Ukraine Funding has become a Political Football "Lawmakers rejected 104-330 an amendment from Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) to strip $300 million from the bill for the Pentagon to train Ukrainian soldiers and purchase weapons for Kyiv. A second amendment from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) that would have barred security assistance to Ukraine failed in an even wider 93-339 vote." … [Read more...] about Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) Turns His Back to the People of Ukraine
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How to Avoid Torturing Yourself Later in Life – by Dr. Ross Rreck
It’s not uncommon to hear people making excuses about why they didn’t take advantage of the opportunities that life sent their way. You’ll hear them say things like, “I could have done this or that….” Then come the excuses: “…but at the time my kids were little,” or “but we had just bought a new house,” or “but it seemed like too big of a risk” Unfortunately, many of these … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Torturing Yourself Later in Life – by Dr. Ross Rreck
Make Someone Happy
The famous psychologist, Karl Menninger, might have given us a magic key to handling stress and unhappiness in our lives. "What would you advise a person to do" one man asked, "if that person felt a nervous breakdown coming on?" Menninger's answer: "Lock up your house, go across the railway tracks, find someone in need, and do something to help that person." In other words, … [Read more...] about Make Someone Happy
I Just Want To Celebrate Another Decade Of Living
Art Fettig's Monday Morning Memo Originally published on June 29, 2009 In This Issue o I Just Want To Celebrateo Say Something Goodo Points To Pondero A Little Humoro Quote of the Week I Just Want To Celebrate Another Decade Of Living On July 5th I will be celebrating my 80th birthday with my family in Battle Creek, Michigan. The big Eight Oh! I gave myself an … [Read more...] about I Just Want To Celebrate Another Decade Of Living
Your Mighty Pen (or e-mail)
We hope you've been in regular communication with your congressional representatives to let them know your view that the national budget, like your own, reflects moral values. Just a reminder, in case you've let your ink run dry: The Super Committee charged with finding $1.2 to $1.5 trillion in additional budget savings over the next ten years has Arizona's … [Read more...] about Your Mighty Pen (or e-mail)