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What if you were told there's better concrete out there with more limestone than what's used in Type IL cement mixes? Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what we're exploring today with John Guynn and John Kline. In this episode, we explore ACI 211-7R and its potential to reduce cement content without sacrificing performance. Learn how adjusting particle size distribution, using admixtures, and understanding the water-cement ratio can improve workability and strength. Plus, get insights on the challenges and benefits of low carbon concrete, real-world applications, and the regulatory hurdles that must be overcome to make these innovations standard in construction. Don't miss it! What's Inside: Limestone reduces cement content in concrete mixes. ACI 211-7R provides guidelines for using mineral fillers. Particle size distribution and admixtures optimize performance. Real-world applications demonstrate the benefits of reduced cement mixes. Low carbon concrete excels in strength, workability, and durability. Regulatory challenges exist around water-cement ratios and limestone classification. Smarter material use can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Ongoing research is key to advancing concrete technology. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Concrete Innovations 02:56 Understanding ACI 211-7R and Its Implications 06:06 The Role of Limestone in Concrete Performance 08:56 Balancing Performance and Cost in Concrete Mixes 11:58 Water Demand and Its Impact on Concrete Quality 15:00 Particle Size Distribution and Its Importance 17:59 Admixtures and Their Role in Modern Concrete 21:06 Real-World Applications and Case Studies 23:54 Feedback from Finishers and Practical Considerations 29:27 Performance of Low Carbon Concrete 32:13 Regulatory Challenges and Water-Cement Ratio 35:02 Innovations in Cement and SCMs 38:47 Field Testing and Real-World Applications 46:04 Durability Testing and Future Prospects LISTEN NOW – Every concrete contractor & engineer needs to hear this one! Guest: John Guynn Company: Roman Cement Email: john.guynn@roman-cement.comWebsite: www.roman-cement.comGuest: John Kline Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kline-18003010/============================= Take Your Knowledge Further – Join Concrete Logic Academy! Gain exclusive access to expert video courses, live Q&A, and cutting-edge industry insights. Earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and elevate your expertise! Learn More: https://www.concretelogicacademy.comSupport the Podcast – Be Part of the Concrete Revolution! Donate: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comBecome a producer & get recognized on our next episode! ============================= Recommended Resources: ACI 211-7R.20: Guide for Proportioning Concrete Mixtures with Ground Calcium Carbonate and Other Mineral Fillers: https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/Previews/211.7R-20_preview.pdfProducer: Jodi Tandett Music by: Mike Dunton Instagram: @Mike_Dunton Stay Connected & Watch More! Host: Seth Tandett Email: seth@concretelogicpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcastPodcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comLIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE for more expert concrete insights!
The conversation today is part of an ongoing partnership with the US Small Business Administration highlighting small businesses in the Shenandoah Valley as well as offering advice and resources to all small businesses. In this special Veterans Day episode, host Janet Michael and co-host Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director for the SBA talk with John Kline, veteran/owner of Veterans Subs. John shares the history of Veteran Subs, a business he started to combine his passion for supporting veterans with his dream of owning a restaurant. Over the past two years, despite some challenges, the business has grown thanks to strong community support. John discusses the unique aspects of Veteran Subs, such as hosting veteran group meetings and fundraisers and donating a percentage of their sales to veteran organizations. Carl provides advice on establishing a nonprofit arm to maximize funding opportunities and streamline contributions, which John considers as part of the company's future plans. The conversation also covers Veteran Subs' extensive menu, which includes deli sandwiches, sides, and health-conscious options like "subs in a bowl." Carl suggests marketing strategies like taste tests and emphasizing fresh, in-house-made items to attract more customers. John talks about the importance of community engagement and how his military background influences his business decisions. The radio portion of the episode concludes with details on how customers can order from Veteran Subs and the importance of location and marketing for continued growth. Listeners are encouraged to visit veteranssubs.com and follow them on Facebook for more information. In the podcast conversation, Janet, Carl, and John discuss various aspects of running and marketing a small business, specifically focusing on a sub sandwich/deli restaurant owned by John. The conversation starts with Janet addressing issues with the consistency of the restaurant's marketing materials, including discrepancies between the website's contents and what is actually offered at the restaurant. Carl and Janet highlight the importance of uniformity in branding to avoid customer confusion. John explains the restaurant's operational challenges, like long working hours and the difficulty of noticing issues that are obvious to an outsider. They stress the value of an external viewpoint to identify and fix these problems. The discussion then shifts to various support programs for veterans, such as “Boots to Business,” which provides resources and support for veterans starting their own businesses. Carl and Janet provide insights about utilizing these veteran-focused programs to leverage support and network within the veteran community. Janet underscores the significance of customer interaction and networking, advising John to engage more with the local veterans' community by highlighting their stories on social media. Carl suggests securing intellectual property, like recipe trademarks, and exploring additional revenue streams, such as selling unique branded items. They address marketing strategies, comparing the effectiveness of social media campaigns against traditional methods like mailing brochures. Both Carl and Janet emphasize the importance of direct, engaging marketing efforts, such as attending local events and offering food samples, over spending money on mailers. They advise John to leverage his veteran status in marketing by using slogans to build stronger community ties. John shares his struggle with marketing due to limited resources. Carl advises considering franchising as a way to manage branding and marketing challenges systematically. They also discuss location strategy, noting the constraints of the current spot and the potential for better foot traffic in a more visible or easily accessible location. The conversation closes with Carl and Janet offering further practical marketing advice, like partnering with local institutions for catering and using student interns for research and development tasks to alleviate workload. They recommend tapping into local economic development offices for location scouting to improve visibility and access. Throughout, both Carl and Janet provide John with practical advice and strategic insights aimed at helping him scale his business and improve its market presence. The discussion was supportive and collaborative, focusing on actionable steps John can take to strengthen his restaurant's business model and marketing strategies. Hear more conversations like these by clicking here.
Calling all younger therapists, along with those who mentor younger therapists! Today on the podcast, Dan is joined once again by John Kline and a first time guest, Anthony Celio. The three, will discuss the role function plays into mentoring younger therapists and strategies to where to start!
