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Observation : Financial ruin from medical bills is almost exclusively an American disease. (by Roul Turley) Although healthcare reform now progressing into the implementation stage, that doesn’t mean the battle is over. Karl Rove has alluded to the Obama Administration having an “enemies list” … well, let’s just say that some groups are willing to Follow this link to read more of: EYES on MN-03 : Dollars From Doctors Being a New Kid for a New Term at school can be a challenging experience … as it would be to be a New Congressman when the 112th Congress convenes … but promoting an idea that parallels with legislation that existing congressmen have already embraced will surely help introduce that Congressman. Jim Meffert, the DFL Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : Meffert Could Find 24 Republicans to Support His Solar For Schools Program ADAGE : Nothing’s Free … somehow you are paying for it. FOUNDING FATHER’s ADVICE : War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes … known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.… No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. — James Madison, Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : Who Pays For Free Trade and Free Military ? Survey USA whittled down 1000 potential voters to determine that 656 were likely to vote this November. That’s the first bit of bad news … of the 1000, 926 were registered to vote … a very good ratio , but the drop-off is significant … in a democracy, it does no good to have people Follow this link to read more of: MN-GOV : Survey Brings Good News for Walz, Meffert and Clark Erik Paulsen (R-MN-03) has launched his first television commercial promoting the concept “Spending Less”. As previously discussed, that platitude should be rejected in favor of “Spending Wisely”. The commercial avoids the unanswered question : “What programs would Mr. Paulsen eliminate or reduce?” … no doubt there are many programs that some taxpayers would like defunded Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : To Spend Less, Paulsen Needs to Withdraw Sponsorship of HR 4888 I miss Jim Ramstad. His profile was that of a statesman … putting what is right ahead of what the party leaders dictate … thinking of Minnesota, not of special interests. Too bad that he retired from Congress … he is missed. If Congressman Ramstad was the MN-GOP’s candidate for Governor, he would have my Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : Meffert Finds an Ally in George Voinovich It seams that there are a lot of angry people out there. No, not the ones fighting over “burn’in” or “building” … no, I am sensing a real anger being represented through the newspaper editorial boards. The anger is being expressed based on the unwillingness by candidates to responsibly discuss fiscal positions in anything other Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : Is Spending Less an Honest Solution ? Ethics investigations can take a long time, and so it is not a surprise that an event that happened on December 10th could take until yesterday to result in a formal ethics investigation. Along the way, many have to be investigated … The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) has sent corporate donors and fund-raising hosts Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : Being a Dynamic Fundraiser creating a problem for Paulsen ? Did you know : Defense firms poured millions of dollars more into lobbying during the first two quarters of 2010, increasing expenditures by about 7 percent over what they spent in the first half of last year, an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics shows. Between April and June, only the financial services and Follow this link to read more of: MN-02 MN-03 : Madore Meffert Vow to Fight for the Other 98 Erik Paulsen (R-MN-03) has done something that his predecessor, Jim Ramstad, never did … in fact, he did something that no Minnesotan in the House of Representatives has ever done … he “won” a Best of Congress Award from Working Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families. I am honored to receive this award Follow this link to read more of: MN-03 : Paulsen Wins Look-At-Me Award Last week, I posted over at MPP about Paulsen’s votes on consecutive days against reforming Wall Street after its risky behavior plunged the country’s economy into recession, then against extending unemployment benefits for the people that it left without jobs the very next day. Paulsen has shown, time and time again, that he is completely Follow this link to read more of: Erik Paulsen: Pro-Wall Street, Anti-Consumer QUERY : Do you want your Congressman to put on a show, or work to help businesses HIRE you ? Newsflash : In case you didn’t get the word yet, the showman representing Minnesota’s Second District has an announcement : Minnesota Congressman John Kline is hosting a Career and Jobs Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Follow this link to read more of: Kline, Walz Take Different Approaches to Jobs Improvements in Student Loan Program are making an impact. “Many people who have lost their jobs, who have some college education already, are finding it hard to find work in this economy, so they have decided to return to school to complete their bachelor’s and have a better chance in the job market,” Marc Kinders, Follow this link to read more of: Simple Math : Lower interest rates + increased participation = American Jobs Jim Meffert is running for the seat held by Erik Paulsen in Minnesota’s Congressional District 3. Jim’s the DFL endorsed candidate. If you can help, please consider donating. Today, from Jim’s office: Jim Meffert receives the Letter Carriers endorsement. Edina, MN – Third District Congressional candidate Jim Meffert announced today that he has been endorsed Follow this link to read more of: Through Rain and Sleet and Snow backs Jim Meffert. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2010 Contact: Kate Monson, kate@jimmeffert.com 612.860.7962 Jim Meffert: Nurses’ strike shows the urgent need for payment reform Strike is a “symptom of a much larger problem in the way we pay for and deliver health care” Edina, MN – Jim Meffert, candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s Third District, released the Follow this link to read more of: Jim Meffert, Minnesota CD3 Congressional Candidate, On the Nurses Strike |
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