Truth Slips Out (Again)

A promoter of Councilman Frank Ury wrote an email that says it all. Ury is having a fundraiser for himself, but not in Mission Viejo, the city he allegedly supports. His fundraiser will patronize a restaurant in Foothill Ranch.

Here’s the email written on Ury’s behalf by Wendy Bucknum:

“As you know I previously sent you information asking you to please join me in supporting Mission Viejo Mayor –Pro tem, Frank Ury as he kicks off his election campaign for 2012. The date for his event has changed due to an unexpected business trip that came up that will take him out of state. The event is now on September 28 at the same location, Outback Steakhouse in Foothill Ranch @ 5:30. Many of you know Frank is a big supporter of business in Mission Viejo – I encourage you to support candidates who make business and job creation their priority!”

Was it a Freudian slip to point out Ury’s disregard for business in Mission Viejo? Bucknum appears to be a council candidate, and she would have a better chance of winning if she could knock Ury off the dais.

As another matter, the announcement of Ury’s reelection campaign dashes the hopes of those who wish he’d find a job in Timbuktu. Everyone – including Bucknum – should hope Ury’s business trip is a job interview.

If Ury creates any jobs in Mission Viejo, they will be short term. He has voted for every proposed apartment compound that’s come before the council, and construction workers will be employed while the projects are going up. However, council decisions that rezone commercial property to residential destroy potential businesses, sales tax revenue and long-term employment. The net loss is immense.

Ury needs water carriers in his campaign, and they fall into two categories: those who are gullible and those who hope to join him at the trough. Bucknum’s employer, Professional Community Management, Inc., will benefit from more high-density housing development in Mission Viejo. That’s not the “business and job creation” residents want in their city.

Congressional Roundup
Congressman Gary Miller, Representing California’s 42nd District

Sept. 9, 2011

This Week in Congress:

School Choice – This week, the House began consideration of H.R. 2218, the Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act. Due to shortcomings in the current charter school program, there is no support to replicate or expand high-quality charter schools. Meanwhile, charter schools have had difficulty securing financing to build or rehabilitate current facilities. H.R. 2218 would reauthorize the charter school program through FY 2017 and streamlines it to encourage the development of charter schools through grants to state entities. Specifically the bill would: provide financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools; expand the number of highquality charter schools available to students across the nation; evaluate the impact of such schools on student achievement, families, and communities; and encourage states to provide support to charter schools for facilities financing in an amount commensurate to the amount states have typically provided for traditional public schools. In addition, the legislation would support efforts to strengthen the authorizing process for charter schools to improve performance management, including transparency, monitoring, and evaluation of such schools. H.R. 2218 authorizes $300 million per year (versus $450 million currently authorized), subject to appropriations. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill would cost $1 billion over the next five years, with no direct impact on spending or revenues.

FY 2012 Intelligence Authorization Act – On Friday, September 9, the House approved H.R. 1892, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 by a vote of 384-14. The bill would authorize the intelligence activities of the United States government for Fiscal Year 2012. The bill would fund the requirements of the men and women of the intelligence community – military and civilian – many of whom directly support the war zones or are engaged in other dangerous operations to keep Americans safe. These activities are intended to enhance national security, support and assist the Armed Forces, and facilitate U.S. foreign policy. CBO cannot provide estimates for certain provisions in the unclassified portion of the bill because they concern classified intelligence programs. On that limited basis, and assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 1892 would cost $585 million over the 2012-2016 period, subject to appropriations.

Next Week:

NLRB’s Boeing Ruling– Next week, the House is expected to consider H.R. 2587, the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act, as part of House Republicans’ regulatory relief and job creation agenda. The bill would amend the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in future and pending cases, from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstances. This legislation would effectively prevent the NLRB from restricting where an employer can create jobs in the United States. On April 20th, the NLRB issued a complaint against The Boeing Company for the alleged transfer of an assembly line from Washington state to South Carolina. As of this writing, not one union employee at Boeing’s Puget Sound facility has lost their job as a result of the proposed South Carolina plant. However, the NLRB is continuing to pursue a “restoration order” against the company that would cost South Carolina thousands of jobs and deter future investment and business expansion in the United States.

