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Doug Kanter wrote:
"JohnH" wrote in message ... Chuck, where in the plan is there any mention of instituting a draft in 2005, or any year for that matter? Remember how, in the past, I told you that you should read big boy news sources? Here we go again! If you read those sources, you'd know that the armed forces are experiencing great difficulty in recruiting new corpses. The "free college" ruse doesn't work any more, since it became clear that your president needed more bodies to use as sandbags in his Great War. Indeed, anyone who talks to a military "recruiter" should then be required to talk to someone who speaks the truth about what the military recruiter said. I'm amazed Whoring doesn't work as a volunteer recruiter...he's got just the mindset needed to lie to impressionable and not too bright young guys. -- We today have a president of the United States who looks like he is the son of Howdy Doody or Alfred E. Newman, who isn't smarter than either of them, who is arrogant about his ignorance, who is reckless and incompetent, and whose backers are turning the United States into a pariah. What, me worry? |
"JohnH" wrote in message ... On 28 Sep 2004 15:51:32 GMT, (Gould 0738) wrote: Indeed, Bush has done nothing significant to help the 43 million Americans without access to health insurance, and most of these folks do not have access to decent health care, either. Another area where Bush failed. Hey, this is America, not Russia. Those lazy n'er-do-wells who don't have health insurance should just get a second, or third job, or as many as it takes to earn the money to pay for it. Or go without. Whoever promised these people a free ride? (My wife and I have contemplated retirement. We're in our early to mid-50's. One of the spoilers is health insurance. In our state, coverage for the two of us would approach $1400 a month, and continue to go up each year as we age. Easily done if either one of us is working- but what sort of retirement would it be with one spouse working? How many burger flippers can afford $1400 a month?) While we're at it, we need to review our minimum wage laws. Why shouldn't the free market set salaries and wages? If I can find somebody desparate enough to work for $2.75 an hour, I should be able to pay that little, (and bill their time at $75). Until we drive our expendable working class into the same kind of poverty and deprivation they experience in India, Thailand, etc, how are we ever going to sustain corporate profits and still compete with the products we import from overseas? And just think, over three million a year are coming across our southern border just to increase the rolls of the uninsured. So many distortions.........the vast majority of the '43 mil' uninsured are unisured by choice, NOT because they cannot afford it. $1400 a month premiums are a result of wanting a next to nothing deductible, and everything under the sun paid for. My insurance costs me $120 a month. John H On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
P. Fritz wrote:
$1400 a month premiums are a result of wanting a next to nothing deductible, and everything under the sun paid for. My insurance costs me $120 a month. Yep. Major medical coverage was affordable until the advent of the HMO back in the late 70's - early 80's. Now we have $500 bottles of cough syrup for jr's stuffy nose because "insurance" covers it. Eisboch |
$1400 a month premiums are a result of wanting a next to nothing
deductible, and everything under the sun paid for. My insurance costs me $120 a month. How much does your employer pay in addition to your $120? Do you go to a vet? $1400 premiums ($700 @) get you$1000 annual deductibles, $25 co-pays for office calls, no dental or vision coverage, $100 annual prescription deductible and then $25 deductible per perscription. Looks like I am possibly coming down with MS, which might even make us ineligible for insurance of any kind, so moot point. |
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"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... $1400 a month premiums are a result of wanting a next to nothing deductible, and everything under the sun paid for. My insurance costs me $120 a month. How much does your employer pay in addition to your $120? Do you go to a vet? $1400 premiums ($700 @) get you$1000 annual deductibles, $25 co-pays for office calls, no dental or vision coverage, $100 annual prescription deductible and then $25 deductible per perscription. Looks like I am possibly coming down with MS, which might even make us ineligible for insurance of any kind, so moot point. I am sincerely sorry to hear that Chuck. When did the symptoms first appear? |
Gould,
I hope you find out that this is not true. One thing that is in your favor is that MS normally appears between the ages of 20 to 40. I have RA and have found that keeping stress out of my life has minimized the flare up. I still have situations that could cause stress, but I don't worry about them. I control the controllables and leave the rest up to a higher authority. "God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference." Hope you get some good news soon, as the unknown can be extremely stressful. "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... $1400 a month premiums are a result of wanting a next to nothing deductible, and everything under the sun paid for. My insurance costs me $120 a month. How much does your employer pay in addition to your $120? Do you go to a vet? $1400 premiums ($700 @) get you$1000 annual deductibles, $25 co-pays for office calls, no dental or vision coverage, $100 annual prescription deductible and then $25 deductible per perscription. Looks like I am possibly coming down with MS, which might even make us ineligible for insurance of any kind, so moot point. |
Gould,
I hope you find out that this is not true. One thing that is in your favor is that MS normally appears between the ages of 20 to 40. I'll know more maybe today. I've had shaky hands for 20 years. If I am holding or hanging on to something, no problem. I got to the point where I didn't notice it, but my wife has said for the longest time, "you should go in and find out why you shake so much." Being a typical guy, I went to the doctor 3-4 times between 20 -45 years of age, whether I really needed to, or not. This year I fell down.One day my leg just "wasn't there" and over I went. It was pretty funny. No big deal, I thought. A month or so ago, my hands and feet started tingling, and my right foot feels "numb" much of the time. I figured it was circulation, (diabetes runs in the family), and saw the doctor last week. He ran some tests, said my circlatory system was fine and that it isn't diabetes. My MD said it's almost definitely peripheral neuropathy, and suspects there may be more than that going on. He made an appointment for me with a neurologist, who saw me the very quickly, yesterday. The neurologist did some tests, and said my nerves have a problem detecting vibration (leads to balance problems) and heat/cold. Some of the test were similar to the "drunk" tests the cops give people suspected of DUI. Close your eyes and touch your finger to your nose, walk heel and toe across the office floor, (I almost toppled over on that one), etc. He sent me directly to the hospital for an MRI. The MRI was a challenge. I am absolutely claustrophobic. Image having a cage placed around your head, and then your whole body stuffed into a "torpedo tube". No room to move, at all. Insufficient air for breathing. The top of the tube is inches from your face as you lay there on your back. A brain scan takes 15 minutes. The MRI doctor shoved me into the tube and said, "Are you going to be alright?" "Heck no! Pull me back out! Right away, please!" Once back out where there was some air, the MRI doctor said he wouldn't charge me for trying. He said that many people just can't endure the MRI tube, and that I shouldn't feel badly. Maybe because I had already experienced going in and being pulled back out, I was able to overcome my subconscious fear with some conscious reasoning, and I "talked myself" into going back into the tube. The doctor said we could call it off anytime during the prodecure that I wasn't comfortable. For the first thirty seconds I was still terrified, but something I learned years ago took over, and I mentally "moved" to a place where it was very light, there was plenty of air, and I was weightless so there was no compelling desire to move. (The MRI doctor was pretty surprised at how peacefully I endured the procedure, as was I). He asked me, about halfway through, if I was still willing to continue and I remember saying, "It's OK now, I'm not stuck in the tube, so finish up." Next time I have to face a phobia, I'll try the same trick. I recommend it for those who can do it, it works extremely well. (The last few trips to the dentist, I've used a similar technique in dental chair and now generally avoid anesthetics for fillings, etc). The MRI doctor isn't allowed to discuss the results of the scan, but my biggest fear was a brain tumor. I asked the MRI doctor if he saw any sign of tumor. He said, "You will need to have your neurologist read these images, but I think you can bet the farm he isn't going to say you've got a tumor." That's good news. Aside from your personal inquiry and good wish, how does this relate to rec.boats? Following that MRI, I'll be one of the few posters here who can mount, actual, scientific evidence that yes, indeed, I do have a brain. :-) |
Gould 0738 wrote:
The MRI doctor isn't allowed to discuss the results of the scan, but my biggest fear was a brain tumor. I asked the MRI doctor if he saw any sign of tumor. He said, "You will need to have your neurologist read these images, but I think you can bet the farm he isn't going to say you've got a tumor." That's good news. Aside from your personal inquiry and good wish, how does this relate to rec.boats? Following that MRI, I'll be one of the few posters here who can mount, actual, scientific evidence that yes, indeed, I do have a brain. :-) Damn you...you'd better be ok or I'll really be ****ed at you. -- We today have a president of the United States who looks like he is the son of Howdy Doody or Alfred E. Newman, who isn't smarter than either of them, who is arrogant about his ignorance, who is reckless and incompetent, and whose backers are turning the United States into a pariah. What, me worry? |
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Aside from your personal inquiry and good wish, how does this relate to rec.boats? Following that MRI, I'll be one of the few posters here who can mount, actual, scientific evidence that yes, indeed, I do have a brain. :-) LOL, it is good to see you are keeping your humor. FYI, if you ever have to have a MRI again, they now have "Open MRI". I don't have claustrophobia, but because of RA I was not able to hold my arm in the proper position in the closed MRI. The scan on my elbow took 45 min. to complete. In the open MRI the field is only enclosed on the top and bottom of the area they want to scan, and one side is always open. I actually slept through the procedure. On a serious note, if you find out discussion stressful I would prefer not to add to your stress level. |
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... $1400 a month premiums are a result of wanting a next to nothing deductible, and everything under the sun paid for. My insurance costs me $120 a month. How much does your employer pay in addition to your $120? Do you go to a vet? $1400 premiums ($700 @) get you$1000 annual deductibles, $25 co-pays for office calls, no dental or vision coverage, $100 annual prescription deductible and then $25 deductible per perscription. Looks like I am possibly coming down with MS, which might even make us ineligible for insurance of any kind, so moot point. Chuck, my sister was diagnosed with MS about 6 years ago. She's been involved with some experimental treatments through a doctor at the State University of NY-Stonybrook (Long Island) and the results have been promising. I don't know the specifics, but if you ever get the feeling you're not getting the best advice or treatment, let me know and I can find out more. Perhaps her doctor knows someone out West who's following along with the research. |
Chuck, my sister was diagnosed with MS about 6 years ago.
