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Graphic artist and blogger Mario Piperni, that's who. Amazing graphics, great stories.
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Today Minnesota’s native son, Norm Ornstein, along with Thomas E. Mann penned a Must-Read OpEd entitled : Let’s just say it: The Republicans are the problem. We have been studying Washington politics and Congress for more than 40 years, and never have we seen them this dysfunctional. In our past writings, we have criticized both Follow this link to read more of: GRIDLOCK UPDATE : Kline Still Sitting on Military and Veterans Education Protection Act Last week, the Republican-managed House successfully passed HR 9 The Small Business Tax Cut … the cost $45.95Billion … for one year … with a projected 39,000 jobs created … with no offsets – so the National Debt will rise. The Republicans plan to find offsets later. This week, the Republican-managed House is focused on Follow this link to read more of: MN-02 : After Passing Unpaid Business Tax Cut, Will Kline Increase Student Interest Rates Pay For It ? Step aside, Speaker Boehner … Stand back, Majority Leader Cantor … Out of the way, Majority Whip McCarthy … Take the adjective “powerful” from Education and Workforce Chairman Kline … There’s two new Voices for the Republican Party … Andy Harris (R-MD-01) and John Culberson (R-TX-07) Who is not the question, but Why ? ‘cause Follow this link to read more of: Harris, Culberson – The New Voices of the Republicans 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; Follow this link to read more of: MN-02 : How Much Praise Does Kline Deserve For SAGE Loan ? 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 ? During Gil Gutknecht’s ten year career representing the First District, his most insightful contribution was an observation on the failings of government, when he aptly called the US Senate “the graveyard of all good ideas”. Sadly, those words still ring true today. Roundtable readers may recall the Lessons Learned From Obstructing Food Safety discussion that Follow this link to read more of: Vote NO : When Food (Safety) Goes Bad John Kline (R-MN-02), the ranking Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee, has been an outspoken critic of changes in the student loan programs … warning of government takeover in a one-size-fits-all mentality. Mr. Kline has his supporters in the private-for-profit education community. Conceptually, it’s a fair warning. The promise of capitalism is that Follow this link to read more of: MN-02 : What Will Kline Say About This Undercover Video ? |
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