Citizens for Ethics and Responsibilty in Washington (CREW)

(OCTOBER 3, 2013) In case you needed more evidence special interests don’t feel an urgent need to follow the law when it comes to disclosing political spending, look no further than President Obama’s inauguration. Special interests, including companies and organizations that lobby the government, paid for a big portion of this year’s festivities.

Under the law, any organization that lobbies the government must disclose certain political contributions. ButCREW’s research revealed most of those contributions — including those from big companies like Chevron and Microsoft — were not included on the companies’ lobbying disclosure reports.

• Read CREW\’s analysis of unreported contributions to the inauguration
• Report: Inaugural donors failing to document contributions, Politico, September 25, 2013

Margaret Porch

AGE: 90 • Gloucester City

Margaret Porch (nee Odor) of Gloucester City, NJ; age 90, died on September 28, 2013 at Camden County Health Center, Gloucester Twp. She was born in Phila., Pa.

Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Walter. Survived by her son Paul (Susan) of Gloucester City; 3 sisters Henrietta Esler; Rose (Bob) Johnson; Marie Dolan; 2 grandchildren Paul, Jr., of Gloucester City; Christy Kirkpatrick of Spring, TX; and 3 great grandchildren Gage, Garrett and Gunner.

Funeral services and interment will be private in accordance to Margaret wishes. Memories and condolences may be shared @ www.ellisstiefelfuneralhome.com

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Bob Corker

U.S. Senator from Tennessee

It’s hard to be a Republican in Congress who stands up to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). It’s even harder to be a Republican who calls out Sen. Cruz and members of his own party during a televised debate. But Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) did just that last week when he took Sens. Cruz and Mike Lee (R-UT) to task for grandstanding instead of working to keep the government open. In this month’s Public Service Spotlight, CREW highlights Sen. Corker’s efforts to prevent his colleagues from turning the \”world’s greatest deliberative body\” into reality TV.

The day after Sen. Cruz’s 21-hour filibuster, Sen. Corker took the floor to chastise the junior senators from Texas and Utah for turning Senate business \”into a show\” as the country barreled towards a government shutdown. In a 10-minute exchange, Sen. Corker rebuked Sens. Cruz and Lee, stating \”The reason we’re waiting is that y’all have sent out releases and e-mails and you want everybody to be able to watch, and it just doesn’t seem to me that that’s in our nation’s interest.\” 

Sen. Corker added their efforts to draw attention to their actions were \”taking priority over getting legislation back to the House so they can take action before the country’s government shuts down.\” While this may help solidify Sen. Cruz’s future political support for a potential presidential bid, it does nothing to solve the problems we face today.

Through their actions, Sens. Cruz and Lee demonstrated they were more interested in preening than in advancing the interests of the country. Times of crisis call for workhorses not show horses, and Sen. Corker’s brave words embody the mentality required for effective representation in Congress.

We hope you’ll join CREW in applauding Sen. Corker’s efforts to restore sanity to the Senate.

via www.citizensforethics.org

Bob Corker

U.S. Senator from Tennessee

It’s hard to be a Republican in Congress who stands up to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). It’s even harder to be a Republican who calls out Sen. Cruz and members of his own party during a televised debate. But Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) did just that last week when he took Sens. Cruz and Mike Lee (R-UT) to task for grandstanding instead of working to keep the government open. In this month’s Public Service Spotlight, CREW highlights Sen. Corker’s efforts to prevent his colleagues from turning the \”world’s greatest deliberative body\” into reality TV.

The day after Sen. Cruz’s 21-hour filibuster, Sen. Corker took the floor to chastise the junior senators from Texas and Utah for turning Senate business \”into a show\” as the country barreled towards a government shutdown. In a 10-minute exchange, Sen. Corker rebuked Sens. Cruz and Lee, stating \”The reason we’re waiting is that y’all have sent out releases and e-mails and you want everybody to be able to watch, and it just doesn’t seem to me that that’s in our nation’s interest.\” 

Sen. Corker added their efforts to draw attention to their actions were \”taking priority over getting legislation back to the House so they can take action before the country’s government shuts down.\” While this may help solidify Sen. Cruz’s future political support for a potential presidential bid, it does nothing to solve the problems we face today.

