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Get the details in this video:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://dailycaller.com/2013/03/31/lindsey-graham-on-immigration-i-think-weve-got-a-deal-video/\">dailycaller.com/2013/03/31/lindsey-graham-on-immigration-i-think-weve-got-a-deal-video/</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;}}}',0,1415626533,'',1),('content:3856:3856','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:5329:\"(The opinions expressed in the following statement do not necessarily reflect those of the Clinton County Republican Party)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMEDICAID MANIPULATION TACTICS<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has expressed his disappointment, and perhaps outright disdain, for Senator Richardville and the Michigan Senators who didn\'t jump on the Medicaid Expansion bandwagon. The governor was irate that all of his toy soldiers weren&rsquo;t walking in lock step with his agenda to federalize Michigan\'s health care system as part of the Affordable Health Care Act&rsquo;s Medicaid Expansion.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt would seem the Governor forgot, or ignored the fact, there are three branches of government in Michigan according to Michigan&rsquo;s constitution. I guess he didn&rsquo;t realize just because he wants the legislature to pass what he wants passed they won&rsquo;t comply blindly.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSince the initial shock of not having what he wants the &ldquo;Nerd&rdquo; has been in full tantrum mode by demanding the senate take a vote. His tantrum included various forms of intimidation including making threats to individual senators with potential retribution if they don&rsquo;t vote for passage; going on the road with his dog and pony show with his promotional props to tell everyone what a great deal it will be for Michigan and to call and badger their senator; making robo calls to individual Senator&rsquo;s districts asking voters to call their senator and put pressure on them to vote for passage; have state employees calling from state phones to make calls pushing for passage; using state employees on state time from a state department (Public Health) to send out twitter messages telling people to call their senators to vote for passage; badgering the Senators using all of the media to intimidate them&nbsp; to &ldquo;not go on vacation but come back to Lansing and vote&rdquo;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor not having any political experience it hasn&rsquo;t taken long for Governor Snyder to learn how to play the game of pressure politics and to use all of the tools in his toolbox to get his way &ndash; NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES! <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSaul Alinsky and Barack Obama would be proud of&nbsp; &ldquo;THE ENDS JUSTITY THE MEANS&rdquo; mentality the Governor has used to accomplish his socialist Medicaid expansion agenda.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe governor&rsquo;s political bullying and demanding that the Senate come back and take a vote shows his total disregard for his own party&rsquo;s ideological differences. The truth is a &ldquo;majority&rdquo; of both the house and senate republicans are opposed to Medicaid Expansion as it currently is being proposed. But I guess ideology isn&rsquo;t important to the governor because he isn&rsquo;t a true republican. He is a CEO and he thinks he gets to make the big decisions regardless of what his underlings think.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt appears now the governor and Senator Richardville have agreed to play nice and a special senate committee will be meeting on July 3 to discuss how Medicaid Expansion can be made palatable to get the votes the governor needs for passage. I am sure the governor will be cutting deals for votes and ultimately it will pass and become law in Michigan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe bottom line is anything that encourages the implementation of Obamacare needs to be treated like the malignancy it is. It needs to be killed before it gets its tentacles into our state&rsquo;s infrastructure and destroys us economically.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe all know the ultimate goal of Obamacare is a single payer system so why would we be complicit in the federal governments&rsquo; plan to move us into a medical care system that will be run inefficiently, cost us monetarily and ultimately diminish the quality of our health care.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nEach of us needs to make sure we contact our state representative and senator and let them know we want them to reject ANY Medicaid Expansion. They are in office because we put them there. They don&rsquo;t work for the governor and they shouldn&rsquo;t give away their vote for promises from the governor or lobbyists. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSCHEDULED MEETING ON MEDICAID EXPANSION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThere WILL BE a Government Operations Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 on&nbsp; HB 4714, Medicaid Expansion . The meeting will be open to the public and statements can be given regarding the Medicaid Expansion.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe meeting time has not been set yet but it is imperative that &ldquo;WE THE PEOPLE&rdquo; get as many people there as possible to testify and/or fill out testimony cards stating you opinion on the Medicaid Expansion.&nbsp; If you are unable to make the meeting in person, you can send an e-mail to the Committee Chair, and/or the Committee Clerk to enter your email statement into the public testimony for the hearing.