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A new report that showed a nearly 3 percentage point jump – from 18.9 percent to 21.7 percent – in California’s high school dropout rate from 2007-08 to 2008-09 triggered alarmed headlines around the state. Locally, however, the concern had an additional dimension: Data showing San Diego County’s dropout rate increased from 17.1 percent to 20.4 percent from 2007-08 to 2008-09 may not be accurate because figures for San Diego Unified, by far the county’s largest school district, were in doubt. Why? The district’s dropout rate inexplicably soared from 9.2 percent to 23.5 percent.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
MEXICAN GANGS TARGET FAMILY KILLING THE WOMEN
The tale of Marisela Escobedo continues after her murder. Marisela was a nurse in the U.S. who retired after her16-year-old daughter, Rubi Marisol, was found killed and dismembered in August 2008. The suspect, her live-in boyfriend, Sergio Rafael Barraza, escaped into Mexico, joined a gang and had Marisela killed outside the governor's mansion to stop her cries for justice. (see prior article)
Now the gang has targeted Marisela's husband by setting ablaze his lumber business in Ciudad Juarez.
The tale of Marisela Escobedo continues after her murder. Marisela was a nurse in the U.S. who retired after her16-year-old daughter, Rubi Marisol, was found killed and dismembered in August 2008. The suspect, her live-in boyfriend, Sergio Rafael Barraza, escaped into Mexico, joined a gang and had Marisela killed outside the governor's mansion to stop her cries for justice. (see prior article)
Now the gang has targeted Marisela's husband by setting ablaze his lumber business in Ciudad Juarez.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
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We help with all types of addictions including; drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorders and more...
We also treat mood disorders.
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DREAM TURNS TO DUST
Today 12/18/20, Congress voted down the Dream Act. This Act provided children who were born in the U.S. by foreign parents, a pathway to citizenship. The Act stated the children had to complete two years of education post-high school or two years of military service.
Supporters say they will bring back the Dream Act in 2011 under the new Congress.
Today 12/18/20, Congress voted down the Dream Act. This Act provided children who were born in the U.S. by foreign parents, a pathway to citizenship. The Act stated the children had to complete two years of education post-high school or two years of military service.
Supporters say they will bring back the Dream Act in 2011 under the new Congress.
Hmong New Year Celebrations
There are two celebrations listed in Fresno on December 26th. While many will be absorbed by post-Christmas sales, this is a day to also visit the Hmong culture.
Gen Vang Pao will attend one or more of the events. General Pao fought communists in southeast Asia, He also aided and saved the lives of many American soldiers during the war. The General was rescued, along with other citizens, into the U.S. at the end of the war.
There are two celebrations listed in Fresno on December 26th. While many will be absorbed by post-Christmas sales, this is a day to also visit the Hmong culture.
Gen Vang Pao will attend one or more of the events. General Pao fought communists in southeast Asia, He also aided and saved the lives of many American soldiers during the war. The General was rescued, along with other citizens, into the U.S. at the end of the war.
SOUTH KOREA SAVING FACE
South Korea says it will go ahead with one day of live ammunition military drills early next week. The North Koreans are threatening to blast the South even harder than it did on November 23rd, if the South goes ahead with the drills.
The South responded it has to go through with the drills due to their poor response to the North's assault on the 23rd in order to save face.
The North has numerous problems and has little to lose from future battles. This is where sounds minds must intervene.
South Korea says it will go ahead with one day of live ammunition military drills early next week. The North Koreans are threatening to blast the South even harder than it did on November 23rd, if the South goes ahead with the drills.
The South responded it has to go through with the drills due to their poor response to the North's assault on the 23rd in order to save face.
The North has numerous problems and has little to lose from future battles. This is where sounds minds must intervene.
MEXICAN PRISONERS ESCAPE AND MAY BE COMING TO U.S.
Around 150 inmates escaped, 12/17/2010, from a state prison in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on the border of Laredo, Texas. The "authorities" said the breakout was done with the aid of prison employees. 141 of the inmates got out via a service exit used by vehicles with staff assistance. The director of the prison is not talking and is "under investigation."
The escaped prisoners were a mixture of state and federal criminals.
Mexican prisons are very different than American prisons. In Mexico, prisoners rule by gangs inside prisons more fiercely than we experience in the U.S.
Around 150 inmates escaped, 12/17/2010, from a state prison in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on the border of Laredo, Texas. The "authorities" said the breakout was done with the aid of prison employees. 141 of the inmates got out via a service exit used by vehicles with staff assistance. The director of the prison is not talking and is "under investigation."
The escaped prisoners were a mixture of state and federal criminals.
Mexican prisons are very different than American prisons. In Mexico, prisoners rule by gangs inside prisons more fiercely than we experience in the U.S.
BARBARA WILLING TO PAY TO GET FEDS OFF HER CASE WITH MADOFF
Jeffery Picower, perhaps a secret partner of Maddoff was paid billions. Jeffery, age 67, died in his Palm Beach mansion swimming pool last year, Today, his widow, Barbara, has announced to federal courts she would return $7.2 BILLION DOLLARS that Jefferey got from Madoff. Madoff, of course, is in prison. Jeffery was under investigation for his part in the Ponzi scheme.
The return of the BILLIONS means Madoff's victims may get 1/2 or more of their investment losses back as a settlement. Some victims have taken jobs as maids due to Madoff's scams. Don't cry for Barbara. Her husbands invetments on the money increased their booty thousands of times. Maybe she should shell out more.
Jeffery Picower, perhaps a secret partner of Maddoff was paid billions. Jeffery, age 67, died in his Palm Beach mansion swimming pool last year, Today, his widow, Barbara, has announced to federal courts she would return $7.2 BILLION DOLLARS that Jefferey got from Madoff. Madoff, of course, is in prison. Jeffery was under investigation for his part in the Ponzi scheme.
The return of the BILLIONS means Madoff's victims may get 1/2 or more of their investment losses back as a settlement. Some victims have taken jobs as maids due to Madoff's scams. Don't cry for Barbara. Her husbands invetments on the money increased their booty thousands of times. Maybe she should shell out more.
WOMEN AND GIRLS KILLED AND ABUSED WITHOUT JUSTICE
Mexico is becoming a mecca for murders of women and children. A news story cites the tale of Marisela Escobedo a nurse in the U.S. who retired after her16-year-old daughter, Rubi Marisol, was found killed and dismembered in August 2008. The suspect, her live-in boyfriend, Sergio Rafael Barraza, escaped into Mexico, out of American hands.
The set out to find the suspect, and she did in Zacatecas. She led investigators to him and HE CONFESSED and LED THE investigators to the site where he buried the dismembered body.
At trial, Barraza said he was tortured and forced to confess. So, in April 2010, a three-judge panel acquitted Barraza and said the prosecution did not have enough evidence against Barraza. The appeals court overturned the verdict and instated a 50-year-term. However, Barraza was again no where to be found and no law enforcement officers looked for him. In the meantime, Barraza joined a gang Los Zetas and had made death threats against the victim's mother, Marisela Escobedo.
The 52-year-old mother said she was going to stand in front of the governor's palace in Chihuahua city, the capital of Chihuahua state, where the Ciudad of Juarez is located. Marisela said if Barraza and the gang were going to kill her, they had to do it to shame the officials for the injustices.
As the mother protested outside of the palace, a video camera shows a white Jetta stop, a man approached her and she ran into traffic to cross the street. The man was right behind her and shot her in the head with a 9 mm pistol. Marisela died. The hit-man got away. Barraza is still free and part of a very violent gang.
In 1993, there were a string of very brutal murders in Chihuahua, lasting through 2003. The federal government put together units to investigate and prosecute the killers. The problem still exists. Estimates from the news reports put the number of women and girls killed from 1993 thru 2003 around 1,000. The number of men and boys killed was no mentioned.
Mexico is becoming a mecca for murders of women and children. A news story cites the tale of Marisela Escobedo a nurse in the U.S. who retired after her16-year-old daughter, Rubi Marisol, was found killed and dismembered in August 2008. The suspect, her live-in boyfriend, Sergio Rafael Barraza, escaped into Mexico, out of American hands.
The set out to find the suspect, and she did in Zacatecas. She led investigators to him and HE CONFESSED and LED THE investigators to the site where he buried the dismembered body.
At trial, Barraza said he was tortured and forced to confess. So, in April 2010, a three-judge panel acquitted Barraza and said the prosecution did not have enough evidence against Barraza. The appeals court overturned the verdict and instated a 50-year-term. However, Barraza was again no where to be found and no law enforcement officers looked for him. In the meantime, Barraza joined a gang Los Zetas and had made death threats against the victim's mother, Marisela Escobedo.
The 52-year-old mother said she was going to stand in front of the governor's palace in Chihuahua city, the capital of Chihuahua state, where the Ciudad of Juarez is located. Marisela said if Barraza and the gang were going to kill her, they had to do it to shame the officials for the injustices.
As the mother protested outside of the palace, a video camera shows a white Jetta stop, a man approached her and she ran into traffic to cross the street. The man was right behind her and shot her in the head with a 9 mm pistol. Marisela died. The hit-man got away. Barraza is still free and part of a very violent gang.
In 1993, there were a string of very brutal murders in Chihuahua, lasting through 2003. The federal government put together units to investigate and prosecute the killers. The problem still exists. Estimates from the news reports put the number of women and girls killed from 1993 thru 2003 around 1,000. The number of men and boys killed was no mentioned.
SCHWARZEN WHAT?????
The Jews were honoring Governor Schwarzenegger at a ceremony yesterday and the Rabbi called the Governor Schwarzenegger. In translation that means "Black Nigger." The Governor after a wi9ld introduction said he what not sure what the Rabbi had been drinking before the meeting.
Governor Schwarzenegger has said in the past his name means "Black Plowman" - which might explain how the term "nigger" came to be used for Blacks who plowed the fields in the U.S. and developed this country into the giant it is today.
The Jews were honoring Governor Schwarzenegger at a ceremony yesterday and the Rabbi called the Governor Schwarzenegger. In translation that means "Black Nigger." The Governor after a wi9ld introduction said he what not sure what the Rabbi had been drinking before the meeting.
Governor Schwarzenegger has said in the past his name means "Black Plowman" - which might explain how the term "nigger" came to be used for Blacks who plowed the fields in the U.S. and developed this country into the giant it is today.
DADT - DON'T ASK DON'T TELL OUT
With 63 votes today in the Senate, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is on the way to the dustbin of history. Now the military and the soldiers must adjust. DADT was a waste of valuable service men and women who had been trained for specific duties and skills, but once accused of homosexuality, were tossed out of the military and all of that training was lost.
With 63 votes today in the Senate, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is on the way to the dustbin of history. Now the military and the soldiers must adjust. DADT was a waste of valuable service men and women who had been trained for specific duties and skills, but once accused of homosexuality, were tossed out of the military and all of that training was lost.
Friday, December 17, 2010
RESCUERS OF 9/11 GET NO MONEY
Our Congress failed to give our national rescuers medical care and financial relief for injuries incurred during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Republicans said they would not pass the bill because they would not agree to pay for it by taxing foreign corporations.
While Republicans denied financial help to the rescuers of 9/11 who suffer year-after-year from any diseases from toxins encountered in days following the attacks, they did fight hard for tax cuts for multi-millionaires and billionaires. The legislation would have provided $7 billion for medical and other financial needs.The Republicans said would not tax foreign corporations - so the deaths and suffering continue.
This issue will have to wait for the new Congress in 2011.
Our Congress failed to give our national rescuers medical care and financial relief for injuries incurred during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Republicans said they would not pass the bill because they would not agree to pay for it by taxing foreign corporations.
While Republicans denied financial help to the rescuers of 9/11 who suffer year-after-year from any diseases from toxins encountered in days following the attacks, they did fight hard for tax cuts for multi-millionaires and billionaires. The legislation would have provided $7 billion for medical and other financial needs.The Republicans said would not tax foreign corporations - so the deaths and suffering continue.
This issue will have to wait for the new Congress in 2011.
