I had 2 polls on my blog and here are the results.
The first poll was who would you vote for President in 2012. Mike Huckabee won against Sarah Palin 2 to 1.
The second poll was on what is the most important issue facing our country. You voted the economy was the number 1 issue.
Thanks for those that participated!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
New Polls - Please Opine!
I've put 2 new polls on my blog. I'd appreciate your input - please take a moment and opine! Thanks!!!
Foxx Votes Against Raising Debt Limit
The following is a press release from NC Congresswoman Virginia Foxx.
Congress increases debt limit by $1.9 trillion, Foxx votes no
WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to increase the national debt limit by $1.9 trillion. North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx voted against increasing the national debt limit, citing the federal government’s runaway spending.
“Reckless spending requires reckless borrowing, so this vote is no surprise,” Foxx said. “Federal spending on so-called discretionary programs increased 84 percent over the past two years—and these increases have been financed entirely by new debt. The time has come to stop these out-of-touch spending increases so we don’t have to keep jacking up the national debt.”
Today’s vote increases the federal government’s debt limit by $1.9 trillion to $14.294 trillion, an increase of more than $6,000 for every person in America. This is the second increase in the national debt in less than two months and is the largest one-time increase in the debt limit ever.
“Speaker Pelosi may talk about reducing debt and deficits, but the facts speak for themselves: we are looking at a record-breaking amount of federal spending and the largest budget deficit in history,” Foxx said. “We must rein in federal spending and get serious about balancing the budget.”
Under the President’s budget, unveiled earlier this week, the national debt will rise from $9.961 trillion at the beginning of 2009 when President Obama took office to more than $25.77 trillion in 2020—an increase of 147 percent. As a result, over the next ten years, the federal budget deficit will average $917 billion every year under the President’s budget.
Congress increases debt limit by $1.9 trillion, Foxx votes no
WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to increase the national debt limit by $1.9 trillion. North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx voted against increasing the national debt limit, citing the federal government’s runaway spending.
“Reckless spending requires reckless borrowing, so this vote is no surprise,” Foxx said. “Federal spending on so-called discretionary programs increased 84 percent over the past two years—and these increases have been financed entirely by new debt. The time has come to stop these out-of-touch spending increases so we don’t have to keep jacking up the national debt.”
Today’s vote increases the federal government’s debt limit by $1.9 trillion to $14.294 trillion, an increase of more than $6,000 for every person in America. This is the second increase in the national debt in less than two months and is the largest one-time increase in the debt limit ever.
“Speaker Pelosi may talk about reducing debt and deficits, but the facts speak for themselves: we are looking at a record-breaking amount of federal spending and the largest budget deficit in history,” Foxx said. “We must rein in federal spending and get serious about balancing the budget.”
Under the President’s budget, unveiled earlier this week, the national debt will rise from $9.961 trillion at the beginning of 2009 when President Obama took office to more than $25.77 trillion in 2020—an increase of 147 percent. As a result, over the next ten years, the federal budget deficit will average $917 billion every year under the President’s budget.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Chris Widener Running for Senat in 2010
Chris Widener is a fantastic motivational speaker, I enjoy listening to him and have learned a lot from him. I was pleasantly surprised to hear he is running for the Senate. In an email from today, here's part of what Chris had to say:
"The future I envision doesn't include handouts and corporate bailouts that merely tighten the government's stranglehold on our everyday lives and does nothing to improve our nation's economic well-being. Government should focus its attention only on the essentials and do those things well, leaving to the private sector – innovative, creative people like you and me – to do what we do best: lead America to greatness."
There are a few more issues I would like to hear where he stands, but what I've seen so far, I can really appreciate his positions on the economy and business. You can find more information about Chris here: www.chriswidener.org
I will post more when I hear more about Chris' position on more issues.
"The future I envision doesn't include handouts and corporate bailouts that merely tighten the government's stranglehold on our everyday lives and does nothing to improve our nation's economic well-being. Government should focus its attention only on the essentials and do those things well, leaving to the private sector – innovative, creative people like you and me – to do what we do best: lead America to greatness."
There are a few more issues I would like to hear where he stands, but what I've seen so far, I can really appreciate his positions on the economy and business. You can find more information about Chris here: www.chriswidener.org
I will post more when I hear more about Chris' position on more issues.
Foxx Co-sponsors And Votes For Haitian Charitable Bill
The following is from a press release from NC Congresswoman Virginia Foxx.
Foxx co-sponsors, votes for Haitian charitable giving bill
WASHINGTON—United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted this week to pass a bill (H.R. 4462) to allow American taxpayers to deduct charitable donations for Haiti relief from their 2009 taxes.
“Americans always respond in generosity in times of great need,” Foxx said. “The outpouring of donations and humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Haiti’s terrible earthquake last week put this generous spirit on display.”
“H.R. 4462 is a common sense response to the tragedy in Haiti. This legislation will serve to spur even greater American generosity and ensure that the compassionate Americans who donate their hard-earned money to relief in Haiti get a timely tax deduction.”
Foxx is also an original co-sponsor of H.R. 4462, which will accelerate the tax benefit for certain charitable cash contributions made for the benefit of the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. The bill passed by a unanimous bipartisan vote. It is similar to legislation enacted in the immediate aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami in early 2005.
This legislation would give taxpayers who make earthquake-related contributions of cash through the end of February the opportunity to claim the charitable deduction on their 2009 returns (which most taxpayers will file in April of this year).
For additional information on H.R. 4462, please visit the Joint Committee on Taxation’s Web site at www.jct.gov.
Foxx co-sponsors, votes for Haitian charitable giving bill
WASHINGTON—United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted this week to pass a bill (H.R. 4462) to allow American taxpayers to deduct charitable donations for Haiti relief from their 2009 taxes.
