Category Archives: Congress

Adam Hasner

Posted on Friday November 18th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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One of the things I have enjoyed about being a part of my county GOP Executive Committee is the opportunity to hear various candidates. Over the past several months we have heard from three of the leading candidates running for the Senate seat held by Bill Nelson. We heard from Col. Mike McAlister, Sen. George … Continue reading →

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GOP Super Committee Six

Posted on Wednesday August 10th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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The GOP has announced their six members of the so-called Super Committee to address budget cuts. House Speaker John Boehner chose House Republican Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling of Texas, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp of Michigan and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton of Michigan. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell … Continue reading →

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To Lessen Your Despair

Posted on Saturday July 30th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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With the ever present fear-mongering, name-calling, and all around bad news, it is easy to feel a sense of despair. As I talk to co-workers, read blogs, and view the news, it seems like we are heading over Niagara Falls in a cardboard box, and that there is nothing we can do to stop it. … Continue reading →

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Marco’s Maiden Speech

Posted on Thursday June 16th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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On Tuesday Florida Senator Marco Rubio delivered his maiden speech on the floor of the Senate. It is a moving, impressive, and most of all, inspiring speech that will remind you what is great about our great country. I am very proud to call him my Senator. Here are the remarks, as sent by Senator … Continue reading →

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The GOP Wants to Shoot Bigbird, or Something

Posted on Thursday February 17th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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Massachusetts Representative Ed Markey held a little press conference where he explained how evil Republicans want to shoot, field dress, and serve Bigbird for Sunday dinner, or something like that. The House GOP leaders have announced intentions to slice funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the continuing resolution, resulting in the elimination of … Continue reading →

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My Response

Posted on Wednesday January 26th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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Both Paul Ryan and Michelle Bachmann had their turns. This morning let me give my brief response to the President’s SOTU speech. First, like most Americans, I didn’t watch it. I had more important things to do, like putting kids to bed and leveling my hunter on WoW. However, I have read the prepared remarks … Continue reading →

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My New Representative

Posted on Wednesday January 19th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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I only mentioned this briefly after the elections this fall — Dennis Ross was elected here in Florida’s district 12 to replace Adam Putnam who ran for, and won, the commissioner of agriculture post. I read two separate stories involving Ross this morning. The first in the Washington Post notes that Ross, along with 30 … Continue reading →

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Here We Go

Posted on Wednesday January 5th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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I’m pretty sure there won’t be any replicating with hot aliens, and I’m just as sure there will be a few cold adult beverages consumed. Today is the day that 2010 was all about, and to borrow a current ad slogan — Here We Go! We on the right claim that we can do it … Continue reading →

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From Senator-Elect Marco Rubio

Posted on Friday December 31st, 2010 by Jim Lynch
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I received this email from Florida’s newest Senator: For nearly two years, I campaigned on the promise to go to Washington, stand up to a big government agenda that threatens to diminish our country and offer an alternative that will help secure the American Dream for future generations. Over these past two years, you supported … Continue reading →

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Neutering The Net

Posted on Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 by Jim Lynch
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If you want to look at a broad-brush example of what is hurting our country, today’s expected “Net Neutrality” regulations serve as a clear case in point. While we are suffering through bad economic policy and an out of touch administration, a real threat exists in the form of government “solutions” to non-existent, or, at … Continue reading →

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