They're still trying to figure out exactly what I've got. MS is one of the more serious possibilities, but I'd lke to believe it is something else. |
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Chuck, my sister was diagnosed with MS about 6 years ago. They're still trying to figure out exactly what I've got. MS is one of the more serious possibilities, but I'd lke to believe it is something else. Hanging around this dive and arguing with putzes is enough to cause neurological damage. |
"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Hanging around this dive and arguing with putzes is enough to cause neurological damage. That must explain why I have been twitching and jerking for the last 2 days. ; ) |
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Hanging around this dive and arguing with putzes is enough to cause neurological damage. That must explain why I have been twitching and jerking for the last 2 days. ; ) Not to worry, most people who have read your ramblings suspect you of having brain damage. |
"JohnH" wrote in message ... On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:29:43 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: "JohnH" wrote in message .. . Chuck, where in the plan is there any mention of instituting a draft in 2005, or any year for that matter? Remember how, in the past, I told you that you should read big boy news sources? Here we go again! If you read those sources, you'd know that the armed forces are experiencing great difficulty in recruiting new corpses. The "free college" ruse doesn't work any more, since it became clear that your president needed more bodies to use as sandbags in his Great War. Please cite a reference that shows the active forces having a difficult time meeting their goals. The reference should be from a source with knowledge, not some lying journalist. The armed forces are meeting their recruiting goals From the AP "The Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force all met or exceeded their 2004 recruiting targets, although the Navy and Air Force had less ambitious goals because their services are shrinking. The Army is the only one of the major services that is expanding its ranks. " "The active-duty Army exceeded its recruiting target of 77,000 soldiers by 587, and the Army Reserve exceeded its goal of 21,200 by 78, said Doug Smith, spokesman for Army Recruiting Command. The Army's recruiting year ended Monday; the other services finish theirs Friday. " "The only sector of the Army that fell short was the National Guard. Its final figures will not be calculated until Friday, but the Guard's chief, Lt. Gen. H. Steven Blum, said last week that he would fall about 5,000 enlistees short of the Guard's recruiting target of 56,000. It was the first time in 10 years that the National Guard missed its target. " John H On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! There are only 10 kinds of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't! |
What, pray tell, has Kerry said he would do to fix the problem?
John H When you've got a really awful manager you fire him. HIs successor sholdn't be asked to *prove* he can do better before he's given the chance. |
When a manager is being hired to fix a problem, he normally is either asked,
or has a history of solving similar problems. What are some of Kerry's major achievements in the senate? "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... What, pray tell, has Kerry said he would do to fix the problem? John H When you've got a really awful manager you fire him. HIs successor sholdn't be asked to *prove* he can do better before he's given the chance. |
What are some of Kerry's major achievements in the senate?
You asked for it: (from johnkerry.com) John Kerry compiled an impressive record of accomplishment during his career in the United States Senate. During his two decades of service, he fought for fiscal discipline, expanded children's health care, fought to put 100,000 more cops on America's streets, and worked with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to investigate the fate of American POW/MIAs and help soldiers suffering from exposure to Agent Orange. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry stood up for Americans who own and work for small businesses and fought for a level playing field in today's competitive global economy. In 19 years of service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - including a term as chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics and International Operations - John Kerry distinguished himself as one of our nation's most respected experts on national security issues and a leader in fighting terrorism and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. Putting principle ahead of partisanship, John Kerry worked with his Republican colleagues on important issues like balancing the budget and keeping government spending under control. And with a firm dedication to expanding and strengthening the middle class, he fought for an America that fulfills its great promise - that gives hard-working Americans the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families. Building a Stronger Economy Making America Safer Expanding and Improving Health Care for All Americans Making America More Respected in the World Other Important Accomplishments Building a Stronger Economy Crossed Party Lines to Support a Balanced Budget and Cast the Decisive Vote to Create 23 Million New Jobs. Shortly after joining the Senate, John Kerry crossed party lines to bring fiscal discipline back to Washington. Fought for Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, Deficit Reduction Act, Balanced Budget Act. John Kerry cosponsored and voted for the landmark Gramm-Rudman-Hollings balanced budget and deficit reduction bill to end runaway deficits. In 1993, John Kerry supported the Deficit Reduction Act, which put America back on track toward a balanced budget and fiscal discipline. John Kerry's vote reduced the deficit and resulted in the creation of 23 million new jobs. John Kerry also voted for the historic 1997 Balanced Budget Act, which dramatically reduced spending and balanced the budget for the first time in a generation. Helped Increase the Minimum Wage. John Kerry was instrumental in passing the most recent increase in the minimum wage - to $5.15 per hour in 1997. Fought for the Child Tax Credit. John Kerry led a successful fight for an amendment he introduced to make sure that all working families receive a child tax credit. Stood Up for Small Business. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry promoted policies to increase access to capital, open international markets, foster innovative technology companies, reduce red tape and increase federal contracting opportunities. He also created and improved the MicroLoan program, expanded the successful nationwide Women's Business Centers (WBC) and loan programs that help the small businesses of reservists stay afloat while they are on active duty. Making America Safer Fought For 100,000 Additional Cops on the Street. As a former prosecutor, John Kerry understands the importance of strong law enforcement. That's why he led the fight to add police on our streets through his amendment to the 1993 Crime Control bill. John Kerry's amendment provided for $150 million to hire 100,000 new police officers - a measure widely regarded as having helped to lower the crime rate across the country. Fought to Modernize and Strengthen America's Military. John Kerry has supported over $4 trillion in defense funding and has supported virtually every successful weapons system in use by today's military. In 2002, John Kerry voted for the largest increase in defense spending since the 1980's. And because John Kerry understands that our national security begins with the men and women who risk their lives to protect it, he has supported pay increases, benefit increases, and quality-of-life improvements for America's men and women in uniform throughout his career. Fought Global Terrorism. John Kerry introduced critical legislation for cracking down on international laundering of terrorist funds. He was one of the key architects of anti-money-laundering provisions in the Patriot Act designed to deny financing for terrorists, and he has consistently used these provisions to press the Bush administration to crack down on terrorist financing activities by Syria and Saudi Arabia. He introduced a bill to ban arms exports to countries that provide support for acts of international terrorism, a proposal that was incorporated into the final 1990 State Department Authorization Bill. Made the Homeland More Secure. John Kerry was an original co-sponsor of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, which improved our nation's airline security after September 11th. He also helped pass legislation in response to September 11th that placed armed Coast Guard personnel on high-risk vehicles such as oil and gas tankers as they enter port. Worked to Prevent the Spread of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons. John Kerry has made preventing the spread of nuclear weapons a top priority. He fought for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, fought against withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and has been a strong and persistent advocate of programs that help secure nuclear, biological and chemical weapons stockpiles and materials in the former Soviet Union so they do not fall into the hands of hostile states or terrorists. Expanding and Improving Health Care for All Americans A Leader in Expanding Access and Lowering the Cost of Health Care for America's Children. John Kerry was there at the beginning of the fight to provide the largest investment in children's health care since the creation of Medicaid. Wrote Pre-Cursor Bill to S-CHIP, Providing Coverage for up to 5 Million Children. John Kerry's 1996 bill, the Healthy Children, Family Assistance