Friday, October 26, 2012

Over $60,000 in Welfare Spent Per Household in Poverty

Over $60,000 in Welfare Spent Per Household in Poverty

Over $60,000 in Welfare Spent Per Household in Poverty

New data compiled by the Republican side of the Senate Budget Committee shows that, last year, the United States spent over $60,000 to support welfare programs per each household that is in poverty. The calculations are based on data from the Census, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Congressional Research Services.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/over-60000-welfare-spentper-household-poverty_657889.html
 

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Video: Obama, in his own words - Hot Air

Video: Obama, in his own words - Hot Air

Teacher Strike in Chicago



Regarding the Chicago Teacher's Strike of September 2012:

26,000 unionized teachers
Avg. teacher salary $76,000


Comments:

“You have a situation where the teachers feel totally and completely disrespected,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, the parent union of the striking teachers. In this case, she said she blamed Mayor Emanuel for an aggressive push to extend the length of the school day and for a promised raise that was later rescinded. “He created the seeds of a lot of frustration and mistrust,” she said.

Let's see, hmmm they are fighting over money, pensions, health care, AND the method by which "good" teachers should or would get raises....no mention anywhere about the kids.