HARRISBURG - The state Senate unanimously approved a bill yesterday that would allow Pennsylvania to join a multistate compact to protect and manage the water in the Great Lakes.
The bill goes to Gov. Rendell, who plans to sign it. When he does, Pennsylvania will become the last of eight Great Lakes states to adopt the compact, which still requires approval from Congress and the president to become law. In Canada, Ontario and Quebec also have adopted laws nearly identical to the compact.
The compact would prohibit piping or shipping Great Lakes water outside the system's vast drainage basin, with rare exceptions.
Also, the states would be required to adopt plans to improve water quality, protect ecosystems, and ensure that use of the water does not threaten its supply. The compact applies to water both in the Great Lakes and inland waterways.
The chain of lakes - Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior - constitutes one-fifth of the world's fresh-water supply.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080704_Pa__Senate_OKs_Great_Lakes_compact.html
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Why Veterans Are Voting BALDWIN
There is every reason for Veterans all over the country to rally around Chuck Baldwin for President. When military veterans signed on the dotted line promising to protect and defend the United States of America they were guaranteed certain benefits. As President of the United States; Chuck Baldwin will honor our nation’s commitment in every way.
Military veterans have served in difficult and dangerous places and spend a lot of time away from their family and loved ones. They serve during the most productive years of their lives, years that can never be given back.
The Chuck Baldwin Administration will work diligently to make certain that these veterans have their benefits restored and he will vigorously resist the attempt by any government agency to nullify or reduce earned benefits to veterans and their survivors, including but certainly not limited to, compensation, pensions, education, and health care.
George Washington once said that, “the willingness of with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportionate to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.”
Chuck Baldwin offers the “Real Deal”; promises made will be honored. Please join us as we work to move America forward. We need your vote, your prayers and your financial help.
Make a Donation!
Even a Little Does a Lot!
Join the Campaign!
Volunteer in Your Area
www.baldwin2008.com
Military veterans have served in difficult and dangerous places and spend a lot of time away from their family and loved ones. They serve during the most productive years of their lives, years that can never be given back.
The Chuck Baldwin Administration will work diligently to make certain that these veterans have their benefits restored and he will vigorously resist the attempt by any government agency to nullify or reduce earned benefits to veterans and their survivors, including but certainly not limited to, compensation, pensions, education, and health care.
George Washington once said that, “the willingness of with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportionate to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.”
Chuck Baldwin offers the “Real Deal”; promises made will be honored. Please join us as we work to move America forward. We need your vote, your prayers and your financial help.
Make a Donation!
Even a Little Does a Lot!
Join the Campaign!
Volunteer in Your Area
www.baldwin2008.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Important Pennsylvania Ballot Access Bill
July 2nd, 2008
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Bellefonte) is circulating his ballot access bill among all members of the State House, asking for co-sponsors. It would abolish mandatory petitions for all candidates, and provide a choice of paying a filing fee. No fee would be higher than $2,000. The bill applies equally to candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot, and candidates seeking a place on the general election ballot. UPDATE: thanks to Ken Krawchuk for pointing out that I mis-read the bill. The bill provides higher filing fees for independent and minor party candidates than for Democrats and Republicans. That provision of the bill would be unconstitutional, under the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision Davis v FEC. The Court said that states cannot have different contribution limits for different candidates for the same office. It follows logically that states can’t have different filing fee amounts for different candidates for the same office either.
The bill already has several co-sponsors. After that process of seeking co-sponsors is complete, probably by July 18, the bill will receive a bill number.
www.ballot-access.org
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Bellefonte) is circulating his ballot access bill among all members of the State House, asking for co-sponsors. It would abolish mandatory petitions for all candidates, and provide a choice of paying a filing fee. No fee would be higher than $2,000. The bill applies equally to candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot, and candidates seeking a place on the general election ballot. UPDATE: thanks to Ken Krawchuk for pointing out that I mis-read the bill. The bill provides higher filing fees for independent and minor party candidates than for Democrats and Republicans. That provision of the bill would be unconstitutional, under the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision Davis v FEC. The Court said that states cannot have different contribution limits for different candidates for the same office. It follows logically that states can’t have different filing fee amounts for different candidates for the same office either.
