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Letter to Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wednesday, 1 October 2008

Dear Congressman Sarbanes,We are writing from Merced, CA, one of three top foreclosure-rate counties in the nation. Our congressman, Dennis Cardoza, Shrimp Slayer, now resides in the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland, which you represent. Therefore, since you represent our congressman, we are petitioning you to help with our foreclosure-rate problem. The Ol' Shrimp Slayer does not seem up to the task, although he boasts to us of being a very Important Man in Washington, on the Rules Committee and chair of a subcommittee of the Agriculture Committee dealing with fruits and nuts.

10-1-08

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wednesday, 1 October 2008

 10-1-08Merced Sun-StarMerced irrigation season ends early again'Everyone needs to pray for rain,' says district official...CAROL REITERhttp://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/story/477892.htmlAfter a season that saw growers get less irrigation water than normal, the Merced Irrigation District wrapped up regular water deliveries Tuesday.Because of the drought that has gripped the state, MID started the irrigation season on March 24, a bit later than growers were hopi

Who owns Congress?

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tuesday, 30 September 2008

The real derivative in play this week is the financial contribution to members of Congress in return for future favors. While there is no official, if unregulated, market in hedges against congressional revolts against finance, insurance and real estate (FIRE) speculation in the free market of members of Congress, the New York Stock Exchange’s gyrations are obviously tending in that direction at the moment. FIRE has been buying congresspersons for several decades.

9-30-08

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tuesday, 30 September 2008

 9-30-08CounterpunchRep. Sarbanes, Take This Shrimp SlayerTake This Shrimp Slayer!...BILL HATCHhttp://www.counterpunch.org/hatch09292008.htmlDear Congressman Sarbanes,We are writing from Merced, CA, one of three top foreclosure-rate counties in the nation. Our congressman, Dennis Cardoza, Shrimp Slayer, now resides in the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland, which you represent.

Coalition Statement

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Monday, 29 September 2008

Coalition Statement on Merced County Planning ProcessWe call for a moratorium on County General Plan amendments, variances, minor sub-divisions changes to existing projects, zoning changes, and annexations of unincorporated county land by municipal jurisdictions, MOU’s and developments with private interests and state agencies, until a new County general Plan is formulated by a fully authorized public process – and approved locally and by the appropriate state and federal agencies.The continual process of piecemealing development through amendments, willfully ignoring the c

9-29-08

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Monday, 29 September 2008

 9-29-08Merced Sun-StarIn tough times, more are seeking job training in San Joaquin Valley...SANFORD NAX, The Fresno Beehttp://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/story/474603.htmlMore people are seeking out training programs in the central San Joaquin Valley as the tough economy forces companies to downsize.The number of people receiving job-training and placement services through Goodwill Industries increased 52 percent through July compared with the same period last year, said Sally

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Monday, 29 September 2008

9-28-08

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sunday, 28 September 2008

 9-28-08Badlands JournalLetter to Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland…Badlands Journal editorial boardLink N/ADear Congressman Sarbanes,We are writing from Merced, CA, one of three top foreclosure-rate counties in the nation. Our congressman, Dennis Cardoza, Shrimp Slayer, now resides in the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland, which you represent. Therefore, since you represent our congressman, we are petitioning you to help with our foreclosure-rate problem.

9-27-08

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Saturday, 27 September 2008

 9-27-08Merced Sun-StarWhat about Merced?Federal foreclosure assistance doesn't include MercedMerced is one of the country's top areas for foreclosures...Michael Doylehttp://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/story/472644.htmlWASHINGTON — Merced, despite being one of the nation’s foreclosure capitals, won’t immediately be getting federal funds to help with the housing crisis.The Bush administration unveiled what cities and counties would be getting fro

9-26-08

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Friday, 26 September 2008

 9-26-08Merced Sun-StarBailout may kill Central Valley projectsPolticians' plans lose attention and funding in shadow of massive bill...MICHAEL DOYLE, Sun-Star Washington Bureauhttp://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/story/471117.htmlWASHINGTON -- The proposed $700 billion Wall Street bailout will rewrite -- and, in some cases, erase -- the California congressional agenda.Money will become harder to find, for big projects like restoring the San Joaquin River.

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