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The Third District Congressional Race…

February 7th, 2012 · No Comments

Okay, John Yarmuth is obviously winning that race. Brooks Wicker is embarrassing. And Burrel is running again.

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How Hard Can You Roll Your Eyes Today, Folks?

February 7th, 2012 · No Comments

Lawwwd, Bill Summers has finally retired from Louisville Metro Gubmint. The interim police chief will replace him. [WFPL] A new University of Kentucky report says that the Commonwealth should broaden its tax code to include services. [H-L] LMPD.com is finally discussing the five police chief finalists and the comments are interesting. [LMPD.com] The discussion about [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Business · Congress · Greg Fischer · John Yarmuth · LMPD · Metro Government · Mitch McConnell · State Government · Taxes

Yarmuth Presses For Fair Taxation In America

February 2nd, 2012 · 1 Comment

On January 25, John Yarmuth spoke on the House floor about fairness: It’s a perfect illustration of why fair, equal and comprehensive tax reform is necessary both in Kentucky and nationally.

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John Yarmuth Donates Congressional Salary Again

January 30th, 2012 · 15 Comments

Once again, John Yarmuth has donated his Congressional salary to the following 25 organizations: Anne Braden Institute – UofL Bridgehaven CASA Center for Women and Families Crane House Elderserve Family and Children’s Place – Child Advocacy Center Family Scholar House Harbor House Home of the Innocents Jewish Community of Louisville Kentucky Center Governor’s School for [...]

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President Obama’s Weekly Video Address

January 23rd, 2012 · No Comments

This week President Barack Obama discussed working without the help of Congress:

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John Yarmuth Wants To Drop The Pious Baloney

January 19th, 2012 · 3 Comments

Haha, funny story, here’s John Yarmuth on the House Floor telling WATBs to drop their pious baloney: At least Kentucky has an elected official in Warshington who isn’t wholly embarrassing. Glad to have Yarmuth calling people out?

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Yarmuth Indroduced Muhammad Ali Legacy Act

January 18th, 2012 · No Comments

Today Congressman John Yarmuth introduced the Muhammad Ali Legacy Act: The bill would authorize $5 million per year for a grant program, administered by the State Department, that would support: Preparing potential leaders to make a profound contribution to global society with programming, such as peace building, conflict resolution, violence prevention, character education, and education [...]

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Better Hope Redistricting Doesn’t Fail In Frankfort

December 28th, 2011 · No Comments

Greg Fischer says his New Year’s resolution is more government transparency. Really. He’s still using the transparency talking point. [Business First] This is the creepiest story you will read all week. Hands-down. What a terror. [FOX41] Apparently, no one in Southeastern Kentucky pays attention to how these things fail. Charging a subscriber fee for protection [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Congress · Dining · Greg Fischer · Health Care · John Yarmuth · Metro Government · Possibility City · State Government · Transparency · WAVE

Rep. Yarmuth Discusses Constitutional Amendment

December 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

Here’s John Yarmuth on the teevee discussing the need to get corrupt money out of politics: Yes, we, too, had to watch the clip twice to get over the fancy hipster glasses.

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Rep. Yarmuth Discusses Constitutional Amendment

December 21st, 2011 · No Comments

Here’s John Yarmuth on the teevee discussing the need to get corrupt money out of politics: Yes, we, too, had to watch the clip twice to get over the fancy hipster glasses.

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Tags: Congress · John Yarmuth · Politics · TV · Video

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