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCommittee Members:<br />\r\nRandy Richardville (R) Committee Chair<br />\r\nToll-Free: (866) 556-7917 <br />\r\nLansing local Number: (517) 373-3543 <br />\r\nFax:(517) 373-0927<br />\r\nemail: senrichardville@senate.michigan.gov <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCommittee Clerk:<br />\r\ntambs@senate.michigan.gov&nbsp; <br />\r\nLansing local Number: (517) 373-3543<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415626729,'',1),('content:4438:4438','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:6929:\"<div class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><img width=\"597\" height=\"43\" src=\"/sites/default/files/dinner_text.jpg\" alt=\"\" /><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\">with<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> </span></span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">  Keynote Speaker</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br />\r\n</span></span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"> <br />\r\nAttorney General Bill Schuette</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><br />\r\n</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br />\r\n<img width=\"468\" height=\"391\" src=\"/sites/default/files/schuette.jpg\" alt=\"\" /><br />\r\n</span></span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br />\r\n</span><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">HAWK HOLLOW GOLF CLUB</span></span></strong><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br />\r\nThursday, April 24, 2014 </span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\">  BATH, MI 48808</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <br />\r\nReception starts at 5:30 p.m&nbsp; --&nbsp; Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></div>\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The 2014 Lincoln Day Dinner will  feature two speakers well versed  in Constitutional Law who believe in  protecting our rights as defined by  the U.S. Constitution.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We are excited to announce Attorney General Bill Schuette as our keynote speaker for 2014.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> He  was elected as Michigan\'s 53rd  Attorney General in November 2010 and  will be completing his first term  at the end of 2014. 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In 1979 he earned his law degree from  the University  of San Francisco.</span><br />\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">______________</span><br />\r\n&nbsp;</div>\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We Are Also Pleased To Have As A Speaker</span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span></div>\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Constitutional Attorney &amp; Teacher KrisAnne Hall<br />\r\n</span></strong></span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"> jfskljkfslj</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<img width=\"216\" height=\"227\" src=\"/sites/default/files/ka_hall.jpg\" alt=\"\" /><br />\r\n</span></strong></span></div>\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She is a  disabled veteran of the  U.S. Army, a former prosecutor. 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There is less fraud, abuse, and outright criminal activity in the private sector. Plus, they are employing people and and paying taxes into the govt. Yes, corporations are people, contrary to the morons in the democrat party.<br />\r\nIda S.<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY&rsquo;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;&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</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415655314,'',1),('content:3037:3037','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3953:\"<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\nMany corn and soybean farmers will make more money in this catastrophic drought year than they would have if their crops had received normal rainfall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe winners will be the grain farmers and the insurance companies, and the losers will be the taxpayers, according to Craig Cox of Ames, a vice president of the Environmental Working Group, a leading crop insurance critic.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMuch of the risk inherent in federal crop insuranceis borne by the federal government.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTaxpayers pay more than 60 percent of the cost of insurance premiums.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTaxpayers also pay about $1.3 billion a year to defray administrative and operating expenses of the approved insurance providers. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe government also pays a substantial portion of the indemnity payments -- a portion that increases dramatically as losses mount.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe total cost to the government of crop insurance was $11.3 billion last year, and it will be substantially more than that this year.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn the worst case scenario claims could total $30 billion and the federal government would be responsible for $23 billion.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCrop insurance has provided a windfall for corn and soybean producers.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFarmers who lost much of their corn crop to the drought will actually make more money than they would have under normal rainfall conditions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe revenue guarantee formula is fairly simple: The farmer\'s average production history (measured in bushels per acre) is multiplied by the price of the crop and by the coverage level, which can range from 50 to 85 percent, with 80 percent the standard in the grain belt.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe formula uses the higher of the projected price, which protects farmers from falling prices during the growing season, or the harvest price, which enables them to reap the benefits of rising prices during the growing season -- the situation that prevailed this year.