September 6, 2013 Congress will vote soon on whether to authorize military force in response to the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons on civilians.I have not decided how I will vote. Before I do, I would like to hear from you.The evidence that the Syrian government used chemical weapons is convincing. I understand those who are skeptical, particularly with the memory of how the American public was offered defective intelligence in the run-up to the Iraq war. But the evidence on Syria is credible, and has been corroborated by analyses from France and the United Kingdom. Continued

Please read this amazing story:

(Sergeant Carter presented the Medal of Honor -U.S. Army photo)Commander In Chief Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor on Monday (C-SPAN) to Spokane native Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter for gallantry in battle in which eight U.S. Soldiers were killed and more than 25 were wounded out of a Troop of fifty-three when they were outnumbered eight to one defending a remote outpost in Afghanistan. The citation follows:  Continued

The “Affordable” Health Care Act

and What it Means to Us

                          Daniel Himebaugh-Pacific Legal Foundation

Roger Stark-Washington Policy Center

 Friday Sept 13, 6:00PM   Eastsound Fire Hall, Orcas Island-

Sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum

Saturday Sept 14, 6:00PM Potluck and 6:30PM Forum,San Juan Historical Museum-

Sponsored by the San Juan County Republicans

Volunteers needed for speaker lodging,set up and clean up

SJI bring a dish to share

Call Cindy Carter 376-2187 or Michelle Loftus 378-4738 for more information

 

Congressman Larsen will visit The American Legion in Friday Harbor Wed 8/28 to address Veterans. After that, about 4 PM, he will visit Friday Harbor businesses. Let’s go ask him a few questions while he is here. He is a supporter of the Obamacare.He also drove home the National Monument idea in Washington DC.Ugh.

Sorry I will be working in Anacortes Wed so I will miss this.
Michelle