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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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The President Must Stop Voting "Present" on Iran
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:35 PM :: 5081 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Yesterday in Tehran's Azadi Square, hundreds of thousands of Iranians turned out to listen to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech marking the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Ahmadinejad did not disappoint the adoring crowd, defiantly announcing that Iran had become a "nuclear state," adding: "The Iranian nation is brave enough that if one day we wanted to create an atomic bomb, we would announce it publicly and would create it."
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
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Abercrombie resignation kills Obamacare majority in House
By Andrew Walden @ 1:51 PM :: 9413 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Challenged to stay in the US House in order to provide President Barack Obama with the deciding vote in favor of any Obamacare compromise, Neil Abercrombie has refused. Naturally, the drama—which could be very damaging to Abercrombie’s standing among Hawaii Democrats—has played out with only the barest notice in Hawaii media.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
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Global Warming - Is There Anything It Can't Do?
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:45 PM :: 6031 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Considering that NBC/GE has already received billions in TARP bailout cash from the Obama administration and is actively lobbying for a global warming energy tax bill so that it can receive billions more in government green-energy subsidies on top of the millions it already receives, we are sure to hear lots from NBC announcers about how the lack of snow in Vancouver is just another reason Washington needs to act now to stop global warming.
But back in Washington, the global warming scare-monger crowd is singing a slightly different tune. Facing record snowfalls, Time is reporting: "Snowstorm: East Coast Blizzard Tied to Climate Change." But do not confuse this headline with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s column from two years ago claiming that global warming was causing "anemic winters" in the Washington region.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
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Ed Case: "People have to turn the campaign negative"
By Andrew Walden @ 2:05 AM :: 7404 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Case in 2006 earned the hatred of Hawaii Democrats by implying that Senator Dan Akaka was feeble-minded, ineffectual, and too liberal. In a repeat performance, on December 18 he told The Hill that Senate President Colleen Hanabusa "has no clue." Now he cries to his friends at KITV:
"People have to turn the campaign negative against you in order to advance. They are going to try to tear you down. I am not looking forward to that.”
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
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Hawaii sells $721.6M general obligation bonds
By News Release @ 7:11 PM :: 5499 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service and Fitch Ratings affirmed the State’s bond ratings of Aa2, AA and AA, respectively. Standard and Poor’s Ratings Service cited one of the State’s credit strengths as, “the governor’s willingness to implement aggressive solutions to balance the fiscal 2010-2011 biennial budget given lower general fund tax revenue forecasts.”
(Good thing these got sold before S&P finds out about the Legislature.)
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
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Hawaii Recycle First Coalition debunks plastic bag ban
By News Release @ 7:00 PM :: 11637 Views :: Energy, Environment
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We share the goal of the Rise Above Plastics coalition to make Hawaii a litter free place. However, we believe efforts to promote recycling and educate people about litter prevention are much more effective means to reduce waste and protect our environment. No litter, including plastic, belongs in the ocean. Plastics belong in the recycling bin—not targeted for bans or taxes. Protecting our shore lines and eliminating ocean litter has no geographic or political boundaries, so solutions must involve international partnerships and be global in scope. We can do our part by enforcing litter laws, encouraging and promoting recycling programs and remembering to reuse our own shopping bags regardless of their material type.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
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Ginoza, Browning: Governor announces new judicial nominations
By News Release @ 6:38 PM :: 9897 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today nominated Lisa M. Ginoza to serve as an associate judge on the Intermediate Court of Appeals and Robert Mark Browning as a Circuit Court judge of the First Circuit (O‘ahu). Their appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
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Obama Administration: Media “serve goals of al-Qaeda”
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:33 PM :: 4835 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Yesterday, USA Today ran an editorial on the Obama administration's handling of terrorism, writing: "Officials’ handling of Christmas Day attack looks like amateur hour." Graciously given the space to respond to this charge, Obama administration Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan replied: "Politically motivated criticism and unfounded fear-mongering only serve the goals of al-Qaeda."
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
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Global Cooling to the rescue: Snow Slows Obama's Second Stimulus
By Heritage Foundation @ 3:01 PM :: 4822 Views :: National News, Ethics
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The Las Vegas Sun reported this weekend that big labor leaders are pushing to include their long-sought "card check" provisions into Obama's Second Stimulus. This legislation would effectively end a worker's right to fight unionization through secret ballot elections, would give the federal government the power to run small businesses and would cost the American economy thousands of jobs.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Charles Djou on Fox ‘Red Eye’
By Selected News Articles @ 9:24 PM :: 9014 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Gutfeld told Djou at one point: "Dude, I think you're going to win."