<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the federal government provide crop insurance to farmers or should it be private sector insurance only?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKeep the insurance the same (Combined Public &amp; 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A previous post mentioned that our police should be allowed to focus on a more serious level of crime (those with victims) and not be diverted into what becomes citizen harassment.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGreg Palen<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n________________<br />\r\nCOMMENT #3<br />\r\n<br />\r\ntrailer hitch legislation<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. obviously whoever is suggesting this, and would vote for it doesnt tow things, this is very impratical!<br />\r\n2. 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We also believe participation in the political process is a right that is essential to our country&rsquo;s continued success. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With that in mind we are again offering three scholarships. For 2013 the scholarship awards will be $1000 for the first place winner, $750 for the second place winner, and $500 for the third place winner. Any graduating high school and/or home schooled senior who will be attending a college, university, or trade school beginning the fall semester of 2014 will be eligible to submit their application and essay. The scholarships will be available to all senior high school students residing in Clinton County.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Applications for the scholarship should be filled out and an essay written based on the subject matter described in the application. Upon completion please return the completed application and essay to Michael Wagner, 7727 East Ridge Road, Elsie, MI 48831 by April 5, 2014. 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If you  can walk for Congressman Camp on Saturday morning give Nate a call to  get the details at: 517-285-3722 or e-mail him at <a href=\"mailto:natez@davecampforcongress.com\">nate@davecampforcongress.com</a></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415669312,'',1),('content:2993:2993','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:363:\"CONGRESSMAN CAMP DeWitt Ox Roast Parade walkers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNate Zimmer from Congressman Camp\'s campaign staff has asked if he could get some volunteers to walk in the parade this Saturday. 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</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Daughter of Charles &amp; Linda Biewer<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">St. Johns High School Graduate<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><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; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">GPA 3.97<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Home Schooled from 2007-2010<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><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; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">St. Johns High School 2010-2011<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Organizations: National Honor Society, Writers Club, 4-H, Debate Club, <br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Homeschoolers for Life, Roller &amp; Ice Hockey, Church Choir, Youth Group<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Work: Burger King<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">College: Will be attending Aquinas College in Grand Rapids<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCATHERINE BIEWER ESSAY:<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Throughout human history, societies have tried numerous ways of governing people, each with varying successes. From ancient Roman emperors, to old French kings, to modern American presidents, throughout the ages, the ways of governing have been added to continuously because of revolutionary ideas. As Americans, we have been fortunate enough to have benefited from a free society, thanks to certain simple, revolutionary ideas. These ideas grew rapidly and triggered a whole new vision of life and its meaning. Directly proportional to these ideas were the exceptional people behind them, who started the spark and encouraged the flame. Such names as George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Paul Revere, continually echo throughout American history as prime examples of ideal, patriotic Americans. They stood for freedom of speech, of religion, of the press&mdash;for &ldquo;life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,&rdquo; so that all people who came to America would be given an equal chance and wouldn&rsquo;t be hindered by an unjust and greedy government. They stood for a limited government that would provide for the needs of the people, and yet still maintain freedom. By means of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, they set this tone of freedom, which they intended to be spread throughout the United States of America, and influence the unborn generations yet to come.<br />\r\n</span><br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Their vision for the federal government was based off the assumption that well-intended workers were to represent the local people as a whole in their area. In their minds, the government&rsquo;s role, while being run by ordinary people, was to simply keep order, ensure freedom, and protect all American citizens, and let the rest be managed by the people. They envisioned there to be a hassle-free, simple willingness of the people to govern themselves. They intended for the people to have the aid of the federal government only in pressing issues which couldn&rsquo;t be resolved by the local communities. In the founding leaders&rsquo; vision, there was no room for mandatory governmental healthcare, stimulus money, or a trillion dollar debt. Obviously, these men had great expectations for the government. They were aiming so that the government of the United States would never turn into what they had just come from, where the government was ruled by tyrants who declared unjust laws.