Friday, April 29, 2011
labor history british coal strike
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sounds a lot like USA today in some manufacturing/industries
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from originator:
"NUM Miners' Strike Campaign Videotape Project. 4, Straight Speaking (1984)10:31 - 2 years ago
Vintage tapes from the 1984/5 UK Miners' strike. This video compares the words with the actions of the US Chairman of the National Coal Board, Ian MacGregor. Also includes lots of facts and figures from the coal industry. Produced for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) with financial help from groups and individuals from right across the social justice and trades union movement. It was recognised before the strike had even begun that mainstream press, newspapers, television and radio would be inherantly biased for the establishment and against the miners' struggle. Having said that there was an inherent contradiction in striking, that is closing pits, in order to keep them open. This fundamental problem smacked of lack of imagination by the NUM who, with hindsight, may have been better off occupying the pits to keep them working rather than going on strike. Anyway, hundreds of thousands of miners lost their jobs in this battle as one small part of a globalisation agenda hatched by Victor Rothschild and Margaret Thatcher which left British industry deccimated. Miners' Campaign Videotape Project 4 - Straight Speaking (1984) Trade Films, 26 Bottle Bank, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2AR. Tel. 0632 775532 The miners' strike of 1984/1985 was major industrial action affecting the British coal industry. It was a defining moment in British industrial relations, and its defeat significantly weakened the British trades union movement. It was also seen as a major political and ideological victory for Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative Party. The strike became a symbolic struggle, since the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) was one of the strongest in the country, viewed by many, including Conservatives in power, as having brought down the Heath government in its 1974 strike. The strike ended with the miners' defeat and the Thatcher government able to consolidate its free market programme. The political power of the NUM was broken permanently. The dispute exposed deep divisions in British society and caused considerable bitterness, especially in Northern England and in South Wales. Ten deaths resulted from events around the strike. Vintage tapes from the 1984/5 UK Miners' strike. This video compares the words with the actions of the US Chairman of the National Coal Board, Ian MacGregor. Also includes lots of facts and figures from the coal industry. Produced for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) with financial help from groups and individuals from right across the social justice and trades union movement. It was recognised before the strike had even begun that mainstream press, newspapers, television and radio would be inherantly biased for the establishment and against the miners' struggle. Having said that there was an inherent contradiction in striking, that is closing pits, in order to keep them open. This fundamental problem smacked of lack of imagination by the NUM who, with hindsight, may have been better off occupying the pits to keep them working rather than going on strike. Anyway, hundreds of thousands of miners lost their jobs in this battle as one small part of a globalisation agenda hatched by Victor Rothschild...all » Vintage tapes from the 1984/5 UK Miners' strike. This video compares the words with the actions of the US Chairman of the National Coal Board, Ian MacGregor. Also includes lots of facts and figures from the coal industry. Produced for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) with financial help from groups and individuals from right across the social justice and trades union movement. It was recognised before the strike had even begun that mainstream press, newspapers, television and radio would be inherantly biased for the establishment and against the miners' struggle. Having said that there was an inherent contradiction in striking, that is closing pits, in order to keep them open. This fundamental problem smacked of lack of imagination by the NUM who, with hindsight, may have been better off occupying the pits to keep them working rather than going on strike. Anyway, hundreds of thousands of miners lost their jobs in this battle as one small part of a globalisation agenda hatched by Victor Rothschild and Margaret Thatcher which left British industry deccimated. Miners' Campaign Videotape Project 4 - Straight Speaking (1984)"
Unions Admit To Breaking US Laws
right wing released a series of edited vids. this is one dealing with cuts/snips/edits.
they won their University of Missouri attack.
CNN Continues to Embarrass Itself With the Hire of Dana Loesch | Video Cafe
CNN Continues to Embarrass Itself With the Hire of Dana Loesch | Video Cafe
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Teabag victory? cutting programs for children is one hell of a victory. cirty air and water, victory?
