('content:3801:3801','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:824:\"It\'s hard to believe the CCRP Summer BBQ is a little more than a month away!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details and/or to register online click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2013-summer-bbq<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download a printable flyer and registration form click on the follwoing PDF file links.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2013_bbq_flier_C.pdf\">CCRP SUMMER BBQ FLYER</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/85_by_55.pdf\">CCRP SUMMER BBQ&nbsp;REGISTRATION&nbsp;FORM</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe look forward to seeing you on July 25, 2013 in Bath Township.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nccrpmich@gamil.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415500672,'',1),('content:3799:3799','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3430:\"<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Michigan legislature is considering bills that would legalize unmanned red light cameras in the state.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMeasures under consideration by a House panel would reemphasize the importance of drivers stopping at red lights.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf passed the legislation would allow local governments to put &quot;red light cameras</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> at intersections at their discretion and subsequently issue a civil infraction when a vehicle goes through a red light.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCities could operate an </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">automated traffic safety device</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> that would capture images of the vehicle\'s rear and license plate that would indicate the date, time and location of the violation at the intersection.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA could not impose a fine greater than $130 for any infraction recorded by a camera. The fine would be attributed to the owner of the vehicle. The violations would not effect an individual\'s driving record or insurance rates.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOnce costs of installing the cameras in a municipality are paid down, revenue generated from the program would be distributed evenly to the local government\'s general fund and the state\'s general fund.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the the legislature pass a bill allowing for </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Red Light Cameras</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> by local governments to ticket violators in Michigan?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-pass-bill-allowing-%E2%80%9Cred-light-cameras%E2%80%9D-local-governments-ticket-violators\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-pass-bill-allowing-%E2%80%9Cred-light-cameras%E2%80%9D-local-governments-ticket-violators</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Add new comment</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Complete Streets</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> law and Advisory Council be repealed?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes - 70%<br />\r\nNo - 19%<br />\r\nUndecided - 11% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415500672,'',1),('content:1673:1673','a:1:{s:15:\"field_page_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:8720:\"<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">TO: Clinton County Residents Who Are Concerned About Rising Energy Costs<br />\r\nFROM: The Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">----------</span></span></strong></em><br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The following is from an e-mail I received on 3/25/2011 regarding a vote that will be taking place in Washington on March 29, 2011 regarding the EPA and their ability to set regulations. Senators Levin &amp; Stabenow will be key votes on this issue. Please take the time to read the information and call and let them know how you feel about the EPA\'s unchecked authority. Please feel free to forward this link to people on your e-mail list.<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; -- Steve Willis, CCRP<br />\r\n</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-------------</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">----------</span></span></strong></em><br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">EPA Subject: Support the McConnell Amendment</span></span></strong></em><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Many of you are familiar with the issue outlined below as it relates to the current debate about regulating businesses on GHG emissions by the EPA.&nbsp; As you will read the Senate has yet to take a vote on the following amendments.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThis email is to serve as an update and to encourage you to contact our US Senators.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nWe are working with a national business coalition to get residents of Michigan to call our US Senators, Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, and let them know that you SUPPORT Sen. McConnell&rsquo;s amendment and OPPOSE the alternative amendments as introduced by Senators Rockefeller and Baucus.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\">Senator Debbie Stabenow, 202.224.4822<br />\r\nSenator Carl Levin, 202.224.6221<br />\r\n&nbsp;</span></strong></em><br />\r\nIt is anticipated that the Senate will vote on these amendments on Tuesday, March 29. Below are the details (I&rsquo;ve also included previous updates on this issue for your reference). <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\">Please respond to this email and/or call me on my cell at 248.330.0868 once you have contacted our Senators and provide any feedback that you received from these offices.&nbsp; Both Stabenow and Levin are swing votes on this important issue.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</span></strong></em><br />\r\nAlso, please feel free to forward this email to your list of contacts as our Senators need to hear from as many people as possible.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThank you,<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nKim (Haefner) Gaedeke<br />\r\nSuperior Capitol Consulting<br />\r\n248.330.0868 C<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\">Updated Talking Points:<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With energy prices skyrocketing, our elected officials have an opportunity to send a message of support to their constituents by voting in favor of lower energy prices, pro-business policies that encourage job growth rather than sapping it.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senator McConnell&rsquo;s amendment (S. 482, the Energy Tax Hike Prevention Act) to restrict EPA&rsquo;s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions would demonstrate to Americans that jobs and economic security are a priority &ndash; not more bureaucratic, administrative red-tape.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alternatives to Senator McConnell&rsquo;s amendment &ndash; such as the two-year delay proposed by Senator Rockefeller or the &ldquo;tailoring&rdquo; amendment proposed by Senator Baucus &ndash; do not achieve the necessary and critical goal of protecting the American economy from EPA&rsquo;s overreach.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The alternatives simply fail to provide the regulatory certainty that the American economy needs. McConnell&rsquo;s amendment does provide that certainty, and assures that we don&rsquo;t simply &ldquo;kick the can&rdquo; down the road in our efforts to deal with EPA overreach.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senators should vote in favor of McConnell&rsquo;s amendment to the small business bill, and should recognize that alternatives to McConnell simply do not provide the relief that the American economy needs.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support McConnell. Oppose Rockefeller and Baucus.