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  1. UPDATED - Central MO Young Republicans Meeting March 2010 Meeting
  2. Secretary of State (and Democrat Senate Candidate) Robin Carnahan & ACORN: Too Close for Comfort
  3. NEW - The "Jobs Bill" and Baby Steps by Kevin Jackson
  4. NEW - State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) Capitol Report
  5. L.I. Internet Activist School in Washington, D.C.
  6. NEW - Images of the Week - Media Malpractice; Diplomatic Relations Fail; Not all of D.C. was Shut Down Because of Snow
  7. RECAP - Missouri Lincoln Days Feb. 26-28 in St. Charles
  8. Contact info for Congressmen Luetkemeyer and Skelton, Senator Bond, and Senator McCaskill
  9. UPDATED - Google Calendar of Upcoming Area Events
  10. Quick Links

Updated Feb. 28, 2010

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Mike Zweifel email
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1. NEW - Central MO Young Republicans Meeting March Meeting

Click for our membership form and mailing instructions (pdf) (best viewed in Acrobat). Sign up for our FREE e-mail update here.

Next Meeting
Thursday, March 11 at Madison's Cafe in Jefferson City, 7pm
Speaker: Mike Kehoe, candidate for the Missouri State Senate, District 6

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Agenda tba. Meeting is free and open to the public; guests welcome. All ages welcome to attend as well. RSVP on Facebook or at centralmoyrs@gmail.com.

If you are a Repubulican candidate or on a campaign, and would like to speak to the group for a few minutes, please e-mail centralmoyrs@gmail.com.

Boone County Election Info: Click here for all elected positions available, along with other info.
Last day to register to vote for the August primary is March 10 - get registered today! Much more at http://www.showmeboone.com/CLERK/.

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2. Robin Carnahan and ACORN: Too Close For Comfort

http://acorncarnahan.com/

Over the years, Robin Carnahan has maintained close ties with the embattled liberal organization ACORN - furthering their goals and whitewashing their record of corruption and fraud. So the Missouri GOP requested all email correspondence between Carnahan's office and ACORN to determine just how cozy their relationship really is. They received more than 1,400 documents.

UPDATE: New web video highlights revolving door between Carnahan and liberal special interests

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3. NEW - The "Jobs Bill" and Baby Steps
(by Kevin Jackson, via the American Thinker)

 Lost in the white noise of recent Democrat loses and other setbacks is the fact that Democrats still are the dominant party.  The new $15B jobs plan reinforces the point that liberal Democrats will take whatever they want, and Republicans are almost helpless to stop them.  But when the tactic of force doesn't work, Democrats resort to their tried and true tactic of "baby steps."

Democrats would love to blame the present condition of the economy and a host of other things on the notion that they can't prevent the filibuster. But let's not forget that the Democrats hold 59 Senate seats to the Republicans 41.

The fact that Democrats are bellyaching about not having a super majority is ridiculous when you think about it rationally.  Democrats control both Houses of Congress with overwhelming majorities, yet they complain, in effect, "My Ferrari uses too much gas!"

The change in the Democrats' strategy was not because of the Massachusetts Senate seat going Republican, but because America became aware of just how crazy Obama's ideas are.  Most Democrats are happier than a hippy who made it through customs that Obama was unable to pass things like card check, Cap and Tax, and DeathCare, and the polls prove that.  Had it not been for Republicans blocking these ridiculous ideas, America would be 88% union, paying 3X for its energy, and own DeathCare policies, but waiting on the five-year delay for the policies to take effect.

The so-called Obama mandate was not a mandate at all.  Those warm fuzzy feelings for Obama in 2008 are now seen as just indigestion in 2010.  And it was Obama's policies that have forced the Democrats to pump the brakes, i.e. shift tactics. Baby steps.

Most big government programs began as little acorns -- pardon the obvious pun. Social security began with baby steps, and is now a one-ton sacred cow.  The income tax system started with baby steps, "...to pay for the war," and today the income tax system is a behemoth that nobody can understand.