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Teabag victory? cutting programs for children is one hell of a victory. cirty air and water, victory?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tim Hawkins - The Government Can
nice short. politicos of soar: how would you argue against this vid?
will bring this one up at future meeting.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Broken Promises: House Republicans Vote to End Medicare
alas, campaign vows and actual voting are two different things. anyone really believe teabag radicals would keep their word?
gop put one over yet once again on seniors
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Press Releases
Press Releases
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part of notice
Press Releases Retirees and Workers Tell Congress: "Don't Make Us Work 'Til We Die!"
For Immediate Release
April 21, 2011
Events Highlight Opposition to Republican Budget Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
Seniors, workers and residents from around the nation are holding events next week, many in their old work uniforms, to protest budget cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, all of which have been recently voted on in Congress. The events are part of a national week of action called “Don’t Make Us Work ’Til We Die,” which are taking place in states including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin during the week of April 25. Nationally, these events are sponsored by the Alliance for Retired Americans and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign, a coalition of more than 300 other national and state organizations.
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part of notice
Press Releases Retirees and Workers Tell Congress: "Don't Make Us Work 'Til We Die!"
For Immediate Release
April 21, 2011
Events Highlight Opposition to Republican Budget Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
Seniors, workers and residents from around the nation are holding events next week, many in their old work uniforms, to protest budget cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, all of which have been recently voted on in Congress. The events are part of a national week of action called “Don’t Make Us Work ’Til We Die,” which are taking place in states including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin during the week of April 25. Nationally, these events are sponsored by the Alliance for Retired Americans and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign, a coalition of more than 300 other national and state organizations.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
American Can (3600 South Kingshighway, St. Louis, Missouri)
this is old american can strike photo
click photo for more old canco photos. St. Louis plant during the war made naval munitions. Ameritorp was a trademark torpedo used by navy in ww2
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Missouri needs veto on tampering of prop b anti puppy mill overturn
so much for the will of the people. teabag folks take note, if you folks are for these petty tyrants whom overturn the will of the people; consider yourselves dirt in the eyes of your fellow citizens
Thursday, April 14, 2011
USW: Fight Back!
good vid. Seems we have no options but to fight the teabaggers and wall street suckups.
Yes, Mr Obama and Ms Claire; everything is on the table--including your jobs next year. Support cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and watch. Hope you fund unemployment, you will need it.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
st. louis rally make corporations pay monday april 18th
Monday, 18 Apr 2011, 3:45 PM Make Corporations Pay -
Kiener Plaza
600 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Hosted by Cathy de la Aguilera
Description Join MORE, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment on this national day of action to make corporations pay their fair share!
Enough is enough! On Tax Day, April 18, as millions of Americans pay their taxes, we will call on corporations and millionaires to pay their fair share. At thousands of events from coast to coast, people will present tax bills to corporate tax dodgers for the billions of dollars their legions of lobbyists helped them avoid. Join MORE, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment, on this national day of action. We will present a tax bill to Bank of America and Peabody Coal.
We invite frustrated taxpayers, underwater homeowners, vilified public servants, job-hunting students, and unemployed veterans—everyone facing cuts or cutbacks, a pink slip or a shrinking paycheck—to join in.
www.organizemo.org, Facebook: Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
Kiener Plaza
600 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Hosted by Cathy de la Aguilera
Description Join MORE, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment on this national day of action to make corporations pay their fair share!
Enough is enough! On Tax Day, April 18, as millions of Americans pay their taxes, we will call on corporations and millionaires to pay their fair share. At thousands of events from coast to coast, people will present tax bills to corporate tax dodgers for the billions of dollars their legions of lobbyists helped them avoid. Join MORE, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment, on this national day of action. We will present a tax bill to Bank of America and Peabody Coal.