Today on the podcast, Dan is joined by John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS and Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS along with our special guest, Dave Tiberio, PT, FAFS, Professor Emeritus from the University of Connecticut and the Dean of the Gray Institute! Together, the four discuss how understanding the proprioceptors can be beneficial in our application of rehab principles by creating more resources for the body!
The last podcast of 2023! John Kline and Ashley Schallett join Dan to discuss a clinical case about a patient with a total knee replacement. The three talk about different stages with range of motion, prognosis, and intervention ideas. Stay tuned for future episodes with clinical case discussions.
The Last Tranche with New Mountain's Kline and Moshiri: we have more flexibility than a typical CLO around industry selectionIn this episode of the Last Tranche, John Kline and Cyrus Moshiri from New Mountain Capital discuss the innovative rated feeder fund structure they recently priced, and why they chose this approach over a traditional middle market CLO.After explaining the details of how rated feeder funds like Guardian IV Rated Feeder work, Kline explained that one key benefit is of the structure is the increased flexibility it offers on industry diversity. Their chosen structure is a CLO-like product, but that lets them pursue their investment strategy without having to be forced into industries that we don't like as a firm.
What is carbon capture? Why is CO2, the gas that we all exhale, considered a pollutant when it comes to producing concrete? This Concrete Logic Podcast episode features a special guest, John Kline, a seasoned chemical engineer with a rich 50-year career in the cement industry. John has worn many hats, from research to project management, plant operations to optimization, and most recently, he has been focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of concrete by different means including carbon capture. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of carbon capture and whether this technology truly has potential. You will be surprised by John's perspective on carbon capture and what he believes is the answer to a sustainable future. *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ *** Episode References Guest: John Kline | Kline Consulting | johnpkline1@gmail.com Guest Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kline-18003010/ Producers: Jodi Tandett, Olivia Stocker, Patrick Bridgeman Donate & Become a Producer: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com | Instagram @Mike_Dunton Host: Seth Tandett, seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/ Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
The popular and MOST listened-to, Google PT series, RETURNS! Dan is joined on the podcast with John Kline and Andrew Walquist to compare the current literature with the commonly found Google PT exercises! Be prepared to join the paradigm shift when treating individuals with Adhesive Capsulitis. See the links below for access to the articles discussed! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7745103/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8281140/ https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182413078
Multi-talented musician/therapist John Kline living in Mobile, AL talks about his latest release “Rixile Elixir” featuring the title track, “Drive to Mobile”, “Happy Little Echos” and “To The Sky”! John talks about how he started growing up in Montana, studied music & psychology (pursed post graduate & post doctorate) in Mobile, opened a private practice, began construction of “The GuiTARDIS”, has dozens of scientific publicationsfrom neuroscience & unconscious recognition, to adult personality &psychology, plus previous works “Different Drummers” and “Genus Equus” with The Music Therapy Experiment featuring “Luminence”! Check out the amazing John Kline on all streaming platforms today and www.johnnykline.com today! #johnkline #musician #therapist #mobilealabama #rixileelixir #drivetomobile #happylittleechos #tothesky #psychology #neuroscience #unconsciousrecognition#adultpersonality #differentdrummers #genusequus #themusictherapyexperiement #guitardis #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjohnkline #themikewagnershowjohnkline --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support
Multi-talented musician/therapist John Kline living in Mobile, AL talks about his latest release “Rixile Elixir” featuring the title track, “Drive to Mobile”, “Happy Little Echos” and “To The Sky”! John talks about how he started growing up in Montana, studied music & psychology (pursed post graduate & post doctorate) in Mobile, opened a private practice, began construction of “The GuiTARDIS”, has dozens of scientific publicationsfrom neuroscience & unconscious recognition, to adult personality &psychology, plus previous works “Different Drummers” and “Genus Equus” with The Music Therapy Experiment featuring “Luminence”! Check out the amazing John Kline on all streaming platforms today and www.johnnykline.com today! #johnkline #musician #therapist #mobilealabama #rixileelixir #drivetomobile #happylittleechos #tothesky #psychology #neuroscience #unconsciousrecognition#adultpersonality #differentdrummers #genusequus #themusictherapyexperiement #guitardis #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjohnkline #themikewagnershowjohnkline --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support
Dr. John Kline is a psychologist and recording artist in Mobile, AL. He began playing music during his childhood in Montana, raised among the sheep and the dental floss, and has toured in a variety of bands during his adolescence and early adult life. He studied music and psychology in college, and later pursued graduate and post-doctoral scholarship in psychology. After being transplanted to Mobile AL ending a decade as an academic gypsy, John opened a private practice and began to construct a 40 track digital audio recording studio in Mobile AL. "The guiTARDIS" is his sanctuary where nerves can de-jangle and worries can be left outside. Improvisational / compositional music therapy soothes. It may also help combat anxiety and depression. Improvisational / compositional music therapy also seems to result in creative musical output. John has dozens of scientific publications to his credit on topics ranging from neuroscience and unconscious cognition to adult personality and psychopathology. In addition to his work with The Music Therapy Experiment, he has released several solo albums including“Different Drummers” (2012) and "Rixile Elixir" (2023).
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Dr. John Kline is a psychologist and recording artist in Mobile, AL. He began playing music during his childhood in Montana, raised among the sheep and the dental floss, and has toured in a variety of bands during his adolescence and early adult life. He studied music and psychology in college, and later pursued graduate and post-doctoral scholarship in psychology. After being transplanted to Mobile AL ending a decade as an academic gypsy, John opened a private practice and began to construct a 40 track digital audio recording studio in Mobile AL. "The guiTARDIS" is his sanctuary where nerves can de-jangle and worries can be left outside. Improvisational / compositional music therapy soothes. It may also help combat anxiety and depression. Improvisational / compositional music therapy also seems to result in creative musical output.
