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Day, Date, 2008
My Rural America Press Release
My Rural America Press Release
Leader of National Rural Advocacy Group Predicts
WASHINGTON, D. C. – Midwestern and western states with large rural populations will be key battlegrounds in the 2008 presidential election and will likely determine which party controls Congress, the leader of a prominent rural advocacy group said this week.
WASHINGTON, D. C. – Midwestern and western states with large rural populations will be key battlegrounds in the 2008 presidential election and will likely determine which party controls Congress, the leader of a prominent rural advocacy group said this week.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Mountain View Telegraph
The Mountain View Telegraph
Guest View: Myths About Farm Bill Dispelled
Recently, I was confronted by a woman who is not particularly wealthy and professes to be a Christian, who stated to me, “There is absolutely no reason to give special assistance to poor people, and by the way, why are you picking on McCain?!” Her statement was in response to my previous guest editorial in the Telegraph: “Hey McCain, Farm Bill is Vital.”
Frankly, I was shocked to see the depth of her antipathy toward poor people, from the context of my article; we are primarily talking about school-age children and senior citizens. She also claimed that she was sick of the welfare abuse in this country.
Recently, I was confronted by a woman who is not particularly wealthy and professes to be a Christian, who stated to me, “There is absolutely no reason to give special assistance to poor people, and by the way, why are you picking on McCain?!” Her statement was in response to my previous guest editorial in the Telegraph: “Hey McCain, Farm Bill is Vital.”
Frankly, I was shocked to see the depth of her antipathy toward poor people, from the context of my article; we are primarily talking about school-age children and senior citizens. She also claimed that she was sick of the welfare abuse in this country.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Mountain View Telegraph.Com
Mountain View Telegraph.Com
Guest View: Hey, Mccain: Farm Bill Is Vital
The Farm Bill, officially known as the Food, Conservation and Energy Act, is not perfect. That does not, however, diminish how vital it is in our efforts to feed the world, supply energy for our nation, conserve our resources, assure a cleaner environment, improve our water quality, and advance the quality of life for millions of Americans.
There are realities for rural Americans that should not be forgotten as we peer into the future, strengthening our state and our nation. With the ongoing anxiety of a deepening recession, exorbitant gas prices and local families who lost their homes in the Trigo Fire, the larger question is, are we a nation that cares for our rural people, or is this merely lip service paid during political campaigns?
The Farm Bill, officially known as the Food, Conservation and Energy Act, is not perfect. That does not, however, diminish how vital it is in our efforts to feed the world, supply energy for our nation, conserve our resources, assure a cleaner environment, improve our water quality, and advance the quality of life for millions of Americans.
There are realities for rural Americans that should not be forgotten as we peer into the future, strengthening our state and our nation. With the ongoing anxiety of a deepening recession, exorbitant gas prices and local families who lost their homes in the Trigo Fire, the larger question is, are we a nation that cares for our rural people, or is this merely lip service paid during political campaigns?
Friday, May 09, 2008
Trading Markets.com
Trading Markets.com
Citizens Across the Country Support the Democrats' Consumer-First Energy Act
A broad coalition of citizens from the labor, environmental, business and rural communities strongly supports the Senate Democrats' Consumer-First Energy Act. Below are highlights from their letters and statements of support:
A broad coalition of citizens from the labor, environmental, business and rural communities strongly supports the Senate Democrats' Consumer-First Energy Act. Below are highlights from their letters and statements of support:
Tuesday, April 14, 2008
Rural Wire
Rural Wire
Leader of National Rural Advocacy Group Predicts Rural Voters Will Decide 2008 Presidential Election
WASHINGTON (RuralWire), April 14, 2008 – Midwestern and western states with large rural populations will be key battlegrounds in the 2008 presidential election and will likely determine which party controls Congress, the leader of a prominent rural advocacy group said this week.
WASHINGTON (RuralWire), April 14, 2008 – Midwestern and western states with large rural populations will be key battlegrounds in the 2008 presidential election and will likely determine which party controls Congress, the leader of a prominent rural advocacy group said this week.