FAA Extension– Next week, the House is expected to consider a short-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) operations and programs. The extension would extend temporarily the FAA’s authority to expend funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, as well as authorize funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Currently, the FAA’s authorization is set to expire September 17, 2011. FAA’s authority to collect aviation trust fund revenues and expend money in the trust fund expired on July 22, 2011 and was not reauthorized until the Senate approved H.R. 2553 on August 5, 2011. Earlier this year, the House and Senate each adopted a long-term FAA reauthorization bill. A conference committee is expected to meet to resolve differences between the two legislative proposals soon.

Resolution of Disapproval on the Debt-Limit Increase– Next week, the House is also expected to consider a resolution to disapprove of a scheduled $500 billion increase in the statutory debt limit, as authorized under the Budget Control Act. The Budget Control Act authorizes Congress to consider a resolution of disapproval of the debt limit increase and provides expedited procedures for consideration of the resolution. If it is not approved in both chambers, or is vetoed by the President and the veto is not overridden, the debt limit would increase by $500 billion, for a total initial debt limit increase of $900 billion – which coincides with a $917 billion in initial spending reductions contained in the bill. If a resolution of disapproval against the increase is approved and becomes law, $400 billion (the amount of the initial debt ceiling increase) would be subject to automatic spending cuts with exceptions for Medicare, defense, veterans, and Social Security.

Complete Consideration of Charter School Bill– Also next week, the House is expected to complete consideration of H.R. 2218, the Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act.

Items of Note:

Congressman Miller’s September Column — Rep. Gary Miller has published his column for the month of September, entitled, “Breaking Down Barriers to Improve America’s Highways.” To read the column, go to http://garymiller.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=258042

Job Creation

• Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that no net new jobs were created in the month of August, and that the unemployment rate continued to remain high, at 9.1%.
• It is clear that two and a half years of spending money we do not have to grow government has failed to create jobs and reinvigorate our economy.
• Unfortunately, some in Washington still believe that we can tax, spend, and borrow our way to prosperity and job creation.
• Despite the failure of the 2009 “stimulus,” President Obama has asked Congress to agree to $450 billion more for short-term measures that will not lead to long-term economic growth or create new jobs.
• Mountains of government regulations imposed on the private sector by the National Labor Relations Board and the Environmental Protection Agency, uncertainty about Obamacare, out-of-control government spending and debt, the threat of higher taxes, a confusing tax code, and high energy prices have our nation’s job creators playing defense.
• The truth is government doesn’t create jobs. Jobs come from entrepreneurs who see opportunities, take risks, innovate, and earn success.
• Small business owners don’t need Washington to tell them how to create jobs. They need Washington to get out of the way and stop making it more difficult for them to invest in their businesses and hire new workers.
• House Republicans are working to tear down obstacles to job creation and get the government out of the way so that the private sector has an opportunity to grow.
• Complying with government red tape costs small businesses with fewer than 20 employees an average of $10,585 per employee every year.
• According to the Small Business Administration, excessive regulations cost our economy $1.7 trillion each year, a huge drag on our economy.
• Rising energy costs are another tremendous strain on our economy and American families.
• Every penny increase per gallon of gas costs consumers $4 million per day. Utilizing more of our own energy sources here at home will mean more jobs, lower prices, and more money for American families.
• More stimulus spending and debt won’t cure our economy. Growing jobs and cutting spending go hand in hand. To balance the budget we need spending cuts and real economic growth.
• With so many Americans continuing to struggle to find adequate employment, we must put an end to the borrowing and spending agenda of the past two and a half years and promote an environment where the private sector and entrepreneurship may thrive.
• At a time when our national debt has soared to unsustainable levels, we cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Balanced Budget Amendment