Dr. John Kline is a psychologist and recording artist in Mobile, AL. He began playing music during his childhood in Montana, raised among the sheep and the dental floss, and has toured in a variety of bands during his adolescence and early adult life. He studied music and psychology in college, and later pursued graduate and post-doctoral scholarship in psychology. After being transplanted to Mobile AL ending a decade as an academic gypsy, John opened a private practice and began to construct a 40 track digital audio recording studio in Mobile AL. "The guiTARDIS" is his sanctuary where nerves can de-jangle and worries can be left outside. Improvisational / compositional music therapy soothes. It may also help combat anxiety and depression. Improvisational / compositional music therapy also seems to result in creative musical output. John has dozens of scientific publications to his credit on topics ranging from neuroscience and unconscious cognition to adult personality and psychopathology. In addition to his work with The Music Therapy Experiment, he has released several solo albums including“Different Drummers” (2012) and "Rixile Elixir" (2023). He is a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He enjoys creating for its own sake, and encourages artists, scholars, arm-chair philosophers, poets, musicians, and accountants… hmmm…. ok…. maybe not accountants… to be creative simply for the joy of it.
Dr. John Kline is a psychologist and recording artist in Mobile, AL. He began playing music during his childhood in Montana, raised among the sheep and the dental floss, and has toured in a variety of bands during his adolescence and early adult life. He studied music and psychology in college, and later pursued graduate and post-doctoral scholarship in psychology. After being transplanted to Mobile AL ending a decade as an academic gypsy, John opened a private practice and began to construct a 40 track digital audio recording studio in Mobile AL. "The guiTARDIS" is his sanctuary where nerves can de-jangle and worries can be left outside. Improvisational / compositional music therapy soothes. It may also help combat anxiety and depression. Improvisational / compositional music therapy also seems to result in creative musical output.
Born in Calabria, in southern Italy, and based in Barcelona, at the age of 16 I joined a local amateur theatre company as singer and actress. In those years I had my first studio recording session, with "Pensiere mieje" the soundtrack of our show "Ditegli sempre di Si" by Edoardo De Filippo. However, it wasn't until 2014, after spending some years in Japan, Belgium and the UK that Music took such an important role into my life. Since then I've been dedicating myself intensivily to Music and then discovered myself as a songwriter. I've been collaborating with great musicians such as Jurandir Santana, Reinaldo Boaventura, Shyam Sunder, Pablo Giménez, André Marchiori, Cesar Vasconcelos, Danilo Blaiotta, Filippo Bianchini, Raúl Sandin who all featured on my first album and first single. In 2022 I released my first single Mandarinetto, arranged and produced by Jurandir Santana. The year before, I self-produced and released Gotas de Libertad, which came out of a question I had been asking myself for long time: "What is to be an artist like?". I discovered that "Artists are those who reveal and sublimate the reality". And that is really what I attemp to do. In that sense "Gotas" (drops) means "a little bit of" that artistic freedom I wish to gain. It also refers to the hard work I did to find my artist's way. I am on my way now!
Dr. John Kline is a psychologist and recording artist in Mobile, AL. He began playing music during his childhood in Montana and subsequently toured the USA and Canada in a variety of bands during his adolescence and early adult life. He studied music and psychology during college, earned a M.A. in Biological Psychology from The University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1991, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1996. After being transplanted to Mobile AL in a series of improbable and unanticipated events during more than a decade as an academic gypsy, John began to construct the guiTARDIS, which is a 40 track digital audio recording studio in Mobile AL. It is his sanctuary where nerves can de-jangle and worries can be left outside. Improvisational / compositional music therapy soothes. It may also help combat anxiety and depression. Improvisational / compositional music therapy also seems to result in satisfying creative output.
Dr. John has dozens of scientific publications to his credit on topics ranging from neuroscience and unconscious cognition to adult personality and psychopathology. He has also released several albums as a solo multi-instrumentalist, including “Flipside” (2002), “Instrumental Conditioning” (2006), “Different Drummers” (2012), and “Rixile Elixir” (2023). He is the founding member of “The Music Therapy Experiment,” is a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and was recently invited to be included in Marquis “Who's Who in America” for his contributions to the healing arts and music. He enjoys creating for its own sake, and encourages artists, scholars, arm-chair philosophers, writers, poets, and musicians to create music, art, and literature simply for the joy of it.
Dr. John Kline is a psychologist and recording artist in Mobile, AL. He began playing music during his childhood in Montana and subsequently toured the USA and Canada in a variety of bands during his adolescence and early adult life. He studied music and psychology during college, earned a M.A. in Biological Psychology from The University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1991, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1996. After being transplanted to Mobile AL in a series of improbable and unanticipated events during more than a decade as an academic gypsy, John began to construct the guiTARDIS, which is a 40 track digital audio recording studio in Mobile AL. It is his sanctuary where nerves can de-jangle and worries can be left outside. Improvisational / compositional music therapy soothes. It may also help combat anxiety and depression. Improvisational / compositional music therapy also seems to result in satisfying creative output.
Join St. Louis Soccer Legend Bill Mcdermott as he interviews John Kline and AJ Paradoza after the home game against Cinncinati about the game and the World Cupg
We recorded today's "Tourism Tuesday" on location at Veterans Subs with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Joining us for the conversation was owner, John Kline and his General Manager, Andrew Miles. The pair explained how the business got started, why they teamed up and the whirlwind of opening once they found their location. We talked about several of their menu items and the ability to order online and have your meal delivered via Door Dash. John, an Army veteran, told us why it was important to him to give back to veteran organizations. Aside from donating 1% of all sales each year, he intends to partner with other groups to help them fundraise. You can find their menu, social media links, and information about catering (coming soon) on their website: https://www.veteranssubs.com/
Phil Palumbo, CEO, CIO, and Founder of Palumbo Wealth Management, joins the show to discuss investing strategies. Scott Ladner, Chief Investment Officer at Horizon Investments, joins the show to talk about markets and the economy. Anna Wong, Chief US Economist with Bloomberg Economics, previews Jay Powell's speech at Jackson Hole. Amber Fairbanks, Portfolio Manager at Mirova, joins the show to talk about markets, ESG backlash, and investment outlook amid Jackson Hole. John Kline, Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of New Mountain Capital's Private Credit Portfolio, joins the show to discuss current trends impacting private equity and private credit. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kriti Gupta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Palumbo, CEO, CIO, and Founder of Palumbo Wealth Management, joins the show to discuss investing strategies. Scott Ladner, Chief Investment Officer at Horizon Investments, joins the show to talk about markets and the economy. Anna Wong, Chief US Economist with Bloomberg Economics, previews Jay Powell's speech at Jackson Hole. Amber Fairbanks, Portfolio Manager at Mirova, joins the show to talk about markets, ESG backlash, and investment outlook amid Jackson Hole. John Kline, Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of New Mountain Capital's Private Credit Portfolio, joins the show to discuss current trends impacting private equity and private credit. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kriti Gupta.