CREDIT CARD COMPANIES BACK ON THE PROWL
BEWARE!!! Credit card companies are back offering extremely high rate cards to people with bad credit. The terms of these credit cards also gives all of the rights to the companies and those who sign up will surely be big time losers. Remember, Bush made it hard to get rid of these corrupt cards via bankruptcy.
BEST IDEA. Tear up those offers and throw them away.
BEWARE!!! Credit card companies are back offering extremely high rate cards to people with bad credit. The terms of these credit cards also gives all of the rights to the companies and those who sign up will surely be big time losers. Remember, Bush made it hard to get rid of these corrupt cards via bankruptcy.
BEST IDEA. Tear up those offers and throw them away.
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Need help starting a clean path away from addiction?
We help with all types of addictions including; drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorders and more...
We also treat mood disorders.
No need to wait CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510
Email: vragg@hotmail.com with subject line "addiction help"
We also provide outpatient and inpatient services.
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Medical Insurance may reimburse you for treatments.
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If YOU are ready to PARTICIPATE, we will support you ALL THE WAY.
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Abu Dhabi Erects $11 Million Dollar Christmas Tree
As Americans celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. Abu Dhabi celebrates money and greed by eredting an $11 million dollar tree in a hotel. The money from oil sales built a Christmas tree monument decorated with jewelry showcasing what is going wrong in the world in the U.S. and abroad.
As Americans celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. Abu Dhabi celebrates money and greed by eredting an $11 million dollar tree in a hotel. The money from oil sales built a Christmas tree monument decorated with jewelry showcasing what is going wrong in the world in the U.S. and abroad.
Friday, December 10, 2010
The top 0.1 % of top 1 % of wealthiest people in America earn 11 % of US income. The gap between rich and middle class is growing much wider. This is an economic and a moral issue. Meanwhile, under President Bush, the federal deficits soared and the tax rates went DOWN. The top 1% of income earners had their taxes cut in half...paid hundreds of thousands of dollars LESS. One quarter of the kids in the US are on food stamps. The top 10% of of American earners, earned more than the remaining 90%.
President Bush inherited a huge federal surplus. The war in Iraq will cost $300 trillion and add to the national debt. The Bush tax cuts added to the national debt by cutting taxes for wealthy, but had no way to pay back that loss of federal funds, When Bush left office in 2009, there was a $10 trillion federal deficit. That deficit has now grown to almost $14 trillion today due to the Wall Street and banking collapse and bail-outs of 2007-2009.
The banks it on huge amounts of bail-out money and do not lend because Americans are now not credit-worthy after huge numbers of Americans had credit ratings lowered with mortgage fraud and bankruptcy.
President Bush inherited a huge federal surplus. The war in Iraq will cost $300 trillion and add to the national debt. The Bush tax cuts added to the national debt by cutting taxes for wealthy, but had no way to pay back that loss of federal funds, When Bush left office in 2009, there was a $10 trillion federal deficit. That deficit has now grown to almost $14 trillion today due to the Wall Street and banking collapse and bail-outs of 2007-2009.
The banks it on huge amounts of bail-out money and do not lend because Americans are now not credit-worthy after huge numbers of Americans had credit ratings lowered with mortgage fraud and bankruptcy.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Chowchilla Broke....NO MONEY
Now people are volunteering to do regular public functions such as taking care of parks and playgrounds. Recently Chowchilla spent millions to upgrade it's government building - and a very beautiful and well-designed building it is. It seems that serial bad choices are at the root of this bankruptcy. Now we must really get down to work and get this city together. Too many years of neglect and abandonment by our state legislators.
Now people are volunteering to do regular public functions such as taking care of parks and playgrounds. Recently Chowchilla spent millions to upgrade it's government building - and a very beautiful and well-designed building it is. It seems that serial bad choices are at the root of this bankruptcy. Now we must really get down to work and get this city together. Too many years of neglect and abandonment by our state legislators.
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010
ELZABETH EDWARDS FAREWELL TO A NINJA WARRIOR
Elizabeth Edwards ended a exciting life story on December 7th. At the young age of 61, her body could take no more. As a young woman, Elizabeth took the hard road of college and then law school. She had her own legal practice. She was clearly a role model and a pioneer for the education of women. Her daughter also became an attorney. Her oldest son died. In her late forties, she decided to have two more children - perhaps this was a stimulus to her eventually developing her fatal breast cancer.
Elizabeth was a ninja. She could swing the sword and dodge an attack. Her beauty in her youth is undeniable and she carried her beauty and grace into her final years.
Unfortunately, with all of her accomplishments, she will be most remembered for her battle at home between her, her husband John and his sexual partner who John paid with our hard-earned public money. Yes, John was really a "John" paying for sex.
Confronted with her cancer Elizabeth came out swinging. She was fierce and she focused on the goal - beat the cancer and live for her family. She was not a victim. She learned to live with the diagnosis and the numerous negative comments she received from well-wishers and the media. Elizabeth was certain she was winning. She felt all were really on her side . She never expected her biggest opponent was lurking in the shadows, next to her on a daily basis and feeding her lies. In fact, she bravely committed to continuing in the wife role to have John elected as President of the United States. She told all of us he was honest and the best man for the job. Little did she know the truth. And it was all about to play out on televison - no where to hide. No dignity left. Humiliation as a wife, mother and work partner. She was supposed to know John thoroughly…she was his wife. Sneaking, surreptitiously John crept and her soul and spirit were exposed and vulnerable...sharing the house, the food, the bed and usurping her energy - energy she needed to fight the cancer.
When the possibility of an affair arose, Elizabeth acted, backed by her soul mate’s reassurance, to deny the possibility of such betrayal. She assured us John was honest and honorable. The sexual partner wanted some recognition, so she and John met in hotels to enjoy their baby. I’m sure she was taking secret pictures to ensure she had the evidence, if needed to entitle her to a significant future income.
When Elizabeth spoke with Oprah on TV, Elizabeth tried to separate herself from the problem, she was the mom and wife. She resented this other woman trying to come in and claim her life. Elizabeth said she worked hard for her life and this new woman would not be allowed to just come in and “takeover.” However, the demon spirit had let this other woman in. The woman could not have come in unless someone close to Elizabeth betrayed her in her time of greatest need. John opened the door and began a series of lies that created a web that sucked the life from Elizabeth.
Down, but not dead, Elizabeth rose. Injured and breathless, she stood weakly on her feet…she was on her own and her kids would be her only supporters. Oprah confronted John in the hallway of his house and questioned him about the affair. John had the look of hate and disgust as he tried to answer Oprah’s questions with his trained political grace. His eyes became squinty as he looked at Oprah, casting a negative ray towards the talk-show hostess. Oprah acted as if she did not notice, but if he could have, John would have given her a left to the head. He was still playing the southern gentleman role. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggled to grab onto any shreds of dignity she could find. Not yet finished, the other woman moves into a house near Elizabeth and John’s home on an island in South Carolina. Demons all and carrying an innocent baby…or a future mini demon. Only time will tell.
By now Elizabeth is gasping for air, crawling, begging for family support. "Tell this woman not to move next door on our island" - John is paying. Then the sex tapes. The other woman was gathering evidence against John and she, a professional photographer, had been taking videos of John having sex. These tapes were found by John’s campaign manager, who became involved in the cover-up. The campaign manager was dependent on John for income, so he told John he would claim to be the father of the baby and let the women hide at his house during the pregnancy. His wife agreed to the scheme. They decided to keep the tapes just in case John tried to abandon them in the end. Of course, John, as the demon, did just that and the existence of the tapes became public. John’s sexual partner claimed the tapes were stolen from the house; the campaign manager claimed the tapes were thrown in the trash and retrieved by his wife during a clean-up outside of her room.
Elizabeth’s story is not very unusual if you watch Jerry Springer or the Maury Povitch Show. It was unusual in that we saw every bit play out in public, because of the election coverage, and the parties were wealthy, educated, people in high level jobs…running for U.S. President. How bizarre.
It was not a surprise that Elizabeth died, but an honor to her strength and will to live so long and fight for every inch of respect she could gather.
As a woman, we understand her story and we pray for her soul. She is now with her son.
John and his girlfriend are probably off partying. For them too the ordeal is ending and, like Camilla Parker Bowles, after the death of Diana, the two of them can now devise a cover story and continue in a fake shroud of respect and normalcy.
God Bless You Elizabeth. We women will not forget. Surely, we will see this as a movie forever.
Elizabeth Edwards ended a exciting life story on December 7th. At the young age of 61, her body could take no more. As a young woman, Elizabeth took the hard road of college and then law school. She had her own legal practice. She was clearly a role model and a pioneer for the education of women. Her daughter also became an attorney. Her oldest son died. In her late forties, she decided to have two more children - perhaps this was a stimulus to her eventually developing her fatal breast cancer.
Elizabeth was a ninja. She could swing the sword and dodge an attack. Her beauty in her youth is undeniable and she carried her beauty and grace into her final years.
Unfortunately, with all of her accomplishments, she will be most remembered for her battle at home between her, her husband John and his sexual partner who John paid with our hard-earned public money. Yes, John was really a "John" paying for sex.
Confronted with her cancer Elizabeth came out swinging. She was fierce and she focused on the goal - beat the cancer and live for her family. She was not a victim. She learned to live with the diagnosis and the numerous negative comments she received from well-wishers and the media. Elizabeth was certain she was winning. She felt all were really on her side . She never expected her biggest opponent was lurking in the shadows, next to her on a daily basis and feeding her lies. In fact, she bravely committed to continuing in the wife role to have John elected as President of the United States. She told all of us he was honest and the best man for the job. Little did she know the truth. And it was all about to play out on televison - no where to hide. No dignity left. Humiliation as a wife, mother and work partner. She was supposed to know John thoroughly…she was his wife. Sneaking, surreptitiously John crept and her soul and spirit were exposed and vulnerable...sharing the house, the food, the bed and usurping her energy - energy she needed to fight the cancer.
When the possibility of an affair arose, Elizabeth acted, backed by her soul mate’s reassurance, to deny the possibility of such betrayal. She assured us John was honest and honorable. The sexual partner wanted some recognition, so she and John met in hotels to enjoy their baby. I’m sure she was taking secret pictures to ensure she had the evidence, if needed to entitle her to a significant future income.
When Elizabeth spoke with Oprah on TV, Elizabeth tried to separate herself from the problem, she was the mom and wife. She resented this other woman trying to come in and claim her life. Elizabeth said she worked hard for her life and this new woman would not be allowed to just come in and “takeover.” However, the demon spirit had let this other woman in. The woman could not have come in unless someone close to Elizabeth betrayed her in her time of greatest need. John opened the door and began a series of lies that created a web that sucked the life from Elizabeth.
Down, but not dead, Elizabeth rose. Injured and breathless, she stood weakly on her feet…she was on her own and her kids would be her only supporters. Oprah confronted John in the hallway of his house and questioned him about the affair. John had the look of hate and disgust as he tried to answer Oprah’s questions with his trained political grace. His eyes became squinty as he looked at Oprah, casting a negative ray towards the talk-show hostess. Oprah acted as if she did not notice, but if he could have, John would have given her a left to the head. He was still playing the southern gentleman role. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggled to grab onto any shreds of dignity she could find. Not yet finished, the other woman moves into a house near Elizabeth and John’s home on an island in South Carolina. Demons all and carrying an innocent baby…or a future mini demon. Only time will tell.
By now Elizabeth is gasping for air, crawling, begging for family support. "Tell this woman not to move next door on our island" - John is paying. Then the sex tapes. The other woman was gathering evidence against John and she, a professional photographer, had been taking videos of John having sex. These tapes were found by John’s campaign manager, who became involved in the cover-up. The campaign manager was dependent on John for income, so he told John he would claim to be the father of the baby and let the women hide at his house during the pregnancy. His wife agreed to the scheme. They decided to keep the tapes just in case John tried to abandon them in the end. Of course, John, as the demon, did just that and the existence of the tapes became public. John’s sexual partner claimed the tapes were stolen from the house; the campaign manager claimed the tapes were thrown in the trash and retrieved by his wife during a clean-up outside of her room.
