25 January 2007 - Granite Grok

January 25, 2007

Now, reality sets in….

From CNN:  Democrats’ promise of a quick increase in the minimum wage ran aground Wednesday in the Senate, where lawmakers are insisting it include new tax breaks for restaurants and other businesses that rely on low-pay workers. On a 54-43 vote, proponents lost an effort to advance a House-passed bill that would lift the pay …

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Can’t we just keep legislators home….and stop the meddling?

There are legislators that just seem to have to prove their worth by showing their constituents that they are doing something.  Problem is, sometimes that something isn’t too bright. Like the case where NH legislator, Rep. Nancy Johnson (D) introduced a bill that would regulate the speed of remote control (RC) boats.  Why?  Because a neighbor complained …

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