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nNote: EPA&rsquo;s regulations stand to:<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; cost up to 1.4 million jobs by 2014 and 2.5 million by 2030<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; decrease capital investment by as much as 15 percent by 2014, or more than $75 billion<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; reduce Gross Domestic Product by $500 billion by 2030<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; increase the cost of gasoline by 50 percent, electricity by 50 percent, and natural gas by 75 percent over the next 20 years<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; reduce worker compensation by $700 per year</span></strong></em><br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nRelevant Clips<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nhttp://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/03/17/harry-reid-running-scared-epa-vote-postponed-leader-tries-bring-democrats/<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nhttp://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/150025-inhofe-vows-to-try-try-again-on-block-epa-amendments-<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nhttp://www.atr.org/atr-supports-mcconnell-amendment-stop-backdoor-a5950<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nhttp://www.atr.org/undecided-senators-energy-tax-hike-prevention-a5951<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nhttp://shopfloor.org/2011/03/manufacturers_support_mcconnell_amendment/18802<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nMcConnell Amendment: http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&amp;ContentRecord_id=eb5bd689-e7b7-4eea-a92c-eb35400a276d&amp;ContentType_id=c19bc7a5-2bb9-4a73-b2ab-3c1b5191a72b&amp;Group_id=0fd6ddca-6a05-4b26-8710-a0b7b59a8f1f<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nRockefeller Amendment: http://rockefeller.senate.gov/press/record.cfm?id=322764&amp;&amp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nBaucus Amendment: http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/150529-overnight-energy<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}}',0,1415500992,'',1),('content:2405:2405','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:837:\"<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">It would appear that King Barack The First has anointed himself the Supreme Ruler of the land.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">The GREAT UNITER has decided&nbsp; he doesn&rsquo;t need to deal with congress any longer and will do what he can as the Chief Executive to push things through on his own until he gets reelected in November.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">For an article from www.newsmax.com on his attitude and how he plans on governing over the&nbsp; next year click on the following story link:</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/ObamaWillGovernWithoutCongress/2011/12/31/id/422675\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/ObamaWillGovernWithoutCongress/2011/12/31/id/422675</span></a><br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;a:10:{s:3:\"fid\";s:4:\"2042\";s:4:\"list\";s:1:\"1\";s:4:\"data\";a:3:{s:11:\"description\";s:0:\"\";s:3:\"alt\";s:0:\"\";s:5:\"title\";s:0:\"\";}s:3:\"uid\";s:1:\"1\";s:8:\"filename\";s:23:\"constitution_sign_1.jpg\";s:8:\"filepath\";s:50:\"sites/default/files/images/constitution_sign_1.jpg\";s:8:\"filemime\";s:10:\"image/jpeg\";s:8:\"filesize\";s:5:\"90215\";s:6:\"status\";s:1:\"1\";s:9:\"timestamp\";s:10:\"1388810032\";}}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";s:2:\"19\";}}}',0,1415501727,'',1),('content:827:827','a:1:{s:16:\"field_forum_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2814:\"Good intentions for assisting the poor often times end up being a perfect opportunity for undeserving people to abuse an essential service. That is exactly what is happening with the “Michigan Bridge Card”. The card was implemented as a way to provide a more secure mechanism for providing “Essential Aid” for the poor by replacing paper checks and traditional food stamps. \r\n\r\nStatistics show approximately 1.6 million people in Michigan currently receive the Bridge Card with a cost to the state of almost $2.2 billion. It is estimated that $300 million of the “Bridge Card” monies are used illegally to purchase alcohol, tobacco, and other non-authorized items. \r\n\r\nWith Michigan facing a $1.7 trillion budget deficit it would seem imperative the abuses be eliminated from the “Bridge Card” program. A savings of $300 million, or 18% of the deficit, would be a big step in helping to reduce the budget shortfall. \r\n\r\nThe Michigan House Republicans have introduced a series of bills that would put some controls in determining who is eligible to receive the benefit. Among the controls outlined in the bills are the following:\r\n- Require the cardholder’s photo and signature be on the card.\r\n- Deny benefits to noncustodial parents who owe child support.\r\n- Deny approval to college students being claimed on their parent’s tax returns.\r\n- Implement a process to deny approval to incarcerated persons.\r\n- Prohibit the card from being used for cash withdrawals, tobacco, alcohol, and lottery tickets.\r\n- Require clerks to verify the Bridge Cards users identity with a valid picture ID.\r\n- Require random drug testing and test negative to receive the Card benefits.\r\n\r\nThese bills have all been referred to the Committee on Judiciary in the Michigan House of Representatives. Representative Mark Meadows (D), from East Lansing, is the Committee Chairman. With the democrats in control of the Michigan House it is unlikely these bills will ever get to the floor for a vote, let alone get passed by the full house. \r\n\r\nThe questions you need to ask yourself are:\r\n- Is it OK to waste $300 million that could be saved by passing these bills?\r\n- Do you want your taxes raised “AGAIN” to cover the deficit that could be reduced by making the responsible decision to eliminate the abuse.\r\n\r\nWith that said there are two things you need to do:\r\n- Vote for people who will be fiscally responsible this fall.\r\n- Call Rep. Mark Meadows and tell him to report the bill out of committee and tell your State Representative you are in favor of the passage of these bills.\r\n\r\n(Submitted for publication to the Dewitt/Bath Review, Clinton County News, The St. Johns/DeWitt Informer, The Owosso Independent, The Laingsburg Independent & The Perry Independent on May 10, 2010)\r\n(Publication pending . . . )\r\n\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415501851,'',1),('content:3416:3416','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:738:\"When the Congress is going to be too much of a problem, there\'s always an Executive Order!&nbsp; It is one of the privileges of the Oval Office that allows a president to act more like a king than an elected servant of the people.&nbsp; Yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden said the President is going to act to control gun violence, possibly by use of executive order.&nbsp; What will this executive action do?&nbsp; More importantly, will it really have any impact on gun violence?&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://thehill.com/administration-archive/276313-biden-obama-prepared-to-take-executive-action-on-gun-control\">thehill.com/administration-archive/276313-biden-obama-prepared-to-take-executive-action-on-gun-control</a><br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1415501899,'',1),('content:1686:1686','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1671:\"The leadership of the Ingham and Ionia County Republican Parties have asked that I let you know about their Lincoln Day Dinners that are coming up later this month.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nINGHAM COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER (Monday April 18, 2011):<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Ingham County Republican Lincoln Dinner will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Atrium Event Center, 2586 Jolly Road, Okemos.&nbsp; We are honored to have Attorney General Bill Schuette as our keynote speaker.&nbsp; There will be a Silent Auction at the dinner.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nPlease see the attached JPG file link for additional information:<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_LDD_Ingham.jpg\">Ingham County LDD Flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou can purchase tickets at www.ICGOP.org &lt;http://www.ICGOP.org&gt; .<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLinda Lee Tarver<br />\r\nIngham County Republican Party Chair<br />\r\nMichigan Republican Party Ethnic Vice Chair<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMary Stasek<br />\r\nDeputy Treasurer - ICGOP<br />\r\nVice Chair - 8th Congressional District<br />\r\n517-410-4201<br />\r\nmestasek@cablespeed.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIONIA COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER (Monday April 18, 2011):<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday, April 29th, 2011. Would you mind sharing the attached invitation with members of your County Party and your email list. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease see the attached PDF file link for additional information:<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Ionia_co_Lincoln_Day_Flyer.pdf\">Ionia County LDD Flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThank you,<br />\r\nPhil Goodrich<br />\r\nChair<br />\r\nIonia County Republican Party<br />\r\nchair@ioniagop.org<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415501958,'',1),('content:3701:3701','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:642:\"The debate goes on.&nbsp; We need more cuts.&nbsp;&nbsp; No, we need more stimulus.&nbsp; Would you run your household budget like this?&nbsp; Running the government budget isn\'t the same as running a household budget.&nbsp; The economy is improving... but not quickly enough.&nbsp; And where is all this debate leading us?&nbsp; We\'re ending up with&nbsp; a stagnant, lack-luster economy that we\'re beginning to <em>believe</em> is the &quot;new normal&quot;.&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.humanevents.com/2013/04/26/surprise-the-economy-still-stinks/\">www.humanevents.com/2013/04/26/surprise-the-economy-still-stinks/</a><br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1415501958,'',1),('content:1517:1517','a:1:{s:15:\"field_page_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:34750:\"<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">BATH TOWNSHIP </span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Bath Township Hall, 14480 Webster Rd, Bath, Michigan 48808 Ph: (517) 641-6728, Fax (517) 641-4170)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are currently no Republican elected officials in Bath Township.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is in 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bath Township has one Republican County Commissioner:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 7</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adam Stacey (R), 6724 English Oak Drive, East Lansing, 48823</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PH: (517) 339-6919 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for County Commissioners is November 2014.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\">TOWNSHIP MEETINGS: 7:00 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Bath Township Hall, 14480 Webster Rd, Bath, Michigan 48808 </span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">BENGAL TOWNSHIP</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> (The Township Hall is located on M-21 between Francis and Lowell Road).</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp; There are 5 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Eric Mohnke (R), 6357 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns 989-224-9479</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Deborah A. Schafer (R), 7857 West parks Road, St. Johns, 989-593-2325, dschafer53@hotmail.com</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Denice Schmitz Schultheiss (R), 2801 S. Forest Road, St. Johns, MI 517-927-9273</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Stephen Mahoney (R), 4950 W Taft Rd., St. Johns 989-224-4361</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Marilyn Irrer (R), 4507 Francis Rd., St. Johns 989-224-7685</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bengal Township has one Republican elected county commissioner.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 2</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David Pohl (R),1180 S. Hinman Road, Fowler, 48835</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;PH: (517) 669-9355 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> <em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"> The Bengal Township Board Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting at 7:00 PM.</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>BINGHAM TOWNSHIP</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> The Township hall is located at 1637 S. DeWitt Road, St. Johns, MI 48879</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp; There are currently 5 Republican elected officials at the township level.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: James Ostrowski (R), 1487 W Parks Rd., St. Johns 989-224-8380</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Helen Kus (R), 1612 S. Krepps Road, St. Johns 989-224-2951</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Hong Trebesh (R), 4505 S US-27, St. Johns 989-224-4389</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Eric D. Harger (R), 1989 S. Dewitt Rd., St. Johns, 48879</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Tony Hufnagel (R), 3999 S. Dewitt Rd., St. Johns, 48879</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bingham Township has one Republican elected county commissioners.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 3</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce Delong (R), 900 N. Oakland Street, St. Johns 48879</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PH: (989) 224-1936 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong>The Bingham Township Board Meetings are the 2nd Monday of every month starting at 7:00 PM at: Clinton County RESA,&nbsp; 4179 S. US-27, St. Johns MI 48879.</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n---------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>DALLAS TOWNSHIP</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Dallas Township Hall is located at 225 S. Main St., Fowler, MI 48835</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp; There are currently 5 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Vern Feldpausch (R) 415 Sorrell St., Fowler 989-593-3704</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Therese A. Koenigsknecht (R), 11245 W. 1st St., P.O. Box 135, Fowler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 989-593-2542</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Gerald Arens (R), 11101 W Townsend Rd., Fowler 989-593-2522</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Philip Schafer (R), 14895 Dexter Trail, Westphalia 989-587-6977</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Trustee: Stephanie L, Schafer (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dallas Township has one Republican elected county commissioner.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 2</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David W. Pohl (R), 1180 S. Hinman Road, Fowler, MI 48835</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (989) 593-2688 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Dallas Township Board Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 PM at the Dallas Township Hall.</span></span></strong></em><br />\r\n--------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>DEWITT TOWNSHIP</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> DeWitt Township Hall is located at 1401 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, Ph: (517) 668-0270, Fax (517) 668-0277</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; There are currently 6 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Rick Galardi (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Diane K. Mosier (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Phyllis Daggy (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Stephen Musselman (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Brian Ross (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: David Seeger (R)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt Township has two Republican elected county commissioners.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 5 (DeWitt City &amp; DeWitt Township Precincts #1, #2, and #3)</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert Showers (R), 120 East Washington Street, Dewitt, MI 48820-8748</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (517) 669-3732 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The DeWitt Township Board Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the DeWitt Township Hall.</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>DUPLAIN TOWNSHIP </strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> DuPlain Township Hall is located at 145 W Main St., Elsie, MI 48831</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; There are currently 4 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Bruce Levey (R), 6048 N. Lusk Road, Elsie 989-862-5674</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Richard Bates (R), 340 W Main St., Box 75, Elsie 989-862-5084</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Amy Bowen (R), 4634 N. Watson Road, Elsie 989-862-0242</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Denis A. Baese (R), 4639 E. Ridge Road, Elsie 989-862-5770</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016. </span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Duplain Township has one Republican elected county commissioner.