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February 2011
Fighting off a boycott and scrambling for a headliner, the biggest annual conservative gathering takes place this week. Six things to watch at CPAC (H/T – Helga)
The right descends on Washington this week, as thousands of activists pour into the nation’s capital to attend the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. It’s a heady time—with Republicans having seized control of the House, closed the gap with Democrats in the Senate, and now gearing up for a chance to reclaim the White House in 2012. But all is not well at the old-line American Conservative Union, which throws the annual party.
The organization is embroiled in an embezzlement scandal. Fellow travelers are boycotting the whole affair because CPAC’s big tent allowed a gay Republican group inside. With one day left before kickoff, no headliner had been chosen. And longtime leader David Keene is said to be leaving the group after the conference.
So amid the turmoil, what’s a political junkie to look for at this year’s three-day orgy of ideas? An endless stream of 2012 presidential wannabes will preen for adoring fans and plentiful cameras. Donald Rumsfeld will be hailed as a conquering hero. A host of new conservative leaders will be welcomed to the club. And if that weren’t enough to whet your appetite, Pat Boone will be on hand, too!
What happened to Ghost of Dude?
I was going to drop you an email, but I was hoping this image of your favorite movie would pull you out of the depths.
The Ugly Table (#27)
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JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE
If you have a problem with . . .
cussing
sexual harassment
unwanted come-ons
teenage sluts
intimidation
fat jokes
drug, alcohol, cologne, hair spray and gel abuse
clean employee bathrooms
You need to find a new career besides the hospitality industry
S. L. Ehrisman (c) 2/10/11
Legislative updates (H/T – B)
Here are more bills that have been killed.
HB1152 was defeated. It would have provided for drug testing for TANF.
SB160 was defeated. It would have extended sales tax to commodities and securities brokers, like other professional services.
HB1223 and 1224 were defeated. They would have reduced problems with payday loans and title loans.
On SB177 was defeated this morning. It rather sounded like this was defeated at the governor’s request because of the economy and not knowing yet what federal highway assistance may be coming. The state needs money for highways, so this will be an ongoing discussion for the next legislature. Meanwhile people struggling now to pay for gas to get to work can breathe a little easier for the time being.
Coming up
On sales tax increases, there have several bills. Only one remains: SB174. It was postponed to next Monday, 2/14 10:00AM. It raises sales tax from 4% to 5% (state portion) during June-July-August for the next 4 summers.
It is really important to prevent education cuts and Medicaid cuts, but it should be noted that sales tax is not the only option, and certainly not an increase on food.
Coming Today:
1. SB123 allows unemployment benefits for a worker looking for a new job when her/his military spouse is being relocated. Contact before 10:00AM, Thursday 2/10, to ask SUPPORT for SB123 of the Senate Commerce committee:
Senators Adelstein 32, Buhl  15, Johnston 12, Lederman 16, Tom Nelson 31, Nygaard 17, Rave 25
2. SB191 to drop the refund program for the food tax.
It is 10th on the agenda, but the Senate Appropriations Committee might get to it.
If you want to weigh in on it, contact these before 8:00AM today, 2/10.
Senators Brown 23, Haverly 35, Heineman 13, Novstrup(Al)Â Â 3, Peters 9, Putnam 19, Rampelberg 30, Sutton 26, Tidemann 7