Esta noche en Islas de Robinson caemos en la segunda mitad de los 80, de lleno en territorio "robinsoniano" favorito. Pop de guitarras tintineantes, subterráneos y destellos psicodélicos... "Paisley Underground", "Jangle Pop", "College Rock"... Términos en busca de una alternativa a la música imperante en esa década. Suenan: FLYING COLOR - "DEAR FRIEND" ("FLYING COLOR", 1987) / BOBBY SUTLIFF - "STUPID IDEA" ("ONLY GHOSTS REMAIN", 1987) / WEIRD SUMMER - "A KNIGHT THESE DAYS" ("CRY FOR THE MOON", 1986) / TRUE WEST - "WAVED ME BY" ("HAND OF FATE", 1986) / RAIN PARADE - "DON'T FEEL BAD" ("CRASHING DREAM", 1985) / GAME THEORY - "I'VE TRIED SUBTLETY" ("THE BIG SHOT CHRONICLES", 1986) / LET'S ACTIVE - "TALKING TO MYSELF" ("BIG PLANS FOR EVERYBODY", 1986) / CHRIS STAMEY - "FROM THE WORD GO" ("IT'S ALRIGHT", 1987) / THE CHURCH - "TRISTESSE" ("HEYDAY", 1986) / ROBYN HITCHCOCK & THE EGYPTIANS - "AIRSCAPE" ("ELEMENT OF LIGHT", 1986) / SHACK - "JOHN KLINE" ("ZILCH", 1988) / THE BROTHERHOOD OF LIZARDS - "ON PLANETS WHERE I WAS YOUNG" ("BROTHERHOOD OF LIZARDS", 1988) / XTC - "EARN ENOUGH FOR US" ("SKYLARKING", 1986) / Escuchar audio
Join us for a conversation with Brig. Gen. John Kline, Commander of the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training, as we discuss the ACFT. We ask him some of the top questions that Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston has received from the field regarding the implementation of the ACFT and what it means for Soldiers. U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training Facebook Learn more about the ACFT
Bro, stretching, really? Mobility, stability, mostability, stamobility, creating mobility without stability creates instability...Holy cow my brain hurts. Dan Miriovsky is joined once again by Keisuke Kanno and John Kline for a philosophical discussion surrounding mobility versus stability. You will see this trio challenged by the questions and we hope it stimulates thoughts and discussions amongst you and your colleagues.
Brig. Gen. John Kline, Center for Initial Military Training commanding general, hosts SGM Thomas Campbell, CIMT, G 3/5/7 for a discussion on the importance of leadership in suicide prevention. SGM Campbell shares his impactful story of his own fight with suicide and his mental health.
Our popular series makes a triumph return in 2022 as Dan Miriovsky is joined by Keisuke Kanno and John Kline to discuss ankle sprains. The three take time to not only discuss commonly found exercises on google, but they integrate a review article published in December of 2020 in the World Journal of Orthopedics, 'Acute ankle sprains in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach' to drive the discussion.
To kick off Season 2 of Cow-Side Conversations, John Kline of Lebanon County, PA shares how creating a successful transition plan for his five sons has helped them take on responsibilities and make decisions for Klinedale Farms and their satellite embryo business. Passing the dairy farm on to his sons – who he describes as a dream team – has also allowed John to embrace a leadership role with OnFire Youth Ministries and serve his community. In this podcast episode, listen as John shares the challenges that come with transition planning, the rewards of getting involved in the community, and the close-knit nature of the dairy community.
Gen. Paul E. Funk, II, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, hosts Lt. Gen. Theodore Martin, commanding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, and Brig. Gen. John Kline, commanding general, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training for a discussion on how CAC and CIMT are supporting TRADOC's mission support of Waypoint 2028.
New Mountain Finance Corp. (NMFC) is a business development company that primarily invests in U.S. middle market business. John Kline, Managing Director of New Mountain Finance Corp., discusses this, as well as how NMFC focuses on lending to non-cyclical, nice market dominant, and “defensive growth” companies. Tune in to find out more.
