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June 4,
2003: While aboard Air Force One, Bush
confesses,
“I’m the master of low expectations.”
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June 4, 2007
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, June 9
Would you like to become
a worker for the Barack Obama
campaign? Join the campaign canvass on
Saturday. For more details or to
volunteer phone John Keig, Clinton Area staffer for
the Obama campaign at his cell phone: 563-321-8592.
The Obama campaign will be opening a
Tuesday, June 19 – 7:30
P.M.
The Clinton County Democratic Central Committee will meet at
Democratic Headquarters.
It’s
important that every precinct committee person attend to help us plan our
summer activities.
SUMMER PARADES
During the summer
Democrats will have the opportunity to publicly demonstrate support for the
values of the Democratic Party. There
are several parades coming up where we can march to show our patriotism and
strong support. There is a parade in
DeWitt on July 4th; River Boat Days parade in
Saturday, August 18
POLLY BUKTA’S ANNUAL OLD FASHION
featuring
State Representative and House Leader Polly Bukta
Congressman Bruce Braley
The Next President of the United States (?)
At the March 31 Democratic Caucus held at
- We
support national healthcare for all Americans.
- We
should have dental, optical and mental health care for all children and
adults.
- We
should provide free or reduced cost health testing services for all
Americans.
IS THE AVERAGE AMERICAN’S
HEALTH AS IMPORTANT AS
DICK CHENEY’S WHO
IS A HIGH RISK EXPENSIVE PATIENT?
IT’S ABOUT TIME
WE SET SOME PRIORITIES.
SENATOR OBAMA UNVEILS HIS PLAN FOR
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE BY THE END OF HIS FIRST TERM
Senator Obama was among the first candidates to promise universal
health care by the end of his first term.
Last week he renewed his commitment by laying out a plan on how to get
our country there. In
Obama’s three part plan builds upon the strengths of the
(1) providing
affordable, comprehensive and portable health coverage for every American;
(2) modernizing the U.S.
health care system to contain spiraling health care costs and improve the
quality of patient care; and (3) promoting prevention and strengthening public
health to prevent disease and protect against natural and man-made disasters.
The Obama
plan will: (1) establish a new public insurance program available to Americans who
neither qualify for Medicaid or SCHIP nor have access to insurance through
their employers, as well as to small businesses that want to offer insurance to
their employees; (2) make available the National Health Insurance Exchange to
help Americans and businesses that want to purchase private health insurance
directly; (3) require all employers to contribute to health coverage for their
employees; (4) mandate that all children have health care coverage;
(5) expand
Medicaid and SCHIP to cover more of the least well-off among us; and (6) allow
State flexibility for state health reform plans. (Go to the following web site for a fact
sheet with more details on Obama’s plan: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/healthcare/)
SENATOR
JOE BIDEN IMPRESSES
Sunday
evening, May 27, Senator Joe Biden spoke to more than
seventy Clinton County Democrats from the front porch of the Lyons Train Depot
just a block from the
Everyone
was impressed with the depth of knowledge shown by the Senator and his very
definite plans for Iraq, Afghanistan, Darfur, energy,
nuclear weapons, jobs, health care, access to higher education, “The No Child
Left Behind” law, homeland security, crime and climate change. The list of problems faced by this country is
long and has been mostly neglected by the Bush Administration. He said that he is the best candidate because
of his many years of experience, his knowledge of world affairs and his
friendship with many world leaders. He
would be prepared to hit the ground running as President. We don’t have time
for a President to learn on the job.
That was the chief problem with George W. Bush. Then, he never did learn anything!
After
the Town Hall meeting Senator Biden, his wife Jill
and daughter stood in front of the depot with about twenty Clinton County
Democrats and continued to discuss issues.
We encourage you to learn much more about the Senator by visiting his
web site http://www.joebiden.com
AN EXAMPLE OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION’S LOGIC?
- We are in a world wide war to
fight terrorism.
- Tuberculosis bacteria may be
used as a weapon of mass destruction.
