March 4 - 10, 2011
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Community Voices Continued from page 8 renewed only if they continue to reflect the will of the people. They have no constitutional legitimacy to force the extraction of tax monies past the time they legitimately represent the people—two years. The $105 billion assures the implementation of the 159 new federal bureaucracies created by the bill no matter what the people or any future Congress feels about it. This was intentionally designed to bypass Congress’s normal appropriations process and to keep the next Congress from undoing their work. Once these bureaucracies are in place it is nearly impossible to undo them, as the thousands of new bureaucrats in place will be highly motivated and vocal to prevent their dismantlement. The 112th Congress, the House of Representatives in particular, must act immediately specifically identifying and defunding each program one-by-one before any already allocated funds are spent and before moving on to any other business. This is that critical. Goliath grows bigger everyday and will forever eat increasingly more out of the taxpayer’s pocket. For the 111th Congress to extend its’ jurisdiction for an additional eight years, in effect reducing the power of the next four Congresses, is unconscionable. By not challenging this precedent, established by a Constitutionally rogue Congress, it could be used by other Congresses in the future. This must not be permitted. This may well be the most corrupt Congress in U. S. History—certainly one of the most damaging to the U. S. Constitution. The 112th could be second if it does not reassert its power and return to the constitutional appropriations process. Dr. Harold Pease is an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He has taught history and political science from this perspective for over 25 years at Taft College.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Auction Tops $1.4 Million
Six oil and gas lease parcels in Kern County were auctioned for a total of $1,479,093.50, including administrative fees, by the Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Field Office Wednesday. Vintage Production California, Bakersfield, paid the highest price per acre $2,000, and also paid the highest total bid price for one parcel, $1,008,000. BLM is required by law to periodically offer federal land for lease for oil and gas exploration and development. The oil and gas industry is encouraged to submit an “expression of interest” for federal land parcels in California that have potential for development. An “expression of interest” is a letter or a form listing the legal description of lands an individual or company is interested in seeing offered for lease. Expressions of interest for the lease auction planned for March 14, 2012, should be sent to the BLM, Attention: Laurie Moore, 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623, Sacramento, Calif. 95825 no later than May 13. For more information, contact Laurie Moore at (916) 978-4377 or Nora DeDios at the BLM Bakersfield Field Office, (661) 391-6129.
Senator Fuller Introduces Legislation To Eliminate Frivolous Lawsuits Joins with victims and lawmakers to speak out at the State Capitol Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) stood today with lawmakers and victims of abusive lawsuits to discuss new legislation designed to bring an end to frivolous, shakedown lawsuits that cost our state’s employers millions and hurt our economy. California is consistently ranked as one of the most litigious states in the nation. A new report from Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) highlights how abuse of the legal system is holding back California’s economic recovery. The report identifies common abuses of the legal system, explains how they impede job creation, and provides examples of lawsuit abuse from all over California. To view the report, visit www.badlawsuitscostgoodjobs.com. “California consistently chooses lawsuits over jobs. Rather than pursuing no-cost, common-sense solutions that will reform our civil justice system, our state encourages costly litigation that is derailing economic growth and chasing jobs away from our state,” said Senator Fuller. In Senator Fuller’s district, automobile dealers are currently having lawsuits filed against them for minor and technical errors in sales contracts. Even though no consumer has ever been harmed, the attorneys filing these lawsuits are asking for a settlement or complete rescission of the vehicle sales contract, months after the original sales contract is signed, with attorney’s fees included. Senator Fuller has introduced SB 287, legislation to put an end to shakedown lawsuits where no economic harm has occurred. SB 287 will require proof of injury or economic harm before the awarding of attorney’s fees. “Abusive lawsuits are costing our state millions and killing jobs. When no economic harm has occurred, we have to put an end to these costly and damaging lawsuits once and for all,” said Senator Fuller. To see the video of Senator Fuller’s presentation at today’s press conference go here: http://cssrc.us/web/18/multimedia.aspx?media=1518
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