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 1</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kam Washburn (R), 5201 East French Road, Elsie 48831</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PH. (989) 862-5565 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> The Dallas Township Board Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30 PM at the Duplain Township Hall.</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n-------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>EAGLE TOWNSHIP</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Eagle Township Hall is located at 14318 Michigan St., Eagle, MI 48822</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; There are currently 5 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Patti Jo Schafer (R), 10388 Herbison Rd., Eagle 517-626-6538</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Mark Therrian (R) 14810 Stoll Rd, Eagle 517-627-3664</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Joseph A Smith (R), 11821 Monroe Rd., Portland 517-647-4340</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Richard V. Jones (R), 15980 Jones Rd., Grand Ledge 517-627-7176</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: John L. Rademacher (R), 13381 W. State Road, </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Grand Ledge</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> 517-627-5731</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eagle Township has one Republican elected county commissioner.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 2</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David W. Pohl (R), 1180 S. Hinman Road, Fowler, MI 48835</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ph: (989) 593-2688 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> The Eagle Township Board Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month starting at 6:30 PM at the EagleTownship Hall.</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n-------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>ESSEX TOWNSHIP</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> 4648 W Colony Road, St Johns, MI 48879</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; There are 5 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Lynn Ferguson (R), 5851 W Colony Rd., St. Johns 989-224-4747</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Angela Bunn (R), 4848 W. Kinley Rd., St. Johns 989-227-2180</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Patti J. Warnke (R), 4633 N. Essex Center, St. Johns 989-224-7353</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Rex Ferguson (R), 5666 W. Colony Rd., St. Johns 989-224-6639<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Aurelio Henry Zamarron (R), 4801 Findlay Rd., St. Johns </span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Essex Township has one Republican elected county commissioner.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 1</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kam Washburn (R), 5201 East French Road, Elsie 48831</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PH. (989) 862-5565 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">The Essex Township Board Meetings are held at the Maple Rapids Communiry Center at 209 W Union St, Maple Rapids, MI 48853 on the second Thursday of February, March, April, June, August, October, and December at 7:30 p.m.</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Greenbush Township Hall is located at 7274 N Scott Road, St Johns, MI 48879</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; There arecurrently 5 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: James Joreau (R), 2657 W. Marshall Rd., St. Johns 989-224-2775</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Bernadette Hayes (R), W. Hyde&nbsp; Rd., St. Johns</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Julie Havens (R), 1500 W Silvers Rd., St. Johns 989-224-2150</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: William A. Dershem (R), 7370 N Williams Rd., St. Johns 989-224-3332</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Daniel Jorae (R), 1097 E. French Rd., St. Johns 989-224-4936</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Greenbush Township has one Republican elected county commissioner</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 1</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kam Washburn (R), 5201 East French Road, Elsie 48831</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PH. (989) 862-5565 Term Exps: 12/31/2014</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> TOWNSHIP MEETINGS:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> The Greenbush Township Board Meetings are the first Monday of every month starting at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall.</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> LEBANON TOWNSHIP</span></span></strong><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Lebanon Township Hall is located at 10990 Colony Rd., Fowler 48835 </span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp; There are currently 5 Republican elected officials.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervisor: Gregory Armbrustmacher (R), 11152 Stone Rd., Fowler 989-593-3279</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clerk: Daniel C. Smith (R),14234 W Kinley Rd, Fowler 989-593-2193</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer: Michael C. Klein (R), 4166 Jones Rd., Pewamo 989-593-3186</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: David Piggott (R), 4661 N. Bauer Rd., Fowler 989-593-2282</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee: Gene Sanborn (R), 15674 Island Rd., Hubbardston 989-981-6878</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next election for all township elected positions is November 2016.</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Clinton County Commissioners:</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lebanon Township has one Republican elected county commissioner</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISTRICT NO. 1</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kam Washburn (R), 5201 East French Road, Elsie 48831</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PH. 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Call Sheri Harte Willis at 517-281-6212 or email shwillis1959@ gmail.com to reserve your seat and/or for details.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSENATOR RICK JONES AND TERRI LYNN LAND SIGNS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have signs for both candidates that can be picked up in Bath Township. 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If it has been pumped, open the tank and inspect its integrity. If it has not been pumped within the previous three years, arrange for pumping. The septic pumper will check the integrity of the tank, which is incorporated into<br />\r\nthe final report.<br />\r\n--&nbsp; Hand auger at least two borings to determine system and stone depth and condition.<br />\r\n--&nbsp; Findings of the inspection are summarized in a report and submitted to the client.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nInspections would be mandated at the&nbsp; homeowners expense and would be required every 5 years.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSED REGULATION CHANGES THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION REGARDING AN UPCOMING MEETING IN CARSON CITY:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Mid-Michigan District Health Department would like to invite all County Commissioners to attend a luncheon forum to discuss hot topics in local public health, including: <br />\r\n--&nbsp; Improving and protecting our water resources &ndash; alternatives to traditional time-of-sale ordinances. <br />\r\n--&nbsp; Is the funding formula for the Health Department fair? <br />\r\n-- Do we need to change it?<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nMid-Michigan District Health Department Commissioner Forum First Baptist Church Community Center 10010 E. Carson City Road (M-57) East of the Rusty Nail Restaurant Thursday, September 25, 2014 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the Mid Michigan Health Department adopt new proposed regulations related to septic systems and wells?