectual horsepower, who work as hard as she did.
She didn’t take a single thing for granted.”"
Beauty and brains
My people."
Althouse: "My people."
"Should the Attorney General be saying 'my people'... and not mean the People of the United States?"
"Should the Attorney General be saying 'my people'... and not mean the People of the United States?"
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
QUOTE OF THE DAY: The unfunded liabilities of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid already exce…
Instapundit » Blog Archive » QUOTE OF THE DAY
"QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The unfunded liabilities of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid already exceed $106 trillion.
That’s well over $300,000 for every man, woman and child in America (and exceeds the combined value of every U.S. bank account, stock certificate, building and piece of personal or public property).
Can you say political malpractice?"
"QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The unfunded liabilities of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid already exceed $106 trillion.
That’s well over $300,000 for every man, woman and child in America (and exceeds the combined value of every U.S. bank account, stock certificate, building and piece of personal or public property).
Can you say political malpractice?"
Are Republican politicians better looking? Survey claims we think right-wingers are more attractive than their rivals on the left
"Right-wing politicians are seen as more physically attractive than socialists and get more votes because of their good looks, a new study has found."
Well duh!
Shocker: EPA air chief ignorant of atmospheric CO2 level
Shocker: EPA air chief ignorant of atmospheric CO2 level « JunkScience.com
"March 1, 2011 At today’s House Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing on EPA’s job killing greenhouse gas regulations, Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) asked panel witness Gina McCarthy — chief of EPA’s air programs, including the agency’s greenhouse gas regulations — whether she had any idea of what the atmospheric level of carbon dioxide is, SHE ADMITTED THAT SHE DID NOT!"
One would hope that the folks who tell us how horrible CO2 is would be following the trends............unless it really isn't about science after all........
"March 1, 2011 At today’s House Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing on EPA’s job killing greenhouse gas regulations, Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) asked panel witness Gina McCarthy — chief of EPA’s air programs, including the agency’s greenhouse gas regulations — whether she had any idea of what the atmospheric level of carbon dioxide is, SHE ADMITTED THAT SHE DID NOT!"
One would hope that the folks who tell us how horrible CO2 is would be following the trends............unless it really isn't about science after all........
U of M Retirement Payments Dwarf Private-Sector Plans [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
U of M Retirement Payments Dwarf Private-Sector Plans [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The University of Michigan contributed $217.9 million to its employees’ retirement plans in 2010.
The school’s retirement plan matches up to 10 percent of employee pay.
U-M’s retirement payments have increased 21 percent (unadjusted for inflation) since 2006, when it handed out $180 million in retirement contributions.
The university contributes 10 percent if employees put in 5 percent of their pay.
If an employee makes no contribution, U of M still puts in 5 percent if the employee is 35 or older with at least two years of service.
....“You are asking taxpayers to pay for these benefits,” Hohman said.
“Those (private-sector) taxpayers are not getting 10 percent retirement benefits.”"
Another bastion of the left that sucks the future from our children.
Attend Uof M, graduate with hundreds of thousands of student loan debt, pay for retired "overworked" U M retirees.
It's for the children...yeah right.....
"The University of Michigan contributed $217.9 million to its employees’ retirement plans in 2010.
The school’s retirement plan matches up to 10 percent of employee pay.
U-M’s retirement payments have increased 21 percent (unadjusted for inflation) since 2006, when it handed out $180 million in retirement contributions.
The university contributes 10 percent if employees put in 5 percent of their pay.
If an employee makes no contribution, U of M still puts in 5 percent if the employee is 35 or older with at least two years of service.
....“You are asking taxpayers to pay for these benefits,” Hohman said.
“Those (private-sector) taxpayers are not getting 10 percent retirement benefits.”"
Another bastion of the left that sucks the future from our children.
Attend Uof M, graduate with hundreds of thousands of student loan debt, pay for retired "overworked" U M retirees.
It's for the children...yeah right.....
