A way to support Public Option supporters
by David SafierAs you probably know, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is holding firm on the public option. They say they will not vote for a bill without it. If you want to support their stand with your dollars, you can go to Standing Up For The Public Option on Act Blue and give money to … Read more
A Dozen Armed Protestors – Including an Assault Rifle – Outside Obama Event in Phoenix
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Talking Points Memo reports Twelve Carry Guns — Including Assault Rifle — Outside Obama Event: About 12 people were carrying guns, including at least one semi-automatic assault rifle, outside a building where President Obama was speaking today. No one was arrested outside the VFW National Convention in Phoenix, according to the Associated … Read more
President Obama Addresses the VFW National Convention in Phoenix
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have not located a video of President Obama's entire address to the VFW National Convention in Phoenix today. This is a clip from the address from MSNBC pertaining to congressional defense spending by members in their districts and the Department of Defense budget. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about … Read more
Special Session Update: On the Seventh Week, the State Equalization Property Tax Automatically Returns
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I had to go out of town on business for a few days – I have work and family obligations, and a life – unlike some of the trolls who post comments here. It's just another manic Monday as the GOP insane clown posse begins the seventh week of the Special Session … Read more
The plot thickens
by David SafierA news release from Grijalva: Tucson, AZ—Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus issues the flowing statement concerning the public option in the upcoming health care reform legislation: "The public option is central to healthcare reform. Real reform, which lowers costs and ensures all Americans get the quality, affordable healthcare … Read more
Billionaires for Wealthcare
by David SafierThe "Billionaires for Bush" crowd take on health care. "Weath care, not Health care!" Pretty funny. Hat tip to commenter J.T. Waldron.
The North Star School of Cosmetology
by David SafierI posted yesterday about some serious misuse of charter school funds at North Star Charter High School in Phoenix. Here's a follow up with another possible misuse of funds — not as significant, but indicative of the way people can use charters for their own financial gain when no one at the state … Read more
