Economy
Posted November 29th, 2011 by Konni
Date: 12/7/2011
Time: 12:00 pm TO 1:30 pm
Event Description:
Texas House of Representatives Speaker Joe Straus will share his
perspective on the accomplishments of the 82nd Texas Legislative Session and outline the formidable challenges confronting Texas.
First elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2005, Straus was chosen Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives by his colleagues in January 2009 and again in January of 2011. Straus, a native, fifth-generation Texan, represents Texas House District 121 in San Antonio. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, he has an insurance, investments and executive benefits practice.
To see the full announcement on this event, please click here.
Posted October 10th, 2011 by Konni
The following notice has been sent to us via CLEAN (http://www.cleanresources.org). CLEAN Resources is a group of concerned citizens, small businesses, and other Texans who represent more than 100,000 jobs in the Barnett Shale. They are a non-profit organization that focuses on education. They advocate for the development of American energy recources, especially shale gas as a way to lead this country down the path of energy security, national security, better air quality, economic progress and a cleaner environment.
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, DAG will host a panel for its series about urban gas well drilling. This will take place at UNT Denton Main Campus, ENV Building from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The panel includes:
- Jay Ewing, Devon Energy (Manager, Completion and Construction)
- John Tintera, Railroad Commission of Texas (Executive Director)
- Tony Walker, TCEQ (Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Manager)
A question and answer session will follow the presentations. Questions may be submitted in writing to the panel before the meeting begins.
Posted October 10th, 2011 by Konni
The following Ft. Worth City Council Hearing notice has been sent to us via CLEAN (http://www.cleanresources.org). CLEAN Resources is a group of concerned citizens, small businesses, and other Texans who represent more than 100,000 jobs in the Barnett Shale. They are a non-profit organization that focuses on education. They advocate for the development of American energy recources, especially shale gas as a way to lead this country down the path of energy security, national security, better air quality, economic progress and a cleaner environment.
On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, the Fort Worth City Council is hosting a public hearing to consider recommendations about the proposed revisions to the Gas Drilling Ordinance. The Council is considering additional restrictions on the oil and gas operations by proposing changes that will affect the following areas:
- “Protected Use” Definition
- Multiple Well Pad Site Permit
- Saltwater Disposal Wells
- Notification Zone
- Air Quality Standards
The hearing is at 7:00 pm at the Fort Worth City Hall, City Council Chamber.
The following link is a flyer that contains more information about the Fort Worth City Council public hearing.
Posted September 27th, 2011 by Konni
Good Morning,
I am contacting you on behalf of CLEAN Resources. CLEAN Resources is a group of concerned citizens, small businesses, and other Texans who represent more than 70,000 jobs in the Barnett Shale. We are a non-profit organization that focuses on education. We advocate for the development of American energy resources, especially shale gas, as a way to lead this country down the path of energy security, national security, better air quality, economic progress and a cleaner environment.
On Thursday, September 29, 2011, the EPA is hosting a public hearing at Arlington City Hall. The EPA is considering additional restrictions on the oil and gas operations by proposing further regulations on air quality standards. These new regulations will impact job creation and economic development in North Texas.
- The hearing is from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. Please feel free to come to any portion of the hearing that is convenient for you.
- There will be opportunities for citizens to speak at the hearing regarding this issue. If you are interested, you may register to speak at the hearing by contacting Joan C. Rogers at (919) 541-4487 or rogers.joanc@epa.gov. Also, you may sign up to speak in person on Thursday at the hearing.
- Public comments will be accepted through October 24, 2011. When you submit your comments, identify them by Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0505.
- You can submit written comments by doing any of the following:
- online at the Federal rulemaking portal – www.regulations.gov
- by email to A-and-R-Docket@epamail.epa.gov
- by FAX at 202-566-9744
- by postal service (include 2 copies) to: Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0505, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460
- If you mail comments, please mail an additional copy to: The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn.: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20503
I have attached a flyer here that contains more information about the EPA public hearing on Thurdsay.
CLEAN Resources wants to encourage as many supporters as possible to join us in speaking out at this public hearing. It will be highly beneficial to have supporters at the hearing throughout the day to demonstrate to the EPA that we support drilling in the Barnett Shale and oppose unneeded additional regulations that will harm this vital economic sector.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me anytime at (817) 583-4292 or chelsea@cleanresources.org.
Thank you so much for your support.