Elizabeth’s story is not very unusual if you watch Jerry Springer or the Maury Povitch Show. It was unusual in that we saw every bit play out in public, because of the election coverage, and the parties were wealthy, educated, people in high level jobs…running for U.S. President. How bizarre.
It was not a surprise that Elizabeth died, but an honor to her strength and will to live so long and fight for every inch of respect she could gather.
As a woman, we understand her story and we pray for her soul. She is now with her son.
John and his girlfriend are probably off partying. For them too the ordeal is ending and, like Camilla Parker Bowles, after the death of Diana, the two of them can now devise a cover story and continue in a fake shroud of respect and normalcy.
God Bless You Elizabeth. We women will not forget. Surely, we will see this as a movie forever.
Republicans Run Off with Loot
The first repercussions from the November General election are starting to surface
All Democrats support tax cuts for middle class Americans. But Democrats do not support welfare for the multi millionaires and billionaires in the form of tax cuts and relief from estate taxes for the super rich.
Immediately after the election the Republicans ran back to Washington, DC and proclaimed Americans have shown, via votes, that they want multimillionaires and billionaires to have an unlimited extension of tax cuts - and no discussion available because more Republicans are coming in 2011. To hold the President hostage, the Republicans said if the super wealthy did not get tax cuts, all people earning less than one million dollars will have their taxes raised too and those workers who were unemployed because of the economic crash caused by bankers, Wall Street and industrial executives, will no get unemployment compensation. While workers lost their jobs and benefits, most of those tycoons who caused the financial crash walked off with big federal payouts, often recouping 100% of their pay, benefits and bonuses with our dollars.
Now the Republicans are holding the middle class and our Democratic representatives hostage. President Obama has promised to end the tax breaks for the extremely wealthy, but the Republicans promise to ‘stick it” to the average American if he does. President Obama and all recognized economists see the economy improving, so the President does not want to stop middle class growth and spending by taking more family income via taxes. Democrats agree the middle class needs tax cuts and a growing economy with job creation. We have a $14 trillion national debt and the Republicans are forcing our government to increase the national debt by potentially $700 billion dollars and more - that means borrowing more money from China or the middle east - and less control of our government. Meanwhile, the mega wealthy who are getting these tax breaks are spending their money in China, Hong Cong, Taiwan, Pakistan and other foreign countries. Yes, and some of that money funnels back to corrupt officials, Al Qaeda and the Taliban and eventually is used against us in the U.S. in various ways including the illegal drug industry, and against our soldiers. Many U.S. soldiers are killed by weapons bought through the American money chain. The wealthy sell guns to all foreign combatants and the weapons kill our middle-class soldiers.
The Republican behavior is anti-American and reprehensible and we will have to deal with these issues over the next two years. President Obama has chosen not punish the American middle class - so he gave the mega wealthy their demanded tax cuts in exchange for a middle class tax cut extension and an 18 month continuation of unemployment benefits.
We will be debating the tax code and the national debt into 2012, but we must not allow a repeat recession, so the deal to continue to help the middle class must go through now because there will be more Republicans in Congress in January.
President Obama was given a Hobson’s choice. He chose to help the middle class and help the economy. The wealthy billionaires will ride the backs of you and me like drunken cowboys and we can only watch them run off with our money. But, the Central Valley voted to continue this Republican activity for the next two years, so I assume they are happy for the Republican tax cut victory.
Never has the gap between rich and poor been wider. It is the best of times (for the rich), it is the worst of times - eventually we taxpayers must pay in taxes for this booty to the wealthy.
The first repercussions from the November General election are starting to surface
All Democrats support tax cuts for middle class Americans. But Democrats do not support welfare for the multi millionaires and billionaires in the form of tax cuts and relief from estate taxes for the super rich.
Immediately after the election the Republicans ran back to Washington, DC and proclaimed Americans have shown, via votes, that they want multimillionaires and billionaires to have an unlimited extension of tax cuts - and no discussion available because more Republicans are coming in 2011. To hold the President hostage, the Republicans said if the super wealthy did not get tax cuts, all people earning less than one million dollars will have their taxes raised too and those workers who were unemployed because of the economic crash caused by bankers, Wall Street and industrial executives, will no get unemployment compensation. While workers lost their jobs and benefits, most of those tycoons who caused the financial crash walked off with big federal payouts, often recouping 100% of their pay, benefits and bonuses with our dollars.
Now the Republicans are holding the middle class and our Democratic representatives hostage. President Obama has promised to end the tax breaks for the extremely wealthy, but the Republicans promise to ‘stick it” to the average American if he does. President Obama and all recognized economists see the economy improving, so the President does not want to stop middle class growth and spending by taking more family income via taxes. Democrats agree the middle class needs tax cuts and a growing economy with job creation. We have a $14 trillion national debt and the Republicans are forcing our government to increase the national debt by potentially $700 billion dollars and more - that means borrowing more money from China or the middle east - and less control of our government. Meanwhile, the mega wealthy who are getting these tax breaks are spending their money in China, Hong Cong, Taiwan, Pakistan and other foreign countries. Yes, and some of that money funnels back to corrupt officials, Al Qaeda and the Taliban and eventually is used against us in the U.S. in various ways including the illegal drug industry, and against our soldiers. Many U.S. soldiers are killed by weapons bought through the American money chain. The wealthy sell guns to all foreign combatants and the weapons kill our middle-class soldiers.
The Republican behavior is anti-American and reprehensible and we will have to deal with these issues over the next two years. President Obama has chosen not punish the American middle class - so he gave the mega wealthy their demanded tax cuts in exchange for a middle class tax cut extension and an 18 month continuation of unemployment benefits.
We will be debating the tax code and the national debt into 2012, but we must not allow a repeat recession, so the deal to continue to help the middle class must go through now because there will be more Republicans in Congress in January.
President Obama was given a Hobson’s choice. He chose to help the middle class and help the economy. The wealthy billionaires will ride the backs of you and me like drunken cowboys and we can only watch them run off with our money. But, the Central Valley voted to continue this Republican activity for the next two years, so I assume they are happy for the Republican tax cut victory.
Never has the gap between rich and poor been wider. It is the best of times (for the rich), it is the worst of times - eventually we taxpayers must pay in taxes for this booty to the wealthy.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
BARCELONA - One of Europe's largest brothels has opened in northeastern Spain, employing up to 150 prostitutes, the Spanish press said Friday.
The Paradise brothel opened Thursday night in La Jonquera with 80 rooms and two showrooms, catering for up to 150 prostitutes each paying 70 euros (100 dollars) a day for room and meals.
Owner Jose Moreno (is this the drug guy?) was quoted by the El Pais daily as saying it aimed to draw many clients from just across the French border, each paying an average 60 euros for half an hour with a prostitute.
Moreno has reportedly been charged but not detained for allegedly being part of a gang trafficking men and women from Brazil who were forced into prostitution. The girls are said to perform 2,000 jobs a night. The outside of the building has men posted and the inside has long halls, darkened. (I am guessing there are torture chambers, dungeons and dead bodies in there somewhere.) I assume boys are kept in there also, but no information was found to answer this. Of course, sexual slavery, child abuse and abductions are going to be issues that need to be investigated.
The brothel says it is the biggest in Europe but there are others, in Germany and Scandinavia for example, that claim to have more rooms.
The Paradise brothel opened Thursday night in La Jonquera with 80 rooms and two showrooms, catering for up to 150 prostitutes each paying 70 euros (100 dollars) a day for room and meals.
Owner Jose Moreno (is this the drug guy?) was quoted by the El Pais daily as saying it aimed to draw many clients from just across the French border, each paying an average 60 euros for half an hour with a prostitute.
Moreno has reportedly been charged but not detained for allegedly being part of a gang trafficking men and women from Brazil who were forced into prostitution. The girls are said to perform 2,000 jobs a night. The outside of the building has men posted and the inside has long halls, darkened. (I am guessing there are torture chambers, dungeons and dead bodies in there somewhere.) I assume boys are kept in there also, but no information was found to answer this. Of course, sexual slavery, child abuse and abductions are going to be issues that need to be investigated.
The brothel says it is the biggest in Europe but there are others, in Germany and Scandinavia for example, that claim to have more rooms.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
CSBA NEEDS TO REDUCE EXPENSES NOW
Scott Plotkin, 57, the executive director of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), a educational non-profit, was paid $516,517 in 2008 and $452,339 in 2009 after receiving sizable bonuses and other compensation.
Plotkin was CSBA's executive director for nine years. Prior to CSBA, he worked for the California State University system and was a consultant for the state Senate Committee on Education.
Plotkin retired under fire Sept. 1st with a $43,000 severance payment, Plotkin now draws $205,000 annually from his California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pension . He is receiving $17,089 monthly from CalPERS. Plotkin's salary was spiked during his last three years to increase his retirement payouts.
In addition, Mr. Plotkin illegally used his CSBA administrative credit card to take $10,000 cash advances at various casinos on multiple occasions. A full revelation of CSBA credit card abuse was never made public.
CSBA Chief Deputy Executive Director Jeff Vaca is serving as interim executive director. Tax filings show Vaca earned $180,700 in 2009.
CSBA lobbies on behalf of school boards, provides trustees with professional development acts a resource on policy and legal issues, and holds annual state-wide meetings.
CSBA receives much of its funding from membership dues and other fees paid by publicly funded California school districts and county offices of education. In essence, when our schools run out of money, CSBA dues and fees are part of the reason and you and I must pay more via tax increases.
CSBA needs to repair its reputation and become financially responsible. This is our money they are wasting. CSBA needs to cut salaries, bonuses and benefits. CSBA even filed a lawsuit against the state of California demanding more money to schools and claiming money mismanagement by the state.
As for CalPERS,Plotkin is entitled to up to a 2% COLA every year. This means his first COLA in May 2012 will add an additional $350 a month to his pension, and he will be getting 2% increases every year for the rest of his life.
California has over $500 billion in unfunded retirement benefits now and this abuse of the California retirement system needs to be corrected immediately. Plotkin should have a cap on his retirement benefits at the level of $150,000. Fiscal responsibility has to be the new rule in California
Scott Plotkin, 57, the executive director of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), a educational non-profit, was paid $516,517 in 2008 and $452,339 in 2009 after receiving sizable bonuses and other compensation.
Plotkin was CSBA's executive director for nine years. Prior to CSBA, he worked for the California State University system and was a consultant for the state Senate Committee on Education.
Plotkin retired under fire Sept. 1st with a $43,000 severance payment, Plotkin now draws $205,000 annually from his California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pension . He is receiving $17,089 monthly from CalPERS. Plotkin's salary was spiked during his last three years to increase his retirement payouts.
In addition, Mr. Plotkin illegally used his CSBA administrative credit card to take $10,000 cash advances at various casinos on multiple occasions. A full revelation of CSBA credit card abuse was never made public.
CSBA Chief Deputy Executive Director Jeff Vaca is serving as interim executive director. Tax filings show Vaca earned $180,700 in 2009.
CSBA lobbies on behalf of school boards, provides trustees with professional development acts a resource on policy and legal issues, and holds annual state-wide meetings.
CSBA receives much of its funding from membership dues and other fees paid by publicly funded California school districts and county offices of education. In essence, when our schools run out of money, CSBA dues and fees are part of the reason and you and I must pay more via tax increases.
CSBA needs to repair its reputation and become financially responsible. This is our money they are wasting. CSBA needs to cut salaries, bonuses and benefits. CSBA even filed a lawsuit against the state of California demanding more money to schools and claiming money mismanagement by the state.
As for CalPERS,Plotkin is entitled to up to a 2% COLA every year. This means his first COLA in May 2012 will add an additional $350 a month to his pension, and he will be getting 2% increases every year for the rest of his life.
California has over $500 billion in unfunded retirement benefits now and this abuse of the California retirement system needs to be corrected immediately. Plotkin should have a cap on his retirement benefits at the level of $150,000. Fiscal responsibility has to be the new rule in California
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
ELECT Loraine GoodWIN to Congress The Best Choice for Congress GoodWIN GoodWIN
Denham has said if he is elected he will go to DC and fight to get rid of health care. This will be a long battle and, since he has lost sight of the real problems, we will all lose as the insurance companies steadily increase premiums everyw months.