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.com/content/should-mid-michigan-health-department-adopt-new-proposed-regulations-related-septic-systems-\">http://www.clinton-countygop.com/content/should-mid-michigan-health-department-adopt-new-proposed-regulations-related-septic-systems-</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on </span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span></span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span></span>Add new comment</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span></span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span></span> after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the Michigan pass a law that would ban the enforcement of wood burning emission limits in Michigan?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes - 74%<br />\r\nNo - 26%<br />\r\nUndecided - 0%&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL:<br />\r\n-------------------<br />\r\nCOMMENT #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis EPA is out of control. IT should be banned, defunded and done away with!!!<br />\r\nIda S.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:4820:4820','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1869:\"<span style=\"font-size: large;\">In December, Granger submitted a request to amend the Clinton County Solid Waste Management Plan to authorize import/export reciprocity with Clare, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Mecosta Counties. This provides additional market area for our hauling division. It is not an expansion of the size of the landfill or increase to the annual volume cap.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nSince this process was initiated, we received a number of questions from elected officials and community residents. We take the questions raised seriously. To adequately address questions and interact with our neighbors, we have requested to postpone the solid waste plan amendment process. One of the major issues of concern was the methane smell that can periodically be detected in the air to the east of the landfill and its impact on that area\'s residents and what can be done about it.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThere have two times scheduled to meet with members of the greater community. If you are interested in learning more about this request or how a landfill operates, please attend one of these meetings. (Feel free to share this information with others.)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nWednesday, June 25, 2014<br />\r\n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThursday, July 10, 2014<br />\r\n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nAgenda<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;Welcome and company overview<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;Explanation of interest to add four counties to service territory<br />\r\n&middot;&nbsp;Tour (It is recommended that you wear closed toe shoes for the tour.)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nLocation<br />\r\nGranger<br />\r\n16980 Wood Road Lansing MI 48906<br />\r\nYou can park in front of the main office building and enter at the door by the flag pole.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nFor additional information contact Tonia Olson at 517-371-9720.<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:4803:4803','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:998:\"<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Just a quick reminder about upcoming opportunities for events and fundraisers that will be taking place in the next few weeks.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepresentative Tom Leonard Fundraiser with Congressman Dave Camp<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://clinton-countygop.org/content/61614-representative-tom-leonard-fundraiser\">Tuesday, June 16, 2014 in DeWitt -&nbsp; (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Monthly Meeting in DeWitt<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://clinton-countygop.org/content/61914-ccrp-monthly-meeting-dewitt\">Thursday, June 19, 2014 - (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHREE COUNTY 4th CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE in St. Johns<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://clinton-countygop.org/content/4thdebate\">Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP SUMMER BBQ in Bath Township<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://clinton-countygop.org/content/72414-ccrp-summer-bbq\">Thursday, July 24, 2014 - (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:4590:4590','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1475:\"<span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">As you may know there is a petition drive to put the question on the ballot in November of 2014 for the voters to decide if the Michigan Legislature should go from a </span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span>Full Time</span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span> legislature to a </span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span>Part Time</span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\'</span></span> legislature.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to see a responsible Michigan Legislature accountable to the people of Michigan, regardless of your political leanings, and you would like to help collect signatures in Clinton County or if you would just like additional information on the petition drive please call 517-281-4458 or email sgwillis1945@gmail.com.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:4546:4546','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1602:\"<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As most of you already know there is a initiative petition drive to put on the ballot this year for the voters to decide if they want to make the Michigan Legislature part-time instead of full time.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are currently 46 states that already have part-time legislatures. The only 4 states that have a full time legislature are Pennsylvania, California, New York and Michigan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Before the 1963 Constitution, Michigan had a part-time legislature. Prior to 1963 there was one staffer for every four legislators.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Under the new initiative petition proposal the legislature would only meet in one 60-day regular session per year.<br />\r\nLawmakers would be cut from $71,000 to&nbsp; $35,000 per year.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Currently legislative salaries are $71,000 per year salary but when you add in the benefits it is over $100,000. &nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The proposal would also limit the total number of staff to 250 for the 148 legislators.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The drive needs to collect 322,609 signatures by July 7. However, due to possible invalid signatures, the goal is to collect well over 400,000.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you would like to sign or circulate a petition and you live in Clinton County please call Sheri Harte Willis at 517-281-6212 or email her at shwillis1959@gmail.com.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:4414:4414','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:4626:\"<span>For a second year,&nbsp; the Clinton County Republican Party (CCRP) will be sponsoring several Clinton County high school students to attend the Student Statesmanship Institutes this summer,&nbsp; in Lansing.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe Student Statesmanship Institute (SSI) was established by the Foundation for Traditional Values (FTV) in the mid-1990s after receiving requests from parents, teachers, and pastors who attended </span><span><span>\'</span></span><span><span><span>\'</span></span>The Greatest Story Never Told</span><span><span>\'</span></span><span><span><span>\'</span></span> seminars. SSI has grown to include three separate week-long summer experiences featuring eight leadership tracks and serving more than 300 students each year, a traveling two-day Onsite Program for Christian, public and home-school students, and an effective one-year practicum for SSI alumni called the Ambassador League.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe SSI Summer Program can be a life-transforming week featuring authentic leadership simulations in the legislative, media, judicial, campaign and business fields under the direction of Christian professionals from each field.   During this real-world experience,&nbsp; young people learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, strategic planning, and effective communications. While being engaged in high-level leadership roles, they are also inspired to apply Biblical and moral principles in their own life and the world around them.