Steve Karoly, Executive VP of K2 Security Screening Group discusses how aviation security has changed since 9/11. Michael Kamerman, CEO of Skilling, talks crypto following El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. John Kline, President and COO of New Mountain Finance Corporation, discusses trends in the private credit space. Don Steinbrugge, CEO and President of Agecroft Partners discusses the hedge fund industry. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As fixed income continues to underperform, investors and managers have found new ways to create value in these markets. How have these strategies evolved in the past five years? What will happen in 2021 and beyond? Listen to Turner Hopkins, Chris Taylor, John Kline, Marcelo Martins, and Bruce Richards in this keynote conversation from the SS&C Intralinks Alternative Investments Global Virtual Summit 2020. Learn more: https://www.intralinks.com/products/alternative-investments
#EduDuctTape S02-E043 In the Season 2 Finale Episode, I share “success stories” from 8 educator listeners. The listeners share about uses of CommonSense Media, Code.org, Dash, Ozobot, Spheros, Shapegrams, Bitmoji, Quizizz, brain science, Google Forms, Choice Boards, WeVideo, Screencastify, Flipgrid, Adobe Spark, Pear Deck, blended learning, EdPuzzle, and HyperDocs, all of which stemmed from episodes of the show. + the Season 2 Giggle Mix! #EduDuctTape -- EduDuctTape.com -- @JakeMillerTech -- JakeMiller.net -- JakeMillerTech@gmail.com Support for Today’s Episode comes from Pear Deck - Save your seat at their next webinar today - head to peardeck.com/learn-pear-deck to register! Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers! Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues The Duct Tapers Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ducttapers Stickers! Want to pass some out? Want some for yourself? JakeMiller.net/SendMeStickers Certificates of Listening, Laughing, and Learning! EduDuctTape.com/certificate Listen to the whole show to hear the “super-secret code”! #EduDuctTape Twitter Chats Access the calendar! - eduducttape.com/podcastcalendar Thanks to The Mighty Ducts! Molly Klodor, Nanci Greene, Pam Inabinett, Sarah Kiefer, Alex Oris, Amy Huckaby, Angela Green, Brandy New, Dan Stitzel, David Allan, Jennifer Conti, Kimberly Wren, Lisa Marie Bennett, Matt Meyer, Melinda Vandevort, Melissa Van Heck! The JakeMillerTech Newsletter - Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter Upcoming Events Mentioned in the Show: Best Practices & Tools for Learning in All Settings, with Kent State University - jakemiller.net/KSUJune2020 Indiana Connected Educators Conference - ICEConference.org Teach with Tech Conference - TeachWithTechConference.com Success Story Shares: Amy Huckaby - Flipgrid video - @AmyJHuckaby - CommonSense Media, Code.org (plugged, unplugged), Dash, Ozobot, Spheros, Shapegrams, Bitmoji, equity with guest speakers, Quizizz, brain science, reassessing, Google Forms, Choice Boards, WeVideo, Screencastify, Flipgrid Lee Tucker - Flipgrid video - HS English - Georgia - @ComicSocks - Jared Cooney Horvath’s Stop Talking, Start Influencing Episodes referenced - Jared Cooney Horvath Lester Dinerstein - Flipgrid video - Joe & Kristin Merrill, Jon Corippo, Screencastify, adding audio cues for edits, WeVideo, Adobe Spark, Adobe Spark + Flipgrid, #FlipgridLIVE Episodes referenced - Joe & Kristin Merrill, Jon Corippo Michelle Smith - Flipgrid video - Stacey Roshan, Matt Miller, Pear Deck Episodes referenced - Stacey Roshan, Matt Miller Sarah Kiefer - Flipgrid video - Manny Curiel, WeVideo, John Kline, @kiefersj, techyoucando.com Episode referenced - Manny Curiel Vicki Heupel - Flipgrid video - @33heupel, Catlin Tucker, blended learning, EdPuzzle, https://sites.google.com/view/heupel Episode referenced - Catlin Tucker Laura Lavery - Flipgrid video - @technologylaura, Quizizz with teacher-created teacher memes (Jake’s post on this) Episode Referenced - Remote Learning Part 2 Patrick Hausammann - Flipgrid video - @phausedu - Apps Days - relationship-building HyperDocs - also, @MrPStrunk - http://bit.ly/SH-AppsDay Sound Effects in today’s episode: https://freesound.org/people/13FPanska_Stranska_Michaela/sounds/378394/
In this episode, I sit go over 3 tips for teachers now that we are back into the swing of things. I also give a couple of digital tools to help you organize your workflow, and life! Happy belated International Podcast Day and thank you to Sarah Thomas for the shoutout that day. All music in this episode was produced using Soundtrap. Check it out for yourself and tweet your thoughts using #Soundtrapitis and #EdTechBites For a 3 month trial of Nearpod, go to nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Lastly, The EdTech Bites Podcast is now on Patreon. If you'd like to support the podcast by becoming a patron, check out patreon.com/edtechbites. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and write a review on your favorite podcast app. Buen Provecho!
In this episode, I interview Philip and Anika, two student participants in the Conrad Challenge. I met them while at the Global SEE Summit in July. These two give their insight on competing in the Conrad Challenge and also discuss the process. If you'd like to learn more about the Conrad Challenge, visit www.conradchallenge.org . Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!
In this episode, I chat virtually with Dr. Monica Burns about her latest book, Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom. For those of you who do not know who Monica is or does, she's an established edtech speaker, trainer, and author who is passionate about education and technology integration. Listen to her take on pizza vs. NY pizza as well as her tortilla preference. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Monica Burns, check out the links below: Classtechtips.com Twitter.com/classtechtips Facebook.com/classtechtips Pinterest.com/classtechtips Instagram.com/classtechtips Dr. Monica Burns' Books: Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology Taming the Wild Text: Literacy Strategies for Today's Reader Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Ripon Society held a “Bully Pulpit” Policy Conference on Thursday, April 29, 2010, focusing on the financial crisis surrounding pension funds. Entitled “Preventing the Next Bailout,” the conference was held from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the Eisenhower Room of the Capitol Hill Club, located at 300 First Street, SE, in Washington, DC. The conference featured speeches by three Members of Congress who had called for pension reform, followed by a panel of experts who discussed the challenges facing the Nation and some of the reforms that had been proposed in this regard.
In this edition of Tune-In AR1, Representative Crawford speaks with Rep. John Kline, the Chairman of the House Committee on Workforce and Education, about the Every Student Succeeds Act, which restores local and state control for education and restricts the federal government's role.