Best,
Chelsea Bacher
CLEAN Resources (817) 583-4292chelsea@cleanresources.org
Posted September 7th, 2011 by Konni
Liberty Central is excited to serve as an Ambassador-at-Large to our grassroots friends. We are continually meeting with conservative leaders and coalition groups, as well as our conservative champions on the Hill to provide a dialogue between grassroots and D.C. Here is a quick report on what’s brewing inside the Beltway this week:
For the remainder of this week, and continuing into next week, the House will focus on the following:
- Intelligence reauthorization
- The House must consider resolution of disapproval for the first tranche of the debt ceiling increase by September 22
- Tax fights regarding the gas tax expiring at the end of September, as well as the payroll tax
- Monday, the Super Committee is scheduled to meet with the head of the CBO
- REINS Act, requiring Congressional approval for regulations which have an economic impact of $100 million or more
- A possible short-term continuing resolution to carry us through November
The Senate is required to consider a disapproval resolution (recently offered by Mitch McConnell) for the first tranche of the debt ceiling increase by next Wednesday, 9/14.
It will also take up the patent bill, likely to include the Coburn amendment ending fee diversion. Finally, FAA and highway reauthorizations are up for consideration as these expire on 9/16 and 9/30, respectively.
In anticipation of the pending budget battles, here’s a reminder of the legislation passed in the House but not considered in the Senate:
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act – HR 910
Energy Tax Prevention Act – HR 2018
Consumer Financial Protection & Soundness Improvement Act – HR 1315
Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act – HR 1230
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act – HR 1229
Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act – HR 1231
Jobs & Energy Permitting Act of 2011 – HR 2021
North American-Made Energy Security Act – HR 1938
Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 – H.Con.Res.34
Katy E. Blackwell
Liberty Central, Inc.
Posted August 17th, 2011 by Konni
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Liberty Central is excited to serve as an Ambassador-at-Large to our grassroots friends. We are continually meeting with conservative leaders and coalition groups, as well as our conservative champions on the Hill to provide a dialogue between grassroots and D.C. This also enables us to report to you about the current hot topics inside the Beltway:
When Congress returns from recess, the RSC (Republican Study Committee) will add a growth component to its Cut, Cap, Balance initiative. This will address the tax code, regulations, and energy.
The House Energy & Commerce Committee is developing ideas for spending cuts, as its Chairman, Fred Upton, was just appointed to the deficit ‘Super Committee.’ All Committee reports are due October 14.
Rumors are circulating that Congress is considering a tax increase on commercial aviation on two fronts: an increase in airline ticket taxes, and implementing a user tax on aircraft take-offs & landings.
Rep. Stephen Fincher recently introduced H. Res. 98, stating the FDA should ‘give the greatest weight in making critical policy decisions to readily available hard science data . . . and avoid paternalistic policy decisions that are not ground in hard science.’ The resolution aims to address the rising trend in the FDA to rely on ‘soft’ science and speculation to drastically increase its regulatory power.
Next week, the administration is heading down to South America to assist Brazil in creating energy jobs and developing the country’s oil and gas resources. Meanwhile, the administration continues to push regulations that kill American jobs and increase American energy prices. Today, gas prices are on average 84 cents higher than at this time last year. Earlier this year, the 2nd largest shallow water driller filed for bankruptcy due to lack of drilling permits. However, last week a federal judge threw out Obama rules to slow down drilling – reinstating the expedited oil and gas drilling under Bush.
Katy E. Blackwell
Liberty Central, Inc.
Posted August 17th, 2011 by Fred
…The discussion, “What happened to our Manufacturing Base and why we have lost millions and millions of private sector jobs”. Cannot be found anywhere in the American political dialogue. The losses our economy have suffered have not only impacted our GDP, national employment and have placed America at risk.
Government policies under both parties have cost America millions and millions of jobs.
Free Trade is an oxymoron. There is no Free Trade. Not one agreement the United States has signed since GATT in 1947 has been anywhere near close to Free, or fair, or created any equal trading partners. In every instance our trading partners ecomomy and standard of living has increased while ours has steadily declined.
See the entire story HERE from Melody one of our local members and writer of a fantastic blog called Perfection Under a Red Umbrella.