- Therefore, we will cut funding
to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to be used in its efforts to
combat and contain a deadly bio-weapon attack.
They seem
to be totally incapable of making the connection.
"The world we all
share is given to us in trust. Every choice we make regarding the earth, air,
and water around us should be made with the objective of preserving it for all
generations to come."
--August A. Bush III--
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June 11, 2007
FLAG DAY
June 14
“It is the
flag just as much of the man who was naturalized yesterday as of the men whose
people have been here many generations.” ~Henry Cabot Lodge
COMING EVENTS
Tuesday, June 19 – 7:30
P.M.
The Clinton County Democratic Central Committee will meet in DeWitt at
TC’s Point After --
We
need every precinct committee person to help us plan our summer activities.
Anyone
interested in working on a float for the 4th of July and Riverboat days should
contact Carol McGuire.
SUMMER PARADES
During the summer Democrats
will have the opportunity to publicly demonstrate support for the values of the
Democratic Party. There are several
parades coming up where we can march to show our patriotism and strong support. There is a parade in DeWitt on July 4th;
River Boat Days parade in
Saturday, August 18
POLLY BUKTA’S ANNUAL OLD FASHION
featuring
State Representative and House Leader Polly Bukta
Congressman Bruce Braley
The Next President of the United States (?)
At the March 31 Democratic Caucus held at
- We
should have a national plan providing security for school children from
terrorism through developing awareness, security in buildings and
training.
- We
should prevent the introduction of disease in livestock by providing for
security in the feed supply, awareness and providing training for
producers and suppliers.
- We
should increase the funding available for inspection of shipping
containers and airline cargo.
THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY REPRESENTS FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
GOOD NEWS ON THE STATE
BUDGET FROM SENATOR FRANK WOOD
“I’m happy to report some good news with
regard to the state budget. This year, the Legislature adopted better budgeting
practices while working in a bipartisan manner to keep our commitments to
“The budget
for the fiscal year that begins July 1 leaves
“Unlike the
federal government, the state budget is balanced. We met
“Most
impressively, our state savings accounts are full at $592 million, according to
the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency. Not only is that more than we’ve ever had in our rainy day accounts, it’s a growth of more than $400 million in the last four
years.
“I’m also glad to note that since 2004, we
have repaid $163 million of the $300 million owed to the Senior Living Trust
Fund.
“When the
Legislature reconvenes in January, we will continue to make tough budget
decisions in order to fund
COMMENT: It’s amazing that the State Legislature
gave the Governor everything he wanted, raised only the cigarette tax which
goes into a special health care fund, restored money that had been borrowed
from special accounts and still balanced the budget. Tax revenue increased because
WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT THE TERRORISTS HAVE OUTWITTED THE
BUSH/CHENEY BUNCH? WILL THE
EXAMPLES OF INCOMPETENCE EVER END?
A Shattered Nation, but Not a Bloodbath!
Will we ever know when Bush is
telling the truth?
“Anthony Cordesman, a highly respected analyst at the Center for
Strategic and International Studies, says the Bush administration has ‘grossly
overstated the very real risks’ in setting timelines for withdrawal from
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June 12,
2007
JOHN AND ELIZABETH EDWARDS
ARE COMING TO
TOWN HALL MEETING
Saturday, June 16. 2007 -- 6:30 P.M.
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
This your chance to discuss issues with possibly the
next President
and First
Lady of the
For more information contact Tom Perez Lopez, the Edwards Campaign
Coordinator for the
Or go to the John Edwards Web Site
JohnEdwards.com/Iowa gives voters direct
link to campaign in their area
Join
John and Elizabeth Edwards on Saturday, June 16th for a Town Hall
Meeting to discuss his plans to provide Universal Healthcare for All Americans,
to support the troops by bringing them home, to halt global warming, and to
help revitalize rural
Town
Hall Meeting with
John
and Elizabeth Edwards!
