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Archive for December, 2009

Set America Free in 2010!

I just don’t believe that this administration or our representative, Congressman David Wu, really understands the fundamental principles that have made this country great.

Is this the change Americans hoped for?

In pure partisan fashion, we are moving toward placing even more control of people’s lives under government control. In this case, health care; this accounts for a sixth of our economy.
In the last year, I have heard people say that the two parties are the same,

December 19, 2009 Newsletter

Health care. Just the words induce a lot of emotion; concern and fear are some of the strongest. You might be wondering if you’ll be able to provide for your family. What will happen if you get very ill and need expensive treatments? And, what will happen to the economy if we try to provide [...]

Cool Heads Always Prevail

So, how often have you walked into a store or a car lot and had an annoying salesperson try to push you into a sale that you were not sure of?

December 12, 2009 Newsletter

Why do companies choose to move jobs overseas? The answer to this question can point the way towards methods to stem the tide. Currently, Americans import 38% more goods and services than they export. In services alone Americans export more than they import, but the imbalance is greater towards importing of goods.
One key factor is [...]

Does raising the minimum wage really help?

With the looming possibility of the passage of Cap and Trade, Government-run Health Care, and the expiration of the Bush tax cuts (all will create the effect of a tax increase), we should be prepared

December 5, 2009 Newsletter

Our dependence on foreign energy sources is damaging this country in at least two ways. First, we send our money overseas, contributing to our trade deficit, which transfers our wealth to others. Second, we create global strategic interests that require us to maintain a credible global presence to ensure a steady supply against the threats [...]

Small business: The engine of our economy.

There seems to be some confusion in DC about why unemployment is over 8 percent despite the timely passage of the “stimulus” bill, so they are forming study/focus groups to figure it out.