82 guard members returning to Cottage Grove Thursday – South Washington County Bulletin

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82 guard members returning to Cottage Grove Thursday
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... Support Medical Company will return home Thursday following a 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, according to a press release. ...
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Tim Huelskamp, a Reagan Conservative for Congress

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From Eric Dondero:

There's a hot primary in Kansas to replace Republican Todd Tiahart who is moving up to the Senate. Tim Huelskamp, currently in 3rd in a field of 7, is the Tea Party favorite.

From his website:

Yesterday at massive TEA Parties across Kansas, Senator Tim Huelskamp spoke about the importance of the 10th Amendment. “The 10th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution for one purpose – to restrict the power of the federal government. But for years,” noted Huelskamp, “Washington has increasingly ignored any limits on their power – especially with the passage of their most recent stimulus and bailout bills.”

Huelskamp also has another big endorser, one with solid libertarian-conservative credentials, Texas Governor Rick Perry.

“There is only one candidate in this race that will keep the state of Kansas and our nation moving forward in the right direction, and that’s Tim Huelskamp…I do not make this endorsement lightly and only offer my support when I am certain of a candidate’s strong conviction…Tim is without a doubt one of those candidates and I am proud to offer my endorsement of his campaign.” -- Rick Perry

And an endorsement from yet another famous Texan:

“Tim Huelskamp will do the work to fight for lower taxes and spending and for more freedom in Washington. I have been very impressed by Tim’s record of fiscal responsibility. We need people like Tim Huelskamp voting with me in Congress.” -- Ron Paul

Finally, Huelskamp is backed by the economic libertarian Club for Growth.

Huelskamp has been a State Senator since 1996 serving on the Agriculture committee. He is a rancher himself, from Western Kansas.

One interesting personal note on Huelskamp. He and his wife Angela have four adopted children including the two girls, who are from Haiti.

New York Libertarian for Governor: Supreme Court gun ruling changes everything in Plaxico Burress case

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From Eric Dondero:

New York Libertarian for Governor and gun rights attorney Warren Redlich said in Albany yesterday that Plaxico Burress's conviction should now be overturned. The Supreme Court ruled yesterday in a 5 to 4 decision, that New York State gun laws are unconstitutional.

In McDonald v. Chicago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Chicago's ban on handguns is unconstitutional. In doing so, it ruled that the 2nd amendment does in fact apply to the states.

Redlich said:

"This landmark ruling will require New York State to take immediate action to amend its gun laws so they do not violate the constitution. It is a striking victory for gun owners and for anyone who believes in the fundamental rights the constitution provides."

Burress was a New Jersey resident convicted under New York's gun laws. Redlich added:

"Given that New York State makes it impossible for an out-of-state resident to get a gun license, Burress’s conviction should be overturned."

Note - Redlich is running on the Libertarian line, but is also a local elected Republican.