In this episode, we look at the riders added to the must-sign 2015 budget, including favors for Wall Street, unions, agribusiness, the oil and gas industry, electric utilities, the vending machine industry, telecoms, the trucking industry, the insurance industry, and the politicians themselves. Please Support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! CRomnibus Article: CRomnibus Disaster Signals a Sad New Normal in D.C. by David Dayen. The Fiscal Times. December 2014. Article: Wall Street's Omnibus Triumph, and Others by Russ Choma, OpenSecrets Blog, December 2014. Division A Agriculture & FDA Section 741: Defunds an advisory board made up of scientists that evaluates the effectiveness of food safety inspection processes. Section 750: Prohibits funding from being used to inspect livestock slaughterhouses to make sure diseased animals are separated from animals who will be eaten and to make sure the animals are being slaughtered humanely. Section 751: States can exempt schools from the requirement to provide whole grains to students in school lunches. Section 752: No money can be used to implement a law that would require a sodium reduction in school lunches. Division B Commerce, Justice, & Science Section 202: The Department of Justice can't pay for an abortion unless the mother's life is in danger or unless she was raped. The bill acknowledges that this might be unconstitutional and if so, this provision will be "null and void". Section 501: Money can't be used for propaganda that is not authorized by Congress. Section 509: No money can be used to seek the removal of another country's tobacco marketing restrictions, "except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco or tobacco products of the same type". Article: US floats cutting tobacco from part of Pacific trade pact, Krista Hughes, Reuters, October 21, 2014. Section 516: "None of the funds made available in this Act shall be used in any whatsoever to support or justify the use of torture by any official or contract employee of the United States Government." Section 517: Fully automatic weapons may be exported to Canada without an export license if they are to be used by the US Federal Government or the government of Canada. Section 519: Prohibits new trade agreements from including language that forces countries to police the unauthorized distribution of patented pharmaceuticals, language that prevents generic versions of drugs before the patent has expired, and language that allows patent owners to prevent importation of products even if their product is available in other countries. Section 528: No money can be used to transfer Khalid Sheikh Mohammaed or any other detainee from Guantanamo Bay prison to another location in the United States. Section 530: The government should purchase Energy Star light bulbs to the extent practicable. Section 533: Prohibits government employees from denying or ignoring a permit to import shotguns. Section 538: Prevents the Department of Justice from using it's money to prevent States from implementing their medical marijuana laws. TITLE VI- Travel Promotion Enhancement and Modernization Act Passed the House in July 2014 and was discussed on CD081: The July Bills. Changes the board of directors of Brand USA – a non-profit organization that advertises U.S. tourism – from being made up of travel industry specialists to one made up of entirely of executives, with five seats reserved for people with ties to multinational corporations. It eliminates the seat for the specialist in intercity passenger rail. Extends the authorization for the government to spend $100 million per year on Brand USA through 2020. Extends the Travel Promotion Fee – a $10 fee charged to people who get a visa to travel into the United States – until 2020. Division C Defense Coming Soon Division D Energy & Water Section 107: Federal funding can't be used to enforce the mitigation regulations known as the "Modified Charleston Method." The Modified Charleston Method was implemented in May 2011 and is a formula for calculating how much wetlands need to be protected for each acre of private development. This method protects more wetlands than are protected when it is not used, generally requiring 3 acres of wetland conservation for every acre destroyed. InfoPacket: The University of New Orleans 2013 Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar for the Northshore One of the projects impacted is a Kinder Morgan natural gas pipeline. Kinder Morgan has given almost $80,000 to the Boehner for Speaker Committee. Article: Wetlands Mitigation Rules Get Tougher, and St. Tammany Officials Get Worried by Christine Harvey. The Times-Picayune. March 2012. Amendment added by Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana Press Release: Scalise Applauds Delay of the Modified Charleston Method in 2015 Appropriations Bill, December 2014. The vast majority of Rep. Steve Scalise's campaign funds come from PACs - 71% - but his #1 listed contributing industry is Oil and Gas; he's taken over $600,000. Section 109: Prohibits changes to the regulatory definition of "fill material" or "discharge of fill material". In 2002, the Bush administration changed the definition of "fill material" which can be dumped into waterways with a permit, to include "waste" from coal mining. This was attached by Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho to the 2014 budget. He has taken over $445,000 from electric utilities and $137,000 from mining. Section 111: Prohibits the government from requiring a permit for dumping farming and ranching "fill material" into waterways. Section 112: Deletes an EPA/ Army rule that limits the farming and ranching "fill material" that can be dumped without a permit. Section 312: The Department of Energy is not allowed to construct centrifuges for enriched uranium in 2015 and needs to do a cost-benefit analysis of options for suppling enriched uranium for war purposes and an "estimate to build a national security train". Section 313: Prohibits enforcement of energy efficient light bulb standards. According to the Department of Energy, these standards will save $17.7 billion in energy costs over the next 30 years, as well as avoid 106 million metric tons of co2 emissions. This amendment was added by Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas, whose #5 contributing industry is Electric Utilities - he's taken almost $200,000 -, although he get 69% of his money from PACs. He has added it to must-sign legislation every year since 2010. Division E Financial Services Section 114: The Treasury Department may not redesign the $1 bill. Article: One is the Loneliest Dollar Bill by Sarah Mimms. National Journal. January 2015. Article: Bush Administration Fights Currency Redesign. Associated Press. December 2006. Article: The Blind Welcome a Ruling That May Help Them Count Their Cash by Tina Kelley. New York Times. May 2008. Section 502: Prevents the Federal Communications Commission from implementing a recommendation from 2004 that would change a government subsidy for telecoms to allow payment for broadband lines per household instead of per line, which would effectively reduce the subsidy for the companies. FAQ: Universal Service Administrative Company. Section 630: The text of HR 992, which was the bill written by Citigroup that will allow banks to gamble with credit default swaps on the stock market with customers deposits in FDIC insured banks. Article: Derivatives Markets Growing Again, With Few New Protections by Mayra Rodriguez Valldares. New York Times. May 2014. Article: Three Bankers Bolster Blankfein as Goldman Trading Sinks by Michael Moore. Bloomberg. May 2014. This provision was added by Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas, who took over $114,000 from Securities and Investment bankers for the last election alone. Over the course of his four year career, he's taken almost $700,000 from bankers... that we know of. Section 725: "Prohibits Federal agencies from monitoring individuals' internet use." Section 735 Prohibits funding for requirements that would make companies submitting offers for Federal contracts to disclose their political contributions. Section 809: Prohibits Washington DC from using its money to from legalize or reduce the penalties for a schedule I substance, which includes marijuana, for recreational use. Division F Land Management & Environment The Department of the Interior USGS: For the United States Geological Survey to surveys and research topography, geology, hydrology, biology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States... approx $1 billion, available until 9/30/2016. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, offshore safety: $125 million minus fees collected, estimated real appropriation of $66 million for enforcing regulations for leases for oil and gas, other minerals, and energy on the Outer Continental Shelf + $65 million - minus fees collected- over half of which needs to go towards expediting drilling permits on the Outer Continental Shelf. Collection and disbursement of royalties, fees, and other mineral revenue will get $265 million. Wildland fire management: $805 million. Hazardous fuels management and resilient landscapes activities can be privatized. This money can be used by the Secretary of State outside the United States. This money can be used to pay off debts incurred for fires in previous years. This money can be used as emergency funds to deal with earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, storms, oil spills, and to control cricket outbreaks. Section 122: Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from protecting the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. Oil backers, conservationists battle over fate of greater sage grouse by Sandra Fish, AlJazeera America, December 2013. Environmental Protection Agency Over $2.3 billion for fire suppression. Federal Firefighting Costs for suppression alone averaged $1.46 billion a year since 2000, a time period that has included 9 out of the 10 hottest years since records began in 1880. Section 411: Allows Alaska red and yellow cedar to be exported to foreign countries. Press Release: Petition Seeks to Protect Tongass' Ancient Yellow Cedars as Endangered Species by the Center for Biological Diversity, June 2014. Article: Forest Service criticized over Tongass management by Maria La Ganga, Los Angeles Times, November 2014. Article: Viking Lumber wins Big Thorne contract, again by Katie Mortiz, Juneau Empire, October 2014. Article: In Alaska, a Battle to Keep Trees, or an Industry, Standing by Michael Wines, New York Times, September 2014. Article: The Forest Service bets on second-growth logging in Alaska by Krista Langlois, High Country News, January 2015. Article: Budget bill boosts logging by Section 419: No money can be used to regulate carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor or methane emitted from livestock production. Section 420: No money can be used to require mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from manure management systems. Amendments identical to Sections 419 and 420 were attached to the 2014 budget by Rep. Ken Calvert of Southern California. He has taken over $650,000 from Agribusiness. Section 425: No money can be used to regulate the lead content of ammunition or fishing tackle. Division G Labor, Health, & Education Health and Human Services Section 217: Prohibits funding of gun control promotions. Section 220: The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) can privatize research into "security countermeasure" drugs for 10 years. Op-Ed: Ebola and the most important agency America has never heard of by former Rep. Mike Rogers, The Hill, October 2014. Department of Education Section 301: No money can be used for transporting children to other school districts to "carry out a plan of racial desegregation of any school or school system." Section 303: No money can be used to prevent voluntary prayer in public schools. Department of Labor Section 406: The National Labor Relations Board can't use their money to provide employees with electronic voting for electing representatives for their collective bargaining. All Departments Section 506: The Departments of Health & Humans Services, Labor, and Education can't use their money to pay for health benefits coverage that includes abortion coverage. Section 507: Abortions can be paid for with Federal funds if the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest or if the mother's life is in danger. States will be allowed to cover abortion and abortion coverage can be offered separately. Section 508: No money can be used for research that harms a human embryo. Section 521: No money can be used for programs that distribute sterile needles to drug addicts. Section 529: No money can go towards ACORN, "or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, allied organizations, or successors." Article: Congress's Undying (and Less Than Effective) ACORN Funding Ban, by David Weigel, Bloomberg, December 2014. Ebola Response & Preparedness Ebola money is available for use until September 30, 2019. Over $1.7 billion for the Centers for Disease Control to "respond to Ebola domestically and internationally." $10 million for hospital worker and emergency first responder training. $597 million for global health security The money can be used to purchase and insure vehicles in foreign countries. Section 601: The CDC can use this money to "acquire, lease, construct, alter, renovate, equip, furnish, or manage facilities outside the United States." $238 billion in "emergency" funding will go towards the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases" to "respond to Ebola domestically and internationally." $733 million for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to "respond to Ebola domestically and internationally" to develop and purchase vaccines, "necessary medical supplies, and administrative activities." Money can be used for the "renovation and alteration of privately owned facilities at the State and local level" Division H Congress Section 102: No money can be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill to a Representative unless that Representative asked for it. Section 105: No more than 50 copies total of the US Code can be printed for the entire House of Representatives. Section 1301: The Government Printing Office is renamed to the Government Publishing Office. Division I Military Construction Section 101: Construction contracts with guaranteed profits will be allowed in Alaska and/or if the Defense Secretary says there's a reason for one in writing. Section 109: Military construction money can't be used to pay property taxes in foreign countries. Section 110: The military can't use this money for any new installations without notifying the House and Senate Appropriations Committees first. Section 111: Architect or engineer contracts over $500,000 in Japan, NATO countries, or countries bordering the Arabian Gulf must be awarded to US firms or be partnerships with US firms. Section 117: Money for military construction can be held & used up to four years after it is appropriated. Section 127: $125 million extra is appropriated until September 2018 for projects anywhere excepts in Europe. Section 512: No money can be used to prepare any United States facilities to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison. Veterans Veterans benefits will cost $94 billion and medical expenses will cost $59 billion, which is $153 billion total. Section 236 The Veterans Integrated Service Networks are not allowed to change their system for contracting for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment. Press Release: Sysmex America Sign Two Contracts with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, PR Newswire, November 2013. "Sysmex America now holds Veterans Administration hematology contracts and standardization agreements with 16 of the 21 VISNs." "The VA Schedules are indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts awarded to pre-approved vendors." OpenSecrets: Hal Rogers, chairman of the Appropriations Committee is a shareholder of Roche Holdings, which signed a 10 year distribution agreement with Sysmex America in 2012 which allows Roche to distribute Sysmex hemotology products to countries around the world. Division J State Department & Foreign Operations $2.1 billion for Worldwide Security protection for the State Department, which has doubled since 2008. Article: Exclusive: Blackwater Wins Piece of $10 Billion Mercenary Deal by Spencer Ackerman, Wired, October 2010. Approximately $3.5 billion will go towards the United Nations, including U.N. "peacekeeping missions". Over $1 billion plus $2.7 billion in "global health programs" funds will go to USAID. $5.6 billion will go towards combatting AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. $2.5 