http://www.trishandhalli.com Where we bring you fresh opinions on Idaho government, observations on life in general, great recipes, and an opportunity to comment on them all! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:21:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Richard Larsen I’ve never been a great fan of the comedian George Carlin. His politics were dubious and his take on religion was an unmitigated attack on anyone of faith. That combined with more than his share of expletives made listening to an uncensored routine by him in his ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/07/01/politics/guest-post-the-logic-of-george-carlin-vs-the-illogic-of-the-dnc/ From the Office of Rep. Bill Sali The comprehensive “Americans for American Energy Act” (AAEA) was introduced today by U.S. Rep. Bill Sali and the other members of the House Western Caucus. The measure would open ANWR and the OCS to increase production of American crude oil and give the ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/27/taxes/press-release-sali-and-western-caucus-offer-comprehensive-energy-solution-while-democrats-solution-is-recess/ From the Office of Rep. Bill Sali WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Members of the House Natural Resources Committee walked out during a hearing today to protest the Majority party’s efforts to lock-up and further restrict energy resources in America at a critical time while also undermining the form of government instituted ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/27/idaho-falls-issues/press-release-sali-democrats-hamper-energy-development-ignore-constitution/ From the Office of Rep. Bill Sali WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Bill Sali today, again, insisted that Congress pass legislation to end the ban on American energy exploration and production, as a bill to impose new penalities on price gouging failed to collect enough votes to pass the House. Sali voted against ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/25/politics/press-release-sali-calls-for-real-solutions-to-high-gas-prices/ By Richard Larsen Mark Twain provided many invaluable insights into American life. Time has only validated the veracity of many of his truisms. In his inimitable way, Twain once declared, “Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress…But then I repeat myself.” Many statements ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/24/politics/guest-post-congressional-democrats-clueless-on-oil-issue/ From Bryan Fischer, Idaho Values Alliance According to the Associated Press, Bradley Stowell (below right), a 36-year-old man with a history of sexually abusing more than two dozen minors, has been released from prison and, according to Idaho's Sex Offender Registry, is now living in Boise at 1703 S. Jackson ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/23/politics/guest-post-call-governor-otter-to-urge-passage-of-jessicas-law-in-idaho/ By Richard Larsen One of the side affects of a horrendously out-of-control county budget is the fact that the Assessor’s office has to generate the tax revenue to pay for it. With apparent questionable operations and the lack of ethical guidelines and competence previously characteristic of the Assessor’s office, the ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/19/taxes/guest-post-bannock-county-assessors-office-ineptitude-truly-time-for-change/ From Bryan Fischer, Idaho Values Alliance After going through the anguish of the trial for the brutal murder of young Samantha Mayer, her family will now have to face the agony of going through another sentencing trial after the Idaho Supreme Court set aside his death sentence. In the course ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/19/politics/guest-post-sad-day-for-victims-family-idaho-supreme-court-orders-re-sentencing-for-cold-blooded-killer/ From the Office of Rep. Bill Sali WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Sali today called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explain why it has distributed warning letters to pharmacists across the country, restricting the compounding and sale of a hormone replacement therapy used by women. “Compounding” ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/19/politics/press-release-sali-fda-owes-women-an-explanation-for-ban-on-hormone-replacement-therapy/ From the Office of Rep. Bill Sali WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Bill Sali today introduced legislation addressing constituents concerns with the practices of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). “The Second Amendment is clear: ‘the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not ... http://www.trishandhalli.com/2008/06/12/politics/press-release-sali-introduces-always-think-freedom-legislation-to-prevent-repeat-of-atf-forfeiture-issue/