The bill already has several co-sponsors. After that process of seeking co-sponsors is complete, probably by July 18, the bill will receive a bill number.
www.ballot-access.org
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Baldwin On Supreme Court Gun Ruling
June 26, 2008
Supreme Court Shoots Straight On 2nd Amendment
Presidential Candidate Challenges Americans To Continue Pro-Gun Momentum By Rejecting Anti- Gun Obama & McCain
Grand Rapids, MI (June 26, 2008) The Constitution Party, (www.constitutionparty.com) the largest third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News),applauds the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the basic right of Americans to own guns.(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25390404)
Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin (www.Baldwin2008.com) commented on Thursday’s ruling saying, “ The Supreme Court got this one right. While the ruling still contains elements gun owners should denounce,the justices acknowledged that the words “shall not be infringed” mean just what our Founders meant; and two centuries later the meaning of those words has not changed”.
Baldwin added, “Countless assaults against the right of the people to keep and bear arms by both Republicans and Democrats over the years have taken a toll through draconian gun laws and oppressive legislation which has slowly and steadily chipped away at Americans’ vital, God-given right to self-defense.”
Baldwin pointed to Republican Senator John McCain saying, “We would expect the Democrats and Obama to be against gun rights, but voters need to be reminded that The “conservative” Republican McCain was behind anti-gun legislation to restrict sales at gun shows at both federal and state levels”.
The pro- 2nd amendment group Gun Owners of America added:
‘This year it appears (McCain) is seeking to ’come home’ to the pro-gun community, but the wounds are deep.’
Chuck Baldwin noted: “ The Supreme Court decision is a sign of the political sea-change we’re seeing in our country. While government has no right to demand people pay for (gun)permits, jump through hoops and ask for permission to exercise their 2nd amendment rights,The Constitution and all it guarantees cannot be dismissed and won’t be when voters decide in November they’d like to see a return to the basics in their presidential candidate…and I am that candidate.”
Supreme Court Shoots Straight On 2nd Amendment
Presidential Candidate Challenges Americans To Continue Pro-Gun Momentum By Rejecting Anti- Gun Obama & McCain
Grand Rapids, MI (June 26, 2008) The Constitution Party, (www.constitutionparty.com) the largest third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News),applauds the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the basic right of Americans to own guns.(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25390404)
Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin (www.Baldwin2008.com) commented on Thursday’s ruling saying, “ The Supreme Court got this one right. While the ruling still contains elements gun owners should denounce,the justices acknowledged that the words “shall not be infringed” mean just what our Founders meant; and two centuries later the meaning of those words has not changed”.
Baldwin added, “Countless assaults against the right of the people to keep and bear arms by both Republicans and Democrats over the years have taken a toll through draconian gun laws and oppressive legislation which has slowly and steadily chipped away at Americans’ vital, God-given right to self-defense.”
Baldwin pointed to Republican Senator John McCain saying, “We would expect the Democrats and Obama to be against gun rights, but voters need to be reminded that The “conservative” Republican McCain was behind anti-gun legislation to restrict sales at gun shows at both federal and state levels”.
The pro- 2nd amendment group Gun Owners of America added:
‘This year it appears (McCain) is seeking to ’come home’ to the pro-gun community, but the wounds are deep.’
Chuck Baldwin noted: “ The Supreme Court decision is a sign of the political sea-change we’re seeing in our country. While government has no right to demand people pay for (gun)permits, jump through hoops and ask for permission to exercise their 2nd amendment rights,The Constitution and all it guarantees cannot be dismissed and won’t be when voters decide in November they’d like to see a return to the basics in their presidential candidate…and I am that candidate.”
Monday, June 23, 2008
JBS MEETING THURSDAY JUNE 26TH [ NEW ] VIDEO
Everyone invited
Threre will be a meeting of the Pitsburgh Chapter of the John Brich Society this thursday June 26th at 7:30 pm at the Starlite Lounge Reataurant on Freeport Road in Blawnox . We will be showing NEW video described below;
A ground breaking film that will change the way you think about economics and children.
This video draws upon voices from all around the world and experts from many different disciplines - demographers, economists, sociologists, psychologists, civic and religious leaders, parliamentarians and diplomats. Together, they reveal in chilling soberness the dangers facing society and the world's economies, dangers far more imminent than global warming and at least as severe. (2008, 54min.)
I hope to see you and bring your friend and forward this email to as many people that you can. Wes Thompson
Threre will be a meeting of the Pitsburgh Chapter of the John Brich Society this thursday June 26th at 7:30 pm at the Starlite Lounge Reataurant on Freeport Road in Blawnox . We will be showing NEW video described below;
A ground breaking film that will change the way you think about economics and children.
