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Depletion Allowance - allows a deduction from gross income for exhaustible resources (oil,gas,minerals).<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the federal government continue to subsidize the energy industry?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes - Subsidize all energy providers<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Yes - </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Subsidize only fossil fuel providers<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Yes - </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Subsidize only &quot;Green Energy</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> providers<br />\r\nNo - End all energy subsidizes<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.org/content/should-federal-government-you-me-continue-subsidize-energy-industry\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-federal-government-you-me-continue-subsidize-energy-industry</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Add new comment</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&quot;</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould Medicare and Social Security be modified to reflect Romney\'s proposed changes based on longevity and life expectancy?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 61% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . .33% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 6%<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 />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415817699,'',1),('content:2576:2576','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2554:\"<span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<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\nGovernor Romney has outlined his plan to gradually delay Americans\' eligibility for Medicare and Social Security at the Detroit Economic Club on last Friday. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nRomney\'s proposed changes for Medicare and Social Security would start in 2022. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe plan proposals include:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. 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There are still a lot of unanswered questions, like why were the republicans against it last time but now the governor wants them to vote for it. Let&rsquo;s get the facts out and do what is right for Michigan&rsquo;s residents. 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This is where the draconian rules associated with the legislation become part of the law.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Governor&rsquo;s office is reviewing the current rules that are on the books to see if they can be modified or rescinded to improve Michigan&rsquo;s business climate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor an article from www.detnews.com on what he is doing to reduce some of the regulations click on the following story link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20111013/OPINION01/110130329/1008/Snyder-starts-slicing-red-tape<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;a:10:{s:3:\"fid\";s:4:\"1834\";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:12:\"ad_rules.jpg\";s:8:\"filepath\";s:39:\"sites/default/files/images/ad_rules.jpg\";s:8:\"filemime\";s:10:\"image/jpeg\";s:8:\"filesize\";s:5:\"45127\";s:6:\"status\";s:1:\"1\";s:9:\"timestamp\";s:10:\"1318514905\";}}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1415822818,'',1),('content:2461:2461','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1680:\"<span>We are about nine months away from one of the most important elections in the history of our country. WE will decide if WE want to continue down the road progressive politicians have planned for US or if WE want to save OUR Republic and demand the federal government live by a balanced budget.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWE will decide if WE want four more years of Barack Obama and six more years of Debbie Stabenow or if WE want to elect fiscally responsible conservatives to replace them. If we fail to replace President Obama and Senator Stabenow we will continue to see the erosion of OUR rights and freedoms and the financial destruction of OUR country.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs a CCRP 2012 Club Sponsor YOU will help us to achieve those goals. The revenue received from the Club Sponsorships will be used to support and promote candidates, who represent OUR goals and interests.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor more information on the CCRP Club Sponsorship options that are available and/or to register to become a Club Sponsor for 2012 click on the following link or print the attached 2012 Club Sponsor information sheet and form.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form\">LINK&nbsp;TO CCRP CLUB&nbsp;SPONSORHIP&nbsp;INFORMATION &amp; REGISTRATION FORM.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2012_Club_letter_and_form.pdf\">TO&nbsp;DOWNLOAD&nbsp;A&nbsp;CLUB&nbsp;SPONSORSHIP&nbsp;FLYER AND/OR REGISTRATION FORM CLICK&nbsp;ON&nbsp;THIS&nbsp;LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWITH YOUR HELP WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND RESTORE RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415823002,'',1),('content:2543:2543','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:506:\"The state\'s budget is balanced, revenue to the state treasury is rising and we\'re adding jobs.&nbsp; Under the leadership of Governor Rick Snyder, Michigan is staging a comeback.&nbsp; How will we keep the momentum going?&nbsp; Read more at:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120214/OPINION03/202140345/1031/opinion03/Michigan-reaps-benefits-Snyder-s-leadership\">www.detroitnews.com/article/20120214/OPINION03/202140345/1031/opinion03/Michigan-reaps-benefits-Snyder-s-leadership</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;}}}',0,1415824119,'',1),('content:1887:1887','a:3:{s:16:\"field_story_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1099:\"An excerpt from www.detnews.com: <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;According to the report, the program &quot;saved or created&quot; 2.4 million jobs - at a cost of $666 Billion. 