Has the government ever rescinded any tax?  Gasoline taxes were added to finance one project or another, yet long after the projects have ended, the taxes still haunts us.  The government has become a bloated self-indulgent monster, and it got that way because it took baby steps, hardly noticed by the proletariat.

The Republicans who voted for the small -- incremental is a better word -- "jobs plan" are really showcasing their ignorance of history...please continue the column by clicking here.

Kevin Jackson is author of the Amazon best-selling book The BIG Black Lie, and publishes his blog at http://theblacksphere.net/.  Kevin is a regular on The Glenn Beck Show, and appears every Thursday on Allman in the Morning, 97.1 FM radio

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4. NEW - State Senator Kurt Schaefer Capitol Report for the week of Feb. 22


Legislative Highlights from the Missouri Senate – Week of Feb. 22, 2010

While there is still much legislation making its way through the various committees, many legislators are filing new bills as the March 1 deadline approaches. Here are the highlights from my week in the Missouri Senate.

I had the privilege of presenting a resolution to Alliance Foam Technologies in Centralia on Monday.  Owned by Barry Stevens, Matt Old and Lance McCann, the company recently received the 2009 Business of the Year Award from the Centralia Chamber of Commerce.  I was very pleased to meet with the owners, tour the facility, and extend my congratulations to the company for their success. Alliance Foam is a great example of the determination and risk-taking in business that is going to help bring us out of this economic downturn.

I filed Senate Bill 975 on Tuesday, which would require all participants in the death certification process to use an electronic death registration system. The state registrar, health departments, medical examiners, and funeral directors must use the system within 24 months of its certification by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

I also filed Senate Bill 962 which relates to gifted education. The bill states that school districts must include in their annual school accountability report card whether the school district currently has a state-approved gifted education program. The bill also requires school districts to identify gifted students and establish specific programs for them.

Additionally, Senate Bill 884 was heard in the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee on Tuesday. This bill closes the loophole in the Master Tobacco Settlement and requires all manufacturers to follow the settlement.

On Wednesday I filed Senate Bill 999, which would modify the enhanced enterprise zone program. Taxpayers that establish a new business facility in a certified industrial zone approved or designated as an enhanced enterprise zone by the Department of Economic Development would get a new tax credit. A certified industrial zone is any real property that encompasses at least 100 acres, has been found to be blighted, and is in a location with a poverty rate of at least 20 percent. Also on Wednesday, my Access Missouri scholarship legislation, Senate Bill 784, was voted out of the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. This bill equalizes the scholarship amount for public and private four-year institutions at a $2,850 maximum and increases the amount for two-year institutions to 1,250. It will now move to the Senate floor for debate.

On Thursday, I filed several bills, including:

  • Senate Bill 1004, also known as "Karra's and Jocelyn's Law" on Thursday. Under this act, endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree is an unclassified felony with a prison term of no more than 20 years when the person creates a substantial risk to the life of a child under the age of five by shaking that child.

  • Senate Bill 1005, which specifies that an individual, who owns or leases private property and is claiming to use protective force, may use deadly force against a person who unlawfully enters, remains in the property after unlawfully entering, or attempts to unlawfully enter the property.

This week I had the privilege of presenting resolutions to multiple University of Missouri-Columbia athletic teams this week. I honored both the women’s soccer and softball teams as well as heavyweight wrestling champion Mark Ellis for their accomplishments.

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5. Comprehensive Internet Activist School - Leadership Institute

Dear Michael,

Be a part of the most comprehensive internet activism training when you attend the Leadership Institute’s Comprehensive Internet Activism School. The school will be held March 9-10 in Arlington, VA.

In light of the 2008 & 2009 elections, it has never been more important to understand the essentials of internet activism. Learn from the experts how to best market your conservative cause online. What was cutting edge last year may be out of date today. Starting with the fundamentals of Web 2.0, learn how to build the most effective internet strategy for your cause, campaign, or organization.