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">In our federal government today, it would be wise for us to look back at our founding leaders&rsquo; vision. Its importance for today is becoming ever clearer. The spirit in Washington, D.C. is no longer identical to the original American spirit. Whereas the American people want the federal government out of personal lives, the federal government continues making reasons as to why it is essential for it to be there. Therefore, the federal government, while it is important for our country&rsquo;s survival, has inexplicitly become a crutch. It has force-fed its people in order for them to become dependent on it. Now, as a consequence, the people are slowly relinquishing their freedom and allowing more intrusive laws and regulations.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">The pressing question now is: what will cause us to get back to our founding leaders&rsquo; vision? That has been debated countless times and there is no clear path in front of us. In the meantime, we should all be focusing on keeping our own personal life in sync with our own ideals. If we ourselves look back to the ways of government that we so desire, and in turn match our lifestyle to that simple way, perhaps it will quicken the return of limited government in our country. We all must have faith that we American citizens can influence our federal government one voter at a time. Finally, we must never lose sight of the plentitude of freedom we still possess and be thankful for the sacrifice it took.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}}',0,1415678968,'',1),('content:2711:2711','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:370:\"No matter how you slice it, the April jobs report isn\'t good news.&nbsp; Job creation was much lower than expected, with job numbers being anemic since the fourth quarter of 2011.&nbsp; Yet, the unemployment number ticked down.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Get the details at:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=51308\">www.humanevents.com/article.php</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;}}}',0,1415679096,'',1),('content:2288:2288','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2683:\"WHO&nbsp;IS&nbsp;THE&nbsp;REAL NEWT&nbsp;GINGRICH?<br />\r\nClick here to see where Newt has stood on the issues in the past.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/newt-futurist\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/newt-futurist</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAMNESTY, PRIVACY RIGHTS &amp; WAR<br />\r\nClick here to see where the republican candidates differ on amnesty, the Patriot Act, and on our ongoing wars.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/amnesty-privacy-rights-war\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/amnesty-privacy-rights-war</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nDUTCH WIND ENERGY FIASCO<br />\r\nClick here to see see what the Netherlands has determined about the feasibility of wind power and what our future may hold if we continue down that same path.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/dutch-wind-energy-fiasco\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/dutch-wind-energy-fiasco</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! 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THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL NOT ISSUE AN&nbsp; ORIGINAL OR RENEWAL OPERATOR</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">S OR CHAUFFEUR\'S LICENSE IF THE&nbsp; APPLICANT FAILS TO RESPOND TO THE INQUIRY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS&nbsp; SUBSECTION. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the Michigan Legislature pass a bill that forces drivers to respond to a question regarding organ donation?<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<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-legislature-pass-bill-forces-drivers-respond-question-regarding-organ-donati<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on </span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Add new comment</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould Michigan consider amending or repealing the </span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Stand Your Ground</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> law?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes - 5%<br />\r\nNo - 95%<br />\r\nUndecided - 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WERE NO COMMENTS SUBMITTED ON THIS POLL:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415683880,'',1),('content:3881:3881','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2418:\"<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">BECAUSE OF THE SUMMER BBQ WE WILL NOT BE HOLDING OUR MONTHLY MEETING IN JULY!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party Summer BBQ!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHURSDAY, JULY 25 FROM 5:30 to 8:30 pm<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith Constitutional Law Professor William Wagner as our guest speaker<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSpeaking on a subject of concern to all of us:<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">American Laws For American Courts</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\'</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br />\r\nThe Three CCRP 2013 Scholarship winners, and their parents, will also be in attendance.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will also be holding a silent auction which includes the following items:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDROID RAZR Smart Phone - Donated by Alan Nelson at The Cellular Connection in St. Johns<br />\r\nBBQ Tool Set - Donated by Roger &amp; 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Actually, according to statistics from federal government agencies, the claims are false!