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Shameful

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That in the richest country on earth we refuse to feed poor, hungry children. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that SNAP benefits will be cut automatically in November of this year, as the additional funding that had been allocated to feeding people will not be renewed by this Congress. The amount this saves is miniscule, as you can see in the graphic below. But these small amounts make a lot of difference in the lives and the nutrition of the families who need them. I know, because my mother raised us on welfare (AFDC it was, back … Continue reading →

Who gets a mandate?

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My friend, Peter Meuleners, pulled this info together. Posted here with permission. I think his point is clear. “I think the real story here is that Obama won, but he’s got no mandate.” – Charles Krauthammer, 2012 “And now that he’s been elected with a large majority, or a significant majority, and with a mandate, I think part of that mandate is to get the right judges, by his likes.” – Charles Krauthammer, 2004 “I earned capital in this campaign, political capital, and now I intend to spend it.” – George W. Bush, 2004 “When you win, there is … … Continue reading →

Paul Ryan and his votes in the House

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A friend of mine put this list together. It’s useful in figuring out who Paul Ryan is. Re-posted here with permission. Paul Ryan Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry Voted … Continue reading →

Who is Paul Ryan?

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Seems like a lot of people don’t know much about Paul Ryan and his plans. Here’s a bit of reading if you want to learn more. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has extensive analysis of Ryan’s budget plan and what it would entail. It’s worth posting this short summary from their overview: “The new Ryan budget is a remarkable document — one that, for most of the past half-century, would have been outside the bounds of mainstream discussion due to its extreme nature. In essence, this budget is Robin Hood in reverse — on steroids. It would likely … Continue reading →