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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Yes, Hawaii Does Need an Initiative Right (Citizens in Charge answers Burris)
By Selected News Articles @ 8:54 PM :: 5319 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Because Hawaiians have no statewide initiative or referendum rights, the Aloha State earned a “D” on our recently released state-by-state report card on initiative and referendum rights. We like to think that the state’s poor performance will prompt action to give the people more of a voice in government by creating an open and accessible initiative process. Unfortunately, at least one talking head in the state doesn’t want the people to have a greater say in their state government.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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Senate bill would force Governor to spend money State does not have
By News Release @ 6:45 PM :: 7104 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Budget Director Georgina Kawamura, who submitted testimony stated that limiting the authority of the Governor and Executive Branch could adversely impact the State’s bond rating. The Governor’s authority to reduce expenditures has been cited by all three bond rating agencies as one of the State’s credit strengths and a determining factor in maintaining Hawai‘i’s favorable bond ratings.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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Military version of Superferry may come to Hawaii
By News Release @ 5:54 PM :: 8324 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Your beloved editor urges all Hawaii residents to send comments to the Army asking that they give due consideration to the possibility of stationing three JHSVs at Nawiliwili Harbor instead of Pearl—or better yet, put all 12 there. Kahului could also be considered as a back up.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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Child Molester’s friend, Rep. Cabanilla blocks flagpole bill
By News Release @ 1:58 PM :: 10757 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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State Representative, Rida Cabanilla, 42nd (Ewa, Waipahu), deferred a bill that would have allowed veterans and community members to commemorate loved ones by displaying American or state flags on their homes.
House Bill 2311 was introduced by State Rep. Kymberly Pine, 43rd (Ewa Beach, Pu`uloa, Iroquois Point), in response to concerns from Iraq veteran and Retired MSgt, Harold Alejandro. He faced barriers in the homeowner's association rules when he tried to install a flagpole for an American flag display on his home.
“We are deeply saddened that this bill did not pass, it would have allowed this humble veteran a small gesture to keeping the memory and sacrifice alive of two fallen heroes whom I had the privilege to serve alongside," explained Alejandro.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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NRCC: Djou “building a winning campaign”
By News Release @ 1:38 PM :: 10987 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Charles Djou has proven leadership abilities during his service in the Hawaii State House, the Honolulu City Council, and as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. The three biggest industries in the First District are tourism, defense and construction and Djou has experience in all three – serves Waikiki (tourism center) in the City Council, serves in the U.S. Army Reserves and was General Counsel at a Hawaii construction company. He looks forward to continuing to advocate fiscal responsibility and ethics reform when he gets to Washington, as he has never voted for a tax increase and led the fight against corruption in Hawaii.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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A Six-Hour Infomercial Can't Save Obamacare
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:17 PM :: 4929 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Right before the Super Bowl, President Barack Obama spoke about health care reform with CBS News' Katie Couric: "I want to come back and have a large meeting, Republicans and Democrats, to go through systematically all the best ideas that are out there and move it forward."
According to aides, the President envisions a half-day meeting on February 25th held in Blair House (a building across the street from the White House) presumably televised by C-SPAN. President Obama's conciliatory rhetoric aside, everyone knows this publicity stunt has nothing to do with actually considering conservative health care reform ideas and everything to do with the appearance of transparency and bipartisanship.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 |
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Washington Times Trolls Gutter for RNC Critics
By Andrew Walden @ 12:42 PM :: 7482 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In the face of RNC leaders’ optimism about Republican chances in November, the Washington Times has reached out to some odd sources in its search for evidence of Republican dissension.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
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Save $21M per year: Gov Lingle calls for action on collective bargaining bills
By News Release @ 6:31 PM :: 5209 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Proposals that would save the State up to $21 million each year and correct flaws in the collective bargaining system are pending legislative action. Governor Linda Lingle is urging the Legislature to promptly schedule hearings on these measures before the upcoming internal legislative deadline of February 12.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 |
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DoE firing hundreds of Special Education skills trainers
By Andrew Walden @ 11:57 PM :: 18601 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Department of Education Honolulu District is moving to replace hundreds of privately contracted paraprofessional Special Education skills trainers with newly hired and minimally trained DoE Paraprofessional tutors (PPTs) between now and March 22.
A February 4 ad on Craigslist seeks “reliable individuals” to become “Paraprofessional Turtors” (sic) in the “Honlulu (sic) District”.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 |
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Gambling bills to be heard by House Committee Tuesday
By News Release @ 10:11 PM :: 7279 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HB 2759 would allow gaming on Hawaiian homelands. HB 146 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to permit gambling in our island state. The House Judiciary committee has scheduled a hearing on these bills for Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:30 p.m. in conference room 325.