&nbsp; So what kind of misinformation is the President spreading around?&nbsp; Get the facts:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.humanevents.com/2013/02/07/debunker-wildfires-droughts-storms-oh-my/\">www.humanevents.com/2013/02/07/debunker-wildfires-droughts-storms-oh-my/</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;}}}',0,1415684464,'',1),('content:2601:2601','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:417:\"Michigan\'s jobless rate, now sitting at 9.0%,&nbsp; has dropped to the lowest level since September 2008 and nearly full two percentage points lower than in January 2011.&nbsp; Get details at: &nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.freep.com/article/20120307/BUSINESS06/120307040/Michigan-unemployment-rate-January?odyssey=nav|head\">www.freep.com/article/20120307/BUSINESS06/120307040/Michigan-unemployment-rate-January</a> <br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;a:10:{s:3:\"fid\";s:4:\"2231\";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:2:\"21\";s:8:\"filename\";s:16:\"Unemployment.jpg\";s:8:\"filepath\";s:45:\"sites/default/files/images/Unemployment_0.jpg\";s:8:\"filemime\";s:10:\"image/jpeg\";s:8:\"filesize\";s:6:\"119038\";s:6:\"status\";s:1:\"1\";s:9:\"timestamp\";s:10:\"1331306492\";}}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1415684752,'',1),('content:3508:3508','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:495:\"To hear him tell it, our country\'s in great shape!&nbsp; If we can just get the rich to pay a little more, everything\'s going to be just fine.&nbsp; Is it, Mr. President?&nbsp; Have you spent any time lately looking at the actual state of the union?&nbsp; The facts might not paint such a rosy picture:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/340557/broke-retreating-state-our-union-editors\">www.nationalreview.com/articles/340557/broke-retreating-state-our-union-editors</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;}}}',0,1415684791,'',1),('content:1689:1689','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1507:\"CCRP Newsletter:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP has put together a Newsletter that can be downloaded and read. 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The bottom line is that too many times its all about the power and getting reelected rather than doing what is best for the country.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">For an article on how crony politics is working for some congressional members click on the following story link:</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2011/12/buying-the-joint-strike-fighter-caucus.html\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2011/12/buying-the-joint-strike-fighter-caucus.html</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:\"2026\";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:18:\"crony_politics.jpg\";s:8:\"filepath\";s:45:\"sites/default/files/images/crony_politics.jpg\";s:8:\"filemime\";s:10:\"image/jpeg\";s:8:\"filesize\";s:5:\"93571\";s:6:\"status\";s:1:\"1\";s:9:\"timestamp\";s:10:\"1324914249\";}}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1415704968,'',1),('content:1870:1870','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:816:\"When foreign workers come into this country, there is always the concern that they will be taking away American jobs.&nbsp; But what about immigrants who can come here and create jobs?&nbsp; The Global Michigan initiative is a program through which Governor Rick Snyder is looking to bring highly skilled immigrants into Michigan to work and create businesses.&nbsp; How will a program like this work?&nbsp; What potential benefits exist for spurring employment and providing an environment that encourages the best and the brightest of our state\'s residents to stay in Michigan?&nbsp; Read all about it at:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/22/imported-workers-wanted-in-jobs-poor-michigan/\">www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/22/imported-workers-wanted-in-jobs-poor-michigan/</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;}}}',0,1415706089,'',1),('content:583:583','a:1:{s:16:\"field_forum_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2576:\"As the show down approaches on Universal Health Care in Washington it appears President Obama will attempt one last desperate effort to push through a modified version of the health care bill the majority of the people really don’t like or want. However, to save face the President and the Democrats MUST push through something to say they have been successful, regardless of what the people of the country want.\r\n\r\nThe people have made it very clear they want Congress and the President to go back to the drawing board and hammer out a truly bipartisan bill. It’s time have a real dialog about what the people of this country want and need. Forcing through a health care bill to say you have accomplished your “MISSION” without actually addressing the underling defects of the current system is unconscionable. I am sure the reasoning of the democrats reflects what Iowa Senator Tom Harken said, “it has room for expansion and additions in the future. If we don’t start the starter home, we’ll never get there. So this is not the end of health care reform, this is the beginning of health care reform”.  