I am glad to know that people still remember that one of our truly great
presidents, Theodore Roosevelt was a Republican, and his view of support
for the environment was truly wonderful. There have been times when I
have wondered if "The Old Grey Elephant Aint What it Used to Be". So I am
glad that some people have long memories.
When I spoke of my support for Theodore at a meeting in a high income
region in suburban Philadelphia, I was told by those present that he was a
traitor to his party. This helped confirm my resolution to leave, and seek
a new job elsewhere.
At 07:57 AM 01/06/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>Debbie,
>
>I am a relatively new member of the Sierra Club and have enjoyed reading the
>newsletter and articles involving environmental issues and protecting our
>natural resources. I appreciate you and your team's efforts in gathering
>this information and getting these articles to us via email.
>
>This article is a bit of surprise. There is little if any information on
>Sierra type issues and it seems a bit one sided. Will you be presenting the
>Republican viewpoint in a subsequent article? You see I am probably a rare
>breed for you as I am a strong Republican that is a strong believer in
>protecting our environment as a member of the Sierra club. Many of the
>points outlined in this political agenda are helpful to our state, but there
>is an opposite side to any coin. I was just curious to see if we are going
>to present that other side of coin viewpoint.
>
>Thank you for your time,
>Larry Lubinus
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Debbie Neustadt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 6:43 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: The Democrats Economice Agenda in the Iowa Legislature
>
>
>Legis.News -- Inside the Iowa Legislature, January 3, 2003
>By House Democratic Leader Dick Myers
>
>MORE TOUGH DECISIONS AWAIT 2003 SESSION
>
>The 2003 legislative session will kickoff on Monday, January 13. Once
>again, due to the
>sluggish economy, the state budget will be extremely tight. Budget
>issues will no doubt
>command most of the headlines from now until adjournment in April.
>
>This will make the third consecutive year of very tough budgeting. In
>the past two years,
>we have slashed state spending significantly. Today, state government in
>Iowa is spending
>LESS than it did four years ago.
>
>At the same time, thanks to Governor Vilsack's leadership, we have been
>able to improve
>public schools by reducing class sizes and improving teacher pay. It is
>a matter of
>establishing priorities and sticking by them.
>
>In difficult budget times, it is crucial to maintain focus on
>priorities. In 2003, House
>Democrats will continue to concentrate on three major areas:
>
>Managing and balancing the state budget.
>Improving the economic security of Iowans today.
>Modernizing Iowa and providing economic growth for our children's
>future.
>
>We cannot let ourselves be sidetracked from these goals. Any diversion
>from these
>priorities would be a waste of our time and taxpayers' money.
>
>I am pleased to hear the public declarations of cooperation coming from
>the Governor and
>Republican leaders. We serve the public well when we work collectively,
>and this year will
>require our best efforts.
>
>*************************************************************
>THE DEMOCRATIC AGENDA FOR 2003
>
>Democrats will introduce specific legislation this year to further our
>plan to protect
>Iowans' economic security and foster modernization and growth for the
>future.
>
>Our Democratic agenda includes:
>
>* Making income tax rates more competitive and simplifying tax forms.
>* Taking commercial advantage of university research.
>* Lowering prescription drug costs for seniors.
>* Incorporating character education into all public school curricula.
>* Continuing class-size reductions in elementary grades.
>* Proving insurance parity for mentally illness.
>* Raising the state's minimum wage.
>* Protecting the privacy of Iowans' medical and financial records.
>
>Democrats intend to work from day one to develop and enact this agenda.
>We look forward to
>working with Governor Vilsack and majority Republicans to that end.
>
>*************************************************************
>CONTACT INFORMATION
>
>For more information and news from the Iowa House of Representatives,
>visit our website at
><www.iowahouse.org> or call (515) 281-3521.
>
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