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe CCRP believes SSI affords a perfect opportunity for our young people to immerse themselves in a Biblical-based environment,&nbsp; while integrating the various career tracks and their corresponding principles offered as part of the program.&nbsp;&nbsp; Students entering their first year of high school through those entering their first year of college are accepted to the program.&nbsp; Alumni up to age 19 are accepted, as long as they are eligible to participate in one of the advanced tracks.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nWe believe the lessons and skills acquired during the Student Statesmanship Institute will be invaluable to the attendees throughout their lives.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe CCRP has allocated $1,500.00 this year to sponsor the attendees. We feel it is important that the attendees be invested in the process by paying for a portion of the total cost for attendance.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe cost for a one-week session is $379.00,&nbsp; if paid by March 14, 2014.&nbsp; After that the cost will be $399.00.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach CCRP-sponsored attendee will be asked to pay the $50.00 minimum deposit upon registration.&nbsp; The CCRP will make up the additional $329.00.&nbsp; If registration is not completed before the early deadline of March 14, 2014,&nbsp; the attendee will have to cover the additional cost of $20.00.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe CCRP Student Statesmanship Committee will select eligible participants, residing in Clinton County, for the $329.00 sponsorship.&nbsp; Selected participants will be notified by March 1, 2014, so that they can complete the registration process and submit the $50.00 registration fee to SSI,&nbsp; prior to the early deadline of March 14, 2014.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nRegistration with SSI is available online for an additional $5.00 online registration fee.&nbsp; The six-page registration form can also be mailed to SSI, after printing a copy from the website at SSIonline.org or requesting a copy by calling SSI at (517)321-6233.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nStudent Statesmanship Institutes are available during the weeks of June 8-13, June 22-27, and July 6-11, 2014.&nbsp; Students are housed at Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, Michigan and transported to relevant venues, such as the House Chambers in the Capitol Building.&nbsp; All expenses are included.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nFor detailed information, including an impressive list of former speakers, visit the Student Statesmanship Institute at http://SSIonline.org/.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nIf you are a high school student residing in Clinton County and you have an interest in being a sponsored attendee, or if you know of any high school student residing in Clinton County who would be interested in attending SSI with a Clinton County Republican Party sponsorship, please contact Janet Dennings, chair of the selection committee, at (989)862-5852 or jdennings@denningsai.com.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.com/content/2014studentstatesman\">http://www.clinton-countygop.com/content/2014studentstatesman</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:4217:4217','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3665:\"<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Sen. Emmons and McDonald\'s<br />\r\nAnnounce Free Apple Pies for Michigan Veterans<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLANSING &mdash;Sen. Judy Emmons and local McDonald</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">s officials announced on Thursday that they will be partnering to offer free apple pies to Michigan veterans at the McDonald&rsquo;s in St. Johns on Veterans Day.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Our moms, our flag and apple pie: They all stand for America, but no one stands stronger than our veterans,</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> said Emmons, R-Sheridan. </span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">On Veterans Day, McDonald&rsquo;s and I want to honor all military veterans by offering them a free apple pie at the McDonald</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">s in St. Johns. Our veterans are real American heroes and offering them a free apple pie is a simple way to express our deep appreciation for their service.</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe free apples pies will be given out from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Veterans Day to any veteran with proof of their military service.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">This is the first year we are putting on the event. However, I plan on making this an annual tradition and expand it to additional McDonald&rsquo;s locations next year,</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> Emmons said.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThis is the latest expression by Emmons honoring the sacrifice made by America</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">s veterans. In September, the Michigan Senate approved her bill to allow schools to award a high school diploma to veterans who served in the Vietnam War instead of completing high school.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEmmons also recently supported legislation to allow returning veterans to get credit for the skills and experience they acquired through military service for purposes of professional licensure as an emergency medical technician, firefighter, boiler operator and stationary engineer, mechanical contractor, and residential builder.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n###<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEditor&rsquo;s Note &ndash; Audio comments by Sen. Emmons are available on the senator</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">s webpage at www.SenatorJudyEmmons.com. Click on </span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Audio</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> under the Media Center tab.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Veterans_Pie.pdf\">TO SEE THE FREE PIE VETERANS</a></span><a href=\"/sites/default/files/Veterans_Pie.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span></a><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><a href=\"/sites/default/files/Veterans_Pie.pdf\"> DAY FLYER CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594782,'',1),('content:2374:2374','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2315:\"<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich stated his controversial position in the last republican debate and on CBS\'s &quot;Face The Nation&quot; regarding the accountability of judges and what options there should be on the part of the President and Congress to remove them from office based on their court rulings.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGingrich said he would be willing to send Capitol Hill police or U.S. Marshals to arrest judges and haul them before a congressional hearing. He feels Congress and President should have the authority to ignore court rulings they disagree with, and that in the case of extremely controversial decisions, lawmakers should have the power to subpoena activist judges and have them defend their rulings.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nDo you feel that congress and the President should be able to subpoena judges they don\'t agree with to explain their rulings?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/do-you-feel-congress-and-president-should-be-able-subpoena-judges-they-don%E2%80%99t-agree-explain-t\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/do-you-feel-congress-and-president-should-be-able-subpoena-judges-they-don%E2%80%99t-agree-explain-t</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould Republicans demand inclusion of the Keystone Pipeline as part of the Social Security Tax Cut Extension Proposal?