a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1563:"If you really want something you will do anything to get it done. That may be the approach that Governor Snyder may have to take if he wants &quot;His Bridge Plan&quot; to be implemented.<br />
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After several failed attempts to get the legislature to move his initiative along it has been stated that there are other ways to make it happen without the approval of the legislature.<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><em><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;Snyder has said there are other ways to approve the bridge than working<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; through the Legislature, and&nbsp; Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has said asking the federal <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; government to take over the project is one possibility. Others have suggested <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Snyder could use an executive order.&quot;</strong></em></span><br />
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So are we to assume the elected representatives of the People of the State of Michigan don't really have a voice? That would appear to be what Governor Snyder is saying.<br />
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Whatever happened to We the People?<br />
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For an article on the Bridge Issue and what other options Governor Snyder could take to get &quot;His Bridge&quot; built without legislative approval click on the following story link:<br />
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http://detnews.com/article/20111021/METRO/110210400/1022/rss10?mid=50<br />
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