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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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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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.

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

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

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.

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.