Health Insurance Program, was the precursor to the successful State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) that became law in 1997. S-CHIP provides funding to cover 5 million children. Improved Coverage and Care for America's Veterans. John Kerry has been a tireless champion of mandatory funding for veterans' health care. He fought vigorously for full funding of Veterans Administration (VA) health care and opposed the Bush administration's exclusion of Priority 8 veterans and its elimination of VA outreach efforts. He sought improved prescription drug benefits and authored legislation in 2003 to let veterans fill prescriptions written by non-VA doctors through the VA pharmacy. Improved Post-Natal Care. John Kerry co-sponsored an amendment that successfully required health care plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for a mother and child following the birth of the child. Fought HIV/AIDS. John Kerry was among the earliest supporters of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, which today is the largest discretionary federal investment in treatment and support services for individuals and families living with HIV or AIDS. Today, 533,000 Americans with HIV/AIDS receive better treatment through this program. Addressed America's Nursing Shortage. John Kerry wrote the Nurse Reinvestment Act to help relieve a nationwide, crisis-level shortage of registered nurses by encouraging more young people to choose a career in nursing. Today, enrollment rates at undergraduate nursing programs are up by 17 percent. Making America More Respected in the World Helped Spread Democracy and Human Rights Throughout the World. John Kerry was a leading advocate for democratic elections in the Philippines, serving as an elections monitor as part of a Senate delegation that uncovered the fraud that led to the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos. He was a strong proponent of U.S. participation in the NATO intervention that put an end to the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. He worked with the United Nations and Cambodian government officials to facilitate the creation of the genocide tribunal in Cambodia that will prosecute key members of the Khmer Rouge. He sponsored the Code of Conduct of Arms Transfers Act, which prohibited U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to nations that do not adequately protect the human rights of their citizens. And he co-sponsored bipartisan legislation which imposed sanctions on Burma's military regime for detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and repressing her National League for Democracy party. Fought Global HIV/AIDS. John Kerry authored major elements of the Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act of 2000, legislation which at the time provided the most money ever for fighting AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world. He sponsored the bipartisan U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2002, comprehensive legislation that was unanimously approved by the Senate and became the foundation of the global AIDS legislation that was passed by congress and signed by President Bush. Fought International Crime, Corruption and Drug Trafficking. John Kerry chaired the landmark hearings that uncovered the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) scandal - the largest banking corruption scandal in modern times. He led hearings which provided evidence that Haitian military officials were involved in drug trafficking to the United States. He also led hearings on corruption and drug trafficking by Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, and introduced legislation requiring the Reagan administration to cut off foreign aid to Panama because of drug-related corruption within its government. Uncovered Government Corruption. John Kerry went on a fact-finding mission to Nicaragua and presented his findings to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Based in part on John Kerry's groundbreaking findings, the committee reached a consensus decision to investigate the Contra guerillas and their connection to drug trafficking in the United States. The resulting investigation uncovered the Iran-Contra scandal, a scheme that diverted profits from illegal arms sales to Iran to support the Contra guerilla fighters in Nicaragua. Other Important Accomplishments Took on the Task of Investigating POW/MIA Issues. John Kerry and John McCain "doggedly investigated" an important and volatile issue which some described as an "unglamorous task that nobody else wanted." Regarding the investigation, John McCain said, "John Kerry handled the chairmanship of that committee with tremendous skill." In 1994, John Kerry sponsored an amendment with McCain that urged the American government to lift its 25-year trade embargo with Vietnam. He then worked closely with McCain and President Clinton to facilitate full normalization of trade and diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Fought to Help Victims of Agent Orange. Beginning more than 15 years ago, John Kerry introduced legislation to assist veterans in receiving medical compensation after being exposed to the toxic chemical Agent Orange. John Kerry even testified before Congress to force the government to care for Vietnam veterans. John Kerry's bill, the Comprehensive Agent Orange Scientific Evidence Review Act, sought to require that the Veterans Administration(VA) look into the "health effects of exposure" to Agent Orange. John Kerry also voted to pass the Agent Orange Act of 1991 and the Veterans' Agent Orange Exposure and Vietnam Service Benefits Act of 1989. Fought to Protect America's Environment. John Kerry has been described by the League of Conservation Voters as an "environmental champion." He introduced legislation to improve standards for clean air and establish a fund to finance emissions reductions. He secured millions of dollars in funding to clean America's waterways, harbors, and drinking water, worked to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Act, and introduced legislation in 1996 to ensure "protection in the quality of our water." He sponsored legislation that extended and strengthened laws protecting marine mammals from commercial fishing. He helped protect America's National Parks and National Forests from pollution, excessive logging, and overdevelopment while ensuring that endangered species are preserved for all Americans to experience. He has opposed opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for over a decade, ensuring that future generations can experience this national treasure. He strongly advocated for U.S. participation in the Kyoto accords and other international environmental initiatives, and personally participated in many major world environmental summits, including conferences at Rio di Janiero, Kyoto and the Hague. Fought for America's Veterans. John Kerry has been a tireless champion of mandatory funding for veterans' health care. He fought vigorously for full funding of VA health care and opposed the Bush administration's exclusion of Priority 8 veterans and its elimination of VA outreach efforts. He sought improved prescription drug benefits and authored legislation in 2003 to let veterans fill prescriptions written by non-VA doctors through the VA pharmacy. As chairman of the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs, John Kerry investigated the fate of missing American soldiers in Vietnam and brought about the resolution of this difficult issue for their families and for the governments of both countries. In 1994, he sponsored an amendment with Senator McCain that urged the American government to lift its 25-year trade embargo with Vietnam. He then worked closely with Senator McCain and President Clinton to facilitate full normalization of trade and diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Stood Up for America's Children. John Kerry wrote the bill that became the foundation for the 1997 State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP), which provided states with federal funding to help extend health insurance coverage to children whose families do not qualify for Medicaid. He introduced legislation to expand state and local early childhood development efforts, including education, child care and health care for children between birth and six years old. At the end of 2000, a version of this bipartisan legislation was signed into law. To address the needs of America's at-risk youth, John Kerry led the effort to establish the YouthBuild program, which provides young people with basic education toward a diploma and the skills training they need to get a good-paying job. YouthBuild also teaches leadership and civic engagement while providing students with adult mentors who help them overcome personal problems and participate in a supportive community with positive values. Fought for Affordable Housing. As a member of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, John Kerry has a long record of fighting for affordable housing. He shaped the first significant rewrite of the public housing program in over 20 years and worked to craft and pass a bill that helped save the government billions of dollars in rental assistance payments, preserved thousands of affordable rental apartments, and helped finance the rehabilitation of those apartments. With Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), John Kerry sponsored the Affordable Housing Preservation Act to foster local partnerships between non-profits, state and local governments, and private landlords in order to keep existing housing projects available and affordable for low-income tenants. He worked to create and implement the "mark-up to market" program and he co-authored the Affordable Housing for Seniors and Families Act of 2000. Really support our troops. Join "Soldiers for The Truth". http://www.sftt.org/ |
I'd sure like to see a resume', Chuck. Wouldn't you?
