People care about spending, czars Nov 14, 2009
He is building another branch of government that the people have not elected and have no control over, but who will be controlling our lives ... Our type of government is unique and gives us the most freedom in the history of our world. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lets educate ourselves about our government Nov 14, 2009
Lets educate ourselves about our government ... What does stir my thought process is the obvious attempt to change our government into a socialist form of government at the least ... To get things on the right track, let s try to educate ourselves as to just what form of government we have in this country. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
to Beerbird wrote on Nov 13, 2009 12:30 PM:" FACT.. seniors over 64 cannot get the H1N1 vaccine.... FACT.. only people that have been exposed to swine flu have immunity,,,, FACT.. seniors get social security at 65..... FACT.. if seniors die, the government gets to keep their social security money..... FACT.. seniors that contract swine flu have a greater chance of dying from it than younger people. Fact.... There is no such thing as "natural immunity" to H1N1. Also, MY doctor said that seniors... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tight budgets ahead Nov 14, 2009
Schools, governments face lean times ... Tax revenue, which is needed to fill state and local government coffers, decreased locally this year, and that decline is expected to continue into next year ... Local government leaders say the impact from a nationwide recession is likely to continue through 2010 and into 2011, and the county, school districts and state-funded public agencies will see more cuts before things get better. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Nov 14, 2009
Initial investigations said the council authorized a public relations company to undertake the project without going through the proper procedure of public bidding that is required of government-funded projects ... The Executive Yuan yesterday confirmed Taipei City Government Research, Development and Evaluation Commission Director-General Emile Sheng (v) would succeed Huang Pi-twan () as minister of Council of Culture Affairs ... Meanwhile, an Executive Yuan official said on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Inside Alaska business Nov 14, 2009
" The site is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Alexander's phone is 229-2053. Municipal League trains leaders The Alaska Municipal League's 59th annual Local Government Conference is 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave. The Alaska Municipal League provides training on issues facing municipal leaders. The conference also offers networking opportunities between communities and municipal officials. $300-$375. For reservations, call 586-1325,... (Anchorage Daily News)
The costs of poverty Nov 13, 2009
Y Z wrote on Nov 12, 2009 9:11 PM:" I find the comment from "X" very unfair! My husband has been in school for 2 1/2 years now set to graduate in December. He has busted his hump the entire time, and has NEVER thought of the cash aid and LOANS as income. We both know that when he is done we will be paying the majority of the money "given" to us back over and over again. Most people who are dedicated to school are not looking to stay unemployed, or not file taxes, they are looking to be... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Closed meetings: Good idea, or not? Nov 13, 2009
As a condition of participating, representatives from various state and federal government agencies, irrigation districts, tribes, commercial fishermen groups and others had to agree not to issue any comments during the negotiations ... Where you see government activity behind closed doors it really makes a mockery out of the democratic process, said Nicholson, who believes the news media should vigorously protest the confidential process. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Drug manufacturers buy congressional support Nov 12, 2009
Even the Democratic-sponsored bill including a public option offers no real competition to insurance companies as analyzed by the nonpartisan accounting government branch, and possibly an industrial windfall. It looks like lobbyists and big money will win again unless we let our congressmen know we will not tolerate unreasonable escalating rates and demand real solutions now rather thanmore endless shams. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Diversity essential to local economy, but it can be hard to achieveSeeing the future a key to getting right mix of economic elements Nov 12, 2009
Economic development and government officials deserve a lot of credit for taking action after recognizing in 2003 that the end was coming for Sykes Enterprises. Sykes had a call center on what s now the NEW site, but was closing its U.S. call centers and moving overseas. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Be safe while dining out Nov 11, 2009
And with government sanitation inspection scores on display for customers to see, its good business to get good grades, I wouldnt eat anywhere with a sanitation score lower than an A, says noted food-safety expert Missy Cody, professor emeritus at Georgia State University. Some foods are riskier than others. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lawmakers blast health care billBasin representatives say bill will cost jobs Nov 11, 2009
blasted the bill that passed the House on a 220-215 vote, saying it will cost the nation jobs, taxpayers money and possibly make health care worse through a government takeover. All three voted against the proposal. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Government should do as little as possible Nov 11, 2009
