http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org Canyon County Democrats Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:08:52 CST en-us http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1153603 http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1153603 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:29:37 CDT In response to Mr. Bill Sali's submission concerning SCHIP to the Idaho Statesman on March 19, 2008, I would like to clarify valuable points surrounding the MUST PASS SCHIP expansion and continuation. Although SCHIP is in dire need of financial support, we must first determine why the expected number of enrollees was not met. When SCHIP was initiated and hit the ground running-the program failed to run. Why? Well, after working for a local low-income hospital and a community health... mmabbutt@msn.com (Maria Mabbutt) http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1153602 http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1153602 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:03:46 CDT The Canyon County Democrats are fielding seven highly qualified candidates in the 2008 elections. See candidates-state for legislators and candidates-local for county commissioner. idadem@yahoo.com (Judy Ferro) http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1014985 http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1014985 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:58:43 CDT The Hightower Lowdowns for March and April 2007 list major corporations that gave over $100,000 to 2006 elections with more than 65% going to one party. Need I say that most of the money went to the GOP? Here's a list of the supporters of the Democrats: Agribusiness: 4 out of 20. Plum Creek Hollow Farm, Flo-Sun, Connell, and Florida Sugar Cane Banking/insurance/finance: 4 out of 21. Bank of New York, City National Bank, Advance America, and Business Loan Express. Business... idadem@yahoo.com (Judy Ferro) http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1011722 http://www.orchidforchange.com/id/canyon-democrats.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1011722 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:51:36 CST When Larry Grant spoke at our "It's Cool to be Blue" party March 2, he emphasized the importance of getting Democrats to run in coming elections, both non-partisan and partisan. A party exists to give voters choices on candidates and issues. If we can get our people in office and our legislation passed --great!--but we must give voters alternatives. Elections in 2007 include school boards (file by 4/13 for elections 5/15) and city councils (file by 9/28 for 11/06 elections). Both are... idadem@yahoo.com (Judy Ferro)