Why would anyone support a political party that allows our infrastructure to crumble,children to go hungry and poverty to increase?
Is that the 'Big Government' they oppose?
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Second Lady of the United States
Posted: 05/24/2013
The year my son Beau was deployed to Iraq with the Delaware Army National Guard, my family learned how much simple acts of kindness could lift our spirits. From the notice in the church bulletin to the neighbor who shoveled my daughter-in-law's driveway during a snow storm, these gestures meant the world to us.
This Memorial Day, I hope you will take a moment to offer your own gesture of thanks to our men and women serving abroad and at home, as well as their families, and take a moment to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Over the past four years, First Lady Michelle Obama and I have had the privilege of meeting with military service members and their families all around the world. We've heard their concerns about school and career issues; we've shared their joy when service members returned from deployment; and we've tried to offer solace when they face difficult times. These stories and experiences -- and our desire to say 'thank you' -- inspired us to start the Joining Forces initiative, a nationwide effort to rally all Americans to support our veterans and military families.
Joining Forces brings together public and private resources to help with the employment, education and wellness of our returning servicemen and women and their families. Through the Veterans Job Bank and Veterans Recruiting Services, we're connecting unemployed veterans with job openings.
Hmmmm.....is this the cost of POOR EDUCATION supported
by Tea Baggers?
Dr. Jill Biden
Second Lady of the United States
Posted: 05/24/2013
The year my son Beau was deployed to Iraq with the Delaware Army National Guard, my family learned how much simple acts of kindness could lift our spirits. From the notice in the church bulletin to the neighbor who shoveled my daughter-in-law's driveway during a snow storm, these gestures meant the world to us.
This Memorial Day, I hope you will take a moment to offer your own gesture of thanks to our men and women serving abroad and at home, as well as their families, and take a moment to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Over the past four years, First Lady Michelle Obama and I have had the privilege of meeting with military service members and their families all around the world. We've heard their concerns about school and career issues; we've shared their joy when service members returned from deployment; and we've tried to offer solace when they face difficult times. These stories and experiences -- and our desire to say 'thank you' -- inspired us to start the Joining Forces initiative, a nationwide effort to rally all Americans to support our veterans and military families.
Joining Forces brings together public and private resources to help with the employment, education and wellness of our returning servicemen and women and their families. Through the Veterans Job Bank and Veterans Recruiting Services, we're connecting unemployed veterans with job openings.
We're working hard to encourage states to make it easier for military spouses -- often teachers and nurses -- to transfer their certifications across state lines. And we're proud to have so many private sector partners committed to increasing the number of veterans they hire.
From a big initiative to a small gesture, Memorial Day is the perfect time to offer a simple act of kindness to our veterans and military families. You can send a message of thanks to our troops or a military family. Or pledge hours of service. Or even start your own volunteer project. And afterwards, please share your story -- we want to hear about it!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jill-biden/this-memorial-day-a-simpl_b_3331539.html
GOP Terrorism: Republicans are crumbling our infrastructure by protecting millionaires from a 0.7 tax increase
In July 2012, Elizabeth Warren asked in an ad why we aren’t rebuilding because our nation’s infrastructure needs attention. The fact is, in 2011 every single Republican voted against President Obama’s infrastructure plan which would have created jobs for the American people. Just this March, Obama called on Congress to provide $21 billion for infrastructure construction, including improvements to existing roadways.
existing roadways.
In addition to the Senate Republicans, one Democrat and an Independent added to the wall of obstruction in 2011: Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska and former Democrat Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., who still aligns with the party.
The Democratic plan, which was basically the second significant part of President Obama’s proposed jobs package, would have provided $60 billion for transportation infrastructure funding and would be paid for with a 0.7 percent tax on millionaires. That’s where Republicans stepped in to defend the wealthy while our nation crumbled.
$27 billion was to spent on highways. $9 billion for mass transit, $2 billion for airports and $10 billion for innovative financing initiatives. The measure also includes $10 billion for the creation of a national infrastructure bank to direct federal resources for infrastructure to projects that demonstrate the most merit and may be difficult to fund under the current patchwork of federal programs.
The measure would have created hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington’s northwestern counties of Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom, noting that the highway is a major conduit and its closure — for a “significant period” — will hurt the area’s economy and its residents, CNN reports.
Coincidentally, we published a post about this very issue on the 20th, a few days before the bridge collapsed in Washington. We felt that the Republicans inaction to vote for our country’s infrastructure was an act of betrayal to the American people.
If a private citizen or foreign entity intentionally caused the bridge to collapse, they would be deemed as terrorists.
Relevant:
Are you mad yet?
http://freakoutnation.com/2013/05/25/gop-terrorism-republicans-are-crumbling-our-infrastructure-by-protecting-millionaires-from-a-0-7-tax-increase/
The Westboro Baptist Church had announced plans to protest the funeral of Oklahoma tornado victim, Nicolas Scott McCabe who was only 9 years of age. In response to this threat, the people of Oklahoma and the Patriot Guard (a group of bikers) joined together to protect the victim’s family and friends from enduring such torment. Their outpouring of support will bring tears to your eyes!
We have gathered some photos from one of the Facebook pages (KEEP Westboro AWAY) used to organize the counterprotest and present them to you in the photo gallery below.
existing roadways.
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In addition to the Senate Republicans, one Democrat and an Independent added to the wall of obstruction in 2011: Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska and former Democrat Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., who still aligns with the party.
The Democratic plan, which was basically the second significant part of President Obama’s proposed jobs package, would have provided $60 billion for transportation infrastructure funding and would be paid for with a 0.7 percent tax on millionaires. That’s where Republicans stepped in to defend the wealthy while our nation crumbled.
$27 billion was to spent on highways. $9 billion for mass transit, $2 billion for airports and $10 billion for innovative financing initiatives. The measure also includes $10 billion for the creation of a national infrastructure bank to direct federal resources for infrastructure to projects that demonstrate the most merit and may be difficult to fund under the current patchwork of federal programs.
The measure would have created hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington’s northwestern counties of Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom, noting that the highway is a major conduit and its closure — for a “significant period” — will hurt the area’s economy and its residents, CNN reports.
Coincidentally, we published a post about this very issue on the 20th, a few days before the bridge collapsed in Washington. We felt that the Republicans inaction to vote for our country’s infrastructure was an act of betrayal to the American people.
If a private citizen or foreign entity intentionally caused the bridge to collapse, they would be deemed as terrorists.
Relevant:
Are you mad yet?
http://freakoutnation.com/2013/05/25/gop-terrorism-republicans-are-crumbling-our-infrastructure-by-protecting-millionaires-from-a-0-7-tax-increase/
Bikers Protect 9-Year-Old’s Funeral From Westboro Protesters – Inspirational Photos
We have gathered some photos from one of the Facebook pages (KEEP Westboro AWAY) used to organize the counterprotest and present them to you in the photo gallery below.
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