billion will go towards "development assistance", which includes spending on: Agribusiness Setting up financial institutions "Policy and regulatory programs" that "improve the environment" for financial institutions. Marketing Energy and storage facilities Infrastructure Schools spreading "ideas and practices of the United States, including new education material and curricula "To expedite the location, exploration, and development of potential sources of energy in developing countries" Over $2.6 billion for the "Economic Support Fund", which includes funding for: Promoting "economic or political stability" Legal education training Academic training for law enforcement (the military is prohibited from participating) Prison programs "Legal reform" and "revision and modernization of legal codes and procedures" Can be used for loan guarantees for Jordan, Ukraine, and Tunisia and this money won't count towards laws limiting assistance to countries. This money can be used to create "enterprise funds" for Egypt or Tunisia, which are "public-private partnerships for the purpose of investing US Government funds to support the private sector". This money "shall be available for economic programs and may not be used for military or paramilitary purposes." $853 million for the War on Drugs Includes authorization for the "use of herbicides for aerial eradication". Tells the State Department to report on the cost of "establishing an aviation platform in Africa" which would be used for, among other things, counternarcotics. $145 million for "Peacekeeping Operations" to "enhance the capacity of foreign civilian security forces" including military forces in charge of policing civilians (gendarmes). $106 million for "International Military Education and Training." $5 billion for the "Foreign Military Financing Program The money can be used "to procure defense articles and services to enhance the capacity of foreign security forces" Over $3 billion must be grants to Israel $1.3 billion can be put in an interest bearing account at the NY Federal Reserve for Egypt, and the money can be used for weapons as long as Egypt meets a list of demands (including giving detainees access to due process of law). Article: Congress allows Obama to reopen military aid to Egypt by Julian Pecquet. Al Monitor. December 10, 2014. $1 billion will be for Jordan. This money can be used in the Western Sahara. This money can be used for "counterterrorism and counterinsurgency" in Pakistan. Section 7004: The State Department can construction "diplomatic facilities" that include office space or "other accommodations" for the US Marine Corps. The Congressional report on where these facilities are and their costs can be classified. Congress doesn't need to be notified of new diplomatic facilities if there is a "security risk to personnel". Section 7008: Money can't be used to directly assist any government whose elected government is removed by the military. However, we can give that country money again as long as the next government is elected. Section 7034: Prohibits money being used for "tear gas, small arms, light weapons, ammunition, or other items for crowd control purposes for foreign security forces that use excessive force to repress peaceful expression." Section 7041: We will give $150 million to Egypt as long as Egypt is taking steps to "implement market-based economic reforms". Section 7041: The State Department can use its money to create a new government and "promote economic development" in Syria. Section 7042: State Department funds are going towards training and equipping Ethiopian military and police. Section 7042: State Department funds will also towards training militaries in Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d"Ivoire, Guinea, and Zimbabwe. Section 7042: State Department money will go towards managing natural resources and supporting security forces in South Sudan. Section 7043: State Department money will be used for naval forces, coast guards and nongovernmental organizations "directly engaged in maritime security issues" in Asia. Section 7043: State Department money will go towards the Philippine army. Section 7043: State Department money will be given to the military of Vietnam and for health/disability activities in areas sprayed with Agent Orange and/or contaminated with dioxin. Section 7044: The State Department can construct and renovated US government facilities to accommodate Federal employees or contractors or expand aviation facilities in Afghanistan if it would "protect such facilities or the security, health, and welfare of United States personnel." Money for Afghanistan can go towards "programs in Central and South Asia relating to a transition in Afghanistan, including expanding Afghanistan linkages within the region." Section 7044: Money can go towards military training in Sri Lanka. Section 7045: State Department funds can be used to "support a unified campaign against narcotics trafficking" in Columbia. 10% of the funds will go towards "aerial drug eradication programs". Section 7045: State Department funds can be given to the Guatemalan army. Section 7045: State Department funds can be given to the Honduran army and police. Section 7045: State Department funds can be given to the Mexican army and police. Section 7074: $100 million for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund, which is under the control of the Defense Department, to buy weapons and defense services for foreign countries. Section 7083: The United States will contribute over $3.8 billion to the International Development Association, a branch of the World Bank that provides loans and grants to "boost economic growth" in poor countries. It's our 17th contribution. Over $1.3 billion will be for State Department security. Over $7.6 billion for the War on Terror. $1.5 billion for Ebola "assistance for countries affected by, or at risk of being affected by, the Ebola virus disease outbreak." Division K Transportation $500 million for national transportation infrastructure, including highway, bridge, rail, port, and public transportations projects. $9.7 billion: For the Federal Aviation Administration. $8.6 billion is from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund so the taxpayer subsidy for air travel is $1.1 billion. $40 billion for the highway trust fund. Section 133: Prohibits enforcement of regulations until September 30, 2015. The regulations delayed say: Commercial drivers must not work for 34 consecutive hours between weeks and that 34 hours must include two periods from 1am to 5am. Commercial drivers must not drive more than 60 hours in 7 consecutive days or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days. Truckers will be able to drive for 82 hours per week. Article: The Department of Transportation wants truckers to sleep more. Congress said no. by Lydia DePillis. Washington Post. December 2014. Article: Survey Shows Hours of Service Top Trucking Concern. Trucking Info. October 2014. OpenSecrets: Senator Susan Collins of Maine inserted the rider on behalf of the trucking industry. She received $21,000 from the trucking industry for the 2014 election. The trucking industry also gave $87,150 to Senator Mitch McConnell, the new Majority Leader in the Senate. $250 million for Amtrak operations. $1.1 billion for Amtrak investments and improvements. Housing Section 235 Forbids funding for a program that reduces mortgage rates for first time home buyers who go through home counseling and financial education. Section 420 "It is the sense of Congress that the Congress should not pass any legislation that authorizes spending cuts that would increase poverty in the United States." Division L Homeland Security Funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains at the same levels as 2014. Funding runs out on February 27, 2015. Article: With Shutdown Avoided, Who Are Winners (And Losers) In 2015 Budget? by Kelly Phillips, Forbes, December 2014. Division M Expatriate Health Coverage This section includes the altered text of HR 4414, the Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014, which was discussed on Congressional Dish episode CD075: The April Bills. Exempts expatriate health plans issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2015 from the minimum standards set by the Affordable Care Act. "Expatriate" includes people from foreign countries working in the United States as part of a job transfer. The effects