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I take umbrage with what Michael Aron's dismissiveness about this as just a extreme use of "political juice". The rest of the panel gave to much deference to him, someone should have pointed out that Mayor Zimmer had just demonstrated that those days of corrupt politics were supposed to be over, and that the behavior was not normal but totally absolutely abusive.
I hope most Americans believe that government works with integrity and for the their best interest. If we have lost this, then it is time to remake the government as one that does represent you, because, democracy is by the people and for the people.
This behavior is reprehensible and many who are in our very dysfunctional government live by much higher standards as evidenced by Mayor Zimmer. May many more Mayor Zimmer's stand up against this tide of corruption!
I can't figure out how to embed iframe in blogger so instead of video here, i can only paste a link. but check out this video ... if you know the story skip to 6:10 when the panel kicks off. Mr. Aron makes his old timey comment there. Deconstructing the power structure of New Jersey The Chris Christie bridge scandal could go beyond just a traffic jam and instead reach far into the whole power structure of the governor’s office, and the politics of New Jersey itself. Brian Murphy, Michael Aron, Josh Barro and Dafna Linzer discuss.
The HHS Partnership Center has updated webinars on the health care law for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session.
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According to the Census Bureau, nearly 16 million Hispanics are uninsured. When key parts of the health care law take effect in 2014, there will be a new way for individuals and families to get health insurance. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families and the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Please send your questions toACA101@hhs.gov by noon on January 8.
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According to the Census Bureau, nearly 16 million Hispanics are uninsured. When key parts of the health care law take effect in 2014, there will be a new way for individuals and families to get health insurance. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families and the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Please send your questions by 3 pm on January 10 to ACA101@hhs.gov.
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We are in the open enrollment period for health insurance in the Health Insurance Marketplace. We will explain the health care law, show you how to shop for plans using our new window shopping tool, explain how to enroll, and answer your questions. Open enrollment ends on March 31, 2014. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov prior to January 15 at 10 am ET.
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i'm tired of making excuses for why America is failing in a million different ways. my heart hurts in this current situation where we could have humane immigration reform if Bohner would allow for a vote. i don't know what i can do but talk about this and fast with those who are fasting. i think president uchtdorf is inspired when he said after his meeting with pres obama:
Latter-day Saints “of all people, should be cognizant of issues surrounding immigration. Look at our history; look at the pioneers who came here. It was not too long ago...The strength of the United States for all the nations around the world was always to be a melting pot where everyone can come together and then be an American.”
DJ, one of the core fasters on day 21 today, went to the hospital on saturday night and came back on sunday.
After being examined by the medical staff on duty at the fast tent, DJ Yoon was taken to the hospital yesterday and due to low sodium was placed on an IV and admitted. This morning doctors examined DJ and released him with the understanding that he can continue on the fast as long as his condition is constantly monitored and no more physical activity. Currently, DJ is in the tent resting and determined to continue fasting until medically determined that he should end his fast
solidarity fasters
i'm inspired by their determination and i believe that change can come. that it is the morally right thing to do.
in mormondom we fast every first sunday of the month for 24 hours. its a spiritual and a practical practice. we donate the money we would have used on food to help those who are hungry and remember what it feels like to be without.
fasting has never really be my strongest suit. i can get hangry and moody. but i've also had profound spiritual experiences while fasting. in fact, i believe that i've witness miracles in part because I/we wanted them so bad i?we fasted for them. they say that "prayer is a form of work" and is the way to demonstrate the submission of our will to God's. fasting to me feels like real serious prayer. it provides me an opportunity to put the will of my spirit over the will of my body.
i think that once we understand our real relationship with God (they are our parents and we are their children) prayer can become as instinctive and natural as talking to your best confidant, parent, and friend. fasting helps me remember this relationship and is an incredible source of clarity.
i think fasting can force the hand of God, kinda. in my view of God, we are deeply loved and known. the whole purpose of this life is for us to learn to be godly and loving. it is what God wants, "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life." so, i believe that when a group of people unite in a sacrifice like fasting and beg for intervention, God won't ignore us, or they'd cease to be God.
i had the fun honor of singing with Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul, & Mary last night in the tent. he told of his experience singing on the mall in 1963 with Martin Luther King. he said that as they sang, Blowing in the Wind and If I Had A Hammer, the large crowd sang along and sent up a sound that was unreal. he said he thought it was because the lyrics resonated. as they sang that day, Mary took Peter's hand and said "we are watching history be made". he laughed and said little did we know.
may that same surprise be ours on the issue of immigration! please, if you can join us in fasting and prayer. there are now thousands of people fasting around the country. with that much unity and love, hearts are going to have to soften. And if you are able, come to a meeting at the tents in front of the Capitol building at 3rd and Jefferson SW.
Blowing in the Wind
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many times must the cannonballs fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind
How many years must a mountain exist
Before it is washed to the sea?
How many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
How many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
How many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
How many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind
