“Shutdown” Kabuki Theater
Viewpoint By George Miller The just-completed faux government “shutdown” ritual and resolution was reminiscent of a stylized, salve traditional Japanese Kabuki Theater production. Looking beyond the “shutdown’s” end and passage of still another buck-passing continuing resolution to supposedly avoid a default, doctor the following is offered: There would be no default unless Obama wanted it that […]
Government “Shutdown?”
Viewpoint By George Miller Are the Republicans trying to “shut down” the government? “Shutdown” is the highly misleading term bandied about by demagogues who wish to ram through spending in the form of a “Continuing Resolution” (CR) and blame opposition who were legitimately resisting a relatively small portion of it. A CR is an omnibus […]
Republican mean-spirited, racist bill guts food stamp program, “taking the food out of mouths of our children, the poor …”
Viewpoint By George Miller … That’s the impression that one might easily form when reading a recent press release from our Congresswoman, Julia Brownley (CA CD-26): The program discussed: “would slash nearly $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a program that primarily helps feed children, seniors, the disabled, and our veterans. “ […]
U.S Rep. Julia Brownley Visits Moorpark
By George Miller … Engages constituents on Obamacare, budget, spending, jobs, infrastructure, student loans, aid to businesses, “Congressional inaction,” government. corruption& civil liberties Moorpark- 8-27-13- The Congresswoman visited the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce on High St. to meet with constituents. She has been stopping by in what appears to be carefully engineered low key, one–on-one, […]
Representative Brownley To Visit Health Centers Across Ventura County
To mark National Health Center Week, Representative Julia Brownley plans to visit three area clinics. National Health Center Week recognizes the efforts of over 8200 clinics across the nation that offer services to their communities regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. You can read the Health Center FAQ sheet on their website: http://www.nachc.com/client/documents/America%27s_Health_Centers_2013.pdf Their […]
Ventura County Fourth of July Celebrations- 2013
This Channel Islands fireworks show scene looks more like an abstract painting (all event photos by George Miller) Above: Scenes from 2103 Channel Islands Harbor fireworks show, 7/4/13 July 4 celebrations were held around the county. The Channel Islands show is noted for its harbor scenes alone. The show has been cut back over the […]
Common Core Sparks Debate
News By Michael Hernandez (Photo by Marc Langsam) THOUSAND OAKS—A packed audience of almost 400 parents from Conejo Valley Unified School District gathered for a community Forum at the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 10th that featured proponents and opponents to Common Core education debating the merits of new learning […]
