Friday, May 27, 2011
Commonwealth Foundation - SB1 for Smarties
"Will SB1 force school districts to raise taxes or reduce funding for local schools? NO. In fact, school districts should be more capable of lowering their taxes. Here's why: The Harrisburg School District spends approximately $17,675 per student. Under SB1, a low-income student trapped in a chronically underperforming school would be eligible to utilize a state-funded voucher of approximately $8,828 to attend an alternative public or private school. Where does the remaining $8,847 go? It stays in the district effectively increasing the amount of money per student for t" Visit:Commonwealth Foundation - SB1 for Smarties:
Congressman Barletts - Standing with Israel
Congressman Lou Barletta in his May 25th e-mail message wrote:
"Yesterday, I had the privilege of being part of a Joint Session of Congress to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak on the challenges facing his country and the important partnership between our two democratic nations. I’m proud to stand with Israel in their struggle for democracy, freedom, and security."
Congressman Barletta quotes Prime Minister Netanyahu,
“Israel has no better friend than America. And America has no better friend than Israel. We stand together to defend democracy. We stand together to advance peace. We stand together to fight terrorism.”
Congressman Barletta wrote he was "upset to hear President Obama advocating for a smaller Israel" in his speech at the State Department. "Israelis deserve security... Israel has an absolute right to exist."
"Yesterday, I had the privilege of being part of a Joint Session of Congress to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak on the challenges facing his country and the important partnership between our two democratic nations. I’m proud to stand with Israel in their struggle for democracy, freedom, and security."
Congressman Barletta quotes Prime Minister Netanyahu,
“Israel has no better friend than America. And America has no better friend than Israel. We stand together to defend democracy. We stand together to advance peace. We stand together to fight terrorism.”
Congressman Barletta wrote he was "upset to hear President Obama advocating for a smaller Israel" in his speech at the State Department. "Israelis deserve security... Israel has an absolute right to exist."
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Barletta back in immigration fight - News - Standard Speaker
"The newly elected congressman and former mayor of Hazleton is drafting his first piece of legislation, which will crack down on so-called 'sanctuary cities,' or places where elected officials choose not to enforce immigration policy.
Barletta said he is also creating the new 112th Congress Immigration Reform Caucus, which will closely examine American immigration policy" Visit:
Barletta back in immigration fight - News - Standard Speaker:
Barletta said he is also creating the new 112th Congress Immigration Reform Caucus, which will closely examine American immigration policy" Visit:
Barletta back in immigration fight - News - Standard Speaker:
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Time for the U.S. to Get Out of NATO | Gene Healy | Cato Institute: Commentary
"We got dragged into Libya by our NATO allies, who aren't competent to run a proper airwar against a crumbling Third-World autocracy, and are now complaining that we're not doing more to bail them out." Visit:
Time for the U.S. to Get Out of NATO | Gene Healy | Cato Institute: Commentary:
Time for the U.S. to Get Out of NATO | Gene Healy | Cato Institute: Commentary:
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Just for fun:
Top 10 Rejected Obama Mission Names
Apparently the White House tossed out a number of perfectly good names before arriving at "Operation Odyssey Dawn":
10.Operation Nine Months In The Senate Didn't Prepare Me For This
9. Operation Organizing for Libya
8. Operation Double Standard
7. Operation FINE! I'll Do Something
6. Operation Enduring Narcissism
5. Operation So That's What the Red Button Does
4. Operation France Backed Me Into A Corner
3. Operation Start Without Me
2. Operation Unlike Bush Wars This One Is Justified Because Hey Look A Squirrel
1. Operation Aimless Fury
How about Operation Impeach Obama?
Apparently the White House tossed out a number of perfectly good names before arriving at "Operation Odyssey Dawn":
10.Operation Nine Months In The Senate Didn't Prepare Me For This
9. Operation Organizing for Libya
8. Operation Double Standard
7. Operation FINE! I'll Do Something
6. Operation Enduring Narcissism
5. Operation So That's What the Red Button Does
4. Operation France Backed Me Into A Corner
3. Operation Start Without Me
2. Operation Unlike Bush Wars This One Is Justified Because Hey Look A Squirrel
1. Operation Aimless Fury
How about Operation Impeach Obama?
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Port Arthur Housing Authority violated competitive bidding, other stimulus rules, must return $725K federal stimulus grant
Port Arthur Housing Authority violated competitive bidding, other stimulus rules, must return $725K federal stimulus grant: "By Mark Lisheron
The housing authority in Port Arthur will lose the balance of a $725,546 federal stimulus grant for its mishandling of two low-income development projects.
In a report issued late last week, Gerald R. Kirkland, regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Fort Worth, is asking that the Housing Authority return $67,640 the authority already spent on the project." Don't hold your breath.
The housing authority in Port Arthur will lose the balance of a $725,546 federal stimulus grant for its mishandling of two low-income development projects.
