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.

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!!  
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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

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/

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.

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

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.

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 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!!!

Loraine Goodwin, candidate for Congress CD 19, will meet Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Madera and Mariposa residents at the Blue Heron Lounge on Yosemite Springs Way in Coarsegold Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 6 PM to 8 PM. Meet, Greet, Chat

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.

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.

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.

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

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

LORAINE GOODWIN FOR CONGRESS

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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.

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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.

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