That is the most powerful reason for the government not to fund any of them. The government should not take over health care now ... In the case of Social Security, the government never fulfilled its promise to invest the incoming contributions; rather it folded them into the general fund and left a bunch of IOU s for our kids to pay off. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
What will be Democrats target after health care? Nov 11, 2009
He says that if the federal government can force Americans to buy health insurance, then there is literally nothing the federal government can t force us to do ... What comes next for the Democrats to achieve their goal of making you more and more dependent on government. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregonians finding they cant have things both waysCost for prisoners competes with other needs, like schools Nov 10, 2009
Carlos wrote on Nov 9, 2009 3:42 PM:" The cost to house / care for a prisoner in the Oregon system is outrageously high. For what? Their civil rights? If they want to invoke longer sentences for criminals then they need to reduce the money that they spend on each prisoner. Put them in work camps around the state. Make them stay in tents in enclosed compounds (like in Cool Hand Luke - remember?). Make them work 10 hour days in the fields / on the roads / railroads / river restoration / wetlands /... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Money Matters: Losses and Gains Nov 10, 2009
Half of Kingsley employees are paid through the base, while the federal government pays the rest directly. Salaries and benefits through Kingsley Field total about $22 million annually, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon green tax credits should meet a higher standardState government tightens rules, but was late doing it Nov 10, 2009
State government tightens rules, but was late doing it ... But this editorial really isn t about schools it s about freewheeling tax credits given by Oregon state government at a time when the state has much reason to be grudging in its use of tax breaks and to guard against raids on public dollars. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Why not use water rights funds for storage instead? Nov 10, 2009
To make the situation even more difficult, the federal government controls most of the water in the Upper Klamath Lake via the Endangered Species Act ... To add to the difficulty, the federal government also controls several feet above this level that must be used to protect the threatened chinook salmon downstream. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stand for Constitution; fight Treaty of Copenhagen Nov 10, 2009
This is a part of what the treaty means, according to the Web site: The Treaty of Copenhagen, to be signed in mid December, 2009, would create an unelected world government with direct power over all financial and trading markets and direct power to intervene over the heads of elected governments in the economic and environmental affairs of all nations who sign the treaty ... We ve got to let our government know that we will not stand for it destroying all the freedoms our forefathers fought for... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Basin lawmakers criticize passage of health care billWalden, McClintock say bill will cost nation jobs, freedom to choose coverage Nov 10, 2009
both called the bill a government takeover of the health care industry in comments and releases after the vote, indicating it will also cost taxpayers in income and jobs ... 3 trillion government program that creates 111 new bureaucracies, especially when nationwide unemployment is at its highest level in 26 years, Walden said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bend-based firm gives lowest bid for county contractRoof to be replaced on Baldwin Hotel Museum Nov 9, 2009
Other local government construction contracts, such as that for the Klamath County road shop and the renovation of the old National Guard Armory into the new Klamath Falls police station, went to out-of-county builders because they submitted the lowest bids. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Work together to save fundamental freedoms Nov 8, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009 12:05 AM PST Do you want a government agency determining when, where and how or if you will receive medical care ... When the government spends, it is our tax dollars being used ... We, the people, are the financial source for government activities. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
City in talks for financing of solar arraysCity manager: Deal has some unacceptable terms in it Nov 8, 2009
For more news from local government agencies, see the Government column in Sunday's print and e-editions of the Herald and News. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Public needs to weigh in on issue of dam removal Nov 8, 2009
In this agreement, Keno Dam is to be deeded to the federal government and this federal government control is supposed to provide additional protection for this structure. Have we forgotten all the protections the federal government provided during the 2001 Klamath River water shutoff ... If anything, there will be less protection under federal government ownership. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Odd news: New Zealand artist protests politician with manure sculpturePiece sold online for $2,220 Nov 8, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009 12:24 AM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) A sculpture of a New Zealand government minister crafted from cow manure sold for $2,220 on an auction Web site. The bust of New Zealand Environment Minister Nick Smith, sculpted as a protest by artist Sam Mahon, attracted 112 bids before being picked up by an anonymous buyer on Friday. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tribes call conference with president a historic eventMore than 450 tribes attended conference in D.C. Nov 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 9:08 AM PST Leaders of tribes along the Klamath River are calling a recent tribal nations conference with President Barack Obama s administration a historic event that could lead to a better relationship with the federal government. Representatives from the Karuk, Yurok and Hoopa tribes attended the conference Thursday in Washington, D.C. More than 450 of the 567 federally recognized tribes were expected to have representatives at the event. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Money Matters: Recovery Nov 8, 2009