One resume' coming up: John Kerry compiled an impressive record of accomplishment during his career in the United States Senate. During his two decades of service, he fought for fiscal discipline, expanded children's health care, fought to put 100,000 more cops on America's streets, and worked with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to investigate the fate of American POW/MIAs and help soldiers suffering from exposure to Agent Orange. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry stood up for Americans who own and work for small businesses and fought for a level playing field in today's competitive global economy. In 19 years of service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - including a term as chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics and International Operations - John Kerry distinguished himself as one of our nation's most respected experts on national security issues and a leader in fighting terrorism and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. Putting principle ahead of partisanship, John Kerry worked with his Republican colleagues on important issues like balancing the budget and keeping government spending under control. And with a firm dedication to expanding and strengthening the middle class, he fought for an America that fulfills its great promise - that gives hard-working Americans the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families. Building a Stronger Economy Making America Safer Expanding and Improving Health Care for All Americans Making America More Respected in the World Other Important Accomplishments Building a Stronger Economy Crossed Party Lines to Support a Balanced Budget and Cast the Decisive Vote to Create 23 Million New Jobs. Shortly after joining the Senate, John Kerry crossed party lines to bring fiscal discipline back to Washington. Fought for Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, Deficit Reduction Act, Balanced Budget Act. John Kerry cosponsored and voted for the landmark Gramm-Rudman-Hollings balanced budget and deficit reduction bill to end runaway deficits. In 1993, John Kerry supported the Deficit Reduction Act, which put America back on track toward a balanced budget and fiscal discipline. John Kerry's vote reduced the deficit and resulted in the creation of 23 million new jobs. John Kerry also voted for the historic 1997 Balanced Budget Act, which dramatically reduced spending and balanced the budget for the first time in a generation. Helped Increase the Minimum Wage. John Kerry was instrumental in passing the most recent increase in the minimum wage - to $5.15 per hour in 1997. Fought for the Child Tax Credit. John Kerry led a successful fight for an amendment he introduced to make sure that all working families receive a child tax credit. Stood Up for Small Business. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry promoted policies to increase access to capital, open international markets, foster innovative technology companies, reduce red tape and increase federal contracting opportunities. He also created and improved the MicroLoan program, expanded the successful nationwide Women's Business Centers (WBC) and loan programs that help the small businesses of reservists stay afloat while they are on active duty. Making America Safer Fought For 100,000 Additional Cops on the Street. As a former prosecutor, John Kerry understands the importance of strong law enforcement. That's why he led the fight to add police on our streets through his amendment to the 1993 Crime Control bill. John Kerry's amendment provided for $150 million to hire 100,000 new police officers - a measure widely regarded as having helped to lower the crime rate across the country. Fought to Modernize and Strengthen America's Military. John Kerry has supported over $4 trillion in defense funding and has supported virtually every successful weapons system in use by today's military. In 2002, John Kerry voted for the largest increase in defense spending since the 1980's. And because John Kerry understands that our national security begins with the men and women who risk their lives to protect it, he has supported pay increases, benefit increases, and quality-of-life improvements for America's men and women in uniform throughout his career. Fought Global Terrorism. John Kerry introduced critical legislation for cracking down on international laundering of terrorist funds. He was one of the key architects of anti-money-laundering provisions in the Patriot Act designed to deny financing for terrorists, and he has consistently used these provisions to press the Bush administration to crack down on terrorist financing activities by Syria and Saudi Arabia. He introduced a bill to ban arms exports to countries that provide support for acts of international terrorism, a proposal that was incorporated into the final 1990 State Department Authorization Bill. Made the Homeland More Secure. John Kerry was an original co-sponsor of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, which improved our nation's airline security after September 11th. He also helped pass legislation in response to September 11th that placed armed Coast Guard personnel on high-risk vehicles such as oil and gas tankers as they enter port. Worked to Prevent the Spread of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons. John Kerry has made preventing the spread of nuclear weapons a top priority. He fought for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, fought against withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and has been a strong and persistent advocate of programs that help secure nuclear, biological and chemical weapons stockpiles and materials in the former Soviet Union so they do not fall into the hands of hostile states or terrorists. Expanding and Improving Health Care for All Americans A Leader in Expanding Access and Lowering the Cost of Health Care for America's Children. John Kerry was there at the beginning of the fight to provide the largest investment in children's health care since the creation of Medicaid. Wrote Pre-Cursor Bill to S-CHIP, Providing Coverage for up to 5 Million Children. John Kerry's 1996 bill, the Healthy Children, Family Assistance Health Insurance Program, was the precursor to the successful State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) that became law in 1997. S-CHIP provides funding to cover 5 million children. Improved Coverage and Care for America's Veterans. John Kerry has been a tireless champion of mandatory funding for veterans' health care. He fought vigorously for full funding of Veterans Administration (VA) health care and opposed the Bush administration's exclusion of Priority 8 veterans and its elimination of VA outreach efforts. He sought improved prescription drug benefits and authored legislation in 2003 to let veterans fill prescriptions written by non-VA doctors through the VA pharmacy. Improved Post-Natal Care. John Kerry co-sponsored an amendment that successfully required health care plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for a mother and child following the birth of the child. Fought HIV/AIDS. John Kerry was among the earliest supporters of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, which today is the largest discretionary federal investment in treatment and support services for individuals and families living with HIV or AIDS. Today, 533,000 Americans with HIV/AIDS receive better treatment through this program. Addressed America's Nursing Shortage. John Kerry wrote the Nurse Reinvestment Act to help relieve a nationwide, crisis-level shortage of registered nurses by encouraging more young people to choose a career in nursing. Today, enrollment rates at undergraduate nursing programs are up by 17 percent. Making America More Respected in the World Helped Spread Democracy and Human Rights Throughout the World. John Kerry was a leading advocate for democratic elections in the Philippines, serving as an elections monitor as part of a Senate delegation that uncovered the fraud that led to the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos. He was a strong proponent of U.S. participation in the NATO intervention that put an end to the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. He worked with the United Nations and Cambodian government officials to facilitate the creation of the genocide tribunal in Cambodia that will prosecute key members of the Khmer Rouge. He sponsored the Code of Conduct of Arms Transfers Act, which prohibited U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to nations that do not adequately protect the human rights of their citizens. And he co-sponsored bipartisan legislation which imposed sanctions on Burma's military regime for detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and repressing her National League for Democracy party. Fought Global HIV/AIDS. John Kerry authored major elements of the Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act of 2000, legislation which at the time provided the most money ever for fighting AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world. He sponsored the bipartisan U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2002, comprehensive legislation that was unanimously approved by the Senate and became the foundation of the global AIDS legislation that was passed by congress and signed by President Bush. Fought International Crime, Corruption and Drug Trafficking. John Kerry chaired the landmark hearings that uncovered the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) scandal - the largest banking corruption scandal in modern times. He led hearings which provided evidence that Haitian military officials were involved in drug trafficking to the United States. He also led hearings on corruption and drug trafficking by Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, and introduced legislation requiring the Reagan administration to cut off foreign aid to Panama because of drug-related corruption within its government. Uncovered Government Corruption. John Kerry went on a fact-finding mission to Nicaragua and presented his findings to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Based in part on John Kerry's groundbreaking findings, the committee reached a consensus decision to investigate the Contra guerillas and their connection to drug trafficking in the United States. The resulting investigation uncovered the Iran-Contra scandal, a scheme that diverted profits from illegal arms sales to Iran to support the Contra guerilla fighters in Nicaragua. Other Important Accomplishments Took on the Task of Investigating POW/MIA Issues. John Kerry and John McCain "doggedly investigated" an important and volatile issue which some described as an "unglamorous task that nobody else wanted." Regarding the investigation, John McCain said, "John Kerry handled the chairmanship of that committee with tremendous skill." In 1994, John Kerry sponsored an amendment with McCain that urged the American government to lift its 25-year trade embargo with Vietnam. He then worked closely with McCain and President Clinton to facilitate full normalization of trade and diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Fought to Help Victims of Agent Orange. Beginning more than 15 years ago, John Kerry introduced legislation to assist veterans in receiving medical compensation after being exposed to the toxic chemical Agent Orange. John Kerry even testified before Congress to force the government to care for Vietnam veterans. John Kerry's bill, the Comprehensive Agent Orange Scientific Evidence Review Act, sought to require that the Veterans Administration(VA) look into the "health effects of exposure" to Agent Orange. John Kerry also voted to pass the Agent Orange Act of 1991 and the Veterans' Agent Orange Exposure and Vietnam Service Benefits Act of 1989. Fought to Protect America's Environment. John Kerry has been described by the League of Conservation Voters as an "environmental champion." He introduced legislation to improve standards for clean air and establish a fund to finance emissions reductions. He secured millions of dollars in funding to clean America's waterways, harbors, and drinking water, worked to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Act, and introduced legislation in 1996 to ensure "protection in the quality of our water." He sponsored legislation that extended and strengthened laws protecting marine mammals from commercial fishing. He helped protect America's National Parks and National Forests from pollution, excessive logging, and overdevelopment while ensuring that endangered species are preserved for all Americans to experience. He has opposed opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for over a decade, ensuring that future generations can experience this national treasure. He strongly advocated for U.S. participation in the Kyoto accords and other international environmental initiatives, and personally participated in many major world environmental summits, including conferences at Rio di Janiero, Kyoto and the Hague. Fought for America's Veterans. John Kerry has been a tireless champion of mandatory funding for veterans' health care. He fought vigorously for full funding of VA health care and opposed the Bush administration's exclusion of Priority 8 veterans and its elimination of VA outreach efforts. He sought improved prescription drug benefits and authored legislation in 2003 to let veterans fill prescriptions written by non-VA doctors through the VA pharmacy. As chairman of the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs, John Kerry investigated the fate of missing American soldiers in Vietnam and brought about the resolution of this difficult issue for their families and for the governments of both countries. In 1994, he sponsored an amendment with Senator McCain that urged the American government to lift its 25-year trade embargo with Vietnam. He then worked closely with Senator McCain and President Clinton to facilitate full normalization of trade and diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Stood Up for America's Children. John Kerry wrote the bill that became the foundation for the 1997 State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP), which provided states with federal funding to help extend health insurance coverage to children whose families do not qualify for Medicaid. He introduced legislation to expand state and local early childhood development efforts, including education, child care and health care for children between birth and six years old. At the end of 2000, a version of this bipartisan legislation was signed into law. To address the needs of America's at-risk youth, John Kerry led the effort to establish the YouthBuild program, which provides young people with basic education toward a diploma and the skills training they need to get a good-paying job. YouthBuild also teaches leadership and civic engagement while providing students with adult mentors who help them overcome personal problems and participate in a supportive community with positive values. Fought for Affordable Housing. As a member of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, John Kerry has a long record of fighting for affordable housing. He shaped the first significant rewrite of the public housing program in over 20 years and worked to craft and pass a bill that helped save the government billions of dollars in rental assistance payments, preserved thousands of affordable rental apartments, and helped finance the rehabilitation of those apartments. With Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), John Kerry sponsored the Affordable Housing Preservation Act to foster local partnerships between non-profits, state and local governments, and private landlords in order to keep existing housing projects available and affordable for low-income tenants. He worked to create and implement the "mark-up to market" program and he co-authored the Affordable Housing for Seniors and Families Act of 2000. Really support our troops. Join "Soldiers for The Truth". http://www.sftt.org/ |
The list of accomplishments are for everything he ever voted for, thought
abouit or talked about. I mean what bills did he introduce and actually them passed by the US senate. I skimmed over the last 3 years and all I could find are bills similar to the ones below that actually were passed. Do you know of one major bill in the last 20 years that Kerry sponsored and it was voted into law? A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson A resolution honoring Neil L. Rudenstine, President of Harvard University A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to change the name of the Committee on Small Business to the "Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship". A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 17th Regular Meeting of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas in Murcia, Spain A resolution to honor Milton D. Stewart for his years of service in the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that small business participation is vital to the defense of our Nation, and that Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively seek out and purchase innovative technologies and services from American small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism A resolution honoring Ted Williams and extending the condolences of the Senate on his death. A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the women's business center program. To promote an international arms transfer regime Kerry amendment to S. 1217 to increase funding for Small Business Administration Microloan Technical Assistance "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... What are some of Kerry's major achievements in the senate? You asked for it: (from johnkerry.com) John Kerry compiled an impressive record of accomplishment during his career in the United States Senate. During his two decades of service, he fought for fiscal discipline, expanded children's health care, fought to put 100,000 more cops on America's streets, and worked with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to investigate the fate of American POW/MIAs and help soldiers suffering from exposure to Agent Orange. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry stood up for Americans who own and work for small businesses and fought for a level playing field in today's competitive global economy. In 19 years of service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - including a term as chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics and International Operations - John Kerry distinguished himself as one of our nation's most respected experts on national security issues and a leader in fighting terrorism and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. Putting principle ahead of partisanship, John Kerry worked with his Republican colleagues on important issues like balancing the budget and keeping government spending under control. And with a firm dedication to expanding and strengthening the middle class, he fought for an America that fulfills its great promise - that gives hard-working Americans the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families. Building a Stronger Economy Making America Safer Expanding and Improving Health Care for All Americans Making America More Respected in the World Other Important Accomplishments Building a Stronger Economy Crossed Party Lines to Support a Balanced Budget and Cast the Decisive Vote to Create 23 Million New Jobs. Shortly after joining the Senate, John Kerry crossed party lines to bring fiscal discipline back to Washington. Fought for Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, Deficit Reduction Act, Balanced Budget Act. John Kerry cosponsored and voted for the landmark Gramm-Rudman-Hollings balanced budget and deficit reduction bill to end runaway deficits. In 1993, John Kerry supported the Deficit Reduction Act, which put America back on track toward a balanced budget and fiscal discipline. John Kerry's vote reduced the deficit and resulted in the creation of 23 million new jobs. John Kerry also voted for the historic 1997 Balanced Budget Act, which dramatically reduced spending and balanced the budget for the first time in a generation. Helped Increase the Minimum Wage. John Kerry was instrumental in passing the most recent increase in the minimum wage - to $5.15 per hour in 1997. Fought for the Child Tax Credit. John Kerry led a successful fight for an amendment he introduced to make sure that all working families receive a child tax credit. Stood Up for Small Business. