Category Archives: Administrative

Bush Endorses Williams –

Posted on 18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

George H.W. Bush endorsed former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams in the race for the Senate seat held by Hutchinson.  Recently, Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she would not seek re-election and there is expected to be a crowded GOP field in … Continue reading →

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus –

Posted on 14. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee members have elected Reince Priebus as their new Chairman.  The Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman received 97 votes and secured the position after seven rounds.  Saul Anuzis finished second with 43 votes and Maria Cino finished third with 28 … Continue reading →

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Michael Steele Drops RNC Race –

Posted on 14. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele pulled out of the race for Chairman after four rounds of voting.  Steele endorsed Maria Cino for the position but Cino trails Reince Priebus who has 67 votes after five rounds.  There are 168 members who … Continue reading →

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Illinois Tax Hike –

Posted on 11. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Illinois is on the verge of a massive tax increase that would raise the individual income tax rate to 5%.  The Illinois Policy Institute reported that it would increase taxes on a family of three making $60,000 by almost $1,100 per year.  All 48 Republican members … Continue reading →

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Governor Christie Announces Funding –

Posted on 7. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced a plan to fund $8 billion dollars of transportation projects over the next five years.  The plan includes an estimated $2.6 billion of new borrowing and almost $3 billion of funds that were … Continue reading →

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Speaker Boehner –

Posted on 5. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ohio representative John Boehner was elected speaker of the House of Representatives with 241 votes.  The election is the highlight of his 20 year career in Washington D.C. as a Congressman.  Boehner is expected to move the agenda towards spending … Continue reading →

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Republican Governors Association –

Posted on 4. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Republican Governors Association has selected Phil Cox to be the next executive director.  Phil Cox was an advisor to Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell who took office in 2009.  Cox also assisted in Republican races for Governor in 2010 in … Continue reading →

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Payroll Tax Cut –

Posted on 2. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff

2011 Payroll Tax Cut  The payroll tax cut will lower the tax by 2% from 6.2% to 4.2% for the first $106,800 in 2011.  That could add up to as much as $2,136 dollars.  The tax cut was signed into law on … Continue reading →

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Canadian Pipeline –

Posted on 23. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Obama administration is expected to approve the expansion of an existing Canadian pipeline.  The pipeline expansion will increase the amount of oil imported from Canada’s oil sands by over 300,000 barrels a day.  Keystone, the pipeline expansion project, will create hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Proposed Estate Tax –

Posted on 10. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The estate tax legislation proposed by the Senate is expected to face a tough fight on Monday from members of both parties.  The Wall Street Journal has a solid article on the proposed bill and provides a breakdown of some key issues.  … Continue reading →

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Third RNC Candidate –

Posted on 6. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A third candidate has jumped into the race for Chairman of the Republican National Committee.  Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican party and a former supporter of Michael Steele has taken steps to run.  The election will be held … Continue reading →

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Texas Gains Seats –

Posted on 3. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Texas is set to gain at least three and possibly four Congressional seats due to population growth.  Texas Republicans dominate the redistricting process for the state and are expected to pick up several seats in the process.  In general, Republicans are expected … Continue reading →

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Delay On Tax Vote –

Posted on 1. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The vote on extending the Bush era tax cuts is likely to be delayed until negotiators meet this week.  Extension of the tax cuts for individuals earning $200,000 or less and married couples earning $250,000 or less is supported by both parties.  However, … Continue reading →

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Senate Votes On Earmarks –

Posted on 30. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted in favor of conducting business as usual in relation to earmarks.  Most Democrats voted against the ban as well as a small number of Republicans.  The final vote was 39-56 but that number should move higher next year when Republicans hold more … Continue reading →

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Earmark Ban –

Posted on 27. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Hill reports that a proposal for a three year ban on earmarks is not likely to pass.  Senate Majority leader Harry Reid negotiated with Republican leaders to bring the proposal to a vote that would require 67 votes for passage.  Most … Continue reading →

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