Communication and even package delivery are changing. Change is the only constant in life. So what should be done with the US Postal Service? Senator Shaheen has been consistently in opposition to stemming the flow of red ink. Consistently against postal reform.
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Understanding the USPS Situation
Before we spring for a $75 billion bailout perhaps we should take a few minutes for understanding the USPS Situation. Last Friday the US Postal Service made a financial disclosure. It reveals the postal system has sufficient resources to continue operations for at least an entire year.
Reform Veteran’s Health Care
Rogers Wilkins, State director for Concerned Veterans for America – New Hampshire, joins us to discuss problems at the VA, wait-lists, access, health care, and much needed reforms for our Vets.
Notable Quote – Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin
“Real reform doesn’t happen in our nation’s capital; it happens in our statehouses all across this great country.”
“Obama: Congress ‘shouldn’t go home’ until tax cut is extended.”
When I saw that over at Instapundit, my immediate reaction was an application of Newton’s Laws: America: Obama shouldn’t be let out of the White House until his Federal spending is cut!
Pelosi Doesn’t Want To Fix It
Pelosi stood against reforming a bankrupt retirement scheme, and now she is taking the same tack here: Medicaid should not be reformed lest it appear as if it needs reform.
Prison Reform. Do We Need Some?
I’ll admit it. I have no idea what goes on in State Prisons, county jails, or local lock ups. And I plan to keep it that way. But two weeks ago I met the Sheriff of Bristol County Massachusetts and I was inspired. Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has a few idea that remind me of my visit with Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County Arizona (here and here); a willingness to make incarceration just that. More like punishment, less like a gated country club.
Upon assuming the role of High Sheriff of Bristol County, Sheriff Hodgson immediately set out to implement his goals for corrections reform, public safety and raising the standards for the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office. He instituted structured disciplines for the inmate population and expanded the work release programs.
Approximately three years ago Sheriff Hodgson gained international attention when he instituted the Tandem Work Crew, a strictly voluntary program for medium security inmates. While initially controversial, the Tandem Work Crews continue to work in communities throughout the County. He banned tobacco products for staff and inmates, removed televisions from cells, and donated weight-lifting equipment to police departments and the local Boys and Girls Club. In July of 2002, in an attempt to offset severe budget cuts, Sheriff Hodgson instituted a $5.00 cost-of-care fee that every inmate is charged for each day they are incarcerated. Programs affording educational opportunities, spiritual assistance and vocational aptitude have expanded at the House of Correction.
Prisoners should not have cable television, weights, or any creature comforts at all.
Why Not Bob Giuda?
As one of the leaders of the NHRCV I played a part along with our tireless leader Kevin McHugh when our membership voted to endorse Jennifer Horn late last year. We here at the Grok have endorsed Jennifer and yes I had a hand in that as well. And since then a few libertarians–Bob Giuda’s core of support–have tried to have their way with us on our selection. I think that’s great and I encourage it. But I thought it appropriate to offer something of a rebuttal–which happens to be one of the single biggest reason why I chose Jen Horn over Bob.
Looking Out For Our Interests?
On the morning of the New Hampshire Democrat Convention Ray Buckley took the opportunity to send out a press release on the recently passed vote on what is being called ‘Wall Street Reform.’ "The vote in the United States Senate to close debate on Wall Street reform is a critical step in once and for … Read more