Uncooperative Radio: house of representatives

Friday, January 09, 2015

Show Notes 01-04-2015

Sunday 01-04-15

Now Boehner has opponent for speaker post

With polls showing House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, extremely unpopular even among Republican voters, Texas Rep. Louis Gohmert, a former judge, has announced a challenge to Boehner’s bid for holding the second most powerful position in the federal government.

Nearly 200 Christian churches destroyed in surge of violence

There was a surge of anti-Christian violence by Muslims around the world that included the destruction of nearly 200 Christian churches in Nigeria during a short period around October, according to a new report from the GateStone Institute.

Shipping container is home remedy for Detroit

An unusual home taking shape inside General Motors' sprawling Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant is intended to be part of a movement to rebuild the city's economy and deteriorating, disappearing housing stock.

Sexting scandal teacher hired for homeland security

A former South High School teacher who resigned last year over allegations of inappropriate behavior with students has found work as a grant coordinator with the regional homeland security agency. Larisa Oringdulph was named the South All-Hazards Regional Homeland Security Coordinator on Monday. The job pays $48,000.

The real meaning of Separation of Church and State

On Jan. 1, 1802, the people of Cheshire, Massachusetts, sent a giant block of cheese to President Thomas Jefferson, being presented by the famous Baptist preacher, John Leland.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

This is America! Speak English!

From info@usenglish.org

Dear Friend,

Late last week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment that would prohibit government funding of foreign language translation services.

On Thursday, June 7, 2012, the House of Representatives passed the amendment as part of a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security through fiscal year 2013. Proposed by Rep. Steve King (R-IA), it would prohibit the use of funds to enforce Executive Order 13166, an order signed by former President Bill Clinton which requires the federal government to provide translation and interpretation services to limited English proficient individuals.

U.S. English Chairman Mauro E. Mujica released the following statement upon hearing of the amendment's passage.

"The House of Representative's support for this amendment sends a strong and important message that learning English is the key to opportunity in America. All Americans, regardless of their background, will be better off upon learning the common, shared language of America. With more than 320 languages spoken in the United States, English is the one language that allows our diverse population to communicate with each other. By removing the requirement that the federal government provide services in any foreign language requested, the government sends a message that the United States is not an English-optional society. This will save the government money on costly translations, but more importantly, by encouraging non-English speakers to learn America's common language, it will also open the door to better, higher paying jobs."

U.S. English will continue to work with Rep. King and the countless other Members of Congress who support English as our common, shared language--and we will keep you informed of accomplishments like these that move us in the right direction. In the meantime, please take a moment to visit our donation page or click over to the U.S. English Action Center to see how you can get involved.

Thank you for your ongoing support!