{"id":5241,"date":"2011-06-29T02:14:11","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T09:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=5241"},"modified":"2011-06-29T02:14:11","modified_gmt":"2011-06-29T09:14:11","slug":"open-thread6292011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2011\/06\/29\/open-thread6292011\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–6\/29\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

There must be something in the air, because my eyes are watering, my COPD is flaring up, and I\u2019m running on almost no sleep.  I\u2019m current on replies.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today it took me 3:48 (average 4:34).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  I used to have one like that.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From The Oregonian<\/a>: <\/font>Rows of legislators and and educators curled around the walls of the state capitol’s ceremonial signing room as Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a landmark education reform measure.<\/p>\n

Senate Bill 909<\/a> establishes a 13-member Oregon Education Investment Board appointed by the governor, which will oversee all levels of state education from preschool through college.<\/p>\n

Once again, Oregon leads the way to progressive reform.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Washington Independent<\/a>: <\/font>A recent poll conducted by Thomson Reuters Pulse Healthcare Survey found than an overwhelming majority of Americans believe that family planning services (not including abortion) for low-income women should be subsidized by the federal government.<\/p>\n

When asked, \u201cDo you think the federal government should subsidize birth control and other family planning services, NOT including abortion, at government-funded clinics for low-income women?\u201d 78 percent of respondents said yes.<\/p>\n

How any woman could vote Republican baffles me.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Think Progress<\/a>: <\/font>Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) has launched an aggressive campaign against government services since taking office, slashing funding on everything from unemployment insurance to education to aid for homeless veterans, to high-speed rail, helping him become the least popular governor in America just six months into his term.<\/p>\n

But his latest target is one of his boldest yet. According to a report by Florida\u2019s Capitol News Service, Scott wanted to disband the Florida Highway Patrol during the last legislative session, but was rebuffed by the state\u2019s sheriffs, who would have been forced to takeover the disbanded forces\u2019 duties.<\/p>\n

Scott must own a company that brews InsaniTEA.<\/font><\/p>\n

Cartoon<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

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