I do not want to encourage 2 years of endless party-based bickering.
Elect GoodWIN to Congress. GoodWIN will work for you by focusing only on CD 19 to increase jobs, cash and credit for businesses, improve education, and improve health care.
GoodWIN lives and works in CD 19. You would not elect someone from an outside community to your city council!!!
VOTE LORAINE GOODWIN for Congress GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN
Denham has said if he is elected he will go to DC and fight to get rid of health care. This will be a long battle and, since he has lost sight of the real problems, we will all lose as the insurance companies steadily increase premiums everyw months.
I do not want to encourage 2 years of endless party-based bickering.
Elect GoodWIN to Congress. GoodWIN will work for you by focusing only on CD 19 to increase jobs, cash and credit for businesses, improve education, and improve health care.
GoodWIN lives and works in CD 19. You would not elect someone from an outside community to your city council!!!
VOTE LORAINE GOODWIN for Congress GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN
MODESTO BEE and FRESNO BEE Fight to Keep Valley Poor and Uninformed....VOTE LORAINE GOODWIN for Congress
Modesto Bee and Fresno Bee want you to vote for the candidate that will help the rich guys - not YOU. Yes, When the newspapers said Denham was the choice and the Modesto Bee said Goodwin had too many degrees and they were confused by them - it was clear they were not working in the best interest of the readers. The Bees do not want to give good wages or provide health care for employees. In fact, they want you to elect the candidate who will get rid of health care for employees and not require a livable wage.
Denham wants to get rid of health care. Denham has never helped with health care, jobs. financial problems, etc. in his 8 years in office. Now people in the valley are being offered health care in warehouses - like a very poor third world country. This is not the American way and is unacceptable.
The Bees are making a lot of money for executives. In fact, they are now using BLOGGERS for articles, so they have even cut their editorial staffs. Bloggers are free. So, they fire writers and our valley unemployment increases. No, the newspapers do not care about you or your families.
ELECT LORAINE GOODWIN to Congress.
Modesto Bee and Fresno Bee want you to vote for the candidate that will help the rich guys - not YOU. Yes, When the newspapers said Denham was the choice and the Modesto Bee said Goodwin had too many degrees and they were confused by them - it was clear they were not working in the best interest of the readers. The Bees do not want to give good wages or provide health care for employees. In fact, they want you to elect the candidate who will get rid of health care for employees and not require a livable wage.
Denham wants to get rid of health care. Denham has never helped with health care, jobs. financial problems, etc. in his 8 years in office. Now people in the valley are being offered health care in warehouses - like a very poor third world country. This is not the American way and is unacceptable.
The Bees are making a lot of money for executives. In fact, they are now using BLOGGERS for articles, so they have even cut their editorial staffs. Bloggers are free. So, they fire writers and our valley unemployment increases. No, the newspapers do not care about you or your families.
ELECT LORAINE GOODWIN to Congress.
Monday, November 01, 2010
MODESTO BEE and FRESNO BEE LIE TO GET DENHAM INTO OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN....ELECT GOODWIN TO CONGRESS - GOOODWIN WILL FOCUS ON YOU
Don't let the rich newspaper owners tell you how to vote. They have health insurance and lots of cash. Vote for your own families and vote for jobs, financial reform, and health care.
We need to stop the fraud and abuse by financial institutions. Banks can make money by stealing businesses from families. Newspaper owners are invested in banks and make money when banks take your property.
Denham has not helped the valley in his 8 years in office. Do not elect Denham, a failed representative who refuses to debate issues with district residents. Denham will not disclose his financial interests with various California tribes, who wish to compete with an advantage over with tax-laden businesses. (Tribal businesses are tax exempt and can undercut regular business prices.)
Denham has not increased jobs over the past 3 years since the Wall Street downfall. Denham has done nothing to help residents with jobs or foreclosures. Elect a representative, Loraine Goodwin, who actually lives and works in our district and knows our concerns. GOODWIN will not lie about her whereabouts to avoid voters as Denham did when he lied twice to avoid election debates in Chowchilla and Fresno.
ELECT GOODWIN TO CONGRESS. To elect Denham is a crime in itself.
Don't let the rich newspaper owners tell you how to vote. They have health insurance and lots of cash. Vote for your own families and vote for jobs, financial reform, and health care.
We need to stop the fraud and abuse by financial institutions. Banks can make money by stealing businesses from families. Newspaper owners are invested in banks and make money when banks take your property.
Denham has not helped the valley in his 8 years in office. Do not elect Denham, a failed representative who refuses to debate issues with district residents. Denham will not disclose his financial interests with various California tribes, who wish to compete with an advantage over with tax-laden businesses. (Tribal businesses are tax exempt and can undercut regular business prices.)
Denham has not increased jobs over the past 3 years since the Wall Street downfall. Denham has done nothing to help residents with jobs or foreclosures. Elect a representative, Loraine Goodwin, who actually lives and works in our district and knows our concerns. GOODWIN will not lie about her whereabouts to avoid voters as Denham did when he lied twice to avoid election debates in Chowchilla and Fresno.
ELECT GOODWIN TO CONGRESS. To elect Denham is a crime in itself.
Monday, October 25, 2010
FRESNO DECLARED THIRD DUMBEST CITY IN NATION
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno has a new ranking on an online news website's list of America's smartest and dumbest cities.
According to the survey by the Daily Beast, Fresno ranks as the third dumbest city in the nation, behind San Antonio, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada.
In their 2009 survey, the web site ranked Fresno as America's dumbest city in the survey of nation's largest population centers.
The web site said they ranked the cities based on the number of college degree holders and institutions of higher education. The web site's authors congratulated Fresno for moving up in this year's ranking.
Boston, Massachusetts topped the list of the top three smartest areas in the nation, Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut came in second, and the San Francisco Bay Area ranked third.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno has a new ranking on an online news website's list of America's smartest and dumbest cities.
According to the survey by the Daily Beast, Fresno ranks as the third dumbest city in the nation, behind San Antonio, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada.
In their 2009 survey, the web site ranked Fresno as America's dumbest city in the survey of nation's largest population centers.
The web site said they ranked the cities based on the number of college degree holders and institutions of higher education. The web site's authors congratulated Fresno for moving up in this year's ranking.
Boston, Massachusetts topped the list of the top three smartest areas in the nation, Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut came in second, and the San Francisco Bay Area ranked third.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Denham Ignores Valley..Goodwin Will Ensure Health Care and Stop Insurance Abuse..Vote Goodwin for Congress November 2nd
400 people came for free health care in Fresno Sunday. There is little dignity in warehouse medical care - but the valley is desperate. Goodwin will ensure timely health care and fix the health care reform bill. No free care in Modesto or Turlock on Sunday. Denham wants to go back to old ways (and repeal the bill) and people will have to wait for many months for the next free clinic - if one is even scheduled. Goodwin feels moms, kids and all valley residents deserve better. Vote Goodwin for Congress next week. Denham has deserted you for 8 years.
DENHAM is FIRED!!
http://bit.ly/aU67fi YouTube:CentralValleyCD19 http://www.drgoodwin.info/
400 people came for free health care in Fresno Sunday. There is little dignity in warehouse medical care - but the valley is desperate. Goodwin will ensure timely health care and fix the health care reform bill. No free care in Modesto or Turlock on Sunday. Denham wants to go back to old ways (and repeal the bill) and people will have to wait for many months for the next free clinic - if one is even scheduled. Goodwin feels moms, kids and all valley residents deserve better. Vote Goodwin for Congress next week. Denham has deserted you for 8 years.
DENHAM is FIRED!!
http://bit.ly/aU67fi YouTube:CentralValleyCD19 http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Sunday, October 24, 2010
LORAINE GOODWIN Congress Candidate With Education, Experience, Training and Skills
I know the Modesto Bee is confused about Goodwin's multiple degrees and her titles. Yes, she has a Medical Doctorate and a Juris Doctorate. Goodwin does women's health, preventive medicine, and mental health care. With her law degree, she does legal arbitration and mediation (which does not involve costly bar listing - and she does not need it since she is a doctor) Her arbitration/mediation includes family disputes, auto accidents, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, patient/doctor complaints, hospital/patient disputes, insurance disputes, etc.
But this election is not about Goodwin's title and which title is best for Goodwin. This election is to decide can the valley get health care for our women, kids/babies. seniors, and baby-boomers. Denham wants to repeal the health care bill.
Goodwin will fix the bill and ensure our families have health care. Goodwin will also get mental health care for veterans, kids and others into the valley.
Using her law degree, Goodwin has also helped valley seniors and others successfully get their homes off foreclosure lists. Goodwin has gotten $450,000 for 2010/11 for area farmers who provide fruits and vegetables to the Madera schools. Goodwin has saved the State millions by advocating for early release for terminal inmates, "Goodwin's Law".
GOODWIN"S PLATFORM
1) Jobs, jobs, jobs
2) Financial Reform: Get that credit and cash moving in the valley. Stop mortgage fraud (Denham has done nothing) Stop rising credit card fraud (Denham nada) Loans for business expansion and entrepreneurs and get cities to buy-in. (Denham zip)
3) Education: use our funds better and stop holding up educational funds in Sacramento - as legislators like Denham try to fix state debt.
4) Health care Goodwin will fix the health care reform bill, so it works for our families, moms, kids/babies, seniors, and Baby-Boomers. Denham will get rid of health care bill and go back to old ways where the money is running out quickly - like the budget Denham just voted to pass, this will not work.
Goodwin celebrates Ovarian Cancer and Breast Caner Awareness month - all women deserve early diagnosis and treatment - GoodWIN will vote for YOU
bit.ly/aU67fi and www.drgoodwin.info and Youtube: CentralValleyCD19
LORAINE GOODWIN Congress Candidate With Education, Experience, Training and Skills
I know the Modesto Bee is confused about Goodwin's multiple degrees and her titles. Yes, she has a Medical Doctorate and a Juris Doctorate. Goodwin does women's health, preventive medicine, and mental health care. With her law degree, she does legal arbitration and mediation (which does not involve costly bar listing - and she does not need it since she is a doctor) Her arbitration/mediation includes family disputes, auto accidents, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, patient/doctor complaints, hospital/patient disputes, insurance disputes, etc.
But this election is not about Goodwin's title and which title is best for Goodwin. This election is to decide can the valley get health care for our women, kids/babies. seniors, and baby-boomers. Denham wants to repeal the health care bill.
Goodwin will fix the bill and ensure our families have health care. Goodwin will also get mental health care for veterans, kids and others into the valley.
Using her law degree, Goodwin has also helped valley seniors and others successfully get their homes off foreclosure lists. Goodwin has gotten $450,000 for 2010/11 for area farmers who provide fruits and vegetables to the Madera schools. Goodwin has saved the State millions by advocating for early release for terminal inmates, "Goodwin's Law".
GOODWIN"S PLATFORM
1) Jobs, jobs, jobs
2) Financial Reform: Get that credit and cash moving in the valley. Stop mortgage fraud (Denham has done nothing) Stop rising credit card fraud (Denham nada) Loans for business expansion and entrepreneurs and get cities to buy-in. (Denham zip)
3) Education: use our funds better and stop holding up educational funds in Sacramento - as legislators like Denham try to fix state debt.
4) Health care Goodwin will fix the health care reform bill, so it works for our families, moms, kids/babies, seniors, and Baby-Boomers. Denham will get rid of health care bill and go back to old ways where the money is running out quickly - like the budget Denham just voted to pass, this will not work.
Goodwin celebrates Ovarian Cancer and Breast Caner Awareness month - all women deserve early diagnosis and treatment - GoodWIN will vote for YOU
bit.ly/aU67fi and www.drgoodwin.info and Youtube: CentralValleyCD19
Thursday, October 21, 2010
GoodWIN Will Protect...You..DenHAM is not qualified...Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress..VOTE
The Modesto Bee endorsed Denham because Goodwin is a mediator and arbitrator and her name is not on the bar list.
