Thursday, December 25, 2008
U.S. Senator Jim Bunning's record on education and other issues.
U.S. Senator Jim Bunning's record on education issues.
2007-2008 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 30 percent in 2007-2008.
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Bunning a grade of F.
2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Bunning a grade of 16.
2007 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Senator Bunning a rating of 0 percent.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2007.
2007 In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Bunning a grade of F.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 0 percent in 2007.
2006 Senator Bunning supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 0 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.
2005 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 17 percent in 2005.
2005 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.
2003-2004 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 26 percent in 2003-2004.
2003-2004 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.
2003-2004 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 27 percent in 2003.
2002 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2002.
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U.S. Senator Jim Bunning's record on alcohol and drug abuse counselors.
2005-2006 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 0 percent in 2005-2006.
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U.S. Senator Jim Bunning's record on Federal Penal Reform.
2005-2006 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 2005-2006.
1999-2000 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 13 percent in 1999-2000.
1997-1998 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 30 percent in 1997-1998.
1995-1996 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 0 percent in 1995-1996.
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Republican Senator Jim Bunning's civil rights ratings.
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Bunning received a rating of 0.
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Human Rights Campaign gave Senator Bunning a grade of 0.
2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Bunning a grade of 33.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Bunning received a rating of 0.
2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Bunning a rating of 0.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 8 percent in 2007.
2007-2008 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 30 percent in 2007-2008.
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Bunning a grade of F.
2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Bunning a grade of 16.
2007 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Senator Bunning a rating of 0 percent.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2007.
2007 In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Bunning a grade of F.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 0 percent in 2007.
2006 Senator Bunning supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 0 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.
2005 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 17 percent in 2005.
2005 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.
2003-2004 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 26 percent in 2003-2004.
2003-2004 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.
2003-2004 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 27 percent in 2003.
2002 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2002.
posted by Kenneth Stepp @ 8:08 PM 0 comments links to this post
U.S. Senator Jim Bunning's record on alcohol and drug abuse counselors.
2005-2006 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 0 percent in 2005-2006.
posted by Kenneth Stepp @ 8:05 PM 0 comments links to this post
U.S. Senator Jim Bunning's record on Federal Penal Reform.
2005-2006 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 2005-2006.
1999-2000 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 13 percent in 1999-2000.
1997-1998 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 30 percent in 1997-1998.
1995-1996 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 0 percent in 1995-1996.
posted by Kenneth Stepp @ 8:03 PM 0 comments links to this post
Republican Senator Jim Bunning's civil rights ratings.
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Bunning received a rating of 0.
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Human Rights Campaign gave Senator Bunning a grade of 0.
2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Bunning a grade of 33.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Bunning received a rating of 0.
2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Bunning a rating of 0.
2007 Senator Bunning supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 8 percent in 2007.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
London, Kentucky Soldier dies in Iraq.
London soldier dies in Iraq
Times-Tribune Staff Report
A Marine from London died Sunday in Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr., 19, passed away in Karmah, Iraq.
He was the son of Georgina Bray, also of London.
As of Monday night, the Department of Defense could not confirm Reilly’s death until 24 hours after the family has been notified.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the London Funeral Home.
Times-Tribune Staff Report
A Marine from London died Sunday in Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr., 19, passed away in Karmah, Iraq.
He was the son of Georgina Bray, also of London.
As of Monday night, the Department of Defense could not confirm Reilly’s death until 24 hours after the family has been notified.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the London Funeral Home.
Just married Fort Campbell soldier dies in Iraq
"Just married Fort Campbell soldier dies in Iraq
The Associated Press FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- A Fort Campbell soldier who died Saturday in Iraq had just celebrated his wedding to another soldier earlier this month in Alabama, his family said.
The Defense Department said Monday that 25-year-old Staff Sgt. Jonathan W. Dean of Henagar, Ala., died of injuries suffered in a noncombat related incident in Tikrit, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 561st Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. The military says the circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
Pam Dean, his stepmother, said Tuesday that the family had just dropped him off at the airport to return to Iraq on Dec. 14 and he had only been in Iraq three days before his death.
Dean and his wife, Staff Sgt. Anne M. Dore, were married on Dec. 6 in Alabama. His wife, who is also assigned to Fort Campbell, was also deployed, but has returned for the funeral service.
