Who says Republicans don't care about the environment? Here's two GOP members of Congress from Pennsylvania who are pushing pro-conservation legislation in the House.
Meehan, Gerlach tout pro-conservation plan (With Video) - delcotimes.com
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Newspaper: Berks Countians understand need for tax reform
From an editorial in The Pottstown Mercury:
Read the full editorial at the link below:
Berks Countians understand need for tax reform - pottsmerc.com
A legislative forum was held Monday at Daniel Boone Middle School for discussion of tax proposals — a pretty dry topic for a pleasant summer night.Berks County residents demand Pennsylvania eliminate school property taxes. So what's wrong with the rest of the state?
But the forum brought out a full house — nearly 400 people — to listen intently to proposals for tax reform that have been talked about in Harrisburg for 40 years.
Read the full editorial at the link below:
Berks Countians understand need for tax reform - pottsmerc.com
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Is John Rafferty Pennsylvania's next Attorney General?
PoliticsPA is reporting that Republican State Sen. John Rafferty is planning a run for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2012.
From a story by Politics PA Managing Editor Keegan Gibson:
He won't face a question of experience: Rafferty served as Deputy Attorney General from 1988 to 1991. In the PA Senate, he has built a reputation as a good legislator respected on both sides of the aisle. He chairs the Transportation Committee and serves on Appropriations, Judiciary, Law & Justice, Banking and Insurance and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.I've gotten to know Sen. Rafferty well over the years and he would make an outstanding Attorney General. He's a dedicated public servant who has moved up the ranks quickly in the state Senate. He's also big on constituent service, not an easy task in the expansive 44th State Senate District, which stretches across Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties.
Rafferty's likely opponent would be liberal Democrat Patrick Murphy, a one-term Congressman from Bucks County who lost his bid for re-election in 2010.
Read more about a possible Rafferty campaign at the link below:
Rafferty in for Attorney General
Monday, August 29, 2011
Meet liberal hypocrite Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett wants more Americans to pay higher taxes at the same time his company has not paid any federal taxes in almost a decade.
From a New York Post editorial calling out the liberal hypocrite:
If Buffett really thinks he and his "mega-rich friends" should pay higher taxes, why doesn't his firm fork over what it already owes under current rates?Read the full editorial at the link below:
Likely answer: He cares more about shilling for President Obama -- who's practically made socking "millionaires and billionaires" his re-election theme song -- than about kicking in more himself.
Warren Buffett's hokey tax-hike call - Editorial - NYPOST.com
John McCain still alive ... turns 75 today
Birthday wishes to Arizona Sen. John McCain, who turns 75 today.
Remember all those Obama-loving liberal pundits who said in 2008 that McCain was too old to serve as president and he'd probably die in office, thus making Sarah Palin president?
Typical scare tactics for the far left. I bet some people did not vote for McCain because of his age. Instead we get stuck with a 50-year-old community organizer whose screwed up the country royally.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Congressman Joe Pitts: U.S. needs real tax reform
An excellent op-ed by Congressman Joe Pitts, R-PA, that offers real solutions to reforming the tax code instead of Obama's idiotic "tax the rich" bumper sticker slogan.
U.S. needs permanent tax reform - pottsmerc.com
U.S. needs permanent tax reform - pottsmerc.com
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Rep. Maloney to host property tax forum
WHAT: State Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) will host a town hall meeting to provide information on efforts to reduce and/or eliminate school property taxes. He has often referred to Berks County as “ground zero” in the property tax debate, and is holding this meeting to update constituents on the challenges facing the state Legislature in dealing with this issue.
WHO: Maloney will be joined by other members of the General Assembly, including the co-chairmen of the School Property Tax Relief Caucus, Reps. Jim Cox (R-Berks) and Seth Grove (R-York), as well as Reps. Mark Gillen (R-Berks), Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery), Marcie Toepel (R-Montgomery) and Doug Reichley (R-Berks/Lehigh).
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Daniel Boone Middle School auditorium, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville.
LIVE WEBSTREAMING: The meeting may be viewed through Maloney’s website, www.RepMaloney.com
WHO: Maloney will be joined by other members of the General Assembly, including the co-chairmen of the School Property Tax Relief Caucus, Reps. Jim Cox (R-Berks) and Seth Grove (R-York), as well as Reps. Mark Gillen (R-Berks), Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery), Marcie Toepel (R-Montgomery) and Doug Reichley (R-Berks/Lehigh).
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Daniel Boone Middle School auditorium, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville.
LIVE WEBSTREAMING: The meeting may be viewed through Maloney’s website, www.RepMaloney.com
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
East Coast Earthquake Puts Focus on Looming Disaster Facing America's Bridges
More than 150,000 U.S. bridges - many in Pennsylvania - are in need of repair.