• We are in this current debt crisis because Washington spends far more than it can afford.
• The growth of our national debt slows our economy as job creators and investors hold back due to the threat of higher taxes, inflation, and borrowing costs.
• As the national debt has increased, so have the interest payments on the debt, which constitutes the four largest monthly expense for the federal government.
  So far this year, the U.S. has spent more than $412 billion on debt interest payments.
• It is long past time for Washington to adopt a balanced budget. Later this year, the House and Senate will be required to vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.
• A Balanced Budget Amendment will prevent future overspending by cutting up the nation’s credit cards and forcing the federal government to live within its means.
• Americans know Washington won’t live within its means by choice. A Balanced Budget Amendment will force Washington to live within its means, just like families and businesses.
• 49 states have some form of balanced budget requirement. Why is it that the one entity with the $14.7 trillion debt does not?
• In order to get our nation’s fiscal house back in order, it is imperative that Congress quickly consider and send to the states for ratification a Balanced Budget Amendment.

Non-government Events

Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise.

Annual Taste of Newport, Fri.-Sat.-Sun., Sept. 16-18, Fashion Island, 600 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, (949) 729-4400, http://tasteofnewport.com

Sand Sports Super Show, Fri.-Sat.-Sun., Sept. 16-18, Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (310) 533-0589, http://ns.ocfair.com/ocf/Calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=1933

LA Fitness Mission Viejo Grand Opening, Sat., Sept. 17, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 24491 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 421-6082, http://www.lafitness.com/Pages/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?article=34

Lake Mission Viejo Jazzfest & Taste of the Lake, Sat., Sept. 17, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Lake Mission Viejo, (949) 770-1313, www.lakemissionviejo.org

Armenian Festival, Sat.-Sun., Sept. 17-18, Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, (949) 309-2900, http://www.orthodoxconnection.com/Armenian%20cultural%20events%20-orthodox%20connection.html

Lido Yacht Expo, Sept. 22-25, Lido Marina Village, Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach, (949) 757-5959, http://www.lidoyachtexpo.com/index.php

Oktoberfest at St. Kilian, Sat.-Sun., Sept. 24-25, St. Kilian Catholic Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-4440, http://www.stkilianchurch.org

Dozynki Harvest Festival, Sept. 17-18, Pope John Paul Polish Center, 3999 Rose Dr., Yorba Linda, (714) 996-8161, http://www.polishcenter.org

“Lake Eeeerie,” Lake Mission Viejo, Fri.-Sat., Oct. 21-22, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Halloween activities, limited to Lake Mission Viejo members and their guests. (949) 770-1313, http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

Saddleback Lanes bowling alley, events throughout the week. Saddleback Lanes has been in business since 1974; great gathering place with special discounts for groups, 25402 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-5300, http://www.saddlebacklanes.net

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at
http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes

Political and Government Events Calendar

Moulton Niguel Water District meetings: Engineering and Operations on Mon., Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m., Finance and I.T. on Wed., Sept. 14, 9:00 a.m. and Board of Directors on Thurs., Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m., 27500 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-2500, http://www.mnwd.com/board-of-directors/agenda.aspx

Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, regular meeting Mon., Sept. 12, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, agenda and supporting documentation are published on the website 72 hours prior to a meeting, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com

ACT for America, Mission Viejo Chapter meeting, Mon., Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo,
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m.

Orange County Board of Supervisors, Tues., Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m., Board Hearing Room, First Floor, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 834-3100. September meetings will be held on Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 (but not on Sept. 27). http://www.ocgov.com/ocgov/Government/Board%20of%20Supervisors

Saddleback Valley Unified School District board meeting is scheduled Tues., Sept. 13, 6:15 p.m., 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo,(949) 586-1234, http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us

Nixon Library program and book signing, Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, Wed., Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m., free and open to the public, reservations required, call (714) 983-9120 or email Nixon@nara.gov

Saddleback Republican Assembly, Thurs., Sept. 15, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featured speaker Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto will discuss the unaccounted for Iraqi biological weapons. Norman Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, (949) -360-1717

Constitution Day at Saddleback College, conference on Constitutional Defense of Unpopular Causes, Fri., Sept. 16, Saddleback College, keynote address by Pres. John Adams, interactive workshops to explore and celebrate U.S. Constitutional rights. For information and to register contact Wendy Townsend at wtownsend@crfoc.org . For information about the organizer: Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, 15411 Redhill Ave., Suite B, Tustin, 92780, (714) 259-1521, crfoc@crfoc.org

