Monthly Archives: January 2009

Congressman Mike Turner’s Failure To Explain His “No” Vote Is More Evidence Our Democracy Is In Deep Trouble

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Mike Bock

According to Congressman Mike Turner’s press secretary, Congressman Turner has not made any official comment about his recent “No” on the big stimulus plan just passed by the House of Representative. And, the press secretary is uncertain if any comment … Continue reading →

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Governor Strickland Fails To Explain Impact Of 2005 Tax Reduction Act On Ohio’s 2009 Budget Shortfall

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Mike Bock

I’m mystified why Governor Strickland, a Democrat, in analyzing Ohio’s current budget crisis, completely ignores the impact of the Tax Reduction Act implemented via complete Republican domination in 2005. This Tax Reduction Act was phased in over a five year … Continue reading →

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Governor Strickland Offers Five Point Plan To “Build Ohio’s Education System Anew”

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Mike Bock

Governor Ted Strickland, dedicated a big part of his State of the State speech today giving details of his five point plan to “build our education system anew.” Strickland said, “The plan is based on a very simple premise: we … Continue reading →

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Consumer Advocacy Group Files Complaint With PUCO Concerning DP&L’s New Programs And Rates

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Mike Bock

The Dayton Business Journal reports that The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), a consumer advocacy group, is officially protesting new plans put forward by Dayton Power and Light. OCC filed a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission of … Continue reading →

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Three Actions Bring President Barack Obama’s Credibility And Integrity Into Question

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Mike Bock

I’ve just visited for the first time The White House Blog, watched the video, and read the transcript of President Obama’s Weekly address in which he gives details of his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan (ARRP), which, he says is … Continue reading →

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Robert Fisk On Obama’s Inaugural Speech: Gaza — Not The Elephant In The Room — The Pile Of Corpses In The Room

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

I’ve recently discovered Robert Fisk, reporter for the UK Independent. In his most recent column Fisk says, “For the people of the Middle East, the absence of the word ‘Gaza’ – indeed, the word ‘Israel’ as well – was the … Continue reading →

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