Through their actions, Sens. Cruz and Lee demonstrated they were more interested in preening than in advancing the interests of the country. Times of crisis call for workhorses not show horses, and Sen. Corker’s brave words embody the mentality required for effective representation in Congress.

We hope you’ll join CREW in applauding Sen. Corker’s efforts to restore sanity to the Senate.

via www.citizensforethics.org

Bob Corker

U.S. Senator from Tennessee

It’s hard to be a Republican in Congress who stands up to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). It’s even harder to be a Republican who calls out Sen. Cruz and members of his own party during a televised debate. But Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) did just that last week when he took Sens. Cruz and Mike Lee (R-UT) to task for grandstanding instead of working to keep the government open. In this month’s Public Service Spotlight, CREW highlights Sen. Corker’s efforts to prevent his colleagues from turning the \”world’s greatest deliberative body\” into reality TV.

The day after Sen. Cruz’s 21-hour filibuster, Sen. Corker took the floor to chastise the junior senators from Texas and Utah for turning Senate business \”into a show\” as the country barreled towards a government shutdown. In a 10-minute exchange, Sen. Corker rebuked Sens. Cruz and Lee, stating \”The reason we’re waiting is that y’all have sent out releases and e-mails and you want everybody to be able to watch, and it just doesn’t seem to me that that’s in our nation’s interest.\” 

Sen. Corker added their efforts to draw attention to their actions were \”taking priority over getting legislation back to the House so they can take action before the country’s government shuts down.\” While this may help solidify Sen. Cruz’s future political support for a potential presidential bid, it does nothing to solve the problems we face today.

Through their actions, Sens. Cruz and Lee demonstrated they were more interested in preening than in advancing the interests of the country. Times of crisis call for workhorses not show horses, and Sen. Corker’s brave words embody the mentality required for effective representation in Congress.

We hope you’ll join CREW in applauding Sen. Corker’s efforts to restore sanity to the Senate.

via www.citizensforethics.org

The famous Sancarlone, a giant statue of St. Charles Borromeo. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Bob Corker

U.S. Senator from Tennessee

It’s hard to be a Republican in Congress who stands up to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). It’s even harder to be a Republican who calls out Sen. Cruz and members of his own party during a televised debate. But Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) did just that last week when he took Sens. Cruz and Mike Lee (R-UT) to task for grandstanding instead of working to keep the government open. In this month’s Public Service Spotlight, CREW highlights Sen. Corker’s efforts to prevent his colleagues from turning the \”world’s greatest deliberative body\” into reality TV.

The day after Sen. Cruz’s 21-hour filibuster, Sen. Corker took the floor to chastise the junior senators from Texas and Utah for turning Senate business \”into a show\” as the country barreled towards a government shutdown. In a 10-minute exchange, Sen. Corker rebuked Sens. Cruz and Lee, stating \”The reason we’re waiting is that y’all have sent out releases and e-mails and you want everybody to be able to watch, and it just doesn’t seem to me that that’s in our nation’s interest.\” 

Sen. Corker added their efforts to draw attention to their actions were \”taking priority over getting legislation back to the House so they can take action before the country’s government shuts down.\” While this may help solidify Sen. Cruz’s future political support for a potential presidential bid, it does nothing to solve the problems we face today.

Through their actions, Sens. Cruz and Lee demonstrated they were more interested in preening than in advancing the interests of the country. Times of crisis call for workhorses not show horses, and Sen. Corker’s brave words embody the mentality required for effective representation in Congress.

We hope you’ll join CREW in applauding Sen. Corker’s efforts to restore sanity to the Senate.

via www.citizensforethics.org

RUNNEMEDE, NEW JERSEY —Helen McClean of St. Teresa Regional School conducts Story Hour the first Thursday of every month for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. October’s theme was apples. The children enjoyed stories about apples, ate apples and painted an apple tree.

St. Teresa Regional School, a K through 8 Catholic educational institution strives to empower students to know themselves as created and loved by God. Forming minds and hearts for leadership and service, we achieve academic excellence, spiritual development and individual responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment. St. Teresa Regional School 27 E. Evesham Road Runnemede, New Jersey (856) 939-0333 www.stteresaschool.org

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