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Nebraska Appleseed Not Happy: Judge Refuses Injunction

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

Nebraska Appleseed is a Lincoln-based entity that seems to be on the wrong side of just about every issue limited government types are concerned about. If it costs money, grows government, facilitates the welfare state, promotes a “green” agenda, and potentially raises taxes, odds are high…Nebraska Appleseed would be for it. GiN’s “Deserving of Darts” […] Continue reading →

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GiN: Politicians Do the Side Step

Posted on September 18, 2010 by SCrosnoe

Shelli Dawdy with Grassroots in Nebraska (GiN) says “In my last article, I talked about how elected officials don’t often hear from those of us who just want to be left alone and don’t want anything from government. I theorized that is likely why, by the time politicians have run for higher office such as US Congress, they are no longer capable of hearing nor even perhaps believing that there really is a “silent majority” out there that wants limited government.” Continue reading →

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Politicians Do The Side Step

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

By Shelli Dawdy In my last article, I talked about how elected officials don’t often hear from those of us who just want to be left alone and don’t want anything from government. I theorized that is likely why, by the time politicians have run for higher office such as US Congress, they are no […] Continue reading →

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Politician Deafness & Other Natural Phenomenon

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

By Shelli Dawdy Why do federal elected officials seem to be impervious to the objections of their constituents, specifically when those objections are voiced in large numbers? That phenomenon was very well illustrated by the drama that reached a crescendo on October 3, 2008. Congress passed the bailout bill (TARP) despite call ratios into Congressmen […] Continue reading →

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Charity Without Government: Clinic With A Heart

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

A GiN Toast goes to the Clinic With A Heart featured in the September 7 edition of the Lincoln Journal Star. The seven year old project shows how private citizens, churches, and businesses working together can provide for the needy within their community – without government support. We applaud the very hard work over the years […] Continue reading →

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Where Does Nebraska Get Its Money?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am rather shocked to discover that Nebraska receives so very much of its budget from the Federal government. Silly, silly me. So much for state sovereignty…Seems rather curious that our Governor has been complaining about the acceptance of federal funds recently… Continue reading →

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NE Think Tank Has a Lot In Common With Pelosi

Posted on September 2, 2010 by SCrosnoe

On August 27th, the Platte Institute for Economic Research (Platte) sent out an email newsletter with a feature article entitled “The Economic Benefits of SNAP” in Nebraska. In 1996, Democrats and Republicans recognized welfare programs do nothing more than create cycles of dependency. The result was across the board welfare reform. Programs like SNAP are on the march to reversing those reforms. Continue reading →

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Deserving of Darts: Lincoln City Council & Mayor

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska is in debt and recently took on an arena project that will cost much more than the $300 million+ projected. Mayor Chris Beutler and the City Council, despite these facts, have painted themselves into corners and are hard pressed to resist demands for all services to remain in place. Continue reading →

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Federal Funding Tap Dance: Are States Puppets Or Partners?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

When considering how to get out of the way of the growing red ink tsunami gushing out of D.C., one of the first questions that comes to mind is what states can do about it. Many federal programs could be rejected by states, but they aren’t. Obviously, they want the money. Prior governors and legislators have opted to accept federal funds in an effort to tout how much they accomplish while in office, handing the strings and increased obligations to the next set of officials. Continue reading →

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GiN Whine List First Honorees: The Green Shirts

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Stubborn_Facts

The City of Lincoln budget has been in trouble year after year. One of the reasons is the very loud folks who show up at every turn to demanding that every city program remain in place. Grassroots in Nebraska has a new feature: The Whine List. Some recent attendees of a City Council meeting are a first “honorees”. Continue reading →

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