Yesterday, I was contacted by my son's speech therapist. She explained that we would not be meeting any longer or at least until she could get established on her own. The organization that employed her, Nourishing Families in Kansas, did not get the state funding that the 0-3yr old Infant-Toddler Program relies on to keep operating.
This is the only organization that provides speech, physical, occupational and other therapies to developmentally delayed pre-school children in my area. My insurance pays for my son's therapies, although not the amount that is charged by the organization (about 60%). Perhaps Nourishing Families needed the state funds to operate because insurance companies would not pay the full amount. Or perhaps because they provide therapies to kids who may not be able to pay at all. I do not know.
In any case, there will be huge hole in services to area children that are in a critical development stage. Intervention at early ages is the best chance these kids have rise to their full potential in the future.
My question...who makes these decisions and what is being funded instead of this important program. I suspect these programs are easier to drop because these parents are too busy with their children to lobby their congressmen. I was not even aware that Kansas was having huge budget problems. And I do try to keep up. It just seems like our children should be a priority, not a top-of-the-list liability that can be cut without explanation.
Betsy
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Very Good Article by Dick Morris
Great Article by Dick Morris.
http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/
Obama's liberal philosophy dictates that when the news is bad, shoot the messenger. The newest data from Arbitron, the company charged with measuring the size of radio audiences, suggests that listenership to hip hop, inner city, and minority radio has been overstated in the past and that the popularity of conservative talk radio has been under-reported.
This conclusion - ideologically inconvenient for Obama - comes from the company's decision to dispense with the Stone Age way it has been measuring radio audiences - by hand written diaries based on listener memory - with modern machines which automatically record what the person is listening to and for how long.
The opening barrage in Obama's efforts to reign in talk radio was fired by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week when its acting Chairman Michael J. Copps announced an investigation of Arbitron's radio measuring technology called the Portable People Meter. (Not to be confused with the Purple People Eater celebrated in song in the 1950s).
God Bless America
Betsy
http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/
Obama's liberal philosophy dictates that when the news is bad, shoot the messenger. The newest data from Arbitron, the company charged with measuring the size of radio audiences, suggests that listenership to hip hop, inner city, and minority radio has been overstated in the past and that the popularity of conservative talk radio has been under-reported.
This conclusion - ideologically inconvenient for Obama - comes from the company's decision to dispense with the Stone Age way it has been measuring radio audiences - by hand written diaries based on listener memory - with modern machines which automatically record what the person is listening to and for how long.
The opening barrage in Obama's efforts to reign in talk radio was fired by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week when its acting Chairman Michael J. Copps announced an investigation of Arbitron's radio measuring technology called the Portable People Meter. (Not to be confused with the Purple People Eater celebrated in song in the 1950s).
God Bless America
Betsy
Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day to all of you. Especially to all of our wonderful Soldiers serving and to all of their families supporting them.
Memorial Day is about remembering all of those who have served and those that have given the supreme sacrifice for all of to live in freedom in this great Country.
Let us honor all of them today. Those that have gone before us, those that serve now, and all of the families of Soldiers.
Happy Memorial Day and May God Bless America
Betsy
Memorial Day is about remembering all of those who have served and those that have given the supreme sacrifice for all of to live in freedom in this great Country.
Let us honor all of them today. Those that have gone before us, those that serve now, and all of the families of Soldiers.
Happy Memorial Day and May God Bless America
Betsy
Obama and his Arlington Speech
To be very honest it made me nauseous to see President Obama standing there, laying the wreath today at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, after all his dishonorable comments and actions to date towards the US Military and our National Security. To be honest it looked like it pained him to even stand there and have to say good things about the United States, the US Military, and our Veterans.
Obama stated today that he honored all of the men that have served and fallen. That they are the reason there is freedom and liberty in the world. If he honors them so much, why did he go on the "world apology tour" bashing America?
He stated that the military would have all it needs to do it's job if called upon. But then he cuts defense spending drastically in this budget, and even worse it looks like in the next one.