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry promoted policies to increase access to capital, open international markets, foster innovative technology companies, reduce red tape and increase federal contracting opportunities. He also created and improved the MicroLoan program, expanded the successful nationwide Women's Business Centers (WBC) and loan programs that help the small businesses of reservists stay afloat while they are on active duty. Making America Safer Fought For 100,000 Additional Cops on the Street. As a former prosecutor, John Kerry understands the importance of strong law enforcement. That's why he led the fight to add police on our streets through his amendment to the 1993 Crime Control bill. John Kerry's amendment provided for $150 million to hire 100,000 new police officers - a measure widely regarded as having helped to lower the crime rate across the country. Fought to Modernize and Strengthen America's Military. John Kerry has supported over $4 trillion in defense funding and has supported virtually every successful weapons system in use by today's military. In 2002, John Kerry voted for the largest increase in defense spending since the 1980's. And because John Kerry understands that our national security begins with the men and women who risk their lives to protect it, he has supported pay increases, benefit increases, and quality-of-life improvements for America's men and women in uniform throughout his career. Fought Global Terrorism. John Kerry introduced critical legislation for cracking down on international laundering of terrorist funds. He was one of the key architects of anti-money-laundering provisions in the Patriot Act designed to deny financing for terrorists, and he has consistently used these provisions to press the Bush administration to crack down on terrorist financing activities by Syria and Saudi Arabia. He introduced a bill to ban arms exports to countries that provide support for acts of international terrorism, a proposal that was incorporated into the final 1990 State Department Authorization Bill. Made the Homeland More Secure. John Kerry was an original co-sponsor of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, which improved our nation's airline security after September 11th. He also helped pass legislation in response to September 11th that placed armed Coast Guard personnel on high-risk vehicles such as oil and gas tankers as they enter port. Worked to Prevent the Spread of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons. John Kerry has made preventing the spread of nuclear weapons a top priority. He fought for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, fought against withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and has been a strong and persistent advocate of programs that help secure nuclear, biological and chemical weapons stockpiles and materials in the former Soviet Union so they do not fall into the hands of hostile states or terrorists. Expanding and Improving Health Care for All Americans A Leader in Expanding Access and Lowering the Cost of Health Care for America's Children. John Kerry was there at the beginning of the fight to provide the largest investment in children's health care since the creation of Medicaid. Wrote Pre-Cursor Bill to S-CHIP, Providing Coverage for up to 5 Million Children. John Kerry's 1996 bill, the Healthy Children, Family Assistance Health Insurance Program, was the precursor to the successful State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) that became law in 1997. S-CHIP provides funding to cover 5 million children. Improved Coverage and Care for America's Veterans. John Kerry has been a tireless champion of mandatory funding for veterans' health care. He fought vigorously for full funding of Veterans Administration (VA) health care and opposed the Bush administration's exclusion of Priority 8 veterans and its elimination of VA outreach efforts. He sought improved prescription drug benefits and authored legislation in 2003 to let veterans fill prescriptions written by non-VA doctors through the VA pharmacy. Improved Post-Natal Care. John Kerry co-sponsored an amendment that successfully required health care plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for a mother and child following the birth of the child. Fought HIV/AIDS. John Kerry was among the earliest supporters of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, which today is the largest discretionary federal investment in treatment and support services for individuals and families living with HIV or AIDS. Today, 533,000 Americans with HIV/AIDS receive better treatment through this program. Addressed America's Nursing Shortage. John Kerry wrote the Nurse Reinvestment Act to help relieve a nationwide, crisis-level shortage of registered nurses by encouraging more young people to choose a career in nursing. Today, enrollment rates at undergraduate nursing programs are up by 17 percent. Making America More Respected in the World Helped Spread Democracy and Human Rights Throughout the World. John Kerry was a leading advocate for democratic elections in the Philippines, serving as an elections monitor as part of a Senate delegation that uncovered the fraud that led to the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos. He was a strong proponent of U.S. participation in the NATO intervention that put an end to the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. He worked with the United Nations and Cambodian government officials to facilitate the creation of the genocide tribunal in Cambodia that will prosecute key members of the Khmer Rouge. He sponsored the Code of Conduct of Arms Transfers Act, which prohibited U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to nations that do not adequately protect the human rights of their citizens. And he co-sponsored bipartisan legislation which imposed sanctions on Burma's military regime for detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and repressing her National League for Democracy party. Fought Global HIV/AIDS. John Kerry authored major elements of the Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act of 2000, legislation which at the time provided the most money ever for fighting AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world. He sponsored the bipartisan U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2002, comprehensive legislation that was unanimously approved by the Senate and became the foundation of the global AIDS legislation that was passed by congress and signed by President Bush. Fought International Crime, Corruption and Drug Trafficking. John Kerry chaired the landmark hearings that uncovered the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) scandal - the largest banking corruption scandal in modern times. He led hearings which provided evidence that Haitian military officials were involved in drug trafficking to the United States. He also led hearings on corruption and drug trafficking by Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, and introduced legislation requiring the Reagan administration to cut off foreign aid to Panama because of drug-related corruption within its government. Uncovered Government Corruption. John Kerry went on a fact-finding mission to Nicaragua and presented his findings to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Based in part on John Kerry's groundbreaking findings, the committee reached a consensus decision to investigate the Contra guerillas and their connection to drug trafficking in the United States. The resulting investigation uncovered the Iran-Contra scandal, a scheme that diverted profits from illegal arms sales to Iran to support the Contra guerilla fighters in Nicaragua. Other Important Accomplishments Took on the Task of Investigating POW/MIA Issues. John Kerry and John McCain "doggedly investigated" an important and volatile issue which some described as an "unglamorous task that nobody else wanted." Regarding the investigation, John McCain said, "John Kerry handled the chairmanship of that committee with tremendous skill." In 1994, John Kerry sponsored an amendment with McCain that urged the American government to lift its 25-year trade embargo with Vietnam. He then worked closely with McCain and President Clinton to facilitate full normalization of trade and diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Fought to Help Victims of Agent Orange. Beginning more than 15 years ago, John Kerry introduced legislation to assist veterans in receiving medical compensation after being exposed to the toxic chemical Agent Orange. John Kerry even testified before Congress to force the government to care for Vietnam veterans. John Kerry's bill, the Comprehensive Agent Orange Scientific Evidence Review Act, sought to require that the Veterans Administration(VA) look into the "health effects of exposure" to Agent Orange. John Kerry also voted to pass the Agent Orange Act of 1991 and the Veterans' Agent Orange Exposure and Vietnam Service Benefits Act of 1989. Fought to Protect America's Environment. John Kerry has been described by the League of Conservation Voters as an "environmental champion." He introduced legislation to improve standards for clean air and establish a fund to finance emissions reductions. He secured millions of dollars in funding to clean America's waterways, harbors, and drinking water, worked to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Act, and introduced legislation in 1996 to ensure "protection in the quality of our water." He sponsored legislation that extended and strengthened laws protecting marine mammals from commercial fishing. He helped protect America's National Parks and National Forests from pollution, excessive logging, and overdevelopment while ensuring that endangered species are preserved for all Americans to experience. He has opposed opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for over a decade, ensuring that future generations can experience this national treasure. He strongly advocated for U.S. participation in the Kyoto accords and other international environmental initiatives, and personally participated in many major world environmental summits, including conferences at Rio di Janiero, Kyoto and the Hague. Fought for America's Veterans. John Kerry has been a tireless champion of mandatory funding for veterans' health care. He fought vigorously for full funding of VA health care and opposed the Bush administration's exclusion of Priority 8 veterans and its elimination of VA outreach efforts. He sought improved prescription drug benefits and authored legislation in 2003 to let veterans fill prescriptions written by non-VA doctors through the VA pharmacy. As chairman of the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs, John Kerry investigated the fate of missing American soldiers in Vietnam and brought about the resolution of this difficult issue for their families and for the governments of both countries. In 1994, he sponsored an amendment with Senator McCain that urged the American government to lift its 25-year trade embargo with Vietnam. He then worked closely with Senator McCain and President Clinton to facilitate full normalization of trade and diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Stood Up for America's Children. John Kerry wrote the bill that became the foundation for the 1997 State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP), which provided states with federal funding to help extend health insurance coverage to children whose families do not qualify for Medicaid. He introduced legislation to expand state and local