We invite frustrated taxpayers, underwater homeowners, vilified public servants, job-hunting students, and unemployed veterans—everyone facing cuts or cutbacks, a pink slip or a shrinking paycheck—to join in.
www.organizemo.org, Facebook: Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
Koster the imposter: Attorney general panders in a legal brief questioning insurance mandate
Koster the imposter: Attorney general panders in a legal brief questioning insurance mandate
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more waste of Missouri taxpayer dollars and the public's time. how did this bozo get elected? Texas two-step?
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more waste of Missouri taxpayer dollars and the public's time. how did this bozo get elected? Texas two-step?
Missing in action
Missing in action
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dems should take note. we are tired of losing the ballgame to the teabaggers and big business.
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dems should take note. we are tired of losing the ballgame to the teabaggers and big business.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Alliance for Retired Americans action allert
Alliance for Retired Americans
click link ask representative to vote against the Ryan budget proposal. cutting social security and medicare will not balance the budget
cutting education programs will not get us anywhere as well.
click link ask representative to vote against the Ryan budget proposal. cutting social security and medicare will not balance the budget
cutting education programs will not get us anywhere as well.
Bethlehem Steel retirees recover some losses
$135 million paid to former Bethlehem Steel workers: wivb.com
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$135 million paid to former Bethlehem Steel workers
Updated: Tuesday, 29 Mar 2011, 5:38 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 29 Mar 2011, 5:39 PM EDT
Mark Parrotte
Posted by: Eli George
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A hard-fought battle for compensation has paid off for more than a thousand Bethlehem Steel families.
Tuesday, Congressman Brian Higgins announced more than $135 million have been delivered to retirees or their families. The compensation stems from the Cold War era, when Bethlehem Steel workers may have been exposed to radioactive materials. Bethlehem Steel assisted in the government's atomic arsenal project.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Americans United for Change TV ad : 'PSA: The GOP, Big Insurance Are Aft...
Medicare/medicaid will be the big fights this year and next. I thought we won last time around.
something stinks. No way the Gop can run this thru unless the dems want something. Question: do the dems want something of cuts?
time to ask your fearless leader, do you really wish to cut medicare or social security. do not accept standard bull dropping answer. Personally speaking, most of the answers I have recieved from our leaders would fill a small book with inane mutterings that do not reveal any clues what the leaders think or how they will vote.
Yes, everything on the table; including their jobs. and yes, I did post the short in an earlier post
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Joseph Stiglitz: Pro-Rich Tax Cuts "1% by the 1% for the 1%" - Democracy...
I believe this is part two of previous vid
Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1% Society: vanityfair.com
Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1% Society: vanityfair.com
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snip from article
First, growing inequality is the flip side of something else: shrinking opportunity. Whenever we diminish equality of opportunity, it means that we are not using some of our most valuable assets—our people—in the most productive way possible. Second, many of the distortions that lead to inequality—such as those associated with monopoly power and preferential tax treatment for special interests—undermine the efficiency of the economy. This new inequality goes on to create new distortions, undermining efficiency even further. To give just one example, far too many of our most talented young people, seeing the astronomical rewards, have gone into finance rather than into fields that would lead to a more productive and healthy economy.
Third, and perhaps most important, a modern economy requires “collective action”—it needs government to invest in infrastructure, education, and technology. The United States and the world have benefited greatly from government-sponsored research that led to the Internet, to advances in public health, and so on. But America has long suffered from an under-investment in infrastructure (look at the condition of our highways and bridges, our railroads and airports), in basic research, and in education at all levels. Further cutbacks in these areas lie ahead.
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well written. indeed, class does matter in America
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First, growing inequality is the flip side of something else: shrinking opportunity. Whenever we diminish equality of opportunity, it means that we are not using some of our most valuable assets—our people—in the most productive way possible. Second, many of the distortions that lead to inequality—such as those associated with monopoly power and preferential tax treatment for special interests—undermine the efficiency of the economy. This new inequality goes on to create new distortions, undermining efficiency even further. To give just one example, far too many of our most talented young people, seeing the astronomical rewards, have gone into finance rather than into fields that would lead to a more productive and healthy economy.
