We spent part of this afternoon showing a couple of warriors the layout of the capitol. Just prior to going down we received a call suggesting that some senators were talking about introducing a helmet law this upcoming session. We initiated a check on this tip by asking a senatorial Aide to talk with other Aides to learn if there is any truth to this rumor. It wouldn't hurt to ask if your senator would support such a Bill. I know mine wouldn't.
Let us know what you learn. I am very curious to see how many responses we get from you. Results, or lack of, from you will be posted on the sites.
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I am sure you have seen the news that the Home Security Dept. has awarded a ten billion dollar contract for border security to a private company. The company, Accenture, is based in Bermuda. Just one of many companies moving overseas to cut the amount of taxes on their profit. According to CNN they work for eleven other governments. Legislators say the work will be done in America, by American citizens but this seems to be a dangerous precedent. No company hired by government has yet lived up to the contract terms.
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We spent a good bit of time interviewing Mr. Morrison in District 22 Congressional district this past week. This is the new district created by the redistricting vote during the first three special sessions. We asked some really hard, pointed questions of Mr. Morrison and he answered as passionately as any candidate we have ever interviewed.
We did inform the candidate of our goals and our passion to achieve them.
Mr. Nickerson is the next candidate your chair hopes to grill in the next couple of weeks. If you have the opportunity to interview any of the candidates in your district please do so and pass along the information.
Next week we will begin checking out the candidates in the House races with no incumbent. These will be important to our goals for the state.
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We stopped by the KOA Campground Sunday to check out the facilities. The only draw back we found was the distance from the camp area to the restrooms. We shall see about putting some Port-A-Pots in our area(at our cost of course.) If you haven't made reservations time is running out. At least the cabins are directly adjacent to the camping area.
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Watch the news tomorrow to see how the House votes on appointing Congressmen rather than waiting for an election. Hopefully you have all contacted your congressmen/women concerning. Of course should this HJR pass it would require a constitutional amendment but it is pretty hard to believe the public would get informed or even bother to vote.
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Received word from Del that Cindy's mother has passed away and they will be out of state for a while. Condolences to both and to Cindy's family also. Keep them in your prayers that their trip be as comfortable as circumstances permit.
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Starting Thursday our schedule will negate our being in the office for about ten days. The cell phone will be on and we will respond to email as often as we can get to a computer. Due to the cost of gasoline we will try to cut back on any but absolutely necessary travel. It will be a hard determination to make as each trip furthers our future successes.
If you live in a Representative district with no incumbent get out and talk to the candidates. That could save a trip from the office to that district but somehow or other these interviews are a necessary part of what we do. We have about two months to choose which races will receive most of our attention, especially State House races.
Ride Free - Ride Proud
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Have I done that which I can do to the best of my ability?
HELL NO !! - but I'm trying.
Sputnik