This video draws upon voices from all around the world and experts from many different disciplines - demographers, economists, sociologists, psychologists, civic and religious leaders, parliamentarians and diplomats. Together, they reveal in chilling soberness the dangers facing society and the world's economies, dangers far more imminent than global warming and at least as severe. (2008, 54min.)
I hope to see you and bring your friend and forward this email to as many people that you can. Wes Thompson
Baldwin Campaign Off To A Great Start!
June 23, 2008
Largest Third Party Launches Presidential Campaign From Grand Rapids Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI- June 21, 2008: The Constitution Party, the largest third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News) announces the official launch of the presidential campaign of the party’s nominee Chuck Baldwin. (www.Baldwin2008.com)
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, at 5500 Division SE, the campaign officially begins on Tuesday, June 24th at 5:30 pm with a family-friendly catered dinner and activities for children. The event is free and open to the public.
Baldwin will address an earlier forum sponsored by the Family Rights Coalition of Michigan , June 23rd at 7:00 pm at Oakland County Commissioner’s Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, in the Oakland County Complex . The topic will be: Health care Policy and Family Breakdown.
The Baldwin candidacy is garnering widespread support and is on course to offer voters a viable alternative in the November presidential contest.
“Voters all over the country have told me, they’re “afraid of Obama and don’t trust McCain””, noted Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin.
A recent Fox News poll (www.foxnews.com.elections) shows Americans are considering the third party option as never before - 47% said they’d vote for a third party candidate.
A Zogby poll (http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1505) showed similar numbers as voters voiced discontent with the current Republican and Democratic candidates:
Fully 48% said they are dissatisfied and the survey finds 44% would never vote for Obama; 42% said McCain “will never get” their support!
Baldwin, 2004 Constitution Party Vice Presidential candidate, is an outspoken conservative political newspaper and internet columnist (NewsWithViews.com ), pastor and founder of Pensacola’s well-known Crossroad Baptist Church, a radio talk show host (www.chuckbaldwinlive.com) and author (http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/sketch.html).
Baldwin won his party’s nomination after 74% of the delegates at the Constitution Party convention voted for him over former UN Ambassador Allen Keyes. http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=751
“American voters are likely to deliver a ‘November Surprise’ to the two “Big Box” parties now controlling our government,” Baldwin predicted, saying, “It’s shaping up to be a ‘pendulum swing’ year. American voters have a right to expect their president to secure their borders, support life from conception to its natural end, and never commit American soldiers to a war unless it has been legally declared by congress and is necessary to protect and defend this nation. I am that candidate, I will be that president”
Largest Third Party Launches Presidential Campaign From Grand Rapids Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI- June 21, 2008: The Constitution Party, the largest third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News) announces the official launch of the presidential campaign of the party’s nominee Chuck Baldwin. (www.Baldwin2008.com)
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, at 5500 Division SE, the campaign officially begins on Tuesday, June 24th at 5:30 pm with a family-friendly catered dinner and activities for children. The event is free and open to the public.
Baldwin will address an earlier forum sponsored by the Family Rights Coalition of Michigan , June 23rd at 7:00 pm at Oakland County Commissioner’s Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, in the Oakland County Complex . The topic will be: Health care Policy and Family Breakdown.
The Baldwin candidacy is garnering widespread support and is on course to offer voters a viable alternative in the November presidential contest.
“Voters all over the country have told me, they’re “afraid of Obama and don’t trust McCain””, noted Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin.
A recent Fox News poll (www.foxnews.com.elections) shows Americans are considering the third party option as never before - 47% said they’d vote for a third party candidate.
A Zogby poll (http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1505) showed similar numbers as voters voiced discontent with the current Republican and Democratic candidates:
Fully 48% said they are dissatisfied and the survey finds 44% would never vote for Obama; 42% said McCain “will never get” their support!
Baldwin, 2004 Constitution Party Vice Presidential candidate, is an outspoken conservative political newspaper and internet columnist (NewsWithViews.com ), pastor and founder of Pensacola’s well-known Crossroad Baptist Church, a radio talk show host (www.chuckbaldwinlive.com) and author (http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/sketch.html).
Baldwin won his party’s nomination after 74% of the delegates at the Constitution Party convention voted for him over former UN Ambassador Allen Keyes. http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=751
“American voters are likely to deliver a ‘November Surprise’ to the two “Big Box” parties now controlling our government,” Baldwin predicted, saying, “It’s shaping up to be a ‘pendulum swing’ year. American voters have a right to expect their president to secure their borders, support life from conception to its natural end, and never commit American soldiers to a war unless it has been legally declared by congress and is necessary to protect and defend this nation. I am that candidate, I will be that president”
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