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The Clinton County Republican Party (CCRP) will be doing all we can to make sure responsible individuals will be elected to office to represent us.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our efforts to reach these goals take the dedication of grassroots activists like yourself both in your time and monetarily. To accomplish these goals each year we offer people the opportunity to become Club Sponsors of the CCRP.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By becoming a Club Sponsor you will receive admission for two to the 2012 Lincoln Day Reception &amp; Dinner to be held at The Eagle Eye Golf Club on Thursday, April 12, 2012 featuring Congressman Dave Camp as our Keynote Speaker.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three levels of sponsorship will continue to be offered for 2012, including a $300, $200, and $150 level. 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(If you are currently calling, please continue using the current script, until notified of the change over which should be on Friday.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nOur mid-Michigan team is looking for 15 new callers (age 16+). All callers will be paid $15 per hour! It&rsquo;s an &ldquo;all hands on deck.&rdquo; Let me know if you are interested and I will forward you the website to register. (The normal paperwork will be required which I will cover, later.)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nIf you are currently calling, please increase your hours! These last 96 hours are mission critical. We are on the 1-yard line! With your help, we will finish strong!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDoor Hangers on Marriage<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nIn addition, I have approximately 1,000 door hangers to be distributed on Friday, Saturday or Monday. This is a straight door-hanging project without surveys. The hanger clearly distinguishes the marriage issue between President Obama and Governor Romney. 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Great weather for walking &ndash; take the kids!<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nLet&rsquo;s complete the mission! <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nCharles Nunez, Jr.<br />\r\n517.896.7268<br />\r\nCharlie@charlienunez.com<br />\r\n-------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to help out with this effort call Charlie or you can call me at H: 517-641-6657 or M: 517-281-4458 to volunteer or for more information.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415847694,'',1),('content:3150:3150','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:731:\"<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">We are looking for 5 volunteers to help out in Bath Township on election&nbsp; day at three Bath Township precincts. 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These voters have not voted in the last two presidential elections and we need to get them to vote this year based on their beliefs.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you would like to help out in this effort you can go to First Baptist Church in St. Johns on Monday Night (10/8/12) at 5:30 pm or to the home of Steve &amp; Sheri Willis at 4789 Drumheller Road in Bath on Tuesday Night (10/9/12) at 5:30 pm.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you would like additional information regarding the calling please call Steve or Sheri Willis at 517-641-6657.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n</span>\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415847694,'',1),('content:3057:3057','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:1311:\"DO YOU WANT ANOTHER 4 YEARS LIKE THE LAST 4?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHELP US TO IDENTIFY AND GET PEOPLE TO THE POLLS WHO WILL VOTE BASED ON THEIR VALUES!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn conjunction with &quot;Focus on Family&quot; several of us will be making phone calls to ask a few survey questions that will help to identify voters who haven&rsquo;t voted in the last few presidential elections.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe survey questions will be targeted to identify voters who believe in TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE and THE RIGHTS OF THE UNBORN who have failed to vote in the last few elections. 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If we fail in this election we have no one to blame but ourselves.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you want more infomration or if you can help us out call me or e-mail for details.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\n517-641-6657<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415847694,'',1),('content:2850:2850','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:3077:\"<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Just a quick reminder that the we will be holding our monthly CCRP Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the DeWitt City Hall at 414 Main Street in DeWitt at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe following is the agenda for the meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAGENDA<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Call To Order<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; II.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Invocation <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; III.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pledge of Allegiance <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IV. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Roll Call/Attendance Sheet <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; V.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Approval of the Agenda <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VI.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Approval of Minutes from May 3, 2012 meeting&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VII.