Senator Michelle Benson Responds to US Supreme Court’s Obama Care Ruling St. Paul- The Affordable Care Act, including its individual mandate that virtually all Americans buy health insurance, was upheld by the Supreme Court on a 5-4 vote Thursday. Although the individual mandate was not withheld under the commerce clause, it was ruled constitutional based [...]
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NRA
I am pleased to receive the endorsement of the National Rifle Association of America. The NRA stands vigilant in protection of your Second Amendment rights and I am glad to join them in their efforts to stand for your rights.
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 [...]
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
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.
Supreme Court – 2nd Amendment
Supreme Court affirms the individual right to bear arms. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703964104575334701513109426.html?mod=WSJ_article_MoreIn
Summer Picnic
Chris Baker of KTLK joins us. Details at: http://www.michellebensonforsenate.com/chris-baker-fundraiser/
Parade
Coon Rapids 4th Parade Invite Join us for the Coon Rapids Parade. This traditional kick off to 4th of July will be fun for everyone. Line up Sand Creek Park 4:30. Parade begins at 6:00.
Flag Day Celebration
North Metro Minnesota Majority partners with Veteran’s Lake Flag Day Event Location: Veteran’s Lake 8702 181st NW in Ramsey, MN Website: www.veteranslake.com June 14, 2010 3:00 pm unfolding, sorting, and counting of flags (volunteers welcome to help) 4:00 pm Flag preparation for retirement 4:30 pm Guest speakers ~ Dan Severson (20+ years Navy Pilot) 5:00 [...]
Roller Coaster Jobs Report
Payrolls increase by 431,000 in May, but that was below expectations. The private sector added 218,000 jobs in April, but only 41,000 in May. Total government employment is up 390,000 jobs thanks to temporary census jobs, but construction lost 35,000 jobs in May. The private sector needs confidence that the recession is over before they [...]