East Coast Earthquake Puts Focus on Looming Disaster Facing America's Bridges
East Coast Earthquake Puts Focus on Looming Disaster Facing America's Bridges
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
PennDOT Inspectors Begin Precautionary Bridge Inspections after Earthquake
Pennsylvania has the most structurally deficient bridges of any state, so this make sense.
PennDOT Inspectors Begin Precautionary Bridge Inspections after Earthquake
PennDOT Inspectors Begin Precautionary Bridge Inspections after Earthquake
Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth: Photo ID Protects Integrity of Every Vote
This is a step in the right direction after eight years of Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell blocking efforts to reduce voter fraud in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth: Photo ID Protects Integrity of Every Vote
Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth: Photo ID Protects Integrity of Every Vote
Rep. Maloney to host property tax forum
State Rep. David M. Maloney (R-130th Dist.) will host a school property tax forum on Monday, Aug. 29, at the Daniel Boone Middle School Auditorium in Amity Township.
The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is open to the public.
"I have long said that Berks County is "Ground Zero" for the debate over school property taxes. It is the issue I hear about most frequently from constituents," Maloney said in a press release announcing the forum.
From the release:
"Our agenda for Aug. 29th is to lay out to the public where we are at this point in time in the fight to reduce and eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania. Several of my State House colleagues and I will present the most current data we have and discuss the challenges we face in our 130th District and statewide."
State Reps. Seth Grove, R-York, and Jim Cox, R-Berks, who are both co-team leaders for the House Majority Policy Committee will be on hand as well as Reps. Doug Reichley R- Berks/Lehigh, Marcy Toepel, R-Montgomery, and Mark Gillen, R-Berks, who will all participate in the forum.
"We have a lot of information to put forward and we will talk about previous tax relief efforts like legalized gaming and Act 1," Maloney said. "We will talk about school district growth versus state funding over the last 10 years. At the end of the presentation we will take questions."
State lawmakers from Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties have been pushing for the elimination of school property taxes for years, Maloney noted.
"No two counties in Pennsylvania are alike as we all struggle with higher school property taxes," Maloney said. "In some parts of Pennsylvania, school property taxes are not an issue, but they are a problem here. We have information and numbers that most people have not seen and it looks at school property taxes on a statewide view. I felt it was necessary to share this data. There are hot spots in Pennsylvania where this is a serious concern. We in the southeast live in a hot spot."
"Part of my purpose for this event is to also tell people that we will continue to work to correct the problems with the school property tax system," Maloney said.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Facebook Removed Gov. Jan Brewer's Post Criticizing Obama
Free speech ends when you start to critize liberals.
Facebook Removed Gov. Jan Brewer's Post Criticizing Obama - HUMAN EVENTS
Facebook Removed Gov. Jan Brewer's Post Criticizing Obama - HUMAN EVENTS
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Pennsylvania Jobless Rate Rises to 7.8%
The Obama Recession continues as Pennsylvania's unemployment rate jumped to 7.8% in July, up from 7.6% in June. So much for Obama's recovery summer.
Pennsylvania's Employment Situation: July 2011
Pennsylvania's Employment Situation: July 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Zogby: Voters Might be Tuning Obama Out
Pollster John Zogby on the Obama presidency:
"Both the stock market and President Obama's poll numbers are tanking."Zogby: Voters Might be Tuning Obama Out - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
Republicans Ridicule Obama's Martha's Vineyard Vacation
Unemployment is above 9 percent, poverty is at record levels and the stock market is in the tank. Barack Obama deserves a vacation after the great work he's done destroying the U.S. economy.
Republicans Ridicule Obama's Martha's Vineyard Vacation - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
Republicans Ridicule Obama's Martha's Vineyard Vacation - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Report: Poverty Soars Under Obama
How's this for hope and change? Despite trillions of dollars in new government spending, the poverty rate in America has soared under Barack Obama.
Study: 1 in 5 American children lives in poverty
Study: 1 in 5 American children lives in poverty
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Barack Obama: The Dog Ate My Recovery
Barack Obama still hasn't run out of excuses for his failed economic policies.
Editorial: Did Bo (Obama's Dog) Eat The Recovery? - Investors.com
Editorial: Did Bo (Obama's Dog) Eat The Recovery? - Investors.com
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Food Stamp Stimulus
Under Barack Obama, 1 in 7 Americans relies on food stamps. And Obama thinks that's a good thing. He'd like to see more people dependent on the government for their food. Not exactly the hope and change you were promised.