Government Unions 101: What Public-Sector Unions Won't Tell You|
Government Unions 101: What Public-Sector Unions Won't Tell You The Heritage Foundation
"FDR: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D) gave unions extensive powers to bargain collectively in the private sector but excluded them from government.
FDR believed collective bargaining had no place in public service and that a government strike was “unthinkable and intolerable.”"
A wonderful resource to help you refute the lies of the MSM.
"FDR: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D) gave unions extensive powers to bargain collectively in the private sector but excluded them from government.
FDR believed collective bargaining had no place in public service and that a government strike was “unthinkable and intolerable.”"
A wonderful resource to help you refute the lies of the MSM.
State of Michigan to Stop Illegal ‘Union Dues’ Withdrawals From Checks to Home-Based Day Care
State of Michigan to Stop Illegal ‘Union Dues’ Withdrawals From Checks to Home-Based Day Care ... [Mackinac Center]
"State of Michigan to Stop Illegal ‘Union Dues’ Withdrawals From Checks to Home-Based Day Care Providers
‘Fantastic news’ needs to be coupled with legislative action to prevent similar schemes in the future, says Mackinac Center attorney"
The end of one of the more disgusting scams perpetrated on innocent business owners by the Granholm/Union administration.
Good riddance!
"State of Michigan to Stop Illegal ‘Union Dues’ Withdrawals From Checks to Home-Based Day Care Providers
‘Fantastic news’ needs to be coupled with legislative action to prevent similar schemes in the future, says Mackinac Center attorney"
The end of one of the more disgusting scams perpetrated on innocent business owners by the Granholm/Union administration.
Good riddance!
Public Unions: A Bad Deal for the Public
RealClearPolitics - Public Unions: A Bad Deal for the Public
"Gov. Walker wants public employees in Wisconsin to contribute roughly half as much, proportionately, to their health plans and pensions as do workers in the private sector.
The governor also wants to restrict public employee unions to bargaining for wages only, leaving the health and benefit packages and work rules up to elected officials to decide.
And he wants the state to stop collecting dues for the unions, and to require them to win recertification elections each year."
"Gov. Walker wants public employees in Wisconsin to contribute roughly half as much, proportionately, to their health plans and pensions as do workers in the private sector.
The governor also wants to restrict public employee unions to bargaining for wages only, leaving the health and benefit packages and work rules up to elected officials to decide.
And he wants the state to stop collecting dues for the unions, and to require them to win recertification elections each year."
The Vicious Cycle of Government Unions
CARPE DIEM: The Vicious Cycle of Government Unions
"A good summary of the vicious cycle of government unions, from Katherine Kersten writing in yesterday's StarTribune:
'Here's the vicious cycle:
Union leaders take money from union dues and pass it to Democratic candidates.
Once elected, the politicians 'negotiate' with the unions that helped elect them.
In essence, the unions hire their own bosses who face them across the bargaining table.
Politicians repay unions' financial support by doling out hefty pensions and benefits.
It's easy to be generous when you're spending taxpayers' money, not your own.
Elected officials aren't accountable to a board of directors or shareholders, and they don't have to worry about going bankrupt, as private companies do.
Government is a monopoly, or near monopoly, so it has no concerns about competitiveness or efficiency to keep it honest.
To keep unions happy, politicians need only kick the can down the road.
Today, public unions are among the Democratic Party's largest donors, and form the core of its on-the-ground campaign machine.
But the gig is up.
Increasingly, taxpayers understand that the structural deficits this arrangement generates will bankrupt us. Already, taxpayer-subsidized pensions and benefits are edging out other spending priorities -- from schools to parks and highways.'"
"A good summary of the vicious cycle of government unions, from Katherine Kersten writing in yesterday's StarTribune:
'Here's the vicious cycle:
Union leaders take money from union dues and pass it to Democratic candidates.
Once elected, the politicians 'negotiate' with the unions that helped elect them.
In essence, the unions hire their own bosses who face them across the bargaining table.