Third, and perhaps most important, a modern economy requires “collective action”—it needs government to invest in infrastructure, education, and technology. The United States and the world have benefited greatly from government-sponsored research that led to the Internet, to advances in public health, and so on. But America has long suffered from an under-investment in infrastructure (look at the condition of our highways and bridges, our railroads and airports), in basic research, and in education at all levels. Further cutbacks in these areas lie ahead.
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well written. indeed, class does matter in America
Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger
one of my favorites. complete horse droppings, but amusing.
if economy gets worse, I suggest folks read
if Missouri gets rid of child labor laws, this might be the future of St. Louis and KC
Welders may be at increased risk for brain damage | Newsroom | Washington University in St. Louis
Welders may be at increased risk for brain damage | Newsroom | Washington University in St. Louis
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many of our canco friends and coworkers that did welding might wish to read
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Workers exposed to welding fumes may be at increased risk of damage to the same brain area harmed by Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Fumes produced by welding contain manganese, an element that scientists have linked to neurological problems including Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms.
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many of our canco friends and coworkers that did welding might wish to read
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Workers exposed to welding fumes may be at increased risk of damage to the same brain area harmed by Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Fumes produced by welding contain manganese, an element that scientists have linked to neurological problems including Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Senator Blunt Discusses Budget Battle on MSNBC w/ Chris Jansing
sorry Roy, but if government shuts down; gop will be blamed.
last year, Roy boy, you were in the house and did not get the work done
Brian Nieves Activist Boot Camp
some truths here. guy might be too right wing for my tastes, but this advice should be heeded by all.
this advice could be used by unions
Missouri unions mobilize against anti-worker bills » peoplesworld
Missouri unions mobilize against anti-worker bills » peoplesworld
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - "These people are not our friends," said Mike Louis, from International Association Machinists District 9, referring to the new crop of right-wing Republicans that now control the Missouri House and Senate. Louis was speaking here at the annual Missouri AFL-CIO Labor Legislative Conference March 28.
According to Herb Johnson, Missouri AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer, "We are faced with the big three: SB 1, so-called 'Right to Work'; SB 202, pay check deception; and HJR 6, so-called "Save Our Secret Ballots'."
SB 1 was the first piece of legislation introduced into the Missouri Senate this year. Republicans claim it will create a better business climate and create jobs.
However, according to Sam White, from the University of Missouri Labor Education Program, "'Right to Work' means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. But one thing is certain: 'Right to Work' does not increase earnings for working families. It does not create jobs."
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - "These people are not our friends," said Mike Louis, from International Association Machinists District 9, referring to the new crop of right-wing Republicans that now control the Missouri House and Senate. Louis was speaking here at the annual Missouri AFL-CIO Labor Legislative Conference March 28.
According to Herb Johnson, Missouri AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer, "We are faced with the big three: SB 1, so-called 'Right to Work'; SB 202, pay check deception; and HJR 6, so-called "Save Our Secret Ballots'."
SB 1 was the first piece of legislation introduced into the Missouri Senate this year. Republicans claim it will create a better business climate and create jobs.
However, according to Sam White, from the University of Missouri Labor Education Program, "'Right to Work' means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. But one thing is certain: 'Right to Work' does not increase earnings for working families. It does not create jobs."
Thursday, April 7, 2011
America's Class Problem | The Nation
America's Class Problem | The Nation
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The delusion of a classless America in which opportunity is equally distributed is the most effective deception perpetrated by the moneyed elite that controls all the key levers of power in what passes for our democracy. It is a myth blown away by Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz in the current issue of Vanity Fair. In an article titled “Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%” Stiglitz states that the top thin layer of the superwealthy controls 40 percent of all wealth in what is now the most sharply class-divided of all developed nations: “Americans have been watching protests against repressive regimes that concentrate massive wealth in the hands of an elite few. Yet, in our own democracy, 1 percent of the people take nearly a quarter of the nation’s income—an inequality even the wealthy will come to regret.”