In a report issued late last week, Gerald R. Kirkland, regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Fort Worth, is asking that the Housing Authority return $67,640 the authority already spent on the project." Don't hold your breath.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
MinnPost - Bachmann's big night: reaction to her SOTU response
Michelle Bachmanns Tea Party Response to State of the Union Address talk's about health care. Visit to view her video address: MinnPost - Bachmann's big night: reaction to her SOTU response
Friday, January 14, 2011
American Radio Journal
American Radio Journal: "January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry interviews Dr. Jamie Glazov of www.FrontPageMag.com and author of the new book Showdown With Evil: Our Struggle Against Tyranny and Terror about the ongoing war against terror; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story on the congress' upcoming agenda; And, Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (Ret.) has an Amerian Radio Journal commentary on America's vulnerability to economic warfare."
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Poll Shows Pennsylvanians Favor School Choice
From the Commonnwealtlh Foundation:
Commonwealth Foundation sponsoring forum on education vouchers, state budget and spending cuts in wake of poll results
HARRISBURG, PA (11.09.10) — Pennsylvania voters elected a Governor last Tuesday who is committed to school choice, sending a message that our children's right to an excellent education is one they are not willing to compromise.
The Commonwealth Foundation reinforced this message by releasing a poll today that shows that half of Pennsylvanians support education vouchers in their state. The poll, conducted one day before the election, revealed that 50 percent of Pennsylvanians think that education vouchers should be used for those who want to send their children to a private school, rather than paying taxes to a public school that may be underperforming or failing.
Additionally, those polled feel strongly that all students should have the option to receive the vouchers, as opposed to merely low-income students in underperforming schools. Of the 500 polled, 67 percent prefer that all students be eligible to receive vouchers, with 20 percent stating that vouchers should go only to low-income students or those in schools with poor performance. Fourteen percent were undecided.
"These numbers are compelling," said Matthew J. Brouillette, President and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation and a former teacher and school board member. "It's clear that Pennsylvanians not only want school choice for their own children, but support those in the quest to place their kids in schools and educational programs best-suited to these families. We've always argued that students should have the freedom to break away from underperforming schools rather than be forced to attend a school based merely on where they live. And now we see that most Pennsylvanians feel the same way."
The poll, conducted Nov. 1 by Pulse Opinion Research, asked 500 likely voters in the state their views on tax credit funded scholarships, education vouchers, and the students who should be eligible for these programs. Forty-six percent of those polled supported the concept of Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit, which provides companies with a 75 percent tax credit for donations to a non-profit scholarship or educational improvement organization. Thirty percent were opposed to the credits and 24 percent were undecided.
The complete poll results can be accessed at CommonwealthFoundation.org.
In light of these poll results, the Commonwealth Foundation will sponsor a Nov. 15 Policies & Principles Luncheon on issues surrounding the recent election, namely school choice, the state budget, spending cuts, and privatizing liquor sales.
Commonwealth Foundation sponsoring forum on education vouchers, state budget and spending cuts in wake of poll results
HARRISBURG, PA (11.09.10) — Pennsylvania voters elected a Governor last Tuesday who is committed to school choice, sending a message that our children's right to an excellent education is one they are not willing to compromise.
The Commonwealth Foundation reinforced this message by releasing a poll today that shows that half of Pennsylvanians support education vouchers in their state. The poll, conducted one day before the election, revealed that 50 percent of Pennsylvanians think that education vouchers should be used for those who want to send their children to a private school, rather than paying taxes to a public school that may be underperforming or failing.
Additionally, those polled feel strongly that all students should have the option to receive the vouchers, as opposed to merely low-income students in underperforming schools. Of the 500 polled, 67 percent prefer that all students be eligible to receive vouchers, with 20 percent stating that vouchers should go only to low-income students or those in schools with poor performance. Fourteen percent were undecided.
"These numbers are compelling," said Matthew J. Brouillette, President and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation and a former teacher and school board member. "It's clear that Pennsylvanians not only want school choice for their own children, but support those in the quest to place their kids in schools and educational programs best-suited to these families. We've always argued that students should have the freedom to break away from underperforming schools rather than be forced to attend a school based merely on where they live. And now we see that most Pennsylvanians feel the same way."
The poll, conducted Nov. 1 by Pulse Opinion Research, asked 500 likely voters in the state their views on tax credit funded scholarships, education vouchers, and the students who should be eligible for these programs. Forty-six percent of those polled supported the concept of Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit, which provides companies with a 75 percent tax credit for donations to a non-profit scholarship or educational improvement organization. Thirty percent were opposed to the credits and 24 percent were undecided.
The complete poll results can be accessed at CommonwealthFoundation.org.
In light of these poll results, the Commonwealth Foundation will sponsor a Nov. 15 Policies & Principles Luncheon on issues surrounding the recent election, namely school choice, the state budget, spending cuts, and privatizing liquor sales.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Where The Action Ought To Be: A Once in a Generation Chance for the Midwest - Hugh Hewitt - Townhall Conservative
"But the states that have hemorrhaged jobs and opportunities over the past many years of misrule by Democratic governors and Democratic majorities have to take quick and decisive action on three fronts. The voters have delivered the legislative majorities these new governors need, and they should act especially in three areas." Corporate tax rates...education and liability laws: Visit: Where The Action Ought To Be: A Once in a Generation Chance for the Midwest - Hugh Hewitt - Townhall Conservative:
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