We are asking you to contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and your own Representative to tell them that you don't want gambling in Hawaii.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 |
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Iraq War veteran launches HD 28 campaign in Chinatown
By News Release @ 8:31 PM :: 10326 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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David Chang is a graduate of West Point, the United States Military Academy. He was selected as an East-West Center Fellow and holds a Masters of Arts in Political Science from the University of Hawaii and a Masters in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and currently serves in the Hawai'i Army National Guard as an Intelligence Officer.
David is currently the CEO/President of WealthBridge Inc., a wealth management firm specializing in financial planning and business consulting. He is also the founder of PowerH2O, a premium bottled water company, and The Cabinet and Stone Factory, a remodeling and construction firm.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 |
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Full Text: Moody’s outlook for Hawaii shifts to “negative”
By News Release @ 7:06 PM :: 8829 Views :: Energy, Environment
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What would change the rating up?
- Rebuilding and maintenance of strong reserve levels.
- Broader economic diversification, sustained job growth, and reduced vulnerability to the tourism industry.
- Maintenance of structural budget balance.
- Annual funding of pension and OPEB annual required contributions.
What would change the rating down?
- Economic weakening leading to employment erosion.
- Further deterioration of revenue trends leading to budget imbalance, liquidity pressure, and narrowing of financial position.
- Increased use of non-recurring solutions to balance budget.
- Failure to adopt a plan to cover expenditures once federal stimulus monies are no longer available
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Senate Committee considering Fiscal Stabilization Fund
By News Release @ 11:02 PM :: 5304 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“The purpose of these two proposals is not to change the concept or use of the State’s Rainy Day Fund, but to ensure a steady source of revenue is available to build the fund balance for future emergencies,” said Linda Smith, senior policy advisor, in written testimony. “We believe a constitutional amendment is the only way to safeguard against expending year-end general fund balances that in good years need to be saved rather than spent on new programs and services.”
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Hint to Hawaii: Plastic Bag Ban overturned by Calif. court -- no EIS
By Selected News Articles @ 4:07 PM :: 24829 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii Legislature's own papermill. Built by feeeel-goood fake environmentalism.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Unemployment Insurance Tax: HB2169 to be heard Friday
By News Release @ 2:16 PM :: 5424 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Although the current draft provides some tax assistance, the Chamber believes it does not go far enough to help reduce the "tax shock" and safeguard the statewide unemployment rate. Therefore, we are asking the committee to amend the bill.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Heritage: When Did the American People Elect Eric Holder Commander in Chief?
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:13 AM :: 7591 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Holder replied: "Well, I mean, it's hard to interrogate him at this point now that he has a lawyer and now that he is here in the United States. But to the extent that we can get information from him, I think we should."
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Making Djou the next Scott Brown
By Selected News Articles @ 3:47 AM :: 7699 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Meanwhile, one of Djou's consultants is actively encouraging the comparisons. In a memo released this week, web strategist Patrick Ruffini touted Djou's potential as the candidate next able to take down a Dem-held seat.
"As in Massachusetts, Charles Djou is strongly positioned to benefit from 'perfect storm' conditions that include a great candidate, message, and organization, the district's recent history of Republican voting, and Hawaii's unique special election rules," Ruffini wrote. Djou's win, Ruffini wrote, would "once again shock the political world."
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Taxed Enough Already? TEA Party rallies February 27
By News Release @ 10:32 PM :: 9907 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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FreedomWorks is supporting grassroots Americans in an effort to re-ignite the protests against big government in 2010. The first national day of protests will be this Feb. 27th in cities across the country. If you have not heard about a protest in your community, please connect with others and organize one.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Reinventing Government: Task force backs future Governors’ appointment of DoE Superintendents
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 10:09 PM :: 5247 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The proposals that I believe have particular merit include:
1. Hold the governor accountable for public education, restructure the DOE, and increase instructional time.
2. Substantially improve information technology use in the State.
3. Simplify procurement procedures so that approved projects can move forward efficiently.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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$30 billion for the President’s Permanent Political Slush Fund
By Heritage Foundation @ 3:27 PM :: 5422 Views :: National News, Ethics
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And just where does the President plan to get this new $30 billion? The President explained yesterday: "This proposal takes the money that was repaid by Wall Street banks to provide capital for community banks on Main Street." In other words, TARP - the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program first signed into law by President George Bush, and then used by Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to force many financial firms into taking taxpayer money they never wanted in the first place.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Krauthammer: The Age of Obama: Anno Domini 2
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:57 PM :: 8081 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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After a year of fairly steady criticism from the right, the Obama foreign policy received a second look--and a wave of rather favorable consideration--after his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in Oslo, in which he acknowledged the existence of evil, the importance of America in sustaining peace, and the occasional necessity to wage war. This led to some enthusiastic talk about a new Obama Doctrine variously described as a kind of Christian realism, Niebuhrian tragic-mindedness, or a fusion of realism and idealism.