Of the $787 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, $207 billion has been spent nationwide since February as part of the federal government s three-year economic recovery plan ... 5 million of the stimulus funds were allocated to Klamath County programs, businesses and governments, and about $4 million was allocated to Lake County ... The federal government reported Oregon received $1. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Home woes yet to recede (11) Nov 8, 2009
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Nov 7, 2009 8:52 AM:" This is truely a "GREEK TRAJEDY" in the making! This could stop if the the following parties drop their selfish childish needs and work todether. I am not talking about the two dominent political parties. These two parties are;THE BANKERS = TIGHTENED GRIP ON AVAILABLE CREDIT! As a condition to recieving their BAIL OUT $$$$ They were instructed to ease up on their credit tightness and loan money. They got their BAIL OUT $$$$ (at our expense) and... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Leave them alone; no one got hurt (13) Nov 8, 2009
Bob wrote on Nov 7, 2009 7:36 AM:" Sam, thanks again for yet another useless anecdote from your life. It seems as though your "skinny-dipping" episode has nothing in common with the supposed hoax perpetrated by the Heene family. Some reports estimate the cost of the search and rescue for the boy was nearly $2 million dollars. Why should this family get off with no consequences when they cost the tax payers so much for their own amusement? What message does this send to others? The country is... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Welcome home to the F-15s and we stress the word homeAir Guard personnel are an important part of Klamath Falls Nov 7, 2009
The review is a worrisome development, but so is just about everything related to the economy these days, whether a government operation or a private industry if you can tell the difference. Meanwhile, let s enjoy the moment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
You dont have to look far to place blame Nov 7, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:48 AM PST I have read a ton of letters lately about who is to blame for the state of our government. Guess what. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Rare Degas bronze caps Grays auction Nov 6, 2009
The Israeli government refused to renew the visas of Americans, she explains. Back in Cleveland, she found a job answering phones at Michael Wolf s auction gallery, working her way up to gallery manager and becoming a licensed auctioneer. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Chrysler goal: Pump life into car lineup; plans 4 new Dodges Nov 5, 2009
In the 1980s, when the company was broke but didn't say so and CEO worked for $1 a year while persuading the government to guarantee loans ... But now it has seemingly exhausted government that is, the taxpayers' patience and, in fact, has nowhere to turn. (USA Today -- Money)
Lottery gold mine not looking like an endless source of state revenueStudy: Its revenue cant keep up with the spending it encourages Nov 5, 2009
That s untrue, however, according to a report in September from the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government about state-sponsored gambling. Oregon revenue dropping. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Reforms taking place now uniquely American Nov 5, 2009
Democracy does remain and will so long as free-thinking people are allowed to participate in government and brave men and women like him are willing to fight to keep it that way. Reform is not new to democracy and the reforms taking place now are fully democratic and uniquely American. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Whats the future hold for Kingsley Field? Nov 5, 2009
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:52 PM:" Thats a no brainer! We should start assembling a blue ribbon panel to assess the possibilities with OIT to making Kingsley Field an R&D Aviation campus complete with industrial infrastructure to incubate small innovative high tech companies and create jobs. The only hurdle or shaould I say obstical(s) is removing the no-growth leadership that is now entrenched in the county commissionares office, rework a sensable, workable environmental plan and... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Cutting tavern owners profits doesnt look fair Nov 5, 2009
Lacr0ix wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:11 AM:" 'Fair' is the purview of children and fools. 'Fair' has nothing to do with it. The only question is how far the government can push the small business - to what extent can it make the individual a veritable slave while maintaining the illusion that free enterprise still exists in this country. This is just our wonderful Marxist regime continuing to test and probe the limits - just like the limit they just discovered in Chiloquin, robbing that community of... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Reviving ancient brothels Nov 4, 2009
