Unions usually have pretty good intelligence on any strategy that they have initiated. My guess is they have done the research and are certain that the Democrats they are targeting are the representatives that can make the difference. Republicans will most likely stick together but there must be some Democrats on board. The strategy is…
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The defined- contribution plan as modeled by Michigan in 1997 is being followed by other states as they see that current retirement programs are unsustainable. This plan was begun under conservatives in that state, and this is why Illinois is appealing not to Republicans but to Democrats to keep their current plan. Perhaps they will…
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Do they feel the current Ds are not strong enough in the polls to beat a Republican challenger in the 2014 elections? Otherwise I am not sure of the strategy.
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This year I am particularly thankful for my family. I recently lost my sister in law, and for the first time in a long time, some of my kids aren't able to be home. Despite losses and changes, there is so much to appreciate. I am thankful for 4 happy, healthy grandchildren, thankful they have…
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I think it is good for all of us to take some time to consider our blessings and to show our thankfulness at least one day a year. Having said that...I am a supporter of personal choices, and I understand the economic pressure on business. As a nurse, I have worked many Thanksgivings, and depending…
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Most of all I am thankful for my salvation and the gift of God's Love to me. Secondly, I am thankful for my family and that we are normally together during holidays. This especially hits home to me this year as my daughter has gone off to college. I am thankful I will see her…
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Priorities are usually a combination of principles, timing, and resources. I guess if you need the over time to feed the family, I'd be grateful for the ability to do that on any day. If I'm the turkey I'd ask the chic fil a cows how to have attention go to the pig. CFA manages…
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I am most thankful that I am an American. Everything I am thankful for comes from being that: for all of our Bill of Rights freedoms to the people I love. Last year we were in Dublin, Eire when Thanksgiving Day came. It just was Thursday there. No one with the feelings of thankfulness, family, and…
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As the country and the economy are continuing on a downward spiral it is good to realize what really matters in our lives. This Thanksgiving I am thankful that my husband and I are both working again, we and our families are healthy, and we are not dependent on the government. I am also thankful…
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I am grateful for many, many things, but let me narrow it down to this. I am grateful for the original covenants with Jehovah made by those who often seem wiser than us. I am grateful that there is today an uncountable multitude willing to sacrifice to defend her, both at home and abroad.
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