I hate to rain on this parade, but I find it hard to join the general swooning over this newfound foreign policy sophistication. It's good that we have a President who says publicly that Gandhi would not have done very well against Hitler, but is this really a great philosophical advance? For a President of the United States? It's the kind of issue that you dispose of in your first bull session in the freshman dorm.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Small Business Caucus pushes job creation bills
By News Release @ 2:46 PM :: 7561 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The 2010 package is designed to improve the economy and reduce the state's over 7 percent unemployment by helping local small businesses operate and survive in Hawaii. Included are solutions that help companies obtain permits and retain their workforce.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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The DC: Republican Charles Djou makes a push in Obama’s Hawaii home district
By Selected News Articles @ 2:29 PM :: 9487 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“Imagine the narrative coming on the heels of Scott Brown; a Republican wins in Obama’s home congressional district,” said Dave Wasserman, House editor at the Cook Political Report. Wasserman said the open format of the special election without a primary or run-off gives Djou a shot at pulling off an upset in what until recently had been considered a safe Democratic seat.
“The mood of the country is clearly trending away from the establishment to candidates running against the majority. I also think the dynamics of this special election work well for me,” Djou said.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Lingle: FTA “understands…why I will move forward on an independent review” of Rail plan
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 1:20 PM :: 7138 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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We are pleased that FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff confirmed the federal government is continuing to work with the city to strengthen the financial plan and that they will evaluate a new financial plan when the city submits its application for the final design.
We are also pleased that Administrator Rogoff recognizes my role in the approval process and understands why I will move forward on an independent review to ensure the financial viability of the project.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Engaged DC: Ed Case is Democrats’ Scozzafava
By Selected News Articles @ 1:13 PM :: 9095 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The HI-1 special can be likened to NY-23 in reverse, with Ed Case occupying the unenviable "Scozzafava" position and Hanabusa representing the base of the party. Like Scozzafava, Case has depended on crossover Republican votes to win elections in the past, support that is likely to evaporate once voters know there is a real, electable Republican candidate in the race.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Abercrombie, Hirono sign new letter backing socialist single-payer health system
By News Release @ 6:18 PM :: 10319 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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It is very likely that the public option could have passed the Senate, if brought up under majority-vote “budget reconciliation” rules. While there were valid reasons stated for not using reconciliation before, especially given that some important provisions of health care reform wouldn’t qualify under the reconciliation rules, those reasons no longer exist. The public option would clearly qualify as budget-related under reconciliation, and with the majority support it has garnered in the Senate, it should be included in any healthcare reform legislation that moves under reconciliation.
As Democrats forge “the path forward” on health care, we believe that passing the public option through reconciliation should be part of that path. We urge you to favorably consider our request to include a public option in the reconciliation process.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Aiona: Raising taxes is “worst thing State could do”
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 5:17 PM :: 5069 Views :: Energy, Environment
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During these challenging economic times, it is critical for our state to encourage reinvestment into our local economy and provide a fair tax system that does not burden our citizens, families and small businesses with tax increases.
Economic hardship has led many families and businesses to tighten their belts to save money. Our Administration has also had to find new ways to cut spending while providing essential services for Hawai‘i residents. Right now, the worst thing the State could do is take more of your money by raising taxes.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Dutch Hanohano: Aiona team introduces campaign manager
By News Release @ 4:24 PM :: 8448 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced that former U.S. Marshal Mark “Dutch” Hanohano has joined his gubernatorial campaign as campaign manager. Hanohano will manage the day-to-day operations of the campaign and work closely with Duke’s senior leadership team.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Obama’s Backdoor taxes to hit middle class (article pulled but you can still read it here)
By News Release @ 1:26 PM :: 5649 Views :: National News, Ethics
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NOTE: Reuters now declares this story to be "wrong." HFP is keeping this story up so readers may understand the controversy over the story.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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A Budget for a European Welfare State
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:10 AM :: 5065 Views :: National News, Ethics
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“The spending bills that you've signed into law, the domestic discretionary spending has been increased by 84 percent. You now want to freeze spending at this elevated level beginning next year. ... So my question is, why not start freezing spending now?"