"He had 18 days leave and that's when he and Anne got married," Pam Dean said. "They had just been married about two weeks."
Dean graduated from Valley Head High School in Valley Head, Ala., in 2001 and joined the Army in 2004. He arrived at Fort Campbell in March 2005.
"It's been very impressive that he's been in just over four years and he's already a staff sergeant," Pam Dean said.
He previously served one tour in Afghanistan and deployed to Iraq in April.
"He just loved serving the country," Pam Dean said. "They had both decided they were going to re-enlist and he just loved it."
Pam Dean said the military had not yet told the family the cause of death. "We're waiting on the investigation," she said. "That's the hard part."
He is also survived by his son, 3-year-old Forest T. Dean of Valley Head, Ala.; father, David W. Dean of Valley Head, Ala. and mother, Edith Delaine Dean of Henagar, Ala. Funeral services are pending."
Deaths in the U.S. occupation of Iraq continue.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Update on Federal Parole.
There is currently a Bill in Congress to increase Federal Good time credit HR 7089. Also Fecure is working on a Bill to submit to congress to reinstate parole which I told should be submitted in January.
Please visit www.fedcure.org for more information.
Fedcure is also doing a 100k letter to congress for the Bill currently in Congress
Please visit www.fedcure.org for more information.
Fedcure is also doing a 100k letter to congress for the Bill currently in Congress
Monday, December 01, 2008
Hillary appointed to Obama Cabinet.
Obama announces Clinton, Gates for Cabinet
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Slideshow: Obama's Cabinet Picks Play Video Video: Obama choses Clinton to lead State Dept. AP Play Video Video: Obama taps Clinton, Gates Reuters AP – President-elect Barack Obama, left, stands with Secretary of State-designate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, … CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama picked a national security team headed by former campaign rival Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bush administration holdover Robert Gates on Monday, and said he wants to consult with military commanders before settling on a firm timetable to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq.
Obama said a newly completed agreement between Iraq and the Bush administration covering U.S. troop presence signals "a transition period in which our mission is changing" after a long war. The president-elect campaigned on a call to pull out most combat troops within 16 months of taking office, a period he said he still believes "is the right time frame."
Obama named Clinton, a New York senator, as secretary of state and said Gates would remain as defense secretary, a post he has held for the past two years.
At a news conference, the president-elect also introduced retired Marine Gen. James Jones as White House national security adviser, former Justice Department official Eric Holder as attorney general, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as secretary of homeland security and Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations.
The announcements rounded out the top tier of the team that will advise the incoming chief executive on foreign and national security issues in an era marked by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and terrorism around the globe.
"I assembled this team because I am a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions," he said.
"I think that's how the best decisions are made. One of the dangers in a White House, based on my reading of history, is that you get wrapped up in group-think and everybody agrees with everything and there's no discussion and there are no dissenting views. So I am going to be welcoming a vigorous debate inside the White House."
"But understand, I will be setting policy as president. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out, and I will expect them to implement that vision once decisions are made."
Obama's announcements marked a shift in emphasis after a spate of appointments last week for his economic team, led by Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary.
He now has selected half the members of his Cabinet, and is filling out the top echelons of his administration at an unusually quick pace during his transition as he seeks to fulfill his goal of being able to "hit the ground running" when he takes the oath of office on Jan. 20.
Obama said his appointees "share my pragmatism about the use of power, and my sense of purpose about America's role as a leader in the world."
He introduced Clinton first, saying of his former presidential rival, "She possesses an extraordinary intelligence and toughness, and a remarkable work ethic. ... She is an American of tremendous stature who will have my complete confidence, who knows many of the world's leaders, who will command respect in every capital and who will clearly have the ability to advance our interests around the world."
"I am proud to join you ... and may God bless you and our great country," the former first lady said in a brief turn at the lectern.
Gates' presence in Chicago made him a visible symbol of the transition in power from the old administration to the new.
The president-elect, reprising a campaign vow, said he would give the military a new mission as soon as he takes office: "responsibly ending the war in Iraq through a successful transition to Iraqi control." In his announcement remarks, he did not mention his oft-repeated pledge to withdraw most U.S. combat troops within 16 months, although he referred to it in response to a question several moments later.
Obama said he would make Rice, his pick for the U.N., a member of the Cabinet, an increase in stature from the Bush era.
Clinton, Holder, Napolitano and Rice all require confirmation by the Senate.