He says military families will have all that we need. But, then again he cuts defense spending, and makes it more dangerous for our family members to do their jobs since they will not have the training time and equipment that they need. Sounds more like a bribe to me. If given a choice between the terrible housing we have lived in at various bases or nice, new housing and services but less for training and equiptment...I choose the former EVERY time.
He says that he honors the military while he has counted amongst his friends those that have attacked the military and ridiculed us all.
Actions speak louder then words Mr. President, and your actions show us exactly what you think of all of us, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, or Family Member.
Betsy
Obama stated today that he honored all of the men that have served and fallen. That they are the reason there is freedom and liberty in the world. If he honors them so much, why did he go on the "world apology tour" bashing America?
He stated that the military would have all it needs to do it's job if called upon. But then he cuts defense spending drastically in this budget, and even worse it looks like in the next one.
He says military families will have all that we need. But, then again he cuts defense spending, and makes it more dangerous for our family members to do their jobs since they will not have the training time and equipment that they need. Sounds more like a bribe to me. If given a choice between the terrible housing we have lived in at various bases or nice, new housing and services but less for training and equiptment...I choose the former EVERY time.
He says that he honors the military while he has counted amongst his friends those that have attacked the military and ridiculed us all.
Actions speak louder then words Mr. President, and your actions show us exactly what you think of all of us, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, or Family Member.
Betsy
Sunday, May 24, 2009
obama and his hypocrisy
Have you noticed how obama is stating over and over this weekend how much he honors the US Military and all of our Veterans? Gee, its funny I just don't believe him.
Maybe its the fact that since he came into office he has been cutting defense spending. Maybe it's because he's been trying to reduce Veteran's benefits. Maybe because it's his DHS that releases memos stating returning Veterans are a threat to national security. Maybe its because of the pompous way that he stages photo ops with the military to try and show support.
He even has promised that with all of his defense cuts the family programs will not be touched. Well that sounds great, but what that really means is training and equipping funds will be hit hard. So you can have a wonderful looking base, but no money to train with. Gee, that's really honoring our Veterans and Military, preventing them from training for their next mission.
obama talks a nice game. He says things that sound good on the surface, but as soon as you start peeling back the layers you find nothing but rotten festering agendas. Most importantly, actions speak louder then words, lets see some actions that actually honor the military obama.
Betsy
Maybe its the fact that since he came into office he has been cutting defense spending. Maybe it's because he's been trying to reduce Veteran's benefits. Maybe because it's his DHS that releases memos stating returning Veterans are a threat to national security. Maybe its because of the pompous way that he stages photo ops with the military to try and show support.
He even has promised that with all of his defense cuts the family programs will not be touched. Well that sounds great, but what that really means is training and equipping funds will be hit hard. So you can have a wonderful looking base, but no money to train with. Gee, that's really honoring our Veterans and Military, preventing them from training for their next mission.
obama talks a nice game. He says things that sound good on the surface, but as soon as you start peeling back the layers you find nothing but rotten festering agendas. Most importantly, actions speak louder then words, lets see some actions that actually honor the military obama.
Betsy
Friday, May 22, 2009
obama and Defense Spending
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/22/obama-signs-tightening-defense-spending/?test=latestnews
Not that this was not needed, but what about all the other pork and wasteful spending within the Federal Government? Over and over again, obama takes swipes at organizations within the government like the US Military while pushing more money towards his liberal socialist agenda. I am truly sickened...
Not that this was not needed, but what about all the other pork and wasteful spending within the Federal Government? Over and over again, obama takes swipes at organizations within the government like the US Military while pushing more money towards his liberal socialist agenda. I am truly sickened...
pelosi Needs To Go
Never mind just the general reasons why I think I think nancy pelosi needs to go, this sums it up even better.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/22/democrats-defend-pelosis-accusation-cia/
In her first public comments since accusing the CIA of lying to Congress about Bush-era interrogation methods, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she stood by her statement.
Then she refused to make any more remarks, attempting to tamp down a story that she fueled last week that Republicans now want her to prove.
"I have made the statement that I'm going to make on this. I don't have any more to say on this," she said at her weekly news conference. "I stand by my comments. And what we are doing is staying on our course and not being distracted from it."