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indeed, class is part of American life. It is a delusion to think otherwise
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The delusion of a classless America in which opportunity is equally distributed is the most effective deception perpetrated by the moneyed elite that controls all the key levers of power in what passes for our democracy. It is a myth blown away by Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz in the current issue of Vanity Fair. In an article titled “Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%” Stiglitz states that the top thin layer of the superwealthy controls 40 percent of all wealth in what is now the most sharply class-divided of all developed nations: “Americans have been watching protests against repressive regimes that concentrate massive wealth in the hands of an elite few. Yet, in our own democracy, 1 percent of the people take nearly a quarter of the nation’s income—an inequality even the wealthy will come to regret.”
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indeed, class is part of American life. It is a delusion to think otherwise
SINGLE PAYER HEALTHCARE MEETING IN ST LOUIS 4-6
Special event and speaker to address current state of the struggle for Single-Payer HealthcareWednesday, April 6, 2011 9:15 PM
Attention all StL area Labor Campaign for Single-Payer Healthcare:
“Winning Universal Health Care Strategies for Victory”
The Missourians for Single Payer Health Care will hold Mosp’s:
Ninth Annual Health Care Address
11 am Sunday, April 17th at the Ethical Society
9001 Clayton Road in Ladue
Featured Speaker will be Ronald Hikel, a top administrator & advisor
On health care systems in Canada & the United States. He currently advises
Congressman John Conyers and has been a key activist in the effort to pass
H. R. 676 introduced by Congressman Conyers & endorsed by the Labor Campaign
For Single-Payer in the 111th Congress.
Hope you will make every effort to join in hearing Ron Hikel and participate in the
discussion at the Ethical Society following his address.
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Attention all StL area Labor Campaign for Single-Payer Healthcare:
“Winning Universal Health Care Strategies for Victory”
The Missourians for Single Payer Health Care will hold Mosp’s:
Ninth Annual Health Care Address
11 am Sunday, April 17th at the Ethical Society
9001 Clayton Road in Ladue
Featured Speaker will be Ronald Hikel, a top administrator & advisor
On health care systems in Canada & the United States. He currently advises
Congressman John Conyers and has been a key activist in the effort to pass
H. R. 676 introduced by Congressman Conyers & endorsed by the Labor Campaign
For Single-Payer in the 111th Congress.
Hope you will make every effort to join in hearing Ron Hikel and participate in the
discussion at the Ethical Society following his address.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Show Me Progress:: Kansas City and St. Louis earnings taxes: continuation wins in landslides
Show Me Progress:: Kansas City and St. Louis earnings taxes: continuation wins in landslides
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wins throughout Missouri for earnings tax. suggestion to powers that be--put earning tax back on ballot and repeal the need to revote it every few years. waste of time and money to vote, vote, vote and revote
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wins throughout Missouri for earnings tax. suggestion to powers that be--put earning tax back on ballot and repeal the need to revote it every few years. waste of time and money to vote, vote, vote and revote
St. Louis voters overwhelmingly approve earnings tax
St. Louis voters overwhelmingly approve earnings tax
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looking at the stats not best turn-out in city or kc for that matter
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looking at the stats not best turn-out in city or kc for that matter
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Gop budget plan--ed show--leo gerard 4-5-11
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more healthcare insanity Missouri house bill 1010
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 1010
96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES BAHR (Sponsor), KOENIG, SCHOELLER, LEACH, CONWAY (14) AND LONG (Co-sponsors).
2098L.02I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk
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AN ACT
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the federal health care reform law, with penalty provisions.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.325, to read as follows:
1.325. 1. The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) The people of the several states comprising the United States of America created the federal government to be their agent for certain enumerated purposes, and nothing more;
(2) The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution defines the total scope of federal power as being that which has been delegated by the people of the several states to the federal government, and all power not delegated to the federal government in the Constitution of the United States is reserved to the states respectively, or to the people themselves; and
(3) The assumption of power that the federal government has made by enacting the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act interferes with the right of the people of the state of Missouri to regulate health care as they see fit, contrary to James Madison's assurance in Federalist #45 that the "powers delegated" to the federal government are "few and defined", while those of the state are "numerous and indefinite".