The Chabanais, for one, was a routine stopover for foreign dignitaries, who would be sneaked in secretly by French government officials. One of its most distinguished visitors was Britain's "Bertie", then Prince of Wales and soon to become King Edward VII.. (iAfrica.com)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 1, 2009
Government to create bank chains. Russia cargo jet crash kills 11. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
The concept might seem incongruous in a sport inherently tied to an internal combustion engine that many find synonymous with global warming, but NASCAR, despite cars with an eye-popping 5 mpg, is trying to embrace its eco-conscious side as the federal government has begun prodding the racing industry to become leaders in efficiency ... The Department of Energy has met with NASCAR officials, and an official says the government wants racing to help develop technology that's less polluting. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sandy Springs mayoral race has crowded field Oct 29, 2009
Since it incorporated, the city has outsourced most government functions to the Colorado-based company ... Hull said he decided to run when he realized the community was missing that unity, while at the same time the current government was heavy handed in issuing code enforcement fines against businesses and residents, trying to make the city more high-end. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Paying Teens Not To Get Pregnant Oct 29, 2009
"I'd prefer it be funded by civic organizations, churches or other non-profits and not tax dollars. There's a certain thing called individual responsibility. And I think society is often taking us away from that and trying to put more of that on government.". The program runs on a grant for $75,000 a year. (W-USA News, DC)
Woodbury Board Candidates Field Questionsat WBA Forum Oct 28, 2009
Regarding how to make government more user-friendly, Mr. Stomski said that one of the problems he and Mrs. Perkinson identified in town is that the land use boards rely more on the land use office for regulation interpretation ... "The most important thing that a municipal government can do is customer service," said Mr. Hinckley ... A partnership was formed between the Council of Governments and Naugatuck Valley Community College to offer courses to town employees, including classes on customer... (Voices, CT)
Melanie Cabassol For... Oct 28, 2009
Executive Board for the Student Government of Florida State University Insight Political Campaign Spring 2008- PR and Event Planning. Peer Health Educator Spring 2009-Present. (Seminoles.com)
Nigeria: Oil Revenue Plunges by 30 Percent Oct 28, 2009
Abuja Revenue received by the Federal Government from crude oil was N148 ... The Federal Government, which made these known in the 2009 Second Quarter Budget Implementation Report of the Budget Office of the Ministry of Finance obtained by THISDAY, attributed the "underperformance" to the "inability to achieve the oil production target of 2.292 million barrels per day (mbpd)." ... Before any deduction, the government had, as at the end of the review period, realised revenue from the sale of... (allAfrica.com)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
The Obama administration plans to order companies that received huge government bailouts last year. Advertisers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cycling tour invites Visalia along for ride Oct 23, 2009
The Amgen Tour of California apparently won't be wheeling its way to Clovis and Fresno next year, in part because race organizers were unable to cut a deal with the federal government to include Yosemite National Park in the event ... A second straight stop in Clovis was scrapped, as reported by The Bee on Wednesday, because a deal could not be reached by tour officials and the federal government to run a portion of a stage in Yosemite National Park. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
READ: Wells Fargo's press release Oct 22, 2009
7 billion, respectively, in advances pursuant to the Company's servicing agreement to Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) mortgage pools and similar loans whose repayments are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs ... -- Government and Institutional Banking core deposits up 3 percent and noninterest income up 9 percent, driven by creation of integrated national platform of Wachovia and Wells Fargo capabilities, continued... (USA Today -- Money)
Residents concerned with taxes, jobs as Dems try to take over county legislature Oct 19, 2009
But it s also an area where it s common for people to say they re more interested in the county government making small improvements, rather than drastically changing course ... Gordon, 26, said he would work with town officials and district residents and find ways to shrink the size of county government through efforts such as consolidation ... We need to keep government spending as low as possible, Sadallah said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
A mere $57m buys Asia's 'most expensive' home Oct 16, 2009
In his annual policy address, Mr Tsang said the government was considering making more land available for development. "The relatively small number of residential units completed and the record prices attained in certain transactions this year have caused concern about the supply of flats, difficulty in purchasing a home, and the possibility of a property bubble," he said. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Palmquists Combine Farming, Vacationing Guests (41) Oct 15, 2009
Jim has also constructed a separate log building that s perfect as a meeting room for business, government agency and organizational strategic planning retreats and the like, family and class reunions and more. UW-Extension has held meetings there, too. (Agri-View, WI)