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 76%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 24%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594827,'',1),('content:2372:2372','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3352:\"<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES FROM THE CCRP<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nObama Punts On Healthcare Exchanges<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-punts-healthcare-exchanges\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-punts-healthcare-exchanges</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nGingrich, The Constitution &amp; Rogue Judges<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gingrich-constitution-rogue-judges\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gingrich-constitution-rogue-judges</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPaul Pulls Ahead In Iowa<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/paul-pulls-ahead-iowa\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/paul-pulls-ahead-iowa</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSnyder/Executive Branch Want To Bypass Legislature On Healthcare Exchanges<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/executive-branch-wants-bypass-legislature-healthcare-exchanges\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/executive-branch-wants-bypass-legislature-healthcare-exchanges</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594827,'',1),('content:2353:2353','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3949:\"<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nLowe\'s Home Improvement has pulled ads from a reality show about American Muslims.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey stopped advertising on TLC\'s &quot;All-American Muslim&quot; after a conservative group complained, saying the program was &quot;propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda\'s clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA Michigan congressman spoke out against the company\'s decision saying the company is &quot;upholding the beliefs of a fringe hate group.&quot; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMinnesota Congressman Keith Ellison, a Muslim, said Lowe\'s is choosing to disregard the First Amendment saying:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Our nation\'s history is full of examples demonstrating how we have repeatedly torn down false divisions hate groups choose to create,&quot; Ellison said in a statement. &quot;But the struggle against bigotry and hatred must continue so we never give in to intolerance like Lowe\'s Corporation has done.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOthers are calling for a boycott of Lowe\'s because of their actions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLowe\'s has issued the following statement apologizing for making some people very unhappy:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Individuals and groups have strong political and societal views on this topic, and this program became a lightning rod for many of those views,&quot; the statement said. &quot;As a result we did pull our advertising on this program. We believe it is best to respectfully defer to communities, individuals and groups to discuss and consider such issues of importance.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCalifornia Senator Ted Lieu says the apology doesn\'t go far enough and he has vowed to look into whether Lowe\'s violated any California laws and that they may be engaging in religious discrimination.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLieu is demanding the reinstatement of the ads.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nWhat should Lowe\'s do regarding the controversy related to the pulling of the ads for the &quot;All-American Muslim&quot; reality TV show?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. Nothing - they have already apologized<br />\r\n<br />\r\n2. Give a more complete apology and reinstate the ads that were pulled<br />\r\n<br />\r\n3. They never should not have apologized it\'s their right under the constitution to do what they did<br />\r\n<br />\r\n4. Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-should-lowe%E2%80%99s-do-regarding-controversy-related-pulling-ads-all-american-muslim-reality-\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-should-lowe%E2%80%99s-do-regarding-controversy-related-pulling-ads-all-american-muslim-reality-</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the ban on employee benefits for public workers exclude Michigan\'s public universities?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYES . . . . . . . . .10%<br />\r\nNO . . . . . . . . . .86%<br />\r\nUNDECIDED . . . . .5% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WERE NO COMMENTS SUBMITTED:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\nGET INVOLVED - YOUR VOTE COUNTS<br />\r\nELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594827,'',1),('content:2338:2338','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:5035:\"<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPublic Employee Benefit Fight<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Governor Snyder is threatening to veto a bill that would would ban benefits for same-sex and domestic partners for public workers at Michigan\'s public universities. The Bill has passed both houses of the Michigan Legislature and has gone on to the Governor&rsquo;s desk. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click on the following story link to read about the controversy and the threatened veto by the Governor.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/public-employee-benefit-fight\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/public-employee-benefit-fight</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nNot Teaching On The Taxpayer\'s Dime<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In Michigan there are currently 39 school districts that have paid teachers to work on union activities. Twenty-five of those districts paying for full release time. The cost to the taxpayers for these 39 districts was at least $2,700,000 million.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With the MEA being so flush with cash that they can pay for targeting legislators for recall maybe it\'s time that they foot the bill for their union members on union business instead of putting the cost on the back of the taxpayer. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Read the details by clicking on the following story link:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/not-teaching-taxpayers-dime\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/not-teaching-taxpayers-dime</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo vote in our poll on the issue click on the following poll link:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe President\'s Policies<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barry Sternlicht, the chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital, a privately held global investment firm, appeared on Squawk Box on CNBC this morning.&nbsp; He was asked to comment about the economy, unemployment and the direction President Obama is taking the country.&nbsp; He also makes some comments about the Republican field for 2012. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After about the first three minutes, he gets into his opinions about the president\'s campaign strategy, and how his policies and rhetoric are affecting the country.&nbsp; Check out the entire video at:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/presidents-policies\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/presidents-policies</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594827,'',1),('content:2334:2334','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:4026:\"-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn Michigan there are 39 school districts that paid teachers to work at least half their time on union activities, with 25 of those districts paying for full release time. These 39 districts combined to pay at least $2.7 million to cover the costs of teachers who work on union business. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould teachers spending their time on union business get paid for it as part of their wage from the school district?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION &amp; RESULTS:<br />\r\n---------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat types of spending cuts and/or tax choices should be implemented?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n84% . . . .Repeal Obamacare<br />\r\n79% . . . .Education Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\n74% . . . .Eliminate redundant agency functions<br />\r\n74% . . . .Energy Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\n74% . . . .Transportation Department (eliminate)<br />\r\n63% . . . .Commerce Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\n63% . . . .U.S. Postal Service (Privatize)<br />\r\n63% . . . .Foreign aid cuts (Zero budget based with re-evaluation each year)<br />\r\n37% . . . .Social Security (Raise the full eligibility age to 70)<br />\r\n32% . . . .Social Security benefit reduction (needs based)<br />\r\n32% . . . .Homeland Security (eliminate)<br />\r\n16% . . . .Implement a National Sales Tax<br />\r\n74% . . . .Social Security (eliminate cost of living increases)<br />\r\n11% . . . .Tax personal income exceeding $100,000<br />\r\n11% . . . .Tax personal income exceeding $500,000<br />\r\n5% . . . .