Pelosi brought backup with her: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and other members of the Democratic leadership flanked her but none of them dared touch the CIA controversy. Instead they took turns talking about every issue under the sun -- the economy, health care, energy policy, credit cards -- except Pelosi's allegations.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the panel tasked with getting party members elected to the House, immediately slammed Pelosi.
"Speaker Pelosi stammered and filibustered around the elephant in the room because she knows full well that she has become a political liability to her fellow Democrats in Congress," NRCC spokesman Ken Spain said in a statement.
Fine nancy, you stand by your accusation that you were lied to. Great, I stand by the fact that you are a liar and need to go. Today would not be soon enough.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/22/democrats-defend-pelosis-accusation-cia/
In her first public comments since accusing the CIA of lying to Congress about Bush-era interrogation methods, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she stood by her statement.
Then she refused to make any more remarks, attempting to tamp down a story that she fueled last week that Republicans now want her to prove.
"I have made the statement that I'm going to make on this. I don't have any more to say on this," she said at her weekly news conference. "I stand by my comments. And what we are doing is staying on our course and not being distracted from it."
Pelosi brought backup with her: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and other members of the Democratic leadership flanked her but none of them dared touch the CIA controversy. Instead they took turns talking about every issue under the sun -- the economy, health care, energy policy, credit cards -- except Pelosi's allegations.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the panel tasked with getting party members elected to the House, immediately slammed Pelosi.
"Speaker Pelosi stammered and filibustered around the elephant in the room because she knows full well that she has become a political liability to her fellow Democrats in Congress," NRCC spokesman Ken Spain said in a statement.
Fine nancy, you stand by your accusation that you were lied to. Great, I stand by the fact that you are a liar and need to go. Today would not be soon enough.
Betsy
Former Vice President Cheney
I just love how the democrats are up in arms over his speech. Lets just lay out some facts though first:
1. His speech was scheduled long before obama felt the need for a campaign speech again.
2. At no time did he say anything that was not true; while in contrast I can not even begin to count the fallacies, flip-flops, and falsehoods uttered by obama.
3. VP Cheney was exactly right in declaring they were using certain releases as political stunts.
Then we have the typical democratic whining about former administrations (namely the President and Vice President) don't attack the sitting administration. Well, first off, you have been the largest violators of this with carter and clinton. Secondly, he is a private citizen again. If he feels the need to call it like he sees it, then he has every right to. Believe me, we need men like him right now to expose this charlatan administration for what it really is. Trying to fundamentally change us to a socialist nation.
Thank You Vice President Cheney for continuing to speak up and telling it like it is.
Betsy
1. His speech was scheduled long before obama felt the need for a campaign speech again.
2. At no time did he say anything that was not true; while in contrast I can not even begin to count the fallacies, flip-flops, and falsehoods uttered by obama.
3. VP Cheney was exactly right in declaring they were using certain releases as political stunts.
Then we have the typical democratic whining about former administrations (namely the President and Vice President) don't attack the sitting administration. Well, first off, you have been the largest violators of this with carter and clinton. Secondly, he is a private citizen again. If he feels the need to call it like he sees it, then he has every right to. Believe me, we need men like him right now to expose this charlatan administration for what it really is. Trying to fundamentally change us to a socialist nation.
Thank You Vice President Cheney for continuing to speak up and telling it like it is.
Betsy
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Hope for the Republican Party?
RNC Chairman, Michael Steele, made an important and bold speech today criticizing the President and encouraging members to support the Republican party and stand up for their values as well as the parties values when voting on issues such as taxes and spending. He described President Obama's first 100 days as a "reign of error" that has resulted in the government's new businesses of selling cars, running banks, and printing money. Oh, and by the way, "95% of Americans will NOT get a tax cut."
I would like to give Mr. Steele a huge hug for finally coming out and laying the facts on the line and giving the American people something more than the pack of lies that keep spewing from the Whitehouse. This Presidents seems more concerned with the environment than creating jobs. More concerned with ending nuclear proliferation than wondering why China is ramping up for war. More concerned with speeches than policies that make sense and are good for the country, not just an ideal that he holds.
I am appalled by it all and hardly have the words each day.
