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.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sestak Too Radical
How radical is Rep. Joe Sestak's record on abortion? Sestak is radical enough to have earned the endorsement of the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) in all of his political campaigns, as well as contributions from them. According to their mission statement, NARAL "uses the political process to guarantee….the full range of reproductive choices, including … choosing legal abortion."
Sestak received NARAL's endorsement and a $5,000 campaign contribution in the PA primary against Arlen Specter according to a May 12 th press release by Nancy Keenan, NARAL's president. Sestak said he was "greatful" for NARAL's support.
Joe Sestak has been supported by the pro-abortion group NARAL consistently. In Sestak's "first successful campaign…NARAL...spent $232,000 on independent expenditures, including voter identification, polling, persuasion mail pieces…, and phone calls, reaching 86,000 households." according to Ms. Keenan's press release. NARAL's political action committee "contributed $10,000 to Sestak's 2006 campaign and $2,500 to his re-election bid in 2008" wrote Keenan. She added, Sestak's endorsement "continued the organization's strong ties with Sestak"
Pro-life voter's need to know about Sestak's pro-abortion stand and remember Sestak cast NO votes for pro-life legislation during his career in Congress according to the National Right to Life Committee scorecard.
Susan Cirba
Sestak received NARAL's endorsement and a $5,000 campaign contribution in the PA primary against Arlen Specter according to a May 12 th press release by Nancy Keenan, NARAL's president. Sestak said he was "greatful" for NARAL's support.
Joe Sestak has been supported by the pro-abortion group NARAL consistently. In Sestak's "first successful campaign…NARAL...spent $232,000 on independent expenditures, including voter identification, polling, persuasion mail pieces…, and phone calls, reaching 86,000 households." according to Ms. Keenan's press release. NARAL's political action committee "contributed $10,000 to Sestak's 2006 campaign and $2,500 to his re-election bid in 2008" wrote Keenan. She added, Sestak's endorsement "continued the organization's strong ties with Sestak"
Pro-life voter's need to know about Sestak's pro-abortion stand and remember Sestak cast NO votes for pro-life legislation during his career in Congress according to the National Right to Life Committee scorecard.
Susan Cirba
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Four-State Abortion Empire Crumbles Following Botched Abortion
Four-State Abortion Empire Crumbles Following Botched Abortion: "VOORHEES TWP, New Jersey, September 7, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The empire of a troubled New Jersey abortionist who headed a four-state abortion ring is slowly crumbling after Maryland began investigating the setup following a teenager's botched abortion. In addition to unveiling the illegality of the setup, the investigation resulted in one raid where police discovered a gruesome display of 35 frozen unborn children preserved in jars."
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
YouTube - Congressman Paul Kanjorski's Scandal
Moveon.org in Scranton is having a protest at the courthouse on Sept. 8 at noon. Their goal is to supposedly call for the cleanup of corruption in Congress. I wonder if any will cross the street to Congressman Kanjorski's office to chastise him? I just stumbled upon this news report on Kanjorski.
YouTube - Congressman Paul Kanjorski's Scandal: ""
YouTube - Congressman Paul Kanjorski's Scandal: ""
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Associated Press: Schwarzenegger orders government worker furloughs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger brought back furloughs for thousands of state workers until California passes a budget that addresses a $19 billion deficit.
Schwarzenegger released a new executive order requiring state workers to take three unpaid days off per month starting in August. Last year state workers were furloughed a total of 46 days resulting in a pay cut of about 14 percent Visit:The Associated Press: Schwarzenegger orders government worker furloughs:
Schwarzenegger released a new executive order requiring state workers to take three unpaid days off per month starting in August. Last year state workers were furloughed a total of 46 days resulting in a pay cut of about 14 percent Visit:The Associated Press: Schwarzenegger orders government worker furloughs:
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