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; COMMITTEE REPORTS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chair\'s Report - Steve Willis<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Treasurer&rsquo;s Report - Buck Kuisel<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fundraising Committee Report - Sheri Willis<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lincoln Day Dinner Report (None)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Communications Committee Report - Steve Willis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; F. Membership Committee Report - (None)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; G. Scholarship Report - (None)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; H. TARS Report - Nick/Dena Roberts<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VIII.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OLD BUSINESS: (None)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IX.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW BUSINESS: <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Candidate Support<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UPCOMING DATES &amp; EVENTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A. July 19, 2012 --&nbsp; CCRP 93rd House Debate<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B. 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Ticket sales will end May 12.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Spring_Breakfast_Invite_1_0.pdf\">FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO&nbsp;DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM CLICK&nbsp;ON THIS&nbsp;LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"1\";}}}',0,1415850029,'',1),('content:4567:4567','a:1:{s:15:\"field_news_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:10167:\"Just a short reminder about the CCRP mionthly meeting on Thusrday.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached a copy of the Agenda for the March 20, 2014 CCRP Monthly Meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<style type=\"text/css\">\r\n<!--\r\n /* Font Definitions */\r\n@font-face\r\n	{font-family:\"ＭＳ 明朝\";\r\n	panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;\r\n	mso-font-charset:128;\r\n	mso-generic-font-family:roman;\r\n	mso-font-format:other;\r\n	mso-font-pitch:fixed;\r\n	mso-font-signature:1 134676480 16 0 131072 0;}\r\n@font-face\r\n	{font-family:\"ＭＳ 明朝\";\r\n	panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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Patrick Anderson<br />\r\n2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nancy Bareham<br />\r\n3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phil Bareham<br />\r\n4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paul Burns<br />\r\n5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bob Craig<br />\r\n6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monica Craig<br />\r\n7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Fair<br />\r\n8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scott Hummel<br />\r\n9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alison Keilen<br />\r\n10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Angie Keilen<br />\r\n11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brent Keilen<br />\r\n12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vern Klassen<br />\r\n13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buck Kuisel<br />\r\n14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jenell Leonard<br />\r\n15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tom Leonard<br />\r\n16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shannon Schlegel<br />\r\n17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Val Vail-Shirey<br />\r\n18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\n19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sheri Willis<br />\r\n20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Randy Wood<br />\r\n<br />\r\nALTERNATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION<br />\r\n(Ranked)<br />\r\n1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adam Stacey<br />\r\n2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heather Wood<br />\r\n3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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width=\"360\" height=\"283\" alt=\"\" /></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1 rtecenter\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Senator Rebekah Warren</span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2 rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1 rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Washtenaw County: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Township, Augusta Township, Chelsea, Dexter Township, Freedom Township, Lima Township, Lyndon Township, Northfield Township, Pittsfield Township, Salem Township, Scio Township, Sharon Township, Superior Township, Sylvan Township, Webster Township, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1 rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&nbsp;         2013 Senate Bill 223: Give tuition subsidies to all high school grads</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2 rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D) has introduced Senate Bill 223 that would give all Michigan high school graduates up to five years of grants covering tuition in a state college or university. Funding would come from repealing $1.8 billion worth of current state tax deductions, exemptions and credits.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">&nbsp; &nbsp; This list of so-called &ldquo;tax expenditures&rdquo; from which this money would come includes both corporate welfare tax breaks and subsidies (which are often styled as tax &ldquo;credits&rdquo;), and potential expansions of various taxes paid by individuals (larger items include the 18 mill principle residence property tax exemption, the income tax personal exemption, and the sales tax on food exemption; the list also includes many smaller and more obscure items).&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Do you think this is a good idea?