Performance by concert pianist Michael Sellers, Sun., Sept. 18, 2:00 p.m., Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. Free concerts are held Sundays, except when otherwise noted, and are open to the public. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., and concerts begin at 2:00 p.m., 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 364-1120, http://events.nixonfoundation.org/concerts/

South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees, Mon., Sept. 26. Meeting times unless otherwise posted: open session convenes at 5 p.m.., followed by adjournment to closed session, open session reconvenes at 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., adjournment by 9:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room, Room 145, Health Sciences/District Offices Building, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 582-4999, https://www.socccd.edu

Taste of Capo, Capistrano Valley High School, Oct. 21, 6:00 p.m., $15 presale and $20 at the door. More than 20 booths, good-size samples of food from each restaurant, 26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo, (949) 364-6100.

El Toro Water District Community Advisory Group Meeting, Thurs., Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30; meeting starts at noon, 24251 Los Alisos Blvd., Lake Forest, (949) 837-0660, http://www.etwd.com

The Buzz

Forwarded by Norm and Simone Rosenkrantz about their daughter and her husband, “Robyn and Michael were interviewed on L.A. Talk Radio! Listen to the interview and also hear them singing three songs live. Click on the link, scroll down to Aug. 21 and hit play. Hope you enjoy!” http://www.latalkradio.com/Paula.php

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Reminder from Tea Party Patriot Robert Homesley: LONG LIVE AMERICA is on from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. on KCEO AM 1000, and all info about the show is at www.longliveamerica.com . Please call in to be part of the show, (760) 931-1604.

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The Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Niguel pays tribute to 9/11, “10 years later,” http://www.chabadlagunaniguel.com/library/article_cdo/aid/1600668/jewish/Where-Were-You-On-September-11.htm

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Mission Viejo residents were among more than 1,000 people who attended the rally for Gov. Rick Perry on Sept. 8 in Newport Beach. Roger’s Gardens was able to accommodate the crowd, and a few protestors stood outside the property holding signs, http://newportbeach.patch.com/articles/photos-rick-perry-rally-at-rogers-gardens#photo-7667360 . Before OC Republican Party Chair Scott Baugh introduced the governor, he asked the audience, “How many of you are Tea Partiers?” The majority of attendees raised their hands. A group of MV residents convened after the rally, and most of them said they’re still deciding which presidential candidate they’ll support.

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Occasionally, there is encouraging news even in Sacramento. Sent on 9-10-11 by Eric Eisenhammer to California Tea Party Patriots, “Thank you so much for your activism. Tonight at 1 a.m., AB 724, the $3.6-billion energy tax extension, was defeated by BIPARTISAN opposition! We were joined in opposition by Senator Rod Wright of an inner-city Los Angeles district, Lou Correa of northern Orange County and Lois Wolk of Davis - a particularly courageous position given that she represents a very pro-green district. I don't believe any Republicans voted yes, although a few did not vote.”

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Aliso Viejo Republican Women Federated will meet on Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center. Guest speaker will be Christmas Simon, who will present her experiences as an Assyrian Christian born in an Islamic country. RSVP to Cathy Miller, (949) 859-2818 or Janine Heft, (949) 735-0718.

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A review by Patriot Post of Barack Obama’s Sept. 8 speech about jobs: “Obama repeatedly framed his proposals as "nothing controversial" because "everything in here" has already been proposed by "both Democrats and Republicans." We hate to disagree, but nearly everything in the speech was controversial. From tax hikes on job creators in exchange for gimmicky tax credits, to more money dumped into the bottomless pit of education and infrastructure, to the very premise that government must grow in order for the economy to grow -- the ideas presented last night were the wrong ones.” http://patriotpost.us/edition/2011/09/09/digest/

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For an enlightening article on Mission Viejo city finances, read http://missionviejodispatch.com/budget/balanced-budget-broken-for-tennis-club/

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Forwarded by Rachel: Ruger is coming out with a new and intimidating pistol in honor of elected officials. It will be named The Politician. It doesn’t work and you can’t fire it.