Unhappy with the way things are going in Washington? Or are you pleased?? Either way this is the forum to voice your opinions or ask questions.
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Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon, who represents our district, just announced he will not seek reelection in 2010. Click here to read an article. This is a big surprise to me. What does everyone think about this?
Every time I hear something about "Cap and Trade" on the news, I think of one of Time Magazine's 2002 Inventions of the Year: the Solar Tower.
Continue reading Cap and Trade.
As requested I'm starting a new thread on the latest Happenings on Health Care Reform.
The new House Health Care Bill or The Affordable Health Care for America Act
appears to be a combination of the three prior versions of bills passed by the house. and the cost is a mere $894 billion over 10 years -- below the $900 billion ceiling recommended by the White House. House leaders hope to have the bill on the House floor next week, with a vote, if all goes well, before Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
What do you think?
I found a summary of it at
http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2009/10/affordable-health-care.shtml
If you would like to read all 1990 pages of the bill, help yourself and follow the link below
http://docs.house.gov/rules/health/111_ahcaa.pdf
What do you think of President Obama's Health Care Plan?
Read on for the poll results and comments
Continue reading Health Care.
I know the blog is slow right now, but this is a topic that is truly hitting home with many.
What are your thoughts on the economy, what if any changes have you made, and are all these bail outs the answer?
I for one am absolutely stunned by an article that I just read regarding the newest bail out funds for the Auto Industry.
"General Motors to Invest $1 Billion in Brazil Operations -- Money to Come from U.S. Rescue Program"
Continue reading Coping With The Slow Economy, & Bail Out after Bail Out!!.
President Elect Barack Obama appears to be a busy man since being elected to be our next president, keeping in mind he doesn't take office until January, what do you think of what you've seen so far. In this poll you can select more than one answer and the answers will appear in random order each time you view the page.
You may also post a comment below if you wish after placing your vote.
Here's your spot to speak your thoughts on these topics, it has been getting rather heated in other areas and felt perhaps this needed it's own space.
I will keep this topic rolling toward the top of the page as long as there are comments being made. Please remember foul language/and personal attacks will not be permitted, now play fair and go for it!.
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Here's your spot to speak your thoughts on these topics, it has been getting rather heated in other areas and felt perhaps this needed it's own space.
I will keep this topic rolling toward the top of the page as long as there are comments being made. Please remember foul language/and personal attacks will not be permitted, now play fair and go for it!.
Has anyone been following the progress of this legislation? I'd like to hear what others think about it. I've already expressed my displeasure with the bill to Senator's Alexander and Corker, and Congressman Bart Gordon. I'll hold my thoughts until I see there is some iinterest in discussing it.
From some of the discussions I’ve participated in, both here, and on other blogs I’ve noticed a common theme from almost everyone. Regardless of political affiliation, or preference, it seems that very few of us are happy with the way our country is being “managed” by our political leadership. From gas prices to healthcare, mortgage crisis to income taxes, we all seem to be unhappy with something. This confirms my feelings that we have lost our voice, and faith, in government. Instead of being a government “for the people,” it seems to me that it has become a government for the special interests. I’d like to know what others think we can, or should, do make our government more accountable.
Continue reading Government for the People?.
With all the hoopla surrounding the "stimulus package" that was recently signed off on by the Congress, the Senate and the President, I am curious to know what everyday folks are actually planning to do with the additional money. And if people decide to pay bills or save it for a rainy day, rather than going on a spending spree (which is what the politicians are hoping for), what good is it going to do?
Does anyone really believe this will thwart a recession?
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