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Hawaii Scores “D” on Citizen Initiative rights
By News Release @ 10:48 AM :: 21065 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Initiatives on the County level have included: Kauai Ohana in 2006-2007 attempting to use the initiative process to defeat high property taxes, Stop Rail activists who won the opportunity to vote on rail, and others who have used initiative for various causes on the Big Island. Hawaii citizens do not have any statewide initiative and referendum rights. A majority of state citizens do enjoy local initiative and referendum rights.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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The Obama Budget: Higher Taxes, Higher Spending and More Debt
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:43 AM :: 5366 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Washington, DC February 1: President Barack Obama will submit a $3.8 trillion budget proposal for fiscal 2011 to Congress today. One might hope that given last year's $1.4 trillion budget deficit was an all-time high and the President promised a spending "freeze" in last week's State of the Union, this budget might signal a change in direction from the White House. No such luck. President Obama's new budget is full of billions of dollars in new spending for failed government programs, higher taxes on American families and businesses, and deficit spending for as far as the eye can see.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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It Is Time To Prioritize Security Over Terrorist Rights
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:40 AM :: 4820 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Thursday, the White House ordered the Department of Justice to begin considering places other than New York City to host the civilian criminal trial of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other terrorists. The New York Times describes a decision to move the trials out of New York as "a retreat by the administration" and reported that the Obama administration "was scrambling" to find a new way forward.
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Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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Aiona releases campaign fundraising report
By News Release @ 6:20 PM :: 5581 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced that he has raised more than $267,000 in the last six months of 2009, including nearly 950 donations of $100 or less. Aiona has raised more than $2 million during his gubernatorial campaign.
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Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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BoE Chair Toguchi caught lying about Furlough Negotiations
By News Release @ 6:01 PM :: 6815 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Toguchi’s statement on Saturday that, “if she (the Governor) wanted to, she could take her proposal to the HSTA herself,” is inaccurate.
Under Hawai‘i’s collective bargaining law – HRS Section 89-6(d)(3) – the Governor cannot act alone in presenting a formal proposal to the HSTA. The Governor must have the vote of either the Board of Education or the Department of Education, or both, in order to make a formal proposal.
Similarly, Toguchi’s contention that an agreement between the HSTA, DOE and BOE is already in place is inaccurate because by the same law there can be no formal agreement without the Governor’s vote.
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Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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Finnegan: DoE needs "real change, not fake reform"
By News Release @ 5:33 PM :: 5097 Views :: Energy, Environment
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We have a great opportunity to make effective changes to our state educational system that will result in a better education for our keiki. Unfortunately, the Democrats have excluded the Lingle-Aiona proposals that best represent clear and direct accountability. We should not stand for these arrogant tactics. Given that the Democrats have control of the scheduling, our best response at this time is to push for the language from our proposals to replace the language in the bills being heard tomorrow by proposing amendments.
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Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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Kubo nomination: Hanabusa, Souza tied to Pali Golf course shooters’ mob
By Andrew Walden @ 3:31 PM :: 52601 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Judiciary, Politicians
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Democrat legislators making up excuses to block Lingle’s judicial nominees are usually just doing the bidding of the criminal defense bar—which seeks to block judicial nominees who are not sufficiently soft on crime. But it appears that opposition to the nomination of former Federal Prosecutor Ed Kubo to Oahu's First Circuit Court is coming from former State Sherriff John Souza. Souza, the husband of State Senate President Coleen Hanabusa, was nailed in 2004 for a land sale which involved giving a $25,000 loan to an accused meth dealer who is a cousin to two convicted Pali Golf course shooters.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010 |
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Lingle: BoE/DoE delays keeping children out of classroom
By News Release @ 5:09 PM :: 5549 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Governor’s plan to use $50 million from the Rainy Day Fund to re-open schools for all but three of the remaining furlough days this semester and next school year has been stalled by the unwillingness of the BOE and DOE to agree to present the plan to the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association (HSTA). Despite a number of meetings and communications between the Lingle-Aiona Administration and the BOE and DOE to answer their questions and provide detailed financial information on how the $50 million would sufficiently allow schools to operate on furlough days, the BOE and DOE have refused to allow the plan to move forward.
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Hawaii Family Forum urges continued voter registration effort
By News Release @ 1:13 PM :: 8429 Views :: Energy, Environment
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We ask you to stay vigilant. Check our website www.HawaiiFamilyForum.org on a regular basis for updates. Our efforts on the iVOTE campaign are continuing . . . .
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