President Obama, in comments to the recent G8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy, called upon the leaders of African countries to make their nations' economies self-supporting. While announcing a multinational relief package that includes $20 billion in food aid, the President said, "We do not view this assistance as an end in itself. We believe that the purpose of aid must be to create conditions where it's no longer needed." Read more about Skills Training Is Even More Important in Difficult Times
Ok. Admittedly this video is a little campy. Its a throwback to World War II, when rationing was a part of everyday life. Its meant to be campy - Its meant to be humorous. Why? Possibly because the reality is so alarming.
Despite some calls for secession by Texas politicians we are still part of the USA and are affected by national trends. Thus we are seeing rising unemployment in Texas; combine this with lower economic growth, especially in the oil patch, and we can safely say that recession is here! Recently, it has been revealed the State needs a 2 billion dollar federal loan to bail out our empty unemployment funds and this is after Tom Pauken's strong leadership here. How did this happen? Read more about Recession Hits Texas
Connie Hair reports in a Human Events article that Democrats on the Franking Commission are no longer allowing Republicans to use the phrase "government run health care" in the communications to their constituents. The Franking Commission told Rep. John Carter:
On Monday's Beyond The Headlines with Scott Braddock, Norman Adams discusses the major immigration problem that has not only affected the lives of Texans, but all Americans.
Powerline has posted a pledge that Virginia's two Senators have been asked to sign. The pledge needs to be placed in front the remaining 98:
My Pledge to My Constituents on National Health Insurance
1. I will not vote to expand the bankrupt Medicare program unless and until it is first placed on a sound actuarial basis.
2. I will not vote for any national health insurance legislation that includes a public plan unless I am prepared to enroll myself and my family in the public plan. If a national health insurance bill with a public plan passes the Senate with my vote in support, then I pledge to enroll myself and my family in that public plan.