Jones, as a White House official, does not. Nor does Gates, already confirmed to his post.
At a news conference, Obama expressed sympathy for the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai but declined to say whether the Indian government would be justified in pursuing terrorists in next-door Pakistan.
"This is one of those times when I have to reiterate there is one president at a time," he said. "We're going to be engaged in some very delicate diplomacy in the next days and weeks, and I think it would be very inappropriate of me to comment."
Obama drew criticism during the campaign when he said the United States would be justified in pursuing al-Qaida terrorists in Pakistan if it had "actionable intelligence."
In a debate on Feb. 26, then-candidate Clinton said of Obama, "Last summer, he basically threatened to bomb Pakistan, which I don't think was a particularly wise position to take."
Obama said disagreements sometimes are magnified during campaigns. As for his one-time rival, now Cabinet choice, he said, "I believe that there is no more effective advocate than Hillary Clinton for that well-rounded view of how we advance American interests."
Clinton will give up her seat as a senator from New York to join the Obama Cabinet. Her appointment was preceded by lengthy negotiations involving her husband, the former president, whose international business connections posed potential conflicts of interests.
The former president agreed to disclose the donors to the foundation that built his library, as well as contributors to his international foundation.
Sen. Clinton had scarcely finished speaking when her husband issued a written statement. "She is the right person for the job of helping to restore America's image abroad, end the war in Iraq, advance peace and increase our security, by building a future for our children with more partners and fewer adversaries, one of shared responsibilities and opportunities," he said.
Gates said he was "mindful that we are engaged in two wars and face other serious challenges at home and around the world."
"I must do my duty as they do theirs," he said of the men and women in uniform in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. "How could I do otherwise?"
He said he was "honored to serve President-elect Obama."
Gates' appointment fulfilled a campaign promise by Obama, the naming of a Republican to his Cabinet.
Holder vowed to revitalize a Justice Department staggered by scandal during the Bush administration, both over the dismissal of federal prosecutors and the administration's program of wiretapping as part of its war against terrorists.
Napolitano, like Clinton, must resign her current job. As a border state governor, she has experience with immigration issues, one of the pressing concerns that will confront the new administration.
Obama said Jones, his national security adviser, "will bring to the job the dual experience of serving in uniform and as a diplomat. He has commanded a platoon in battle, served as supreme allied commander in a time of war and worked on behalf of peace in the Middle East."
The event was unlike those of last week, when Obama was the only one to speak. This time, he called on each of his appointees to make remarks, beginning with Clinton.
Vice President-elect Joe Biden said each member of the team shares the goals and the principles of the new administration that "strength and wisdom must go hand in hand," and that America's security "is not a partisan issue."
Obama has settled on additional members of his Cabinet, although they have not yet been announced.
Among them are former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle to be his secretary of health and human services and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be commerce secretary.
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Featured Topics: Barack Obama Presidential Transition Play Video ABC News – Jake Tapper Examines Obama's Cabinet
Slideshow: Obama's Cabinet Picks Play Video Video: Obama choses Clinton to lead State Dept. AP Play Video Video: Obama taps Clinton, Gates Reuters AP – President-elect Barack Obama, left, stands with Secretary of State-designate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, … CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama picked a national security team headed by former campaign rival Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bush administration holdover Robert Gates on Monday, and said he wants to consult with military commanders before settling on a firm timetable to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq.
Obama said a newly completed agreement between Iraq and the Bush administration covering U.S. troop presence signals "a transition period in which our mission is changing" after a long war. The president-elect campaigned on a call to pull out most combat troops within 16 months of taking office, a period he said he still believes "is the right time frame."
Obama named Clinton, a New York senator, as secretary of state and said Gates would remain as defense secretary, a post he has held for the past two years.
At a news conference, the president-elect also introduced retired Marine Gen. James Jones as White House national security adviser, former Justice Department official Eric Holder as attorney general, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as secretary of homeland security and Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations.
The announcements rounded out the top tier of the team that will advise the incoming chief executive on foreign and national security issues in an era marked by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and terrorism around the globe.
"I assembled this team because I am a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions," he said.
"I think that's how the best decisions are made. One of the dangers in a White House, based on my reading of history, is that you get wrapped up in group-think and everybody agrees with everything and there's no discussion and there are no dissenting views. So I am going to be welcoming a vigorous debate inside the White House."
