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Archives for October 2009

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Fox News Ratings Bonanza

A cable news network under scrutiny by millions is again the king of the hill with competitors far behind. The latest TV ratings data show Fox News is kicking butt and taking names.
One of my favorite web sites that I check weekly is TV by the Numbers. It’s not a political site — just a TV ratings site [...]

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Chili Luncheon Thursday

If you aren’t on our Facebook page or our email list, you may not know about our big Chili Luncheon on Thurs., Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by Jay Stapleton.
Everyone is welcome! Please tell your family and friends that you don’t have to be a political insider or know anyone in [...]

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The Chains of Public Welfare

“Washington, D.C. is the world capital of unintended consequences.”
We often hear Rep. Mike Pence say it in his speeches and interviews, and it’s true.
Taken from lessons of economics, the idea is that while legislation and government programs often provide measurable public good, the costs often outweigh the benefits. Let’s look at the unintended consequences of [...]

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Pence Names New Campaign Finance Director

On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Pence announced the appointment of Gregg Puls as his new campaign finance director for Indiana.
“Gregg has a solid reputation for integrity, hard work and professionalism. I am pleased to announce that he has joined our campaign team as our new finance director,” Pence said.
Puls has been active in the Hamilton County [...]

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COIT Looms Large for Madison County

Higher taxes are all but certain for Madison County as the Alexandria City Council voted to approve COIT at its Oct. 19 meeting. The measure would primarily benefit Anderson city employees, but with Madison County taxpayers picking up the bulk of the tab.
Now with 49.5% of the County Income Tax Council’s “allocated votes,” the County [...]