And to preserve their (people’s) independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our election between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude.“ Thomas Jefferson ~ July 12, 1816 “I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money, but because I wish to …
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May 15
*Action Alert* Medicaid Expansion Battle Pt. 2 “Lipstick on a Pig”
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants.It is the creed of slaves.”–William Pitt in the House of Commons November 18, 1783 “The appropriation of public money is always is perfectly lovely until some one is asked to pay the bill..” President Calvin Coolidge–New York Herald Tribune, August …
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May 08
Rally Against Common Core!
RALLY AGAINST COMMON CORE! When Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:30am until 2:00pm Rally near the Capitol against Common Core and for keeping the prohibition in the budget – not one dime to be spent in MI on national standards with Common Core and the Smarter Balance testing. (The budget is about to be approved – …
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Apr 24
Medicaid Push in On – Time to Contact YOUR Rep!
Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.“ –George Washington “Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants.It is the creed of slaves.” –William Pitt in the House of Commons November 18, 1783 …
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Apr 23
Common Core Update & ACTION ITEM
1. Action Item from activist Melanie Kurdys The House will likely vote this week on the state Department of Education’s budget. Please call/email/fax ASAP and inform your Rep to: STOP ALL funding for Common Core’s implementation in Michigan’s Department of Education budget. Last week, Melanie was invited to a debate about common core in Grand …
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Mar 22
Congratulations! Michigan Liberty Lovers!
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884), abolitionist, orator and columnist for The Liberator, in a speech before the Massachusetts Antislavery Society in 1852, The Level One Federal funding appropriation bill for the (Obama Care) Health Insurance Exchange did NOT come up before the Senate for a vote and the Senate …
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Mar 17
Stopping Common Core: What You Can Do NOW!
What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty & Learning, each leaning on each on the other for their mutual and surest support? ~ James Madison Grassroots in Michigan will be bringing you information on education in Michigan and educational topics from grassroots activists and experts nationwide. The …
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Mar 15
*ALERT* Obama Care Voters 2014 is Coming!
Apparently there are some Senators who don’t get that their position of advancing a liberal agenda is more than angering those who would be their base. Republicans of every stripe, from the “true blue” to Conservatives, tea party, limited government, pro-life, Libertarians and yes even the political “It girl” moderates HATE OBAMACARE. Let me say …
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Mar 11
Obama Care UDATE & Part 2 of Follow The Money – Obama Care Voters
Michigan Citizens “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” – Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884), abolitionist, orator and columnist for The Liberator, in a speech before the Massachusetts Antislavery Society in 1852 Your efforts on behalf of a free Michigan ARE paying off! According to an article in The Detroit News the latest directive from HHS …
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Mar 05
Deals with Democrats Made? Rules Supsended Senate Votes on HB 4111 Tomorroww
If you haven’t contacted your Senator about HB 4111 NOW is the time.. We don’t want to give them the excuse they did not know the wishes “of the people.” *The rules were suspended bumping up HB 4111 to a probable vote tomorrow MICHIGAN SENATE DAILY CALENDAR Wednesday, March 6, 2013… <<<<<<<<<< 9 >>>>>>>>>>> …
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Mar 03
FOLLOW THE MONEY Obama Care Voter Pt. 1
Michigan Citizens “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” – Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884), abolitionist, orator and columnist for The Liberator, in a speech before the Massachusetts Antislavery Society in 1852 1. Always follow the money 2. Voting for Right to Work does NOT give you a pass on other issues. 3.“Pelosi Postion”(pass the …
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Feb 28
*BREAKING* House Passes Health Care Exchange Bill!
Michigan Citizens, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” – Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884), abolitionist, orator and columnist for The Liberator, in a speech before the Massachusetts Antislavery Society in 1852 Apparently a majority of House members (78 unofficial tally) adopted the “Pelosi Position” of voting on the bill to know what was in it …
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Feb 28
If You Can’t Be in Lansing TODAY, You CAN Still Do This!
As you know, the Federal Level One Grant Appropriations bill HB 4111 for the implementation of the Obama Care Health Care Exchange will be voted on today in the House. Even if you can not make to Lansing YOUR voice needs to be heard! Apparently there are not enough GOP votes to pass HB 4111, …
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Feb 27
People Needed in Lansing!
Today, the House advanced the Federal Level One Grant Appropriations bill HB 4111 for the implementation of the Obama Care Health Care Exchange to a third reading. It WILL be voted on tomorrow! WE NEED PEOPLE TO COME TO LANSING TOMORROW FOR THE HOUSE SESSION The House session starts at high noon tomorrow at …
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Feb 27
>>TODAY EXTREME URGENT<< Vote of Obama Care Could Come Today
>>>>>>>>>BREAKING!<<<<<<<<<< Despite your wishes, today the House Appropriations Committee *voted to pass out theLevel One Federal Grant to set up an Obama Care Health Care Exchange in Michigan! EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE ON BOARD HERE! I called the House Floor Majority leader and the bill HB 4111 IS on the House agenda for …
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Feb 21
Can I Get a Witness? Moving towards Obama Care
TODAY’S ACTION ITEM INCLUDED But first some background: The move in Michigan towards establishing the Health Care Exchange has many components. Our sister Group, Grassroots in Nebraska founder Shelli Dawdy, reminded me that , “One of those in the Stimulus Bill AARA 2009) the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology or the “Comparative Effective …
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Feb 14
*BREAKING* UPDATE on ObamaCare Vote!
I just just spoke with the Senate Appropriations Committee clerk when checking on whether a Supplemental appropriations bill[1] number was assigned for the 30.9 million dollar (Level One Federal grant) for the implementation of an Exchange here in Michigan. Good News and Congratulations! Through the combined efforts of grassroots across Michigan the members of …
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Feb 12
*BREAKING* ObamaCare Vote Imminent!
We have learned that the 30.9 million of Federal money being offered to Michigan to fund the Health Care Exchange (referenced in our Jan. 29th “2013 Obama Care in MI and More! article) could see a Committee vote anytime! Grassroots in Michigan joined with other activists from across the state has issued a Press Release …
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