The democrats feel they can go back later and change what they couldn’t get passed in the original bill. Their approach is to take away your rights and freedoms incrementally so that you will never notice it has happened until it is too late. \r\n\r\nAs a conservative I am disheartened our leaders in Washington are driven by political agendas and interests that do not reflect what the people actually want. How the President and Congress can say or think that implementation of the Health Care bill will be revenue neutral, let alone show a cost savings over time, is beyond belief. When has anything the Federal government has done been cost effective – (The Postal Service, Veteran’s Affairs, Medicaid, Medicare, Cash for Clunkers, Cash for Caulkers, Stimulus 1, Stimulus 2). If the Federal Government hasn’t been able to eliminate fraud from Medicare and Medicaid why would we think they could remove it from an even larger health care system? They can’t and they won’t! \r\nCall, e-mail, and/or write to your Congressman or Senator and demand they go back and start over and fix what’s broken with the health care system and leave the rest alone and let private industry do what it does best.\r\n\r\n(Submitted for publication to Owosso Independent, Lainsgburg Independent, Perry Independent, St. Johns/DeWitt Independent, DeWitt/Bath Review & to the Clinton County News on March 2, 2010)\r\n\r\n(Published in the DeWitt/Bath Review on 3/7/2010.)\r\n\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415706823,'',1),('content:1602:1602','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1733:\"OLD POLL QUESTION: <br />\r\nHow should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n49% - Eliminate the Register of Deeds position and combine it with the Clerk\'s responsibilities<br />\r\n<br />\r\n31% - Retain the Register of Deeds position and appoint a new Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n<br />\r\n15% - Eliminate Register of Deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n<br />\r\n5% - Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; House Bill 4214 has passed the Michigan House and in now in the Senate. 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But go back to the bargaining table with the unions <br />\r\n___ No. Union contracts must be honored.<br />\r\n___ No. Let the local authorities resolve their own problems.<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415709393,'',1),('content:4655:4655','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:859:\"<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">The United Kingdom should serve as an example of what happens when people abandon their &ldquo;core religious beliefs&rdquo;.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">In the United Kingdom Muslims have been systematically working to &ldquo;Islamize&rdquo; the public schools.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">If we don&rsquo;t pay attention we will soon being going down that same path.</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">To read what is happening in some of &ldquo;OUR SCHOOLS&rdquo; go online at:</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/04/29/The-Islamization-of-American-Public-Schools\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/04/29/The-Islamization-of-American-Public-Schools</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:\"4040\";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:15:\"oneunderall.jpg\";s:8:\"filepath\";s:42:\"sites/default/files/images/oneunderall.jpg\";s:8:\"filemime\";s:10:\"image/jpeg\";s:8:\"filesize\";s:5:\"55991\";s:6:\"status\";s:1:\"1\";s:9:\"timestamp\";s:10:\"1398868092\";}}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";s:2:\"19\";}}}',0,1415710045,'',1),('content:2680:2680','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:354:\"<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You can now view the 2012 CCRP Lincoln Day Dinner and Reception photos online by clicking on the following link to our website:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2012-ldd-congressman-camp\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2012-ldd-congressman-camp</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415710493,'',1),('content:2644:2644','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:4677:\"<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\nIn June the Supreme Court will rule on whether national health insurance is constitutional.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nArticle 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States is known as the &quot;Commerce Clause.</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> It grants Congress the power to </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">regulate commerce among the several states.</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> It is this clause that the issue focuses on and&nbsp; it forms the basis to justify legislating the &ldquo;individual mandate.&rdquo;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThose who oppose Obamacare believe the legislation is a congressional overreach of its constitutional mandate, granting it far-reaching powers over every economic decision made by American citizens.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLiberals believe the Supreme Court will overstep its constitutional mandate if it rules against the legislation because they will be ignoring the Marbury v. 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I hope that they are laughed out of the U.N.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n2. I\'m curious whether anyone has done a survey of voting requirements in other countries, especially the major countries at the U.N.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n3. Does anyone know whether they have standing to approach the U.N.?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n4. It\'s interesting that they are going to the U.N. It was just last week that a video showed Congressman Sessions asking questions of Secretary Panetta concerning the procedure that the Department of Defense follows in going to war. This is a must see video. Panetta indicated that they seek permission from international bodies (such as the U.N. or NATO). Congressman Sessions was appalled and continued to question Panetta about the Constitution and the need to ask permission from Congress (not simply come to inform Congress after obtaining </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">permission from some international. 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