"But understand, I will be setting policy as president. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out, and I will expect them to implement that vision once decisions are made."
Obama's announcements marked a shift in emphasis after a spate of appointments last week for his economic team, led by Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary.
He now has selected half the members of his Cabinet, and is filling out the top echelons of his administration at an unusually quick pace during his transition as he seeks to fulfill his goal of being able to "hit the ground running" when he takes the oath of office on Jan. 20.
Obama said his appointees "share my pragmatism about the use of power, and my sense of purpose about America's role as a leader in the world."
He introduced Clinton first, saying of his former presidential rival, "She possesses an extraordinary intelligence and toughness, and a remarkable work ethic. ... She is an American of tremendous stature who will have my complete confidence, who knows many of the world's leaders, who will command respect in every capital and who will clearly have the ability to advance our interests around the world."
"I am proud to join you ... and may God bless you and our great country," the former first lady said in a brief turn at the lectern.
Gates' presence in Chicago made him a visible symbol of the transition in power from the old administration to the new.
The president-elect, reprising a campaign vow, said he would give the military a new mission as soon as he takes office: "responsibly ending the war in Iraq through a successful transition to Iraqi control." In his announcement remarks, he did not mention his oft-repeated pledge to withdraw most U.S. combat troops within 16 months, although he referred to it in response to a question several moments later.
Obama said he would make Rice, his pick for the U.N., a member of the Cabinet, an increase in stature from the Bush era.
Clinton, Holder, Napolitano and Rice all require confirmation by the Senate.
Jones, as a White House official, does not. Nor does Gates, already confirmed to his post.
At a news conference, Obama expressed sympathy for the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai but declined to say whether the Indian government would be justified in pursuing terrorists in next-door Pakistan.
"This is one of those times when I have to reiterate there is one president at a time," he said. "We're going to be engaged in some very delicate diplomacy in the next days and weeks, and I think it would be very inappropriate of me to comment."
Obama drew criticism during the campaign when he said the United States would be justified in pursuing al-Qaida terrorists in Pakistan if it had "actionable intelligence."
In a debate on Feb. 26, then-candidate Clinton said of Obama, "Last summer, he basically threatened to bomb Pakistan, which I don't think was a particularly wise position to take."
Obama said disagreements sometimes are magnified during campaigns. As for his one-time rival, now Cabinet choice, he said, "I believe that there is no more effective advocate than Hillary Clinton for that well-rounded view of how we advance American interests."
Clinton will give up her seat as a senator from New York to join the Obama Cabinet. Her appointment was preceded by lengthy negotiations involving her husband, the former president, whose international business connections posed potential conflicts of interests.
The former president agreed to disclose the donors to the foundation that built his library, as well as contributors to his international foundation.
Sen. Clinton had scarcely finished speaking when her husband issued a written statement. "She is the right person for the job of helping to restore America's image abroad, end the war in Iraq, advance peace and increase our security, by building a future for our children with more partners and fewer adversaries, one of shared responsibilities and opportunities," he said.
Gates said he was "mindful that we are engaged in two wars and face other serious challenges at home and around the world."
"I must do my duty as they do theirs," he said of the men and women in uniform in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. "How could I do otherwise?"
He said he was "honored to serve President-elect Obama."
Gates' appointment fulfilled a campaign promise by Obama, the naming of a Republican to his Cabinet.
Holder vowed to revitalize a Justice Department staggered by scandal during the Bush administration, both over the dismissal of federal prosecutors and the administration's program of wiretapping as part of its war against terrorists.
Napolitano, like Clinton, must resign her current job. As a border state governor, she has experience with immigration issues, one of the pressing concerns that will confront the new administration.
Obama said Jones, his national security adviser, "will bring to the job the dual experience of serving in uniform and as a diplomat. He has commanded a platoon in battle, served as supreme allied commander in a time of war and worked on behalf of peace in the Middle East."
The event was unlike those of last week, when Obama was the only one to speak. This time, he called on each of his appointees to make remarks, beginning with Clinton.
Vice President-elect Joe Biden said each member of the team shares the goals and the principles of the new administration that "strength and wisdom must go hand in hand," and that America's security "is not a partisan issue."
Obama has settled on additional members of his Cabinet, although they have not yet been announced.
Among them are former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle to be his secretary of health and human services and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be commerce secretary.
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