</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">THE FOLLOWING IS THE CONTENT OF THE BILL AS INTRODUCED:</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><br />\r\nA bill to establish an educational grant program for eligible resident students who attend public community colleges and universities in this state; to provide for the administration of the program; to create the Michigan higher education grant trust fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. </p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal rtecenter\">THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: <o:p></o:p></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sec. 1. 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Beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year, the authority shall award a grant under this act to an individual if the authority determines that he or she meets all of the following eligibility criteria: <o:p></o:p></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) Continuously resided in this state for the 12 months immediately preceding the date of his or her application and is not a resident of any other state. <o:p></o:p></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) Received a high school diploma from a school district, nonpublic school, or home school located in this state or successfully completed the general educational development (GED) test and received a GED certificate from this state. <o:p></o:p></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) Received the diploma or GED certificate described in subdivision (b) in the 2-year period preceding the date of the student\'s application to receive Michigan higher education grant money. If the student became a member of the United States armed forces or peace corps during this 2-year period and served for 4 years or less, the authority shall extend the 2-year period by a period equal to the number of days the student served as a member of the United States armed forces or peace corps. 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All of the following apply to the award of a Michigan higher education grant under this act: <o:p></o:p></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) In the 2013-2014 academic year, the base amount of the grant is an amount equal to the median cost of tuition for a full- time student enrolled at a public university in the 2012-2013 academic year, as determined by the department. For each subsequent academic year, the authority shall adjust the base amount of the grant to reflect the cumulative annual percentage change in the Detroit consumer price index in the preceding 1-year period, as determined by the state treasurer. 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And there are still lots of people out there who hate us, despite the Obama administration\'s claim that they have elevated the standing of the US around the world.&nbsp; So why did they ask Google to reconsider its posting of a video that\'s being blamed for the horrific, anti-American uprising in the Middle East?&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have to suspend common sense to believe an obscure video is responsible for the violent and deadly reaction in the Arab world.&nbsp; Could this just be a(nother) diversionary tactic, designed to dupe the public into believing our constitutionally protected right to free speech is the problem?&nbsp; Do you think there are enough weak-minded people in this country who would actually buy that?&nbsp; How many steps is censorship away from&nbsp; control of the media?&nbsp; Google was smart enough to reject the attempted censorship.&nbsp; Will others be as wise?&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Google-Muhammad-movie-YouTube/2012/09/14/id/451899\">www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Google-Muhammad-movie-YouTube/2012/09/14/id/451899</a><br />\r\n<br />\";s:6:\"format\";s:1:\"2\";}}s:17:\"field_story_image\";a:1:{i:0;a:10:{s:3:\"fid\";s:4:\"2704\";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:15:\"Free_speech.jpg\";s:8:\"filepath\";s:42:\"sites/default/files/images/Free_speech.jpg\";s:8:\"filemime\";s:10:\"image/jpeg\";s:8:\"filesize\";s:5:\"31895\";s:6:\"status\";s:1:\"1\";s:9:\"timestamp\";s:10:\"1347796775\";}}s:12:\"field_weight\";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:\"value\";N;}}}',0,1416128156,'',1),('content:806:806','a:1:{s:16:\"field_forum_body\";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:\"value\";s:2506:\"Government efficiency -- Isn’t that an oxymoron? The progressive democrats, in Washington, want us to believe the new healthcare plan will “be revenue neutral” and would save us money in the long term. I don’t know if our democratic politicians have all become so deluded they actually believe the drivel they spew out or if they have decided they can just blatantly lie to us. Rahm Emanual and Nancy Pelosi would have us believe the new health care bill will save us $1,300,000,000.00 dollars. \r\n\r\nIf history is any indication of what government can do to run any program, in a fiscally responsible way, then I think we need to view their rosy projections with a serious dose of skepticism. Medicare is a perfect example of projections versus reality. After Medicare was enacted in 1965 it was projected that by 1990 it would have an annual cost of approximately $9 billion dollars. Isn’t it surprising then that the final figures from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) showed the actual cost for 1990 was $67 billion dollars. That isn’t too far off, only $58,000,000,000.00 or just 7 times the original projected cost. Grossly inaccurate projections related to the cost of federal programs are almost always the rule rather than the exception when it comes to federal programs. \r\n\r\nPresident Obama and his health care proponents are quick to tout Massachusetts as an example of how government health care can work. However, they don’t tell you that its projected cost of $472 million for 2008 ended up with a final price tag of $628 million. You also need to remember that Senator Tom Harken from Iowa stated, “What we are buying here is a modest home, not a mansion. What we are getting here is a starter home . . . But, we can build additions as we go along in the future. It is a starter home. Think about it in that way.”. The democrats have only built the foundation of their health care program. 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