The Federal Government has promised more money to the citizens in the form of tax credits for appliances that have an energy star rating. The Feds left the details up to each state, so I am trying to find out what my state is going to do. I sure would like to buy a new refrigerator, and if I can get a rebate or tax credit for that, it would help me out a LOT!
A lot of people think of that silly song that Jeff Foxworthy did when you say “Here’s your sign” but this is a different sign altogether. Have you thanked a soldier lately? Have you ever thanked a soldier? You should because of what they are giving for our country. Some sacrifice their time, jobs and monetary levels they had before they were called into service. Others give far more so I think it’s time we gave them a sign of our appreciation.
Have you heard about this? I just had to add it to my blog in hopes that it reaches as many people as possible. Please read and respond to this. Thank you!
On Tuesday, the Senate health committee voted 12-11 in favor of a two-page amendment courtesy of Republican Tom Coburn that would require all members and their staffs to enroll in any new government-run health plan. It took me less than a minute to sign up to require our congressmen and senators to drink at the same trough! Three cheers for Congressman John Fleming of Louisiana!
Congressman John Fleming ( Louisiana physician) has proposed an amendment that would require congressmen and senators to take the same health care plan they force on us (under proposed legislation they are curiously exempt).
Congressman Fleming is encouraging people to go on his website and sign his petition (very simple – just first, last and email). I have immediately done just that at: http://fleming.house.gov/index.html. Please urge as many people as you can to do the same!
If Congress forces this on the American people, the Congressmen should have to accept the same level of health care for themselves and their families. But you know me, I speak what’s on my mind and I think this man deserves a big round of applause for making sure the health care plan is followed by all, including those in the Senate and Congress!!!
There has been a lot of debate on just how old is too old to drive. Well that’s not as easy a question to answer as you might think because there are some people that are still as sharp as a tack when they’re 90 but they may or may not be able to drive. Here’s a good example of when it’s time to quit.
I told you back some time ago about my mother donating to the school JROTC program at my brothers high school. I have to admit that JROTC has really been good for him. It’s teaching him respect, discipline, and honor which there aren’t a lot of kids learning any of that today. Anyway, what my mother donated was reloading equipment for their rifle team. Even the JROTC program is facing a lot of spending cuts due to the lousy economy so they too need more support from the community just as the school system does too.
Along with the reloading equipment, she also purchased the reloading dies that they would need to reload different shells. Like I told you before, the kids are very highly supervised by the military men that donate their time to help introduce these children to the ways of the military life. They have a great program because a lot of the kids go on into the military after high school. Once the reloading supplies run out that my mother got for them, there are other people ready to step in and make sure they keep all of the supplies they will need so the program can go on at the same successful rate it has in the past.