I apologize for my absence as of late, family business, but I am back on track now and will be keeping up with the current news but will also be researching and commenting on family/women's issues that I hold dear.
God Bless,
Betsy
I would like to give Mr. Steele a huge hug for finally coming out and laying the facts on the line and giving the American people something more than the pack of lies that keep spewing from the Whitehouse. This Presidents seems more concerned with the environment than creating jobs. More concerned with ending nuclear proliferation than wondering why China is ramping up for war. More concerned with speeches than policies that make sense and are good for the country, not just an ideal that he holds.
I am appalled by it all and hardly have the words each day.
I apologize for my absence as of late, family business, but I am back on track now and will be keeping up with the current news but will also be researching and commenting on family/women's issues that I hold dear.
God Bless,
Betsy
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What A Day For Nancy Pelosi
Wow, what a big day for Nancy Pelosi. First she didn't know. Then she kinda knew. Now the CIA lied. Tell me Nancy, whats next??? John Stewart had it right last night with his Waffle House comments. No offense to Waffle House.
From Fox News:
Republicans said they were stunned Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's claim that she was powerless as minority leader to intervene in the CIA's "enhanced interrogation techniques" used on terrorism suspects.
Earlier in the day, Pelosi told reporters that the CIA misled Congress on its activities, but she protested that she knew that any complaints by her about the use of waterboarding and other harsh tactics would fall on deaf ears.
Pelosi said in her weekly news conference that she supported a letter drafted in February 2003 by Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif. -- the new ranking Democrat on the House intelligence panel who attended a briefing that month that included discussions on waterboarding -- and sent to the Bush administration, raising concerns over the program. Harman was the "appropriate person to register a protest," Pelosi said "But no letter or anything else is going to stop them from doing what they're going to do," she added.
Not so, said Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee. "As a member of the Gang of Four, if the CIA proposes to do something that we think is wrong, we can do something about it. We've done something about," he said.
The so-called "Gang of Four" refers to the four members of Congress who serve in the chairman and vice chairman spots on the Senate and House Intelligence Committees. In 2002, that group included Sens. Bob Graham, D-Fla., and Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and Reps. Porter Goss, R-Fla, and Pelosi, D-Calif.
Bond said that as minority leader, Pelosi could have used a number of legislative tools to block the program, including using the Constitution's Speech and Debate clause, which protects lawmakers who wish to speak on the House floor on sensitive issues. She could also have insisted that other members be briefed on interrogation techniques; moved to cut CIA funds; insisted Congress go into closed session, like during Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Patriot Act revisions; or sought revisions to the National Security Act to change congressional notification requirements.
From Fox News:
Republicans said they were stunned Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's claim that she was powerless as minority leader to intervene in the CIA's "enhanced interrogation techniques" used on terrorism suspects.
Earlier in the day, Pelosi told reporters that the CIA misled Congress on its activities, but she protested that she knew that any complaints by her about the use of waterboarding and other harsh tactics would fall on deaf ears.
Pelosi said in her weekly news conference that she supported a letter drafted in February 2003 by Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif. -- the new ranking Democrat on the House intelligence panel who attended a briefing that month that included discussions on waterboarding -- and sent to the Bush administration, raising concerns over the program. Harman was the "appropriate person to register a protest," Pelosi said "But no letter or anything else is going to stop them from doing what they're going to do," she added.
Not so, said Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee. "As a member of the Gang of Four, if the CIA proposes to do something that we think is wrong, we can do something about it. We've done something about," he said.
The so-called "Gang of Four" refers to the four members of Congress who serve in the chairman and vice chairman spots on the Senate and House Intelligence Committees. In 2002, that group included Sens. Bob Graham, D-Fla., and Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and Reps. Porter Goss, R-Fla, and Pelosi, D-Calif.
Bond said that as minority leader, Pelosi could have used a number of legislative tools to block the program, including using the Constitution's Speech and Debate clause, which protects lawmakers who wish to speak on the House floor on sensitive issues. She could also have insisted that other members be briefed on interrogation techniques; moved to cut CIA funds; insisted Congress go into closed session, like during Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Patriot Act revisions; or sought revisions to the National Security Act to change congressional notification requirements.
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