Food Stamp Stimulus - HUMAN EVENTS
Food Stamp Stimulus - HUMAN EVENTS
Monday, August 15, 2011
Newspaper: On fixing economy, Obama got it wrong
The liberal Los Angeles Times, an Obama supporter from Day 1, admits on its editorial pages what Barack Obama and his economic advisers refuse to see: They got it all wrong on the economy. The newspaper says it's time for a fresh start.
Fixing the economy: We got it wrong
Fixing the economy: We got it wrong
Newspaper: Pennsylvania Legislature could easily be cut
A day after The Pottstown Mercury called for reducing the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature to save money and increase efficiency, The Philadelphia Inquirer has jumped on the bandwagon.
From the Inquirer editorial:
From the Inquirer editorial:
The Pennsylvania legislature has not exactly distinguished itself with a House that has 203 members. With a 150-member House, it's unlikely to do any worse making laws, and it could save some money in the process.Read the full editorial at the newspaper's website.
The Cost of Government
Today, Aug. 15, is the last day in 2011 you have been working to pay for the cost of government (taxes and regulations) if you live in Pennsylvania.
The money you bring home the rest of the year is all yours.
Still think we don't need to shrink the size of government at every level?
From The Commonwealth Foundation:
The money you bring home the rest of the year is all yours.
Still think we don't need to shrink the size of government at every level?
From The Commonwealth Foundation:
By the calculation of Americans for Tax Reform, Pennsylvania just reached its Cost of Government Day. That is, it took the average Keystone worker until Aug. 15, or 227 days, to earn enough to pay his share of federal, state and local government spending and meet the costs of regulation. That puts Pennsylvania in a dismal 40th place among U.S. states, and three days later than the national average.Read more at The Commonwealth Foundation Blog.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Newspaper: Smaller Pennsylvania Legislature is an idea whose time has come
Pennsylvania taxpayers shell out more than $300 million a year to support 253 elected state lawmakers and their 3,000 staffers. Are taxpayers getting their money's worth?
Editorial: Smaller Legislature is an idea whose time has come - pottsmerc.com
Editorial: Smaller Legislature is an idea whose time has come - pottsmerc.com
Join the fight to end school property taxes
The Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations is planning a big push this fall to help eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania. Find out how you can help at the link below:
Join the fight to end school property taxes - pottsmerc.com
Join the fight to end school property taxes - pottsmerc.com
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Lincoln Radio Journal: Property Tax Relief in PA
This week on Lincoln Radio Journal: Host Lowman Henry talks with David Baldinger of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations about the group's plan for eliminating school property taxes; Frank Gamrat and Eric Montarti of the Allegheny Institute discuss the economic impact of drilling in the Marcellus Shale region on The Allegheny Institute Report; and, Scott Paterno has an Uncomfortable Truth commentary on President Barack Obama's failure to lead. Visit www.lincolnradiojournal.com to find out were you can listen to the program in your area.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
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Saturday, August 06, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the July Unemployment Numbers
"After 30 straight months above 8 percent unemployment, it's time for President Obama to quit passing the buck, take responsibility for the economy and institute a pro-growth jobs agenda to get Americans back to work."
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the July Unemployment Numbers
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the July Unemployment Numbers
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All Things Must Pass
Sorry for the lack of posting over the past 24 hours. I've been incapacitated by a kidney stone. Spent 7 hours in the emergency room of my local hospital waiting for urine test, X-ray and CT to confirm diagnosis. Finally feeling better now that the pain medication has kicked in. I'm sending out this dedication to me: "All Things Must Pass" by George Harrison.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Even NY Times loses faith in Obama
You know you're in trouble when The New York Times, the official propaganda arm of the Democratic Party, starts dissing Barack Obama.
So much for the myth of hope and change.
So much for the myth of hope and change.
The New York Times: "The president can no longer make the argument that he has changed the way Washington works - Mr. Obama's Washington, in fact, has looked even worse than previous eras …"RNC: What They Are Saying: Obama's 'Inept' Leadership on Debt Ceiling Debate Has Left His Party and Presidency in a 'Diminished State'
Monday, August 01, 2011
Global warming hoax unravels
More evidence has surfaced that much of the climate change science used by global warming alarmists was made up.
You would think that environmentalists would be overjoyed at the news that the world is not in danger. But that's not the case. I wonder why. Could it be that there's money to be made in frightening people? Just ask millionaire Al Gore.
Check out this well-written opinion piece by Chester County resident Anthony J. Oleck:
Another blow to the Al Gore types - dailylocal.com
You would think that environmentalists would be overjoyed at the news that the world is not in danger. But that's not the case. I wonder why. Could it be that there's money to be made in frightening people? Just ask millionaire Al Gore.
Check out this well-written opinion piece by Chester County resident Anthony J. Oleck:
Another blow to the Al Gore types - dailylocal.com
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