When: Saturday, June 16th, 2007
Where:
Time: 6:30 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO
RSVP CONTACT:
The John Edwards for
President Campaign
● Office: (563) 324-9514●
● Email: iowa@johnedwards.com
●
“Americans should be concerned about
the rain forests in
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June 18, 2007
COMING EVENTS
Tuesday, June 19 – 7:30
P.M.
The Clinton County Democratic Central Committee will meet in DeWitt at
TC’s Point After --
We need every precinct committee person to help us plan our summer
activities, elect an alternate to the Central Committee for
Anyone
interested in working on a float for the 4th of July and Riverboat Days parades
should contact Carol McGuire.
Tuesday,
June 19 – 1:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Best
Western Frontier,
A Town Hall Conversation on Health
and Financial Security
This
is the “Iowa Divided We Fail” campaign that AARP and others are pushing in the
Presidential campaigns. There will be free refreshments.
To register call toll-free
1-877-926-8300 or email iaaarp@aarp,org or call Bob Soesbe.
Tuesday, June 19 - Noon – 8:00 P.M.
Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of over 250,000 slaves at the close
of the Civil War.
vendors, ethnic food booths, entertainment and barbecue
talent show, fashion show, music bands, gospel choirs, fun and games.
Friday, June 22 – 5:30 P.M.
Governor Bill Richardson Office
Opening and Party
at
Free food and a live video
conference with the Governor who will be in
If
you have questions please call Travis LeVitt at
563-324-0523 or tlevitt@richardsonforpresident.com
Tuesday, June 26 – 4:00 P.M. -
City of
We hope that the State Building Code
which is supported by the Clinton County Democrats includes the Uniform
Plumbing code that is supported by our local unions and contractors. There is an effort being made by several city
council members to adopt a weaker code which is the International Plumbing
Code. We hope that the State law
requires cities to either adopt the State code or a stronger code (not weaker). We
need representation at the hearing.
SUMMER PARADES
July 4 11:00 A.M.
DeWitt Fourth of July Parade. Line up at the fair grounds at 10:00 A.M.
July 7 10:00 A.M. Riverboat Days Parade. Line up at
We will have a picnic at
headquarters after the parade.
July 14 Low Moor Days Parade
August 17 Camanche
Days Parade
Saturday, July 14 - Registration at 9:00 A.M.
First District Democratic Workshop
Sessions: Congressman Bruce Braley and Senator Joe Biden, Global Warming, Legislative Report from our State
Legislators, Building Our Party Platform, Grass Roots Party Building, Organizing
the Caucuses, Precinct Work, Reception with Special Guests.
Saturday, August 18
POLLY BUKTA’S ANNUAL OLD FASHION
featuring State Representative and House Leader
Polly Bukta, Congressman Bruce Braley
and
possibly the next President of the
At the March 31 Democratic Caucus held at
- We
should have public financing of political campaigns.
- We
should have better security of voting devices including a paper audit.
- We
should have the ability to verify that a person voted and that the vote
was counted.
- We
should encourage absentee voting.
- We
should make the general election day a national holiday.
- The
closing time for polls for all elections should be standard, 8:00 P.M.
- We
should keep the
ILLINOIS SENATOR TERRY
LINK VISITS
On
Saturday, June 9, members of the Clinton County Democratic Party had the
opportunity to discuss issues with Illinois State Senator Terry Link concerning
the candidacy of Senator Barack Obama. Senator Link represents the 30th
Senate District which is in
REPUBLICAN COMEDY
(It’s so
sad it borders on being humorous.)
A present for "W":
Laura Bush bought George a parrot for his birthday.
She told Dick Cheney, "The bird is so
smart! George has already taught him to pronounce over 200 words!' "Wow,
that's pretty impressive," Cheney said. "But you realize
that he just says the words. He doesn't understand what they mean." "That's okay," Laura
replied. "Neither does the parrot."
"This President
failed so miserably in diplomacy that we are now
trapped in the middle of a civil war.”
--Senator Tom Daschle--
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June 25,
2007
COMING EVENTS
Tuesday, June 26 – 4:00 P.M.
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