The Modesto Bee has missed the whole point of this very important election and does not understand the bar list. After attaining your Juris Doctorate, you only need to apply for the bar if you are practicing before the court. Otherwise, it is a very expensive unnecessary process to initiate and maintain. Goodwin does not need a bar license and she is a PHYSICIAN. That is why the term "attorney is best, because most non-lawyers do not understand the reasons for bar certification. The term "attorney" just makes it easier for everyone to understand. As a mediator and arbitrator GoodWIN does the same things as an attorney, except out of court and the process is much cheaper and quicker (can be completely done in 1 or two days. So, GoodWIN handles auto accidents, hospital disputes (you complain of service or charges, physician/patient disputes, contract disputes, divorce, landlord/tenent disputes, and more.... Many lawyers are also confused about the terms since this is not taught in law school.
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD), it is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more. So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.
Denham is NOT QUALIFIED
You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.
Goodwin's voice: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Web: http://www.drgoodwin.info
The Modesto Bee endorsed Denham because Goodwin is a mediator and arbitrator and her name is not on the bar list.
The Modesto Bee has missed the whole point of this very important election and does not understand the bar list. After attaining your Juris Doctorate, you only need to apply for the bar if you are practicing before the court. Otherwise, it is a very expensive unnecessary process to initiate and maintain. Goodwin does not need a bar license and she is a PHYSICIAN. That is why the term "attorney is best, because most non-lawyers do not understand the reasons for bar certification. The term "attorney" just makes it easier for everyone to understand. As a mediator and arbitrator GoodWIN does the same things as an attorney, except out of court and the process is much cheaper and quicker (can be completely done in 1 or two days. So, GoodWIN handles auto accidents, hospital disputes (you complain of service or charges, physician/patient disputes, contract disputes, divorce, landlord/tenent disputes, and more.... Many lawyers are also confused about the terms since this is not taught in law school.
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD), it is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more. So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.
Denham is NOT QUALIFIED
You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.
Goodwin's voice: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Web: http://www.drgoodwin.info
Denham repeatedly lies that he is in DC in order to evade district residents. Hey, elect Denham and you will never find him. The Fresno Bee states Denham broke two federal laws and Washington, DC has named Denham one of the TEN MOST CROOKED politicians in office. The Modesto Bee thinks this is consistent with the valley's reputation (like Condit). Vote for GoodWIN for Congress
Goodwin's words: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD 19
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Goodwin's words: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD 19
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
CD 19 Residents Need Help... Denham Does Nothing
CD 19 residents are losing homes and Denham does nothing. Jobs lost and Denham silent. Education scores low, but no word from Denham. Drug war at border...nothing These issues and more are what voters need to know. Denham avoids voters and lies he is in DC. The Modesto and Fresno Bee fails our valley voters and manipulates to elect Denham, eventhough they admit he has 2 federal law violation cases. Of course, Denham does not even live in CD 19, so Denham doesn't care about district needs. Vote for Loraine GoodWIN - she actually lives and works in CD 19.
http://www.bit.ly/aUa67fi and
Youtube: CentralValleyCD19 and
http://www.drgoodwin.info
CD 19 residents are losing homes and Denham does nothing. Jobs lost and Denham silent. Education scores low, but no word from Denham. Drug war at border...nothing These issues and more are what voters need to know. Denham avoids voters and lies he is in DC. The Modesto and Fresno Bee fails our valley voters and manipulates to elect Denham, eventhough they admit he has 2 federal law violation cases. Of course, Denham does not even live in CD 19, so Denham doesn't care about district needs. Vote for Loraine GoodWIN - she actually lives and works in CD 19.
http://www.bit.ly/aUa67fi and
Youtube: CentralValleyCD19 and
http://www.drgoodwin.info
LORAINE GOODWIN WORKS FOR WOMEN (Your Mom, Daughter, Sister) and EQUAL RIGHTS
Even when our economy is strong, it is difficult for women to juggle the demands of a career and a family. And during the tough economic times of the past few years, that juggling has become increasingly challenging for many working mothers. That’s why President Obama has recognized that we can never lose sight of working women and mothers as we fight day after day to climb out of this economic hole.
Women make up nearly 50 percent of the American workforce, and in almost two thirds of American families women are the primary or co-breadwinner. But even in 2010, women only earn 77 cents on the dollar compared to men, and women are still underrepresented in the highest levels of management.
Since taking office, President Obama’s number one priority has been growing our economy and creating good jobs for all Americans. Many of the policies his Administration has put into place to turn our economy around have been particularly important for women.
Here are just a few of the important steps the Obama Administration has taken to help support women throughout their education and careers:
Train and educate women for quality jobs. The President has focused on opportunities for training and educating all Americans for the jobs of the future. For example, women, who make up the vast majority of nurses and about half of all medical school enrollees, will benefit from the $320 million in healthcare workforce development grants in the Affordable Care Act.
Promote economic expansion and job growth for women. Under the Recovery Act, nearly 12,000 SBA loans have been made to women-owned small businesses, helping to get much needed capital into the hands of women entrepreneurs.
Support working women at home and in their jobs. Through the Recovery Act’s Make Work Pay tax credit, 74 million American women had an average of $600 more in their pocketbooks in 2009. In addition, the President proposed nearly doubling the Child and Dependant Care Tax Credit for middle class Americans. The President is committed to equal pay for women; in fact the first bill he signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Support women in retirement and between jobs. From July 2008 to August 2010, 6.9 million women and their families were helped by the extension of unemployment insurance. Social Security plays a vital role for retired women who make up 58 percent of all beneficiaries, and President Obama is committed to strengthening and protecting it.
We have a lot of work left to do, but without these policies, millions of American women would have struggled over the past few years.
Unfortunately, many Congressional Republicans have fought us every step of the way – opposing the economic policies that have helped millions of American women survive during the recession and begin to make progress.
Women are a crucial part of the American workforce and our economic recovery, and we must do everything in our power to support them.
Sincerely,
Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls
Even when our economy is strong, it is difficult for women to juggle the demands of a career and a family. And during the tough economic times of the past few years, that juggling has become increasingly challenging for many working mothers. That’s why President Obama has recognized that we can never lose sight of working women and mothers as we fight day after day to climb out of this economic hole.
Women make up nearly 50 percent of the American workforce, and in almost two thirds of American families women are the primary or co-breadwinner. But even in 2010, women only earn 77 cents on the dollar compared to men, and women are still underrepresented in the highest levels of management.
Since taking office, President Obama’s number one priority has been growing our economy and creating good jobs for all Americans. Many of the policies his Administration has put into place to turn our economy around have been particularly important for women.
Here are just a few of the important steps the Obama Administration has taken to help support women throughout their education and careers:
Train and educate women for quality jobs. The President has focused on opportunities for training and educating all Americans for the jobs of the future. For example, women, who make up the vast majority of nurses and about half of all medical school enrollees, will benefit from the $320 million in healthcare workforce development grants in the Affordable Care Act.
Promote economic expansion and job growth for women. Under the Recovery Act, nearly 12,000 SBA loans have been made to women-owned small businesses, helping to get much needed capital into the hands of women entrepreneurs.
Support working women at home and in their jobs. Through the Recovery Act’s Make Work Pay tax credit, 74 million American women had an average of $600 more in their pocketbooks in 2009. In addition, the President proposed nearly doubling the Child and Dependant Care Tax Credit for middle class Americans. The President is committed to equal pay for women; in fact the first bill he signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Support women in retirement and between jobs. From July 2008 to August 2010, 6.9 million women and their families were helped by the extension of unemployment insurance. Social Security plays a vital role for retired women who make up 58 percent of all beneficiaries, and President Obama is committed to strengthening and protecting it.
We have a lot of work left to do, but without these policies, millions of American women would have struggled over the past few years.
Unfortunately, many Congressional Republicans have fought us every step of the way – opposing the economic policies that have helped millions of American women survive during the recession and begin to make progress.
Women are a crucial part of the American workforce and our economic recovery, and we must do everything in our power to support them.
Sincerely,
Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
I think all members of Congress - both House and Senate - should have pay and benefit cuts and a public spending cap. All of the saved money should go to reducing the federal debt. Even if the amount does not seem huge, every penny counts. It is symbolic for Congress to sacrifice and support average Americans, and stop living "high on the hog" using our tax money. Vote for Loraine GoodWIN http://www.drgoodwin.info/
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DENHAM LOOKS FOR LOST CASH While DRUG WARS GROW IN VALLEY..VOTE GOODWIN
If Denham were fit to lead the valley, he would be concerned about the meth and heroin coming into our valley and our schools. Even the Bee doesn't care about this issue. It is invading our communities and our kids are becoming addicted. If you want real leadership, vote for GOODWIN. The Bee will not help you when your family suffers. Goodwin will work for YOU.,,no matter which title you use. http://www.drgoodwin.info/
If Denham were fit to lead the valley, he would be concerned about the meth and heroin coming into our valley and our schools. Even the Bee doesn't care about this issue. It is invading our communities and our kids are becoming addicted. If you want real leadership, vote for GOODWIN. The Bee will not help you when your family suffers. Goodwin will work for YOU.,,no matter which title you use. http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Denham No Tiene Respeto Para Mujeres Ni Minorías
Desafortunadamente, el Sr Denham se niega a debatirme para la elección congresional. Esto significa que usted no podrá oír que ambos candidatos y hacer su propia decisión y la elección acerca de su voto. El Sr Denham estuvo a los residentes de Chowchilla cuando arreglaron un debate y él los dijo que estuvo en Washington, DC, así que él no apareció. Luego fui dicho que Denham había sido visto en el área local y él no estuvo en DC. Acaba de negar a debatir.
La semana pasada Denham hizo la misma cosa. Denham dijo la Liga de Fresno de Mujeres Votantes que él no me debatiría. Se negó a reprogramar el debate. Me siento que esto es un insulto a mí como una hembra, una mamá, y una minoría.
Yo no puedo forzar Denham a debatir, pero espero que votará contra Denham en el 2 de noviembre. Lo debemos mostrar nosotros no somos invisibles. Denham no tiene respeto para mujeres ni minorías y nosotros debemos votar en números grandes contra Denham de demostrar que esperamos respeto para nosotros mismos y para nuestras familias. Esperamos poder hacer una elección informado. Denham es un trabajador del estado y él tiene un deber para hablar abiertamente a residentes de distrito.
Denham nos está, los cueros de nosotros y los desechos para debatir. Si gana, será peor que un nosotros nunca alcanzaremos a este hombre. Deham fue llamado crooked por la Fresno Bee y por un grupo de la moralidad en Washington,DC.
Vote para Loraine Goodwin para Congreso - comunicará con usted y le mantendrá informó.
Desafortunadamente, el Sr Denham se niega a debatirme para la elección congresional. Esto significa que usted no podrá oír que ambos candidatos y hacer su propia decisión y la elección acerca de su voto. El Sr Denham estuvo a los residentes de Chowchilla cuando arreglaron un debate y él los dijo que estuvo en Washington, DC, así que él no apareció. Luego fui dicho que Denham había sido visto en el área local y él no estuvo en DC. Acaba de negar a debatir.
La semana pasada Denham hizo la misma cosa. Denham dijo la Liga de Fresno de Mujeres Votantes que él no me debatiría. Se negó a reprogramar el debate. Me siento que esto es un insulto a mí como una hembra, una mamá, y una minoría.
Yo no puedo forzar Denham a debatir, pero espero que votará contra Denham en el 2 de noviembre. Lo debemos mostrar nosotros no somos invisibles. Denham no tiene respeto para mujeres ni minorías y nosotros debemos votar en números grandes contra Denham de demostrar que esperamos respeto para nosotros mismos y para nuestras familias. Esperamos poder hacer una elección informado. Denham es un trabajador del estado y él tiene un deber para hablar abiertamente a residentes de distrito.
Denham nos está, los cueros de nosotros y los desechos para debatir. Si gana, será peor que un nosotros nunca alcanzaremos a este hombre. Deham fue llamado crooked por la Fresno Bee y por un grupo de la moralidad en Washington,DC.