early childhood development efforts, including education, child care and health care for children between birth and six years old. At the end of 2000, a version of this bipartisan legislation was signed into law. To address the needs of America's at-risk youth, John Kerry led the effort to establish the YouthBuild program, which provides young people with basic education toward a diploma and the skills training they need to get a good-paying job. YouthBuild also teaches leadership and civic engagement while providing students with adult mentors who help them overcome personal problems and participate in a supportive community with positive values. Fought for Affordable Housing. As a member of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, John Kerry has a long record of fighting for affordable housing. He shaped the first significant rewrite of the public housing program in over 20 years and worked to craft and pass a bill that helped save the government billions of dollars in rental assistance payments, preserved thousands of affordable rental apartments, and helped finance the rehabilitation of those apartments. With Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), John Kerry sponsored the Affordable Housing Preservation Act to foster local partnerships between non-profits, state and local governments, and private landlords in order to keep existing housing projects available and affordable for low-income tenants. He worked to create and implement the "mark-up to market" program and he co-authored the Affordable Housing for Seniors and Families Act of 2000. Really support our troops. Join "Soldiers for The Truth". http://www.sftt.org/ |
Gould,
According to John Kerry's senate web site he lists the following accomplishments for the last 19 years. I have to be honest with you, it really isn't that impressive, he doesn't list one major bill he sponsered and had passed. The other stuff you had listed is fluff done with every campaign. 2002 1. Massachusetts Telecommunications Council "Policy Maker of the Year" 2. NAM Vets of Cape Cod and Islands Award For Significant and Exemplary Support Rendered To Veterans of This Country and of the Cape and Islands 3. John W. McCormick Award for Public Service 2001 1. June 21, 2002 Parents for Residential Reform, Mass Families Organizing for Change and the Federation for Children with Special Needs presented The Powerful Friend Recognition Award to Senator Kerry "for his outstanding leadership and national voice on behalf of children with disabilities and their families". 2. Visiting Nurse Association of America's "Legislator of the Year" 3. Gerry Studds Stewardship Award from the Boston Harbor Island Alliance for his work to preserve the Boston Harbor Islands 4. Institute of International Education's "Steven P. Duggan Award for International Understanding" for lifetime achievement in public service and leadership in the U.S. Senate 2000 1. Massachusetts Association of Home Health Care's "Legislator of the Year" 2. American Jewish Committee's "Congressional Leadership Award" for efforts on religious freedom in the workplace 1999 1. Friends of the Public Garden's "Henry Lee Award" for efforts to preserve Boston's green spaces 1998 1. "Zero to Three" Association's "Achievement Award" for work on early childhood development issues 2. Association for Enterprise's "Leadership Award" for leadership on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship 3. Assumption College's "Presidential Medal" 1997 1. National Health Association's "Legislator of the Year Award" for support of expanded child care and attention for at-risk children. Sponsored 1997 Early Childhood Development Act 1996 1. Armenian Assembly of America's Award for service and commitment to the Armenian people. John Kerry was co-sponsor of Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act, providing aid to Armenia and other nations 2. Time Magazine's "Honest Man in Politics Award" f or being only Senator up for reelection in 1996 to vote against Defense of Marriage Act 1995 1. Environmental Business Council Paul Keogh Award June 9, 1995 for distinguished commitment to environmental industries 1993 1. Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce George B. Wells Award December 7, 1993 for leadership in tourism 1990 1. Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense Fund "Minority Business Development Trendsetter of the Year" June 17, 1990 2. SMU Labor Education Center Arnold M. Dubin Award November 15, 1990 for outstanding contributions to the causes of labor and social justice 1998 1. League of Conservation Voters Award honored for having one of the best For environmental voting record over previous 5 years 1988 1. Commencement speaker for Umass/Boston 20th Commencement UMass Boston Honorary Degree 2. Brockton Little League's "Appreciation Award" March 7, 1988 for work with special needs division 1986 1. B'nai Brith Council of Greater Boston's "Man of the Year" 1985 1. National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy Award honored JK at a reception at the Boston Center for Adult Education |
ssive, he doesn't list one major bill he
back to the Hannity standard I see. nothing "major" enough for you. |
Gould,
What do you think is one major bill he has sponsored which became law? This is what Senator Kerry has listed as his accomplishments while he was in the senate. 2002 1. Massachusetts Telecommunications Council "Policy Maker of the Year" 2. NAM Vets of Cape Cod and Islands Award For Significant and Exemplary Support Rendered To Veterans of This Country and of the Cape and Islands 3. John W. McCormick Award for Public Service 2001 1. June 21, 2002 Parents for Residential Reform, Mass Families Organizing for Change and the Federation for Children with Special Needs presented The Powerful Friend Recognition Award to Senator Kerry "for his outstanding leadership and national voice on behalf of children with disabilities and their families". 2. Visiting Nurse Association of America's "Legislator of the Year" 3. Gerry Studds Stewardship Award from the Boston Harbor Island Alliance for his work to preserve the Boston Harbor Islands 4. Institute of International Education's "Steven P. Duggan Award for International Understanding" for lifetime achievement in public service and leadership in the U.S. Senate 2000 1. Massachusetts Association of Home Health Care's "Legislator of the Year" 2. American Jewish Committee's "Congressional Leadership Award" for efforts on religious freedom in the workplace 1999 1. Friends of the Public Garden's "Henry Lee Award" for efforts to preserve Boston's green spaces 1998 1. "Zero to Three" Association's "Achievement Award" for work on early childhood development issues 2. Association for Enterprise's "Leadership Award" for leadership on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship 3. Assumption College's "Presidential Medal" 1997 1. National Health Association's "Legislator of the Year Award" for support of expanded child care and attention for at-risk children. Sponsored 1997 Early Childhood Development Act 1996 1. Armenian Assembly of America's Award for service and commitment to the Armenian people. John Kerry was co-sponsor of Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act, providing aid to Armenia and other nations 2. Time Magazine's "Honest Man in Politics Award" f or being only Senator up for reelection in 1996 to vote against Defense of Marriage Act 1995 1. Environmental Business Council Paul Keogh Award June 9, 1995 for distinguished commitment to environmental industries 1993 1. Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce George B. Wells Award December 7, 1993 for leadership in tourism 1990 1. Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense Fund "Minority Business Development Trendsetter of the Year" June 17, 1990 2. SMU Labor Education Center Arnold M. Dubin Award November 15, 1990 for outstanding contributions to the causes of labor and social justice 1998 1. League of Conservation Voters Award honored for having one of the best For environmental voting record over previous 5 years 1988 1. Commencement speaker for Umass/Boston 20th Commencement UMass Boston Honorary Degree 2. Brockton Little League's "Appreciation Award" March 7, 1988 for work with special needs division 1986 1. B'nai Brith Council of Greater Boston's "Man of the Year" 1985 1. National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy Award honored JK at a reception at the Boston Center for Adult Education "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... ssive, he doesn't list one major bill he back to the Hannity standard I see. nothing "major" enough for you. |
Gould 0738 wrote:
What are some of Kerry's major achievements in the senate? You asked for it: (from johnkerry.com) Stood Up for Small Business. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry promoted policies to increase access to capital, open international markets, foster innovative technology companies, reduce red tape and increase federal contracting opportunities. He also created and improved the MicroLoan program, expanded the successful nationwide Women's Business Centers (WBC) and loan programs that help the small businesses of reservists stay afloat while they are on active duty. Having owned and run a small business in MA for many years, I can't believe this is the same John Kerry I know. He, nor his staff, couldn't be bothered to even respond to a basic question to provide direction related to doing business overseas - despite several promises that he would. As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch |
Eisboch wrote:
As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch Certainly not four years of messed mixages. -- We today have a president of the United States who looks like he is the son of Howdy Doody or Alfred E. Newman, who isn't smarter than either of them, who is arrogant about his ignorance, who is reckless and incompetent, and whose backers are turning the United States into a pariah. What, me worry? |
Eisboch,
If you notice on johnkerry.com they list generalities with very little specific accomplishments. "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Gould 0738 wrote: What are some of Kerry's major achievements in the senate? You asked for it: (from johnkerry.com) Stood Up for Small Business. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, John Kerry promoted policies to increase access to capital, open international markets, foster innovative technology companies, reduce red tape and increase federal contracting opportunities. He also created and improved the MicroLoan program, expanded the successful nationwide Women's Business Centers (WBC) and loan programs that help the small businesses of reservists stay afloat while they are on active duty. Having owned and run a small business in MA for many years, I can't believe this is the same John Kerry I know. He, nor his staff, couldn't be bothered to even respond to a basic question to provide direction related to doing business overseas - despite several promises that he would. As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch |
Eisboch,
If you notice on johnkerry.com they list generalities with very little specific accomplishments. That's because any Senator has very little he or she can take personal, and exclusive credit for. It's a committee environment. That's why "served on this committee", "co-sponsored X bill". etc, is about as good as it gets. Good campaign smear though. Measure a legislator by the same yardstick you would use to evaluate an executive. It would be like asking Geoprge Bush to list all of his Senate votes during the last four years in the WH. |
Harry Krause wrote:
Eisboch wrote: As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch Certainly not four years of messed mixages. I just wish there was another choice. I have little confidence in GB and less in the JFK wanna-be. I suppose GB could hire Kerry as a speech writer, given that Kerry says the same thing Bush does in a more articulate way. Eisboch |
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Eisboch, If you notice on johnkerry.com they list generalities with very little specific accomplishments. That's because any Senator has very little he or she can take personal, and exclusive credit for. It's a committee environment. That's why "served on this committee", "co-sponsored X bill". etc, is about as good as it gets. Actually "introduced or sponsored" important bills is about as good as it gets. So what *important* bills did Kerry introduce or sponsor? |
Eisboch wrote:
Harry Krause wrote: Eisboch wrote: As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch Certainly not four years of messed mixages. I just wish there was another choice. I have little confidence in GB and less in the JFK wanna-be. I suppose GB could hire Kerry as a speech writer, given that Kerry says the same thing Bush does in a more articulate way. Eisboch That you still have any ocnfidence in Bush is astonishing. Bush has pooched everything he has touched. -- We today have a president of the United States who looks like he is the son of Howdy Doody or Alfred E. Newman, who isn't smarter than either of them, who is arrogant about his ignorance, who is reckless and incompetent, and whose backers are turning the United States into a pariah. What, me worry? |
Gould,
It is not a campaign smear. A senator can list those bills that he sponsored of cosponsored that passed and became law. It would show the candidates ability to lead and initiate bills, and not just one who is voting on the party line. As I pointed out earlier, I could not find any bill of significance that Kerry sponsored or cosponsored. When I asked you to find one bill that you thought was significant, you could not find any either. "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Eisboch, If you notice on johnkerry.com they list generalities with very little specific accomplishments. That's because any Senator has very little he or she can take personal, and exclusive credit for. It's a committee environment. That's why "served on this committee", "co-sponsored X bill". etc, is about as good as it gets. Good campaign smear though. Measure a legislator by the same yardstick you would use to evaluate an executive. It would be like asking Geoprge Bush to list all of his Senate votes during the last four years in the WH. |
Eisboch,
This might be the worst choice we have ever had. Why is it that the cream of the crop or the best of the best become the candidate for each party? It seems that the extreme of either party get the volunteers out in mass, and they control the primaries which leave the vast majority of the voters going WTF. "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Harry Krause wrote: Eisboch wrote: As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch Certainly not four years of messed mixages. I just wish there was another choice. I have little confidence in GB and less in the JFK wanna-be. I suppose GB could hire Kerry as a speech writer, given that Kerry says the same thing Bush does in a more articulate way. Eisboch |
excuse the typo.
"Taco Heaven" wrote in message news:6aB7d.97372$wV.37655@attbi_s54... Eisboch, This might be the worst choice we have ever had. Why is it that the cream of the crop or the best of the best *Do Not* become the candidate for each party? It seems that the extreme of either party get the volunteers out in mass, and they control the primaries which leave the vast majority of the voters going WTF. "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Harry Krause wrote: Eisboch wrote: As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch Certainly not four years of messed mixages. I just wish there was another choice. I have little confidence in GB and less in the JFK wanna-be. I suppose GB could hire Kerry as a speech writer, given that Kerry says the same thing Bush does in a more articulate way. Eisboch |
On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 12:31:20 -0400, Eisboch
wrote: Harry Krause wrote: Eisboch wrote: As to the rest -- what do you expect from johnkerry.com? Eisboch Certainly not four years of messed mixages. I just wish there was another choice. I have little confidence in GB and less in the JFK wanna-be. I suppose GB could hire Kerry as a speech writer, given that Kerry says the same thing Bush does in a more articulate way. The problem is that 75% of the country is disenfranchised from the process. The candidate that does the best in Iowa and New Hampster going into Super Tuesday wins it all - and has since the introduction of this system. There is no say any more. Take this election. Three states are destined to elect the President - about 9% of the total voting population - if that. Which is exactly the way the two major parties want it. That way they don't have to work hard. They want as small a grouping as possible. Is it going to change? Not a chance. You think this election is partisian? Just wait until Billary runs in 2008. You ain't seen nuttin' yet. And that is the one that will either destroy the country or make it better. You heard it hear first. :) Take care. Tom "The beatings will stop when morale improves." E. Teach, 1717 |
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Is it going to change? Not a chance. You think this election is partisian? Just wait until Billary runs in 2008. You ain't seen nuttin' yet. Well, I like Hillary a lot, both as a person and as a politician. But I don't believe she'll be the nominee or even a serious contender. -- We today have a president of the United States who looks like he is the son of Howdy Doody or Alfred E. Newman, who isn't smarter than either of them, who is arrogant about his ignorance, who is reckless and incompetent, and whose backers are turning the United States into a pariah. What, me worry? |
On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 16:00:37 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: Is it going to change? Not a chance. You think this election is partisian? Just wait until Billary runs in 2008. You ain't seen nuttin' yet. Well, I like Hillary a lot, both as a person and as a politician. But I don't believe she'll be the nominee or even a serious contender. Well, we shall see. I'm betting it's already a done deal. Later, Tom |
On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 17:01:54 +0000, Taco Heaven wrote:
Eisboch, This might be the worst choice we have ever had. Why is it that the cream of the crop or the best of the best become the candidate for each party? It seems that the extreme of either party get the volunteers out in mass, and they control the primaries which leave the vast majority of the voters going WTF. We get the democracy *we* deserve. It seems to me, we don't get the chance to choose our candidates, they are appointed. IMHO, the two party system is overrated. I became excited about Perot's candidacy, not because I thought he would be a good President, but because he could send a message to the two parties that they weren't doing their job of representing us. Much has been said about the American non-voter, perhaps they are voting, none of the above. |
thunder wrote:
On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 17:01:54 +0000, Taco Heaven wrote: Eisboch, This might be the worst choice we have ever had. Why is it that the cream of the crop or the best of the best become the candidate for each party? It seems that the extreme of either party get the volunteers out in mass, and they control the primaries which leave the vast majority of the voters going WTF. We get the democracy *we* deserve. It seems to me, we don't get the chance to choose our candidates, they are appointed. IMHO, the two party system is overrated. I became excited about Perot's candidacy, not because I thought he would be a good President, but because he could send a message to the two parties that they weren't doing their job of representing us. Much has been said about the American non-voter, perhaps they are voting, none of the above. I'm beginning to admire the British parliamentary system. |
On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 21:43:15 -0400, Harry Krause wrote:
thunder wrote: On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 17:01:54 +0000, Taco Heaven wrote: Eisboch, This might be the worst choice we have ever had. Why is it that the cream of the crop or the best of the best become the candidate for each party? It seems that the extreme of either party get the volunteers out in mass, and they control the primaries which leave the vast majority of the voters going WTF. We get the democracy *we* deserve. It seems to me, we don't get the chance to choose our candidates, they are appointed. IMHO, the two party system is overrated. I became excited about Perot's candidacy, not because I thought he would be a good President, but because he could send a message to the two parties that they weren't doing their job of representing us. Much has been said about the American non-voter, perhaps they are voting, none of the above. I'm beginning to admire the British parliamentary system. I'm not sure it's our system or us. Our forefathers warned of the tyranny of a party system. We have allowed our politicians to serve their "party" rather than serve us. It is our own fault. In any event, I wouldn't change the system. It has provided a heritage and stability that has carried us through trying times. The benefits of that continuity can not be disregarded. |
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