Jobs
May 6, 2012 No Comments ›› Terry Phillipshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3tE8qjXUjQ Our number one concern is employment. Although there have been some gains in the past three years, Congress is doing everything in its power to block serious progress. Despite assurances from the incumbent and his fellow politicians, we cannot cut our way out of this period of economic difficulties. Reducing taxes will not create jobs. Maintaining ...
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May 5, 2012 No Comments ›› Terry PhillipsWe lack an effective, long-term energy policy. Energy is not only an important domestic concern, it is also central to America's foreign policy. Being subject to the globalized oil market makes us vulnerable to price manipulations and political instabilities around the world. At the same time, climate change threatens the very existence of our species. California's ...
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May 5, 2012 No Comments ›› Terry Phillipshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnmvv_37KEY California in general and the Central Valley in particular MUST find a way to improve our transportation infrastructure. High speed rail is one way. So far, the plans have been badly conceived and badly presented. But I am convinced that we can find a way to implement this idea. Adding more freeway capacity in this district ...
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May 5, 2012 No Comments ›› Terry Phillipshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2rjQQVUw4s As the son of an immigrant father and grandparents, I strongly respect the desire of people to come here. My folks sacrificed everything so that I could be born in the United States. Following the rules is important. But we need to stop treating immigrants as criminals. We need to make it easier for all good ...
Continue ReadingInternet liberty
May 5, 2012 No Comments ›› Terry PhillipsI am an unabashed advocate for free expression. The federal government should not restrict Internet access. As a content producer, I don't want my intellectual property stolen. However, existing laws already protect my rights. Once I publish, my goal is widespread distribution. There was no need to introduce such freedom-killing bills as SOPA and PIPA ...
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May 5, 2012 No Comments ›› Terry PhillipsWe must stop the efforts by some (such as the incumbent) to federalize California's water distribution. After 20 years of fighting, we finally came to an agreement. Kevin McCarthy wants to undo that and send everyone back to court. What a terrible idea. That's why I opposed HR 1837. Here is an editorial I wrote that ...
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