Vote para Loraine Goodwin para Congreso - comunicará con usted y le mantendrá informó.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Loraine Goodwin Will Lead the Valley into the Future _ Jeff Denham Not Educated to Residents
Denham in Congress will have to follow his party and fight to repeal health care reform. Denham has no clout with his party, so he has to do this. Denham has essentially no significant education, so nobody in Congress is going to care what Denham thinks.
*In the meantime, insurance companies will be rapidly increasing premiums, so many of you will not be able to afford healthcare any way.
*A vote for GOODWIN will get the insurance premiums down, including Medicare Advantage. Loraine Goodwin will also ensure care for women, children and aging baby-boomers too.
Loraine Goodwin
Candidate Congress CD 19
Denham in Congress will have to follow his party and fight to repeal health care reform. Denham has no clout with his party, so he has to do this. Denham has essentially no significant education, so nobody in Congress is going to care what Denham thinks.
*In the meantime, insurance companies will be rapidly increasing premiums, so many of you will not be able to afford healthcare any way.
*A vote for GOODWIN will get the insurance premiums down, including Medicare Advantage. Loraine Goodwin will also ensure care for women, children and aging baby-boomers too.
Loraine Goodwin
Candidate Congress CD 19
From Candidate Loraine Goodwin - Congress CD 19
BUSINESSES MUST HIRE AND SUPPORT AMERICANS
In general, companies are not leaving California. Companies are shipping their jobs and company orders to foreign countries. America is losing jobs because American companies like Ebay and Hewlett Packard hire in foreign countries and order supplies from foreign countries. These companies, and atherds, are also building and banking in foreign countries.
SOLUTION: If these companies want to help the American economy, they must hire, order, build, and bank within the U.S. They must quit gripping about having to pay a few bucks for employee healthcare and pay American taxes to support our great American way of life. There are many business tax write-offs to make American business appealing. If companies want the U.S. consumer market, they have to participate by hiring Americans and getting supplies and services locally.
BUSINESSES MUST HIRE AND SUPPORT AMERICANS
In general, companies are not leaving California. Companies are shipping their jobs and company orders to foreign countries. America is losing jobs because American companies like Ebay and Hewlett Packard hire in foreign countries and order supplies from foreign countries. These companies, and atherds, are also building and banking in foreign countries.
SOLUTION: If these companies want to help the American economy, they must hire, order, build, and bank within the U.S. They must quit gripping about having to pay a few bucks for employee healthcare and pay American taxes to support our great American way of life. There are many business tax write-offs to make American business appealing. If companies want the U.S. consumer market, they have to participate by hiring Americans and getting supplies and services locally.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Jeff Debham Says Can Not Debate or Discuss Issues...Can Not Think...Not Fit For Congress
Jeff Denham told the Fresno League of Women Voters he can not debate - so, the debate between candidate Dr. Loraine Goodwin and Jeff Denham was cancelled.
Debates and discussions on issues and relevant topics are necessary. Often debates and discussions can lead to other topics and eventually lead to solutions. As a physician, we always had medical meetings to discuss medical puzzles and it frequently led to lists of alternative treatments or possible rare diagnoses.
Debates and discussions about issues are for thinkers. It is great to think "on your feet" and experience the "give and take" and excitement of a good debate. Jeff Denham says he can not discuss or debate issues. He is too pitiful for Congress. I can't imagine a person who can not debate or discuss issues in Congress at all. Why would someone want him in Congress except as a puppet or toy?
As a current elected official, Denham has been overspending for 8 years and has never experienced a balanced budget. Jeff Denham has left California with the largest debt and lowest credit rating of all 50 states. He would ruin Congress with his lack of accounting and budget skills. Now, he say he can't debate or discuss issues either? What is he thinking? Or probably, he is not thinking at all.
Anyone who would vote for Jeff Denham after these and other bizarre antics, is asking for abuse and failure.
Jeff Denham told the Fresno League of Women Voters he can not debate - so, the debate between candidate Dr. Loraine Goodwin and Jeff Denham was cancelled.
Debates and discussions on issues and relevant topics are necessary. Often debates and discussions can lead to other topics and eventually lead to solutions. As a physician, we always had medical meetings to discuss medical puzzles and it frequently led to lists of alternative treatments or possible rare diagnoses.
Debates and discussions about issues are for thinkers. It is great to think "on your feet" and experience the "give and take" and excitement of a good debate. Jeff Denham says he can not discuss or debate issues. He is too pitiful for Congress. I can't imagine a person who can not debate or discuss issues in Congress at all. Why would someone want him in Congress except as a puppet or toy?
As a current elected official, Denham has been overspending for 8 years and has never experienced a balanced budget. Jeff Denham has left California with the largest debt and lowest credit rating of all 50 states. He would ruin Congress with his lack of accounting and budget skills. Now, he say he can't debate or discuss issues either? What is he thinking? Or probably, he is not thinking at all.
Anyone who would vote for Jeff Denham after these and other bizarre antics, is asking for abuse and failure.
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Jeff Denham Stomps on Graves of Deceased Soldiers and Civilians For Sneaky Self-Promotion
Many of our young men and women have died or been maimed in the war which includes promoting free and open elections in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. Now Jeff Denham says he will not give CD 19 voters an "Informed Choice" in the up-coming congressional elections. Jeff Denham says he will not debate on TV the minority female candidate, Dr. Loraine Goodwin. As a state senator Denham has breached his duty to uphold the Constitution of the United States. He is trying to hide from CD 19 voters. Denham avoids all public contact and disclosure. Jeff Denham appears unfit for the office of Congress. We can not TRUST Denham. Denham is only interested in self-promotion - he is unfit for office. Denham dances and stomps on the graves of our soldiers for self-promotion and greed. Vote Denham OUT!!!
Many of our young men and women have died or been maimed in the war which includes promoting free and open elections in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. Now Jeff Denham says he will not give CD 19 voters an "Informed Choice" in the up-coming congressional elections. Jeff Denham says he will not debate on TV the minority female candidate, Dr. Loraine Goodwin. As a state senator Denham has breached his duty to uphold the Constitution of the United States. He is trying to hide from CD 19 voters. Denham avoids all public contact and disclosure. Jeff Denham appears unfit for the office of Congress. We can not TRUST Denham. Denham is only interested in self-promotion - he is unfit for office. Denham dances and stomps on the graves of our soldiers for self-promotion and greed. Vote Denham OUT!!!
Thursday, October 07, 2010
As WND has reported, the U.S. Treasury is preparing to borrow $6.5 trillion thru 2010, an amount that would increase by 65 percent in two years the $10 trillion in national debt accumulated since George Washington was president.
WND has reported the U.S. government faces more than $65 trillion in unfunded Social Security and Medicare benefits scheduled to be paid out largely to baby boomer retirees in coming decades.
Foreign nations now hold $1.6 trillion of U.S. government debt, with Asia, including China and Japan, holding half of the outstanding public-owned U.S. Treasury bonds.
China now directly or indirectly holds more than $1.2 billion of U.S. Treasury bonds.
WND has reported the U.S. government faces more than $65 trillion in unfunded Social Security and Medicare benefits scheduled to be paid out largely to baby boomer retirees in coming decades.
Foreign nations now hold $1.6 trillion of U.S. government debt, with Asia, including China and Japan, holding half of the outstanding public-owned U.S. Treasury bonds.
China now directly or indirectly holds more than $1.2 billion of U.S. Treasury bonds.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
VOTE GOODWIN FOR CONGRESS
Loraine Goodwin can command respect for the 19th congressional district. Goodwin has the education, skills, knowledge, training and ability to move the district in the right direction. Goodwin will get funding for jobs, businesses and education. Goodwin wil stop the mortgage fraud which focuses on our seniors, minorities and disabled.
Loraine Goodwin can command respect for the 19th congressional district. Goodwin has the education, skills, knowledge, training and ability to move the district in the right direction. Goodwin will get funding for jobs, businesses and education. Goodwin wil stop the mortgage fraud which focuses on our seniors, minorities and disabled.
VOTE GOODWIN FOR CONGRESS
Loraine Goodwin can command respect for the 19th congressional district. Goodwin has the education, skills, knowledge, training and ability to move the district in the right direction. Goodwin will get funding for jobs, businesses and education. Goodwin wil stop the mortgage fraud which focuses on our seniors, minorities and disabled.
Loraine Goodwin can command respect for the 19th congressional district. Goodwin has the education, skills, knowledge, training and ability to move the district in the right direction. Goodwin will get funding for jobs, businesses and education. Goodwin wil stop the mortgage fraud which focuses on our seniors, minorities and disabled.
GOODWIN'S LAW - Loraine Goodwin
On September 3, 2009 I wrote a letter to the Madera Tribune protesting the State Parole Board's refusal to parole inmate Susan Atkins, even though she was bedridden and in-and-out of consciousness during the parole hearing. Thankfully the Madera Tribune printed my letter advocating Medical Parole. Thanks to the letter, the advocacy was picked up in the state legislature and signed into law on September 28th by the governor. Medical Parole will save the state many millions, possibly billions, and put a dent in our state $19.1 billion deficit. Personally, I'm calling it "Goodwin's Law" because it's harder to get a law passed when your not even in the state legislature. Medical Parole should also be known as "Goodwin's Law" because all California residents benefit by reducing inmate end-of-life state expenses, hence a "good win" for all residents. We have a $19.1 billion state deficit and a $500 billion state retirement shortfall. Every savings helps.
Loraine Goodwin
Candidate Congress CD 19
THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE YOU PUBLISHED IN 2009:
9/03/2009
PAROLE BOARD DECIDES
It is clear the California Parole Board has no fiscal responsibility when they decide parole issues. In the recent case of inmate Sharon Atkins, the Parole Board had an opportunity to cut thousands of dollars in costs to an already broken correctional budget. Instead, the parole board chose to forge ahead.
Susan Atkins appeared before the parole board Wednesday for a Compassionate Release Hearing. The hearing took about 7 hours according to news reporters. Susan was incarcerated around 40 years ago for brutally stabbing an actress after breaking into her home. A horrible crime that deserves a life, if not a death, sentence. Now, years later, inmate Atkins is unable to walk and can hardly speak. She has terminal brain cancer and, by news reports, can not move 85% of her body. Custody officers wheeled inmate Atkins into the Parole Hearing on a gurney, she can not sit in a wheelchair.
During the hearing, the family of the slain actress stressed that society would not be safe if this inmate was paroled and that inmate Atkins deserved to die in prison. I understand the family’s statements.
However, it is the duty of the Parole Board to put the whole picture together and do what is best for society and the correctional system. Realistically, this inmate is not going to terrorize society if paroled. She can’t move. Pictures of inmate Atkins at the hearing showed her appearing to doze off during the hearing. She certainly appeared terminal.
So, what is the risk if inmate Atkins is paroled? As I see it, none to society. She has a husband. He could provide end-of-life care – but I doubt he would commit crimes because she was paroled.
What does the state gain or lose by paroling inmate Atkins? Mainly, they lose additional medical costs. Her medications, nursing, hospital trips, special custody costs and special correctional housing in the skilled nursing facility add many thousands of dollars per week to the correctional budget. Since the governor is trying to squeeze financial savings for the state budget, this is an area that needs to be re-evaluated.
Loraine Goodwin, MD, JD
MUSD Trustee
Candidate Congress CD 19
On September 3, 2009 I wrote a letter to the Madera Tribune protesting the State Parole Board's refusal to parole inmate Susan Atkins, even though she was bedridden and in-and-out of consciousness during the parole hearing. Thankfully the Madera Tribune printed my letter advocating Medical Parole. Thanks to the letter, the advocacy was picked up in the state legislature and signed into law on September 28th by the governor. Medical Parole will save the state many millions, possibly billions, and put a dent in our state $19.1 billion deficit. Personally, I'm calling it "Goodwin's Law" because it's harder to get a law passed when your not even in the state legislature. Medical Parole should also be known as "Goodwin's Law" because all California residents benefit by reducing inmate end-of-life state expenses, hence a "good win" for all residents. We have a $19.1 billion state deficit and a $500 billion state retirement shortfall. Every savings helps.
