Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Politics

A Heap of Hawaiian Luxury for Lawmakers and Many of Their Wives

Eight lawmakers took off for the tropics for a conference on U.S.-China relations

Posted July 18, 2008

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Hawaii - Lawmakers

Are trips to Hawaii, etc. the motive to become a congressman? There are viable indications that is true. The voting person sends people to Washington, hopefully with a desire to tackle the many issues that's facing this country - most very critical.

Lawmakers MUST go to Washington with a steadfast determination to solve problems. That focus should not wane.

When will the American voting people say enough is enough?

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