World travel and challenges highlight Muscatine native's career Oct 13, 2009
After graduate school, I entered federal government service. Initially I worked in foreign affairs for the U.S. Information Agency, for the Peace Corps and for a special commission overseeing a plebiscite in Puerto Rico. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iraqis face tough times, starting over in America Oct 11, 2009
The overwhelming majority are refugees; others received special immigrant visas, awarded to translators or those who've worked with the U.S. government or contractors ... Advocacy groups and some lawmakers have long accused the U.S. government of being too slow to respond to the Iraqi refugee crisis, imperiling those who'd been targeted because they'd worked with Americans ... Many Iraqi refugees interviewed in Atlanta and Phoenix had exhausted government and social service aid, according to a... (Anchorage Daily News)
Longtime North Adams mayor faces tough reelection race Oct 11, 2009
Alcombright acknowledges the difficulties in running against a walking encyclopedia on North Adams municipal government, but said that s also part of the problem. Under the mayor s leadership the city has become a sole ownership, he said. (Boston Globe)
Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
The photos are beautifully and expertly taken, and the subjects ranged from people in traditional wear, natural landscapes, buildings, tin mines and fishing villages, to large towns, government offices, plantations, ports and everything that made up the Malay peninsula over a hundred years ago. Seldom does the opportunity arise to literally see our history in the making. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 10, 2009
Employers will be able to ask for detailed background checks - including information founded on unproven accusations - on millions more workers under the next stage of the Government s anti-paedophile database that comes into force next week. New version of classic TV saga of a Belgravia family and its servants, set for BBC comeback next year. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009
It goes back to 1992 when Argentina sold its government phone company, Intel, to the Spanish company, Telephonica ... Instead, a Swedish company partnered with the government, providing phones to households and switching them out when necessary ... When the phone company sold, the government dumped them on a junk dealer who was going to melt them down for the metal. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Car show fundraiser has happy ending Oct 5, 2009
Around 300 cars ranging from antiques to race cars, woodies, stock, full-custom, commercial and government vehicles line the streets of Copenhagen Drive from Atterdag Road to Alisal Road every year, and the funds raised go to local charities and organizations. Stokes added they also donated 1,000 to the Progeria Research Foundation from the proceeds and the foundation was able to collect 1,100 in donations on the day of the show from people that stopped by their booth. (Santa Maria Times)
City Beat (158) Oct 3, 2009
Cuyahoga County Public Library Orange Branch presents Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services benefits check-up specialist offering tips at 2 for adults 55 and over looking to qualify for government assistance. Free. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Continue reading Oct 1, 2009
But the food giveaways will halt in October, unless more money comes in from another resource, such as the federal government or private or public donations. The months after October is when many of the families need the food the most, Ramirez said. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown Sep 30, 2009
California's oldest government building housed customs operations until 1858. It has changed little since local products were first exchanged for exotic foreign goods such as the ones displayed inside. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
16th annual Berlin Whiskey Rebellion keeps local history alive Sep 25, 2009
Earlier in the spring, the committee had thought about canceling the event because of lack of funding and lack of volunteers. However, some new committee members and new ideas breathed new life into the annual festival. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
> Expertise in public, private sectors keeps BKF Engineers strong Sep 23, 2009
A: Cities, counties, the state, utility companies, transit agencies and, in the case of the BART extension, the federal government all these are independent and none necessarily has authority over the others ... What's the best way to fix California recurring state government problems. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
World Tourism Day activities start with exhibition Sep 23, 2009
She appealed to government and relevant decision makers to make the tourism sector a priority in Ghana's development planning, adding that the industry was bound to generate enormous economic and social benefits for the people of Ghana ... Ms. Awuni appealed to government to create an environment that would facilitate public-private ventures to the benefit of the tourism industry ... Mama Mat, an exhibitor selling African beads, urged government and the Ministry of Tourism to reduce the rent of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Design Above All': small spaces, big ideas Sep 21, 2009
The government has compensated dealers for 70 percent of the cars sold under the popular Cash for Clunkers. Bayer HealthCare said Wednesday that it will spend more than $100 million over the next four years to modernize. (San Francisco Chronicle)