Loraine Goodwin
Candidate Congress CD 19
THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE YOU PUBLISHED IN 2009:
9/03/2009
PAROLE BOARD DECIDES
It is clear the California Parole Board has no fiscal responsibility when they decide parole issues. In the recent case of inmate Sharon Atkins, the Parole Board had an opportunity to cut thousands of dollars in costs to an already broken correctional budget. Instead, the parole board chose to forge ahead.
Susan Atkins appeared before the parole board Wednesday for a Compassionate Release Hearing. The hearing took about 7 hours according to news reporters. Susan was incarcerated around 40 years ago for brutally stabbing an actress after breaking into her home. A horrible crime that deserves a life, if not a death, sentence. Now, years later, inmate Atkins is unable to walk and can hardly speak. She has terminal brain cancer and, by news reports, can not move 85% of her body. Custody officers wheeled inmate Atkins into the Parole Hearing on a gurney, she can not sit in a wheelchair.
During the hearing, the family of the slain actress stressed that society would not be safe if this inmate was paroled and that inmate Atkins deserved to die in prison. I understand the family’s statements.
However, it is the duty of the Parole Board to put the whole picture together and do what is best for society and the correctional system. Realistically, this inmate is not going to terrorize society if paroled. She can’t move. Pictures of inmate Atkins at the hearing showed her appearing to doze off during the hearing. She certainly appeared terminal.
So, what is the risk if inmate Atkins is paroled? As I see it, none to society. She has a husband. He could provide end-of-life care – but I doubt he would commit crimes because she was paroled.
What does the state gain or lose by paroling inmate Atkins? Mainly, they lose additional medical costs. Her medications, nursing, hospital trips, special custody costs and special correctional housing in the skilled nursing facility add many thousands of dollars per week to the correctional budget. Since the governor is trying to squeeze financial savings for the state budget, this is an area that needs to be re-evaluated.
Loraine Goodwin, MD, JD
MUSD Trustee
Candidate Congress CD 19
Thanks to Victor Perez for getting involved and saving one of our valley kids from almost certain death.
Gonzales is a major predator and should never be released into our communities again.
I have a ZERO tolerance policy for child abuse. I hope our courts will spare this child further involvement and get Gonzales deep into prison for the rest of his days. The victim is entitled to on-going specialized mental health care.
Loraine Goodwin, MD, JD
Candidate Congress CD 19
Gonzales is a major predator and should never be released into our communities again.
I have a ZERO tolerance policy for child abuse. I hope our courts will spare this child further involvement and get Gonzales deep into prison for the rest of his days. The victim is entitled to on-going specialized mental health care.
Loraine Goodwin, MD, JD
Candidate Congress CD 19
LORAINE GOODWIN FOR CONGRESS
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http://www.drgoodwin.info/
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Loraine Goodwin has 2 doctorates – medicine and law. She is a certificated Community College Professor (biology, physiology, zoology). Her law degree-Juris Doctorate for arbitration and mediation; Medical Doctorate for women’s health, preventive medicine and mental health counseling. In 2006, she was elected to the Madera Unified School Board. Masters in Governance 2010.
Goodwin will focus on jobs for CD 19 to get the economy moving. Goodwin will work with Elizabeth Warren in Washington, D.C., to get the credit and cash for businesses, entrepreneurs, and families. Goodwin will fight mortgage fraud. Her family has been in farming in Fresno for generations and she will ensure water for our farms. Goodwin will showcase and improve our CD 19 schools and economy. Goodwin established the Madera Unified Farm-to-School Program in 2007, which will bring in $450,000 in
federal funds for our local farmers this year, while helping Madera students and increasing jobs. Goodwin will promote community wellness and our great valley lifestyle.
Denham has refused all community debates – so CD 19 residents are deprived of a comparative informed choice. Denham told the Fresno League of Women Voters he will not debate Goodwin. Denham has been using the excuse “he’s in DC” to hide from CD 19 voters, while seen by others locally. Denham lives in Salinas/Atwater. Goodwin is the only candidate who lives and works in CD 19. She will focus on CD 19 residents to ensure success. Goodwin believes in honesty and transparency.
Goodwin will not deprive you of information nor a chance to have your voice heard in Congress – Republicans, Democrats and Independents.
Website: www.drgoodwin.info YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
Loraine Goodwin has 2 doctorates – medicine and law. She is a certificated Community College Professor (biology, physiology, zoology). Her law degree-Juris Doctorate for arbitration and mediation; Medical Doctorate for women’s health, preventive medicine and mental health counseling. In 2006, she was elected to the Madera Unified School Board. Masters in Governance 2010.
Goodwin will focus on jobs for CD 19 to get the economy moving. Goodwin will work with Elizabeth Warren in Washington, D.C., to get the credit and cash for businesses, entrepreneurs, and families. Goodwin will fight mortgage fraud. Her family has been in farming in Fresno for generations and she will ensure water for our farms. Goodwin will showcase and improve our CD 19 schools and economy. Goodwin established the Madera Unified Farm-to-School Program in 2007, which will bring in $450,000 in
federal funds for our local farmers this year, while helping Madera students and increasing jobs. Goodwin will promote community wellness and our great valley lifestyle.
Denham has refused all community debates – so CD 19 residents are deprived of a comparative informed choice. Denham told the Fresno League of Women Voters he will not debate Goodwin. Denham has been using the excuse “he’s in DC” to hide from CD 19 voters, while seen by others locally. Denham lives in Salinas/Atwater. Goodwin is the only candidate who lives and works in CD 19. She will focus on CD 19 residents to ensure success. Goodwin believes in honesty and transparency.
Goodwin will not deprive you of information nor a chance to have your voice heard in Congress – Republicans, Democrats and Independents.
Website: www.drgoodwin.info YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
JEFF DENHAM Tells FRESNO LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ..."GET LOST !"
Candidate Jeff Denham says he will not meet to discuss issues with Candidate Loraine Goodwin at a meeting arranged by the Fresno League of Women Voters. Denham feels residents of CD 19 do not need to make an informed choice when they vote on November 2nd. Denham says he will not discuss congressional race issues with the minority female candidate. Denham is a Republican and he feels that is all the voters need to know.
Loraine Goodwin has a doctorate in medicine (women's health, preventive medicine and mental health) and a doctorate in law (arbitration and mediation). Loraine Goodwin is also a certificated Community College Professor of zoology, biology and physiology. Goodwin suggested his disrespect for the voters of the 19th congressional district is totally unacceptable. Denham feels the voters in the 19th congressional district are too stupid to make an informed choice. Goodwin says if she failed to allowed patients in her medical practice to have an informed choice and did not allow them easy access to all relevant medical information, she would be tossed from the field. Goodwin states that Denham as a professional politician should also be tossed from his field of politics. Voters have rights and deserve respect for their intelligence. "Once you feel the residents are not able to make an informed choice, it's time to quit politics and go home. Of course Denham lives in Salinas and Atwater and it shows he is not really interested in the people of CD 19," says Goodwin
Loraine Goodwin has also recently secured $450,000 in federal funds for local farmers in the Farm-to-School Program she started in 2007. Goodwin says all of the $450,000 goes to farmers and they can pay workers and other affiliated companies. It's bringing cash to farmers, putting people to work and helping the economy. Goodwin says this is the third year of the program and it is getting bigger every year because everybody loves it. Goodwin says she will do more for every area in the district if she is elected to Congress. "I will help everyone, Republicans, Democrats and Independents," says Goodwin. Goodwin also says she is proud her Medical Parole Bill that she advocated in the Madera Tribune in September 2009 was signed into law on September 28, 2010. "The Medical Parole Bill can save the state millions and put a dent in the $19.1 billion dollar state deficit Denham created over the last 8 years.
http://www.drgoodwin.info/ http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi Youtube: CentralValleyCD19
Candidate Jeff Denham says he will not meet to discuss issues with Candidate Loraine Goodwin at a meeting arranged by the Fresno League of Women Voters. Denham feels residents of CD 19 do not need to make an informed choice when they vote on November 2nd. Denham says he will not discuss congressional race issues with the minority female candidate. Denham is a Republican and he feels that is all the voters need to know.
Loraine Goodwin has a doctorate in medicine (women's health, preventive medicine and mental health) and a doctorate in law (arbitration and mediation). Loraine Goodwin is also a certificated Community College Professor of zoology, biology and physiology. Goodwin suggested his disrespect for the voters of the 19th congressional district is totally unacceptable. Denham feels the voters in the 19th congressional district are too stupid to make an informed choice. Goodwin says if she failed to allowed patients in her medical practice to have an informed choice and did not allow them easy access to all relevant medical information, she would be tossed from the field. Goodwin states that Denham as a professional politician should also be tossed from his field of politics. Voters have rights and deserve respect for their intelligence. "Once you feel the residents are not able to make an informed choice, it's time to quit politics and go home. Of course Denham lives in Salinas and Atwater and it shows he is not really interested in the people of CD 19," says Goodwin
Loraine Goodwin has also recently secured $450,000 in federal funds for local farmers in the Farm-to-School Program she started in 2007. Goodwin says all of the $450,000 goes to farmers and they can pay workers and other affiliated companies. It's bringing cash to farmers, putting people to work and helping the economy. Goodwin says this is the third year of the program and it is getting bigger every year because everybody loves it. Goodwin says she will do more for every area in the district if she is elected to Congress. "I will help everyone, Republicans, Democrats and Independents," says Goodwin. Goodwin also says she is proud her Medical Parole Bill that she advocated in the Madera Tribune in September 2009 was signed into law on September 28, 2010. "The Medical Parole Bill can save the state millions and put a dent in the $19.1 billion dollar state deficit Denham created over the last 8 years.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
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Millions wasted because the State Assembly and Senate can not decide on a budget. We lose, but the Senators and Assembly get their enhanced pay.
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Monday, August 09, 2010
I am praying for the souls of the medical missionaries who were killed by Taliban in Afghanistan.
The founder of the group had been working as an eye surgeon in Afghanistan for over 30 years, funded by American and other donations. He, along with other physicians, dentists, and aides lived in tents, rode over rough roads, worked in poor conditions without protection, yet, loved their work. Most people who are trained in health care would love to share their knowledge and talents in poor areas, but this medical group had been very successful.
Reasons for the killings vary, but it is clear the Taliban wants to start chasing Americans out before they can leave by their own choice. I suspect the violence will increase and the people of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq will have to fight for their own freedom.
The founder of the group had been working as an eye surgeon in Afghanistan for over 30 years, funded by American and other donations. He, along with other physicians, dentists, and aides lived in tents, rode over rough roads, worked in poor conditions without protection, yet, loved their work. Most people who are trained in health care would love to share their knowledge and talents in poor areas, but this medical group had been very successful.
Reasons for the killings vary, but it is clear the Taliban wants to start chasing Americans out before they can leave by their own choice. I suspect the violence will increase and the people of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq will have to fight for their own freedom.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Every year, as we approach the 5th of May, stores and companies begin to promote Cinco de Mayo in their storefronts and through their advertisements. There are office parties, full of festive decorations, and children at school might have the opportunity to take a swing at a piñata. This splendor is to celebrate a date of significance to Mexicans and Mexican-Americans alike.
While this is not Mexican Independence Day (that is on September 16th), it is a date pivotal to the history of Mexico. In 1861, Mexico was bankrupt, and had outstanding debts to Britain, Spain, France and the U.S. While the Monroe Doctrine warned European nations to avoid intrusion into the affairs of the Americas -- France, England and Spain signed the Covenant of London, where they agreed to send troops to collect on those debts. England and Spain came to peaceful agreements with Mexico, while France prepared to attack.
On May 5th, 1862, the French attacked the city of Puebla, but under the leadership of Texas-born Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, the Mexican Army was triumphant in the battle. It brought the country together and helped create a sense of unity.
Interestingly, the first celebrations of Cinco de Mayo started one year later in California, which had recently become part of the United States. According to a paper published last year by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, as the French continued to attack Mexico, beginning with a subsequent attack on Puebla just one year after the initial attack, Cinco de Mayo brought together the people of California. The date brought together native-born Californios (individuals from the region prior to annexing by the U.S.); recent immigrants from Mexico, as well as Central and South-America; and the new generation of English-speaking American children. Since 1863, Californians have celebrated the fifth of May, and now people across the U.S. recognize the occasion as well. Yet it is virtually ignored in Mexico. From its inception, Cinco de Mayo has been a day for those with Mexican heritage in our country to celebrate our roots, marked with patriotic speeches and celebrations, displaying both U.S. and Mexican flags.
