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Maybe he is finally getting it.
President Obama rejected tax cuts to businesses as major parts of the 2009 stimulus, but as the election draws near, he see the need for private sector stimulus. Voters have figured out that government spending will not lead us out of recession, so the political class will finally give the private sector a chance! R&D [...]
What we measure is what we value.
LA Times did research on the value added by teachers in the classroom. Everyone agrees test scores are not the sole indicator of a teachers effectiveness. When included as part of an overall evaluation, mentoring, and coaching, measurements such as these can help teachers improve their classroom effectiveness. See the article here. What we measure [...]
Private Sector Incomes Fell
Consumer spending is a key component to our economy. It grew 0.1% in May and was unchanged in June. Why? Private wages and salaries fell. This recovery is not going to firm up until the private sector starts growing. Businesses face increasing regulation and taxes. Instead of spending time and money on growing their business, [...]
It worked for JFK & Reagan…
Tax cuts to stimulate the economy worked in the 60′s and 80′s. The last thing we need in a weak recovery is a tax increase. Today’s Wall Street Journal has a report from the President’s 1963 report on the economy. Tax reduction thus sets off a process that can bring gains for everyone, gains won [...]
Voices of Conservative Women
I am thrilled to have been endorsed by Voices of Conservative Women. They are the answer to Emily’s List. Please support them as they work to elect conservative women and set a new direction for the state. Support VOICES of Conservative Women Dessert Social: Help Us Raise the Funds to ELECT Conservative Candidates Special Guests [...]
Government Pork Doesn’t Make Us Prosperous
The Journal is just full of good stuff! God Bless Robert Byrd, but he did not do tax payers any favors. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111704575354870221777334.html?mod=ITP_opinion_0
Teach for America
Excellent article in this weekend’s Wall Street Journal. Teach for America asks the best of the best to teach in under performing schools with great results. See the article here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704198004575311052522926796.html
The Car
Craig’s 69 Camaro was a huge hit in the Coon Rapids Parade. From little kids, to teens, to those who remember when… commented: Cool Car.” “Nice Car.” “Can you rev it up?” Craig bought the car in high school, fixed it up, and now is sharing it with the campaign team. (He even let us [...]
Doorknocking = Learning
Met a small business owner creating bio fuel. Here is the great part, he is not pulling the fuel early in the food cycle. He uses waste products from large scale food production. (Cheaper than left over fryer oil.) Innovation, efficiency, and big prospects for success right here in Minnesota.
