Here comes Immigration Reform – HR 4321
As if there weren't enough going on, HR 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act was submitted to the House on 12/15. Summary of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act 2009 is a very detailed description by The Immigration Policy Center, a group that supports it. I urge you to read the summary. It is easier to read than the actual bill, which is 645 pages... [Read More...]
Video of Allen West on Hannity – if you missed it!
Allen did a great job on Hannity, 12/15. For once, the focus wasn't on his past in the military, but about the video of him speaking at The Revolution a few months ago, and his values. Go to article→
Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist tied in latest Rasmussen poll
Quoting from the article: "Governor Charlie Crist and former state House Speaker Marco Rubio are now tied in the 2010 race for the Republican Senate nomination in Florida. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely GOP Primary voters finds Crist and Rubio each with 43% of the vote. Five percent (5%) prefer another candidate, and nine percent (9%) are undecided." Read the rest here. Go to article→
Palm Beach County BCC approves Ethics Ordinances with vote 7/0
Update!!!!!!!!!! History was made this morning when the Board of County Commissioners voted for the IG, Ethics Commission and Ethics ordinances as amended. There were a few wrinkles when Commissioner Santamaria had an issue with the firing wording, Commissioner Aaronson had issues with treating non-profits/charities like everyone else and Commissioner Taylor had an issue with the IG’s ability to investigate – even without ’cause’. So... [Read More...]
Inaugural Gathering of the RCPB Evening Group – January 27
Save the date and join us at 5:30pm at Duffy's on Village Drive. More details to come. homework service Go to article→
January RCPB Luncheon – Curt Kiser, Esq. – Jan. 27 – save the date!
Guest Speaker: S. Curtis Kiser, Esq., Committeeman Topic: Historical Perspective of the Republican Party in Florida Bear Lakes Country Club - meet and greet at 11:30 a.m. - meeting begins at Noon. Go to article→
RCPB January Leadership Meeting
Come join us at Bear Lakes CC - RSVP: 561-697-4911. This is an opportunity for you to meet with our leadership team and discuss future events and directions for the club. Go to article→
December Club Meeting Special Tribute to Helen Wilkes
The December meeting of the Republican Club of the Palm Beaches was held at Bear Lakes Country Club on 12/9 and featured (as it has for several years now) the music of the King's Academy Choir, directed by Mark Aliapoulios and Sonia Santiago. Vice President Sid Lanier opened the meeting on the absence of President Joy Stone whose flight was delayed from New York. Florida House candidate (and club member) Tami Donnally then gave the invocation... [Read More...]
Glenn Beck at The Villages
Photo sequence by Boris Balaban Go to article→
Great Progress on Ethics Reform
This morning, the Palm Beach County Commission gave preliminary approval to the ordinances that will create the Commission on Ethics and the Inspector General. The final vote is scheduled for 12/15. Over the last month, the ordinances had been revised somewhat, taking the County Commission out of the loop on hiring and re-appointing the Inspector General, but they were still able to fire the IG with a 5 of 7 vote. After a concerted effort by... [Read More...]