Another important fact to consider is how this battle played into U.S. history, as the Civil War waged on. France, and other European nations, were concerned about the rapid expansion of the United States, and had an interest in staving off U.S. expansion towards the South. Seeing the young nation split into two less powerful and less threatening nations was an ideal vision of Napoleon III, then ruler of France.
While the Covenant of London was being finalized, General Robert E. Lee was winning battles for the Confederacy. Had the French been victorious in that original Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, they could have continued their influence across the Mexican nation, and would have likely supported the Confederacy in its battle against Union forces. Instead, the French had to regroup their forces and concentrate on their war with Mexico, which was much more united just one year after the first attack. Of course, just fourteen months after the Battle of Puebla, the U.S. Civil War would see a major battle when Union forces claimed victory at Gettysburg and effectively brought a close to the Civil War.
As we attend Cinco de Mayo celebrations, let us take a moment to remember the history behind this event-- significant for its impact on Mexico, its impact on the U.S., and for bringing together those with ties to both countries.
Rep. Joe Baca
While this is not Mexican Independence Day (that is on September 16th), it is a date pivotal to the history of Mexico. In 1861, Mexico was bankrupt, and had outstanding debts to Britain, Spain, France and the U.S. While the Monroe Doctrine warned European nations to avoid intrusion into the affairs of the Americas -- France, England and Spain signed the Covenant of London, where they agreed to send troops to collect on those debts. England and Spain came to peaceful agreements with Mexico, while France prepared to attack.
On May 5th, 1862, the French attacked the city of Puebla, but under the leadership of Texas-born Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, the Mexican Army was triumphant in the battle. It brought the country together and helped create a sense of unity.
Interestingly, the first celebrations of Cinco de Mayo started one year later in California, which had recently become part of the United States. According to a paper published last year by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, as the French continued to attack Mexico, beginning with a subsequent attack on Puebla just one year after the initial attack, Cinco de Mayo brought together the people of California. The date brought together native-born Californios (individuals from the region prior to annexing by the U.S.); recent immigrants from Mexico, as well as Central and South-America; and the new generation of English-speaking American children. Since 1863, Californians have celebrated the fifth of May, and now people across the U.S. recognize the occasion as well. Yet it is virtually ignored in Mexico. From its inception, Cinco de Mayo has been a day for those with Mexican heritage in our country to celebrate our roots, marked with patriotic speeches and celebrations, displaying both U.S. and Mexican flags.
Another important fact to consider is how this battle played into U.S. history, as the Civil War waged on. France, and other European nations, were concerned about the rapid expansion of the United States, and had an interest in staving off U.S. expansion towards the South. Seeing the young nation split into two less powerful and less threatening nations was an ideal vision of Napoleon III, then ruler of France.
While the Covenant of London was being finalized, General Robert E. Lee was winning battles for the Confederacy. Had the French been victorious in that original Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, they could have continued their influence across the Mexican nation, and would have likely supported the Confederacy in its battle against Union forces. Instead, the French had to regroup their forces and concentrate on their war with Mexico, which was much more united just one year after the first attack. Of course, just fourteen months after the Battle of Puebla, the U.S. Civil War would see a major battle when Union forces claimed victory at Gettysburg and effectively brought a close to the Civil War.
As we attend Cinco de Mayo celebrations, let us take a moment to remember the history behind this event-- significant for its impact on Mexico, its impact on the U.S., and for bringing together those with ties to both countries.
Rep. Joe Baca
INVEST IN EDUCATION-NOT PRISONS
STATE LEGISLATORS FAIL US AGAIN
On Tuesday I attended a forum to discuss the pending pre-parole 500 bed state prison optioned to be built in Madera.
The state says there is no money for schools, education, transportation, yet has millions to pour into additional correctional facilities and criminal healthcare. An inmate hospital is being built is Stockton. Our correctional health care is in receivership due to alleged poor care and bad decisions. Having a receiver costs millions of dollars.
The decision to invest in prisons over child safety and schools continues on the path of bad decisions. First, there is no significant rehabilitation in the correctional system. Inmates are warehoused and released. Any inmates housed in the new Madera prison facility would be released in the same condition as they were when they were transferred to Madera. Second, recidivism is around 80 % and the inmates are mentally institutionalized, so they at some level like to return to prison-but they must commit a crime to get there. We will be the victims. Third, currently the valley has an approximate 20% unemployment rate and an even higher under-employment rate. There is no evidence that Madera will have any jobs for released felons who had previously spent years in Soledad, Pelican Bay, or Folsom. Yet, county supervisors want to risk exposing our youth to felons who would be coming to the facility on a daily basis.
Once these felons are discharged all state health care and support payments stop and there would be an increase in Medicare and ER hospital usage, an increase in welfare and an increase in crime and gangs. We do not have drug rehabilitation services now in Madera due to state budget cuts. If these inmates are already due to be released, then just release them to their home areas and release the allotted money for use by the cities for educational services, transportation, teachers, after-school programs, summer programs and police.
It is unadvisable to locate this facility in a residential area where citizens are striving for a better lifestyle. If you want to share our vision for a better Madera, join us in keeping this facility away from our schools, parks, and housing areas. I can be contacted by email at: saveourvalley@hotmail.com
Dr. Loraine Goodwin, M.D., J.D.
Madera Unified Trustee and Candidate for Congress CD 19
STATE LEGISLATORS FAIL US AGAIN
On Tuesday I attended a forum to discuss the pending pre-parole 500 bed state prison optioned to be built in Madera.
The state says there is no money for schools, education, transportation, yet has millions to pour into additional correctional facilities and criminal healthcare. An inmate hospital is being built is Stockton. Our correctional health care is in receivership due to alleged poor care and bad decisions. Having a receiver costs millions of dollars.
The decision to invest in prisons over child safety and schools continues on the path of bad decisions. First, there is no significant rehabilitation in the correctional system. Inmates are warehoused and released. Any inmates housed in the new Madera prison facility would be released in the same condition as they were when they were transferred to Madera. Second, recidivism is around 80 % and the inmates are mentally institutionalized, so they at some level like to return to prison-but they must commit a crime to get there. We will be the victims. Third, currently the valley has an approximate 20% unemployment rate and an even higher under-employment rate. There is no evidence that Madera will have any jobs for released felons who had previously spent years in Soledad, Pelican Bay, or Folsom. Yet, county supervisors want to risk exposing our youth to felons who would be coming to the facility on a daily basis.
Once these felons are discharged all state health care and support payments stop and there would be an increase in Medicare and ER hospital usage, an increase in welfare and an increase in crime and gangs. We do not have drug rehabilitation services now in Madera due to state budget cuts. If these inmates are already due to be released, then just release them to their home areas and release the allotted money for use by the cities for educational services, transportation, teachers, after-school programs, summer programs and police.
It is unadvisable to locate this facility in a residential area where citizens are striving for a better lifestyle. If you want to share our vision for a better Madera, join us in keeping this facility away from our schools, parks, and housing areas. I can be contacted by email at: saveourvalley@hotmail.com
Dr. Loraine Goodwin, M.D., J.D.
Madera Unified Trustee and Candidate for Congress CD 19
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Letter to Editor of MADERA TRIBUNE from Candidate Congress DC 19 Loraine Goodwin
I am writing to correct the review of the Chowchilla candidate’s forum last Wednesday by Mr. Coate. First the headline that all “13 touted their conservatism” is in error because I am certainly not a conservative, I consider myself a moderate Central Valley mom. Second, his statement that I said the U.S. Constitution was not meant for minorities when it was created leaves an air of incompleteness which I need to clarify.
Article !, Section 2 of the Constitution states the Constitution only considered free Persons and those bound to Service for a Term of Years. Indians were excluded and Blacks, who were considered property, were only counted as three fifths of all other Persons.
During the debate I emphasized that, I know the Constitution had flaws, because Blacks were not considered whole Persons. At the debate, I stated we can, as Americans, change and correct those original flaws through amendments and judicial review. I said this for the education of the students present. (I am also a teacher). Considering Blacks as only property, was corrected by the Fourteenth Amendment. The original error in denying women the right to vote was corrected by the 19th Amendment. Equal protection and rights under American law was not given to minorities and women until the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Women were not given the right to equal pay until President Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
As a member of the Madera Unified School Board I pledged my faith to the US. Constitution and the State of California and to abide by all laws. As an attorney and a licensed California physician, I am also strictly bound by the U.S. Constitution and the laws of California. The Constitution was and is the basic framework for our country, but it was not a perfect document, because it was created by men.
I just wanted to clear up the ambiguous statement from the Saturday paper because many fear minorities are un-American. I have many veterans in my family and my family farming traces back generations into days of slavery. I am wholly American - native American - and the U.S. is my only country. Let there be no confusion. ‘Nuff said.
Dr. Loraine Goodwin, Md.D. J.D.
I am writing to correct the review of the Chowchilla candidate’s forum last Wednesday by Mr. Coate. First the headline that all “13 touted their conservatism” is in error because I am certainly not a conservative, I consider myself a moderate Central Valley mom. Second, his statement that I said the U.S. Constitution was not meant for minorities when it was created leaves an air of incompleteness which I need to clarify.
Article !, Section 2 of the Constitution states the Constitution only considered free Persons and those bound to Service for a Term of Years. Indians were excluded and Blacks, who were considered property, were only counted as three fifths of all other Persons.
During the debate I emphasized that, I know the Constitution had flaws, because Blacks were not considered whole Persons. At the debate, I stated we can, as Americans, change and correct those original flaws through amendments and judicial review. I said this for the education of the students present. (I am also a teacher). Considering Blacks as only property, was corrected by the Fourteenth Amendment. The original error in denying women the right to vote was corrected by the 19th Amendment. Equal protection and rights under American law was not given to minorities and women until the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Women were not given the right to equal pay until President Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
As a member of the Madera Unified School Board I pledged my faith to the US. Constitution and the State of California and to abide by all laws. As an attorney and a licensed California physician, I am also strictly bound by the U.S. Constitution and the laws of California. The Constitution was and is the basic framework for our country, but it was not a perfect document, because it was created by men.
I just wanted to clear up the ambiguous statement from the Saturday paper because many fear minorities are un-American. I have many veterans in my family and my family farming traces back generations into days of slavery. I am wholly American - native American - and the U.S. is my only country. Let there be no confusion. ‘Nuff said.
Dr. Loraine Goodwin, Md.D. J.D.
Friday, April 02, 2010
One of my biggest passions is the fight against domestic violence and abuse of women and children. I have been focused on these problems for many years and speak out against the violence and abuse whenever the topics arise.
When I worked with inmates I saw many women who were incarcerated because they lived in violent relationships and experienced abuse on a regular basis. Emotions got high and, for the inmates; this led to death or injury of the partner/spouse. Some women think arguing and fighting is a normal part of an intimate relationship. We need to teach our kids that disagreements should never become violent and that, if all else fails, there are many alternatives.
I became even more focused and upset by the Scott Peterson case. Scott thought Lacey was "trash: and threw her and the baby out. He had a girlfriend.
As your Congresswoman, I will work daily to enforce zero tolerance for domestic violence and child abuse. This is not a campaign promise...but my passion...and I will work with all groups who want to participate.
When I worked with inmates I saw many women who were incarcerated because they lived in violent relationships and experienced abuse on a regular basis. Emotions got high and, for the inmates; this led to death or injury of the partner/spouse. Some women think arguing and fighting is a normal part of an intimate relationship. We need to teach our kids that disagreements should never become violent and that, if all else fails, there are many alternatives.
I became even more focused and upset by the Scott Peterson case. Scott thought Lacey was "trash: and threw her and the baby out. He had a girlfriend.
As your Congresswoman, I will work daily to enforce zero tolerance for domestic violence and child abuse. This is not a campaign promise...but my passion...and I will work with all groups who want to participate.
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