&nbsp; Impose a Value Added Tax<br />\r\n5% . . . .&nbsp; Medicare cuts<br />\r\n5% . . . .&nbsp; Tax personal income exceeding $1,000,000<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WAS ONE COMMENT SUBMITTED:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese departments need to be cut. They aren\'t adding any value to the United State of America. Education is local, and having a department at the federal level only allows some bureaucrats in some hidden office to have control over how your child is taught. The department of energy has not contributed to making the United State energy independent. They put road blocks in the way of business trying to drill for our own natural resources. Homeland Security is a complete duplication of the FBI, what a waste of money! Obamacare is giving complete control over how we live and die to the federal government. Are you kidding me?!?!? Why do we automatically give United States\' taxpayer money to other countries? Who thought that was a good idea??? When have you ever been satisfied with the service you get from the Post Office??? Does anyone even know what the commerce department does? Really???<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - STAY&nbsp;INFORMED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - YOUR VOTE COUNTS<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594827,'',1),('content:2330:2330','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:457:\"Mike Huckabee will be making an appearance and be signing his latest book on Thursday, December 15, 2012 at the Birch Run Expo Center.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nU.S. Senate Candidate Gary Glenn will also be holding a Rally and Private Reception fundraiser at the same location and time.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details click on this link to download a flyer:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"/sites/default/files/Event_Flyer.pdf\">EVENT FLYER</a><br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594827,'',1),('content:2328:2328','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3242:\"-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOVERVIEW:<br />\r\nThe democrats are calling for additional revenue by taxing anyone who makes over a million dollars a year.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublicans are calling for spending cuts without raising taxes because they feel that raising taxes would hurt our economic recovery.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis poll is a webform based poll that allows for a greater degree of input and accuracy. Multiple choices can be made rather than a single option. Additionally comments can be made as part of the input.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPoll results will not available in a real time mode but will be calculated when the poll is closed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen this type of poll is closed the results will be sent out using the CCRP eNewsletter to everyone on the eNewsletter recipient list.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nWhat types of spending cuts and/or tax choices should be implemented? <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/spending-cuts-taxing-options-poll\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/spending-cuts-taxing-options-poll</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $100,000<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $250,000<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $500,000<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $1.000,000<br />\r\nImpose a Value Added Tax<br />\r\nImplement a National Sales Tax<br />\r\nEliminate redundant agency functions<br />\r\nCommerce Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\nEducation Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\nEnergy Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\nForeign aid cuts (Zero budget based with re-evaluation each year)<br />\r\nHomeland Security (eliminate)<br />\r\nMedicare cuts<br />\r\nRepeal Obamacare<br />\r\nSocial Security benefit reduction (needs based)<br />\r\nSocial Security (eliminate cost of living increases)<br />\r\nSocial Security (Raise the full eligibility age to 70)<br />\r\nTransportation Department (eliminate)<br />\r\nU.S. Postal Service (Privatize)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf the Michigan Republican Presidential primary were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . 25%<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . 23%<br />\r\nMichele Bachmann . . . . . . .15%<br />\r\nRon Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%<br />\r\nRick Santorum . . . . . . . . . .10%<br />\r\nNone of the above . . . . . . 10%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% <br />\r\nRick Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3%<br />\r\nHerman Cain . . . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nJon Huntsman . . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nGary Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415594828,'',1),('content:2639:2639','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:659:\"Yesterday, President Obama made remarks that suggested the Supreme Court would be engaging in judicial activism if it ruled against his Affordable Care Act (ACA).&nbsp; (Imagine a Democrat opposing judicial activism!)&nbsp; So, in typical Obama style, if the Court doesn\'t agree with you, go after \'em!&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/02/obamas-hollow-threat-to-the-supreme-court\">dailycaller.com/2012/04/02/obamas-hollow-threat-to-the-supreme-court</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nP.S.&nbsp; In a federal government designed with checks and balances, isn\'t it the role of the Supreme Court to rule on Constitutionality of legislation?<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1415595144,'',1),('content:2867:2867','a:1:{s:15:\"field_page_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:255:\"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img height=\"623\" width=\"562\" alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/afp_graphic_jpg.jpg\" /><br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}}',0,1415595149,'',1),('content:1571:1571','a:6:{s:16:\"field_event_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2167:\"When:&nbsp; Thursday, March 31, 2011<br />\r\nWhere: The Mint Restaurant &amp; Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reception starts at 6:00 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At the Mint Restaurant<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 200 N. Clinton Ave.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At The Mint Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 121 East Walker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner we are fortunate to have Governor Rick Snyder as our keynote speaker. 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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER SENATOR JUDY EMMONS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img width=\"131\" height=\"216\" src=\"/sites/default/files/emmons_portrait.jpg\" alt=\"\" /><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sponsored by The Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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(All proceeds will benefit the Clinton County Republican Party.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/summerbbq\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">REGISTER ONLINE&nbsp;HERE</span></strong></em></span></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN JULY 14, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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State Senator Rick Jones 7th Annual Oktoberfest</strong></span></span><br />\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 5:30-7:30PM</span></strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">At the home of Dr. Tim &amp; Ronda Tarry<br />\r\n</span></strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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</span></strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Dr. Tim Tarry at 517-627-7415, or Co-Chairmen<br />\r\n</span></strong></em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Peter Manina at 517-599-6200 &amp; Jerry Roe 517-323-7735<br />\r\n</span></strong></em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; or e-mail: &nbsp; </span></strong><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">maninap@comcast.net</span></strong></em><br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><br />\r\n</span></strong></em></span><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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