Posted August 11th, 2011 by Fred
This week was the last week of the Summer Food Service Progam that we reported about earlier this spring. Schools everywhere offer free food (breakfast AND lunch!) for any kids under 18, and discounted meals for adults. There are no qualifications; all you have to do is show up. So, I went to try it out and to see if it’s true. Sure enough, my four-year old and I ate our “free meals” in a cafeteria with other parents and kids - no questions asked. By the way, no one in there looked liked they were in any danger of starving to death any time soon, not even close. Gee, how have we managed to make it as a people before this program, and is there any wonder why we are $14 trillion in debt?
Posted August 11th, 2011 by Konni
Liberty Central is excited to serve as an Ambassador-at-Large to our grassroots friends. We are continually meeting with conservative leaders and coalition groups, as well as our conservative champions on the Hill to provide a dialogue between grassroots and D.C. This also enables us to report to you about the current hot topics inside the Beltway:
Today, Congressional Leadership announced appointments for the new ‘Super Committee’ – here is the list:
House Republicans: Jeb Hensarling of Texas, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp of Michigan and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton of Michigan.
Senate Republicans: Jon Kyl of Arizona, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and Rob Portman of Ohio.
Senate Democrats: John Kerry of Massachusetts, Max Baucus of Montana, and Patty Murray of Washington
As of 1:00 EDT, Nancy Pelosi has not announced House Democrat appointments.
When Congress returns on September 6, the House will take up appropriations for financial services, commerce, justice, HUD & transportation. Note that the House was taken up 6 appropriation bills, while the Senate has only completed one.
The Main Street Fairness Act, (HR 2701 & S 1452) has been brought back from the dead by John Conyers & Dick Durbin. The legislation lets states impose sales taxes on interstate commercial activity in a multistate ‘tax compact.’ This means internet retailers, regardless of their physical location, would be required to collect and remit sales tax to any and all states where a buyer resides.
Finally, Fitch indicates a credit report rating later this month.
Katy E. Blackwell
Liberty Central, Inc.
Posted August 7th, 2011 by Konni
by Billie Tucker, First Coast Tea Party, Florida
While Standard and Poor’s kept our attention about America’s credit downgrade, Obama played other maneuvers that will affect your life. Here are just a few. There are many more!
Gun Rights – NRA President, Wayne LaPierre, announces an all out fight with the Obama Administration. He said, “If they want to fight with the NRA, then bring it on.” He doesn’t hold back as he speaks to the issue of the US firearms ending up with drug cartels in Mexico. This is shocking and outrageous. Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgo9iIH45RA
Food and Land Takeover — The President created the White House Rural council to make sure we are working across Government entities (?) to ensure economic growth. Homeland Security, Justice Department and Treasury Department will be involved in promoting our food and land use. Why? President Regan talked about this and warned us about the very thing Obama is doing. This is another way for the government to tell us what to do with our land. Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juUVKKBw-k
Bashing the rich – This is an oldie but goodie and proves this issue has always been around and the left resurrects it when they need it. Watch Milton Friedman, world-class economist teach a liberal woman the truth about “rich people.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi-D24oCa10&feature=player_embedded
As a SEAL I spit on you – “Even if we were friends and you called me a terrorist you would be expected to explain your actions and your beef with me or we would have to settle this like men. I respect your positions of office and would still call you sir and ma’am, but beyond that I spit on you! As a citizen, I spit on you. As a SEAL, I spit on you. As an American, I spit on the very thought of your Communist tactics.” Read this heartfelt article by a SEAL and Tea Party Member: http://biggovernment.com/bsmith/2011/08/06/bidenpelosi-if-im-satan-what-does-that-make-you/
So what can you do about this out of control government?
Locally – attend a tea party meeting and join forces with moms, dads, business owners, high school graduates, college graduates, and yes, Navy SEALS who are just as upset as you. To find out what’s happening in North Florida at the First Coast Tea Party, go here: http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events
Nationally – Contact your Representative at www.congress.gov and tell them to get back to DC now and fix this mess! Hold Obama accountable and do their jobs. See what the Wall Street Journal said today about an emergency hearing. This is not the time for vacations; it’s time for serious leadership. Are they serious? Read it here: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/6/obamas-downgraded-america/
Rural Council – Sign the Petition now: Stop Obama’s Rural Council
NRA Lawsuit – Join the NRA and support this lawsuit against Obama Join the NRA here
Bashing the Rich – Thank your boss tomorrow for your job or support a local business establishment and tell them you appreciate them.
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” — Pericles