“Americans always respond in generosity in times of great need,” Foxx said. “The outpouring of donations and humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Haiti’s terrible earthquake last week put this generous spirit on display.”
“H.R. 4462 is a common sense response to the tragedy in Haiti. This legislation will serve to spur even greater American generosity and ensure that the compassionate Americans who donate their hard-earned money to relief in Haiti get a timely tax deduction.”
Foxx is also an original co-sponsor of H.R. 4462, which will accelerate the tax benefit for certain charitable cash contributions made for the benefit of the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. The bill passed by a unanimous bipartisan vote. It is similar to legislation enacted in the immediate aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami in early 2005.
This legislation would give taxpayers who make earthquake-related contributions of cash through the end of February the opportunity to claim the charitable deduction on their 2009 returns (which most taxpayers will file in April of this year).
For additional information on H.R. 4462, please visit the Joint Committee on Taxation’s Web site at www.jct.gov.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Health Care Bill Constitutional???
One of my biggest problems with Congress' health care bills is their constitutionality. And now, thankfully, Senator Jim DeMint and Senator John Ensign have raised the very same issue.
Senator DeMint said, “As an American, I felt the obligation to stand up for the individual freedom of every citizen to make their own decision on this issue. I don’t believe Congress has the legal authority to force this mandate on its citizens.” “Forcing every American to purchase a product is absolutely inconsistent with our Constitution and the freedoms our Founding Fathers hoped to protect."
You can read Senator's DeMint and Ensign's press release here.
You can read my post on the Constitution and American government here.
You can read the Heritage Foundation's article on why the health care bill is unconstitutional here.
As I've said before, I am not opposed to health care reform because I'm afraid the Democrats will get the credit. I am opposed to it because I believe it puts our American government in a position that is contrary to our Constitution. I am for health care reform, but I am for it in the right way!
Senator DeMint said, “As an American, I felt the obligation to stand up for the individual freedom of every citizen to make their own decision on this issue. I don’t believe Congress has the legal authority to force this mandate on its citizens.” “Forcing every American to purchase a product is absolutely inconsistent with our Constitution and the freedoms our Founding Fathers hoped to protect."
You can read Senator's DeMint and Ensign's press release here.
You can read my post on the Constitution and American government here.
You can read the Heritage Foundation's article on why the health care bill is unconstitutional here.
As I've said before, I am not opposed to health care reform because I'm afraid the Democrats will get the credit. I am opposed to it because I believe it puts our American government in a position that is contrary to our Constitution. I am for health care reform, but I am for it in the right way!
Foxx Statement On Senate Health Care Bill
The following is a 12/21 press release from NC Congresswoman Virginia Foxx.
Foxx statement on Senate health care bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today issued the following statement on the Senate Democrats’ health care legislation after the Senate voted to move forward with the bill:
“If the Senate thinks this is the sort of Christmas present America wants, they are badly mistaken. This is just the latest version of a creeping government takeover of health care that is also loaded up with new taxes and more bureaucratic nonsense.
“With $518 billion is new taxes, there’s hardly an American who won’t feel the effects of this wide-ranging thievery. There’s $149 billion in taxes on Americans who have ‘too much’ healthcare and then there’s also $43 billion in new taxes on Americans who don’t have enough healthcare. This is no way to solve our health care problems.
“If you’re lucky enough to be a senior the Senate bill has some coal for your stocking. Even the Congressional Budget office recently said the bill’s $470 billion in cuts to Medicare may ‘reduce access to care or diminish the quality of care’. Worse, many of these cuts will impact the 40,000 seniors in the 5th district who enjoy the expanded care and benefits of Medicare Advantage.
“And what’s a big government health care bill without more bureaucrats? Under the Senate plan, unelected bureaucrats will have the power to negotiate the plans that Americans will be forced to buy. Bureaucrats will also be given power to make cuts to Medicare providers, thereby limiting seniors’ access to care.”
“Of course the Senate bill also fails to maintain a strict separation between taxpayer dollars and payments for abortions. As national pro-life groups have already indicated, this is completely unacceptable. The bottom line is that this bill deserves a place on the scrap heap.”
Foxx statement on Senate health care bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today issued the following statement on the Senate Democrats’ health care legislation after the Senate voted to move forward with the bill:
“If the Senate thinks this is the sort of Christmas present America wants, they are badly mistaken. This is just the latest version of a creeping government takeover of health care that is also loaded up with new taxes and more bureaucratic nonsense.
“With $518 billion is new taxes, there’s hardly an American who won’t feel the effects of this wide-ranging thievery. There’s $149 billion in taxes on Americans who have ‘too much’ healthcare and then there’s also $43 billion in new taxes on Americans who don’t have enough healthcare. This is no way to solve our health care problems.
“If you’re lucky enough to be a senior the Senate bill has some coal for your stocking. Even the Congressional Budget office recently said the bill’s $470 billion in cuts to Medicare may ‘reduce access to care or diminish the quality of care’. Worse, many of these cuts will impact the 40,000 seniors in the 5th district who enjoy the expanded care and benefits of Medicare Advantage.
“And what’s a big government health care bill without more bureaucrats? Under the Senate plan, unelected bureaucrats will have the power to negotiate the plans that Americans will be forced to buy. Bureaucrats will also be given power to make cuts to Medicare providers, thereby limiting seniors’ access to care.”
“Of course the Senate bill also fails to maintain a strict separation between taxpayer dollars and payments for abortions. As national pro-life groups have already indicated, this is completely unacceptable. The bottom line is that this bill deserves a place on the scrap heap.”
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