Learn from internet experts in two days how to harness the power of the internet to advance your campaign or cause. Topics include:

  • Starting a blog and generating quality content & traffic.

  • Building an online community and mobilizing activists.

  • Harnessing the power of Web 2.0, new media and technology devices.

  • Learning how internet fundraising differs from traditional fundraising.

  • Marketing with Google & Facebook ads.

This school is primarily for internet activist beginner and intermediate campaign staffers, grassroots activists, and candidates. It is also a good refresher course for new media specialists.

Register before February 24th and receive $50 off the normal price of $100. Your tuition includes meals, class materials, lodging, and the ability to network with others who can help you achieve your goals.

You may register online at www.leadershipinstitute.org. Please don’t hesitate to call me with any questions at 703-247-2000. 

Sincerely,
Christopher Malagisi Email
Director of Political Training
Leadership Institute
703-247-2000
1101 North Highland Street
Arlington VA 22201
www.leadershipinstitute.org

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6. NEW - Images of the Week: Media Malpractice; Diplomatic Relations Fail featuring the Dalai Lama;
Not Everything Was Shut Down In Washington During the Snow Storms



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7. RECAP - Missouri Lincoln Days Activities - Feb. 26-28 in St. Charles

From the St. Charles Young Republicans President Linda Ragsdale:

The St. Charles Young Republicans as well as republicans from all across the state experienced an amazing weekend this past weekend!  This was the 111th annual Missouri Lincoln Days celebration and for the first time, was held right here in St. Charles County.  Governor Tim Pawlenty from Minnesota was our keynote speaker at our Friday night banquet.  Prior to the speach, I heard several people ask "How can this governor from MN talk about what people in MO want to hear?"  After his speach, I heard those same people say, "He was a great speaker.  I see him as a contender in 2012."  After the banquet, lots of fun was had at the Party with the Party.

Saturday was a very busy day.  I saw one or two YRs attend the Republican Lawyers meeting.  The MRP State Committee Meeting had a pretty full room.  It was standing room only for the Town Hall Forum.  I am proud to say there were at least 50 people at the Young Republicans State meeting where we were addressed by many guests (Representative Steven Tilley, US Congressional Candidate Jacob Turk from the Kansas City area, US Congressional Candidate Ed Martin from St. Louis, Senator Kit Bond, State Senate candidate John Lamping, and US Senate candidate Roy Blunt).  Even with all these wonderful speakers, we did have time to hear updates from YR chapters from around the state and a new club was chartered this weekend as well.  After the state YR meeting, the St. Charles YRs provided lunch to state YRs before training sessions.  A real treat for the day was Lt. Governor Peter Kinder's ice-cream social.  How nice was it to have an ice-cream scooped up by the man himself?!?  Saturday night's banquest was a wonderful tribute to retiring US Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond.  We viewed a special tribute video and then heard from former US Attorney General John Ashcroft, who had many wonderful things to say about the Senator.  We certainly wish him well in his retirement.  The weekend finished off with Party with the Party where I saw lots of YRs (myself included) dancing on the dancefloor while we got to hear Dr. Zhivegas.  They are always a good time!

Mark your calenders for Missouri Lincoln Days 2011.  It will be held in Springfield, MO the weekend of Febuary 18-20.

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8. Contact info for Congressmen Luetkemeyer and Skelton, Senator Bond, and Senator McCaskill

Senator Bond - www.bond.senate.gov OR (573) 442-8151 (Columbia office)
Senator McCaskill - www.mccaskill.senate.gov OR (573) 442-7130 (Columbia office)
Congressman Luetkemeyer (9th District) - luetkemeyer.house.gov OR (573) 886-8928 (Columbia office), ALSO Blaine is on Facebook (search for him and become a fan!)
Congressman Skelton (4th District) - www.house.gov/skelton OR (573) 635-3499 (Jefferson City office)

Bonus: Visit the CMYRs' website here for Missouri state legislators!

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9. UPDATED - Upcoming Area Events Calendar

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