“I actually got lucky because I had a very high draft number. I’ll never forget, that was an amazing period of time in my life” … Donald Trump — whose parents sent him to the New York Military Academy which he completed in June 1964. Mr. Trump went on to recall, “I was going to [...]
Do you wonder if Johnsonville Brats, Coors Beer, and Angel Soft Toilet Paper will be monitoring their Wisconsin sales volumes in May ? Maybe they should. Remember the reaction to those businesses that responded MNForward’s request for campaign contributions that were given to Tom Emmer’s gubernatorial campaign ? For example, it was cited that Regis [...]
John Kline (R-MN-02) as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, plays a significant role in our planning for war. The threat is known … Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has stated : “The most significant threat to our national security is our debt“. Pentagon needs to cut back [...]
John Kline (R-MN-02), chairman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, was in Tennessee to hold a congressional field hearing Thursday at Columbia State Community College. The local newspaper’s headline sums up Mr. Kline’s message rather succinctly : Representative: Cut Pell Grants. The paper also reported the reaction : Hanna Miller, a 20-year-old sophomore [...]
John Kline (R-MN-02) has scheduled a public town hall style meeting for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at the Red Wing Public Library. The Red Wing Public Library is located at 225 East Avenue in Red Wing (please use the Third Street entrance). Individuals who are unable to attend the town hall meeting but [...]
Do you remember when GOOD FRIDAY Observance meant that many churches of all traditions marked the “Three Hours” from noon to 3PM when recalling the words being spoken by the dying Christ on his Cross ? “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) These words from scripture have relevance today … [...]
Taxpayers need to be concerned whenever an entity gets subsidized or uses federal dollars unwisely … and Congress must act as our watchdog. Fortunately, Congress has some assistance. Yesterday, at the National Press Club, Sara Fritz unveiled the “Guide to For-Profit Colleges”. The guide provides details on more than 100 nontraditional college campuses, including trade [...]
When historians write The Making of the President 2012, the key date will be April 18, 2011 … no, not because that was the day that income taxes were due, but because on that day, The Club For Growth rejected Donald Trump as a legitimate candidate for President. Washington, DC – The Club for Growth [...]
There was a time when John Kline (R-MN-02) would issue press releases touting his efforts … “Kline Fights for Minnesota, Delivers Vital Funds” in taking credit for funding awarded to businesses in his district … such as : – $4 Million for the Navy’s P-3C Anti-Surface Warfare Improvement Program designed by Lockheed Martin’s Eagan facility; [...]
Confused ? If you are a homeless veteran, you must question the House Republicans who advocated for $5 Billion increase military funding … while protesting reckless Washington spending which included the defunding of the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program. John Kline (R-MN-02) issued a press release proclaiming his February vote : “Congress must stand [...]
MN Blue Blogs: Ten articles from Minnesota blogs
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What’s Happening in Congress, Rick Nolan Union News: 10 articles from national union blogs
