The Minnesota Legislature will convene with a Republican majority facing a budget crisis … and the first question is : “What’s your Priority ?” Governor Pawlenty asked a similar question in his 2009 State of the State Address when he suggested that the legislature should focus as a family would looking at thier own expenses [...]
John Kline (R-MN-02) proudly encourages citizens to visit his Stop The Pork website to learn about wasteful government spending. Yet, there is another kind of Pork that Mr. Kline does not talk about … the Pork we eat and the whole Agricultural Subsidy programs … and the Kline family farm that participates in that subsidy [...]
“I’ve got mine—good luck getting yours.” I thought the ME generation was those that were born in the 1970’s but based on the 2010 Elections, it seems the ME generation is the BabyBoomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). James Surowiecki writes about the shift in senior citizens voters. Here are his key points : [...]
A new Congress means new committee assignment opportunities. Jack Kingston (R-GA), a fiscal conservative who is lobbying to become chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is looking for some new committee members. “So much of the work is going to be appropriations related. There’s going to be a lot of tough votes. So some people [...]
When Tim Walz (D-MN-01) attended his new member’s orientation in 2006, there was that learning experience that every new employee goes through – learning the rules, responsibilities and benefits. The thrill of getting a job can overshadow these other aspects. While salary is commonly known prior to employment, what the details of the benefits may [...]
Tom Emmer offered some interesting observations during the campaign … – We live in a world where spending beyond our means is not an option – The elimination of wasteful government spending starts with the elected officials who are the watchdogs of the state taxpayer dollar – Put the people first – not government bureaucracies, [...]
My TV says it’s time to be Mormon. They’ve got sunshine, happiness, and they say, “I’m a Mormon.” Before this, I haven’t thought much about being a Mormon. It’s looking good. Jesus came for a personal visit, Utah is thriving so they must be doing something right, and contrary to what some might think, it’s [...]
If Job #1 for November 3rd is to plan how to win in 2012 then look for the Minnesota State Legislature to quickly advance an amendment to the state constitution to define marriage as one man and one woman for the 2012 Ballot. Why … it’s a great motivator to get people to the polls. [...]
MN Blue Blogs: Ten articles from Minnesota blogs
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Union News: 10 articles from national union blogs
