WebTeam | October 17, 2009
2009 federal deficit surges to $1.42 trillion Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press 10-17-09 WASHINGTON (AP) — What is $1.42 trillion? It’s more than the total national debt for the first 200 years of the Republic, more than the entire economy of India, almost as much as Canada’s, and more than $4,700 for every man, woman [...]
WebTeam | October 15, 2009
Mailing your Pierce County ballot will cost an estimated 61 cents this year David Wickert, TNT The Political Buzz 10-15-09 The right to vote is priceless. But exercising that right in Pierce County this year may cost you 61 cents. Auditor Jan Shabro confirmed that’s the estimated cost of postage for mailing this November’s absentee [...]
WebTeam | October 15, 2009
The SEIU – Doing All They Can to Protect Patients… Right? Josh Amato, RedCounty.com 10-15-09 Today, Providence St. Peter hospital in Olympia is dealing with hundreds of their employees participating in a one day demonstration for “better patient care”. Approximately 500 members of the SEIU 1199NW are gathering together early this morning advocating to [...]
WebTeam | October 14, 2009
A Focus on Jobs Eric Cantor, National Review Online 10-14-09 There has been a lot of talk recently about the Obama administration’s proposed tax credit for job creation, and today’s NRO editorial gets it exactly right. If the administration and congressional Democrats have finally recognized that reducing taxes on businesses will spur economic growth, [...]
WebTeam | October 14, 2009
Democrats’ Health Care Prescription: Higher Costs, New Taxes, Bigger Deficits Kevin Boland, GOP Leader website 10-14-09 There are several myths that Democrats are continuing to repeat about their government takeover of health care – but two of the most egregious are that their plans will reduce the deficit and that middle class families and [...]
WebTeam | October 14, 2009
Congressional Budget Chief Says Climate Bill Would Cost Jobs Ian Talley, Wall Street Journal 10-14-09 WASHINGTON — The head of the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday countered Obama administration claims that a landmark climate bill would be a boost to the economy. President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats championing the bill have said mandating greenhouse-gas [...]
WebTeam | October 13, 2009
Pierce County is now on Red County – Josh Amato, RedCounty.com 10-13-09 Pierce County: A Political Snapshot Welcome to Pierce County, Washington, the only county west of the Mississippi to not only defend every Republican seat, but also gain seats in the State Legislature and County Council. ….. read more
WebTeam | October 12, 2009
Muri to speak on the State of Pierce County David Wickert, TNT The Polictical Buzz 10-12-09 Pierce County Councilman Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, will speak to the 25th District Republican Club from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian…..Read More
WebTeam | October 12, 2009
Reps. Shadegg and McMorris-Rodgers Tackle Realities of Obamacare Warner Todd Huston, RedCounty.com 10-12-09 Today at 4:30PM eastern a blogger conference call was held by Representatives John Shadegg (R, AZ) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R, WA). The subject we spoke about was that of House Republican’s ideas and problems on healthcare reform issues in both the [...]
S Lynn | October 9, 2009
What’s the Difference Between a Conservative and a Liberal? This has been going around via email. If you haven’t seen it yet, there are many clear brief thoughts on the differences! Well worth the read… which resonates with you? If a conservative doesn’t like guns, they don’t buy them If a liberal doesn’t like guns, [...]