December 2008 Issue #3
Quote of the week
Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government. -Thomas Jefferson
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Poll of the Week
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Announcements
Here are a few announcements from Georgia Conservative Weekly. Read More.
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Government Mule - A Call for Fair Tax
Justin D. Lowry
No one can deny that the middle class is the government’s mule. Like a mule, we carry this country on our back. We build and maintain this country. Read more.
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Media Scare Tactics
Justin D. Lowry
As we watch the news and watch our economy continue to drop, we must question the use of scare tactics to accept what we disagree with. Read more.
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Law Makers Forgo Cost of Living Raise
Justin D. Lowry
The Georgia General Assembly voted Monday to turn down a 3% cost of living raise to their base salary, which would have taken effect January 2009. Read more.
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Republicans shut down UAW Bailout
Justin D. Lowry
As the Auto Bailout passed the House of Representatives, the Republicans shut it down in the senate. Read More.
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OPEC to Cut Oil Production
Justin D. Lowry
Gas here in Eastman has dropped to around $1.50 a gallon. Now, OPEC has announced that it will cut oil production by 200 million barrels per day. Read more.
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