159 New Healthcare Boards and Commissions
The following is courtesy of Congressman Lee Terry of Nebraska that was published in March. Recommended for posting by Anita Mitchell and Barkley Henderson. Today President Obama signed a government takeover of health care into law. Below is a list of new boards and commissions created in the bill. 1. Grant program for consumer assistance offices (Section 1002, p. 37) 2. Grant program for states to monitor premium increases (Section 1003,... [Read More...]
Palm Beach County Commission Proposes Sales Tax Increase
The County Commission, by a 5-2 vote, is proposing to place on the ballot in August, a 1% sales tax increase to fund Fire/Rescue outside of the normal budget process. If passed, it would become effective at the end of the year when a .5% school infrastructure tax ends, thus the new rate would be 7%. Unlike the school infrastructure tax, this one would not have an end date, and would eliminate the need for Fire/Rescue to participate in the normal... [Read More...]
Allen West Takes the Lead over Ron Klein in New Poll
In a survey conducted by Wilson Research Strategies on April 18-19, Colonel Allen West leads Incumbent Ron Klein 44% - 42%. West is now known by nearly 50% of the Congressional district and has a favorable to unfavorable ratio of 3-1 (23%-8%). Klein’s is viewed unfavorably by nearly one-third of the district (31%) and trails West even though over 90% of the voters have heard of Klein. For the full press release from the West campaign, CLICK... [Read More...]
The Children’s Project of Palm Beach
Have you seen the recent commercials on television or seen the ads in the paper? The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation is spearheaded by Dave Lawrence of The Children's Trust in Miami-Dade County. The Foundation is sponsoring The Children's Project of Palm Beach- a feasibility study about the potential for organizing and building a politically powerful Children's Movement of Florida, significantly shaping the State's priorities for children. Those... [Read More...]
Action Alert – Contact your Senators on S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
On Monday the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 . The 1400 page bill has a lot wrong with it - and it's important to call our Senators and tell them to vote NO. Here is an excellent article by an analyst at Heritage Foundation on 14 Fatal Flaws. I suggest you read through it prior to contacting Senators Nelson and LeMiuex with the contact information provided... [Read More...]
Video from Allen West HQ Opening
Videos from Boris Balaban Allen West Joyce Kaufman E Clay Shaw Allen West thank you Go to article→
Right Nights – Uncommon Common Sense – Encore by Aubie Baltin
5:30 to 7 pm – By Popular Demand at Bear Lakes Hear a Pin Drop as DR. AUBIE BALTIN, Publisher/Editor, “UNCOMMON COMMON SENSE” connects the dots between Communism and Progressivism. Apply for 2010 SCHOLARSHIP by May 3 at www.gopclubpb.org RSVP by Mon Mar 22 (561) 697-4911—BA Starkey or e-mail: info@gopclubpb.org Go to article→
RCPB Luncheon – Take Back Our Country
“Take Back our Country” Lunch – Bear Lakes Country Club AMBASSADOR AL HOFFMAN West Point graduate, Fighter Pilot, Entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of WCI Communities, Nat’l Republican Leader, Nat’l Finance Chair for Presidents Bush 41 & 43; State Finance Chair for Jeb’s successful elections; Appointed Ambassador of Portugal by Pres. GW Bush Lessons learned from the Democrats- How to get past being the minority party-How to get rid... [Read More...]
Tax Day Tea Party Pictures
These are from Joy and Delia To see videos of the entire event (from Boris Balaban) Click HERE. Go to article→
CD 19 Election – A Look at the Numbers
In Tuesday's election for Congressional District 19, Democrat Ted Deutch was the winner, receiving 62% of the votes cast. Voter turnout, an indication of voter interest (or lack thereof) was an anemic 15.2% of registered voters (10% in Broward and 17.4% in Palm Beach). The turnout in the 2008 election by contrast, was 73% in Broward and 72% in Palm Beach. How did the vote compare? Let's look at the "liberal" vote versus the "conservative" vote... [Read More...]