Oh my! Some fascinating tidbits sent to me by a reader at the CDC who questions the statistics, as cited in Forsyth Republican Party Chairman Ethan Underwood’s letter to the editor of the Forsyth News: #### The problem is, homosexuality is a dangerous lifestyle. Several studies over the last 15 years conclude the life expectancy for homosexual men and […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Soon after President Barack Obama took the oath of office, US Congress passed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), sweeping legislation designed to stimulate a deeply troubled economy. Obama on February 17, 2009, signed into law legislation designed to help working families, encourage energy efficiency, assist law enforcement, improve transportation, bolster education, and expand […]
Read moreThe following email was received from Mayoral candidate, Councilwoman Mary Norwood, opposing Mayor Shirley Franklin’s proposed property tax increase. (A call placed to State Sen. Kasim Reed’s spokeswoman was not immediately returned.) ### A new budget has been proposed for the City of Atlanta that will raise your taxes. For the last seven years I have sat on the Atlanta […]
Read moreNext time the DSCC asks you for a contribution, remember that 14 Democrats failed to support the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (Durbin amendment). Oh look, and newly fashioned Democrat Specter voted no. Lieberman and Sanders voted yea. All Republicans voted nay. 3 absent including Kennedy; also Minnesota lacking a US Senator. Bill failed 45-51. Max Baucus (D-MT) Michael […]
Read more“Raising taxes on already hard-pressed Atlanta taxpayers must always be our last resort,” State Sen. Kasim Reed said in a statement issued to Atlanta Progressive News. “I will review the mayor’s budget proposal in detail prior to making any judgment. I have repeatedly made it clear that ending the furloughs for police officers and fire fighters must be our number […]
Read moreMy sources on Capitol Hill tell me that, indeed, the Rules Cmte would not agree to a vote on the Hinchey 18% interest rate cap amendment. Democrats were worried that either (A) Democrats would vote for the amendment, leading the full bill to pass without bipartisan support (who cares?), or (B) Democrats would not vote for the amendment, making them […]
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