Politicians repay unions' financial support by doling out hefty pensions and benefits.
It's easy to be generous when you're spending taxpayers' money, not your own.
Elected officials aren't accountable to a board of directors or shareholders, and they don't have to worry about going bankrupt, as private companies do.
Government is a monopoly, or near monopoly, so it has no concerns about competitiveness or efficiency to keep it honest.
To keep unions happy, politicians need only kick the can down the road.
Today, public unions are among the Democratic Party's largest donors, and form the core of its on-the-ground campaign machine.
But the gig is up.
Increasingly, taxpayers understand that the structural deficits this arrangement generates will bankrupt us. Already, taxpayer-subsidized pensions and benefits are edging out other spending priorities -- from schools to parks and highways.'"
Missing senators rely heavily on union campaign dollars
Newsalert: Missing senators rely heavily on union campaign dollars
"The 14 Wisconsin Democratic senators who fled to Illinois share more than just political sympathy with the public employees and unions targeted by Gov. Scott Walker's budget-repair bill.
The Senate Democrats count on those in the public sector as a key funding source for their campaigns.
In fact, one out of every five dollars raised by those Democratic senators in the past two election cycles came from public employees, such as teachers and firefighters, and their unions, a Journal Sentinel analysis of campaign records shows.
'It's very simple,' said Richard Abelson, executive director of District Council 48 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
'We have interests and because of that we attempt to support candidates who support our interests.
It's pretty hard to find Republicans who support our interests these days.'
When you take money from the Koch brothers you are self-interested.
When you take money from government unions you are engaging in altruistic behavior!
Got that?"
"The 14 Wisconsin Democratic senators who fled to Illinois share more than just political sympathy with the public employees and unions targeted by Gov. Scott Walker's budget-repair bill.
The Senate Democrats count on those in the public sector as a key funding source for their campaigns.
In fact, one out of every five dollars raised by those Democratic senators in the past two election cycles came from public employees, such as teachers and firefighters, and their unions, a Journal Sentinel analysis of campaign records shows.
'It's very simple,' said Richard Abelson, executive director of District Council 48 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
'We have interests and because of that we attempt to support candidates who support our interests.
It's pretty hard to find Republicans who support our interests these days.'
When you take money from the Koch brothers you are self-interested.
When you take money from government unions you are engaging in altruistic behavior!
Got that?"
Billions in Bloat Uncovered in Beltway
Billions in Bloat Uncovered in Beltway - WSJ.com
"The U.S. government has 15 different agencies overseeing food-safety laws, more than 20 separate programs to help the homeless and 80 programs for economic development.
These are a few of the findings in a massive study of overlapping and duplicative programs that cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year, according to the Government Accountability Office"
"The U.S. government has 15 different agencies overseeing food-safety laws, more than 20 separate programs to help the homeless and 80 programs for economic development.
These are a few of the findings in a massive study of overlapping and duplicative programs that cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year, according to the Government Accountability Office"
Conservative All-Star Team: Meet the 47 Congressmen Who Voted for Every Spending Cut
» Conservative All-Star Team: Meet the 47 Congressmen Who Voted for Every Spending Cut - Big Government
"House Republicans emerged from last week’s government spending debate with a plan that cuts $61 billion from current levels — a notable achievement that sets an important marker for the coming showdown with President Obama and Senate Democrats.
In the course of the debate, 47 Republicans emerged as rock-solid conservatives willing to cut spending repeatedly."
Check 'em out!
I'm pretty sure Justin is already there....and so is our own Bill Huizenga!
Stand tall you patriots!
Thank you!
"House Republicans emerged from last week’s government spending debate with a plan that cuts $61 billion from current levels — a notable achievement that sets an important marker for the coming showdown with President Obama and Senate Democrats.
In the course of the debate, 47 Republicans emerged as rock-solid conservatives willing to cut spending repeatedly."
Check 'em out!
I'm pretty sure Justin is already there....and so is our own Bill Huizenga!
Stand tall you patriots!
Thank you!
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