2. The general assembly declares that the federal law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, is not authorized by the Constitution of the United States and violates the true meaning and intent given by the Founders and Ratifiers, and is hereby declared to be invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, is specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state.
3. It shall be the duty of the general assembly to adopt and enact any and all measures as may be necessary to prevent the enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act within the limits of this state.
4. Any official, agent, or employee of the United States government or any employee of a corporation providing services to the United States government that enforces or attempts to enforce an act, order, law, statute, rule, or regulation of the government of the United States in violation of this section is guilty of a class D felony.
5. Any public officer or employee of this state that enforces or attempts to enforce an act, order, law, statute, rule, or regulation of the government of the United States in violation of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
6. Any aggrieved party shall also have a private cause of action against any person violating the provisions of subsection 4 or 5 of this section.
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turning down unemployment fed funds is insane. ditto that school fund in Missouri.
This is totally insane
HOUSE BILL NO. 1010
96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES BAHR (Sponsor), KOENIG, SCHOELLER, LEACH, CONWAY (14) AND LONG (Co-sponsors).
2098L.02I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk
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AN ACT
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the federal health care reform law, with penalty provisions.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.325, to read as follows:
1.325. 1. The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) The people of the several states comprising the United States of America created the federal government to be their agent for certain enumerated purposes, and nothing more;
(2) The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution defines the total scope of federal power as being that which has been delegated by the people of the several states to the federal government, and all power not delegated to the federal government in the Constitution of the United States is reserved to the states respectively, or to the people themselves; and
(3) The assumption of power that the federal government has made by enacting the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act interferes with the right of the people of the state of Missouri to regulate health care as they see fit, contrary to James Madison's assurance in Federalist #45 that the "powers delegated" to the federal government are "few and defined", while those of the state are "numerous and indefinite".
2. The general assembly declares that the federal law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, is not authorized by the Constitution of the United States and violates the true meaning and intent given by the Founders and Ratifiers, and is hereby declared to be invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, is specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state.
3. It shall be the duty of the general assembly to adopt and enact any and all measures as may be necessary to prevent the enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act within the limits of this state.
4. Any official, agent, or employee of the United States government or any employee of a corporation providing services to the United States government that enforces or attempts to enforce an act, order, law, statute, rule, or regulation of the government of the United States in violation of this section is guilty of a class D felony.
5. Any public officer or employee of this state that enforces or attempts to enforce an act, order, law, statute, rule, or regulation of the government of the United States in violation of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
6. Any aggrieved party shall also have a private cause of action against any person violating the provisions of subsection 4 or 5 of this section.
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turning down unemployment fed funds is insane. ditto that school fund in Missouri.
This is totally insane
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
MSNBC - The Ed Show - New Ohio law hurts families, limits unions 4-1-2011
union busting in action. look for more of this sort of state actions.
Social Security "Cannot Exist" Says Rep. Cantor, House Majority Leader
nice the Gop and teabaggers want to scrap social security. Too bad the lardbutts that voted teabag last election either did not realize this or support scrapping or privatizing social security.
worse the lardbutts that did not vote at all.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
more reaction to publicunion busting
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why does it take disasters to get folks off their backsides. this is the result from folks not caring enough to get out and vote. what did folks think the teabaggers and gop would do if they regained power?
might I also add, where was the furor when private business raped its union employees and retirees? Raping workers is considered making a business more competative in the market
union busting backlash
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about time folks on our side got off their collective backsides. what did folks have in their heads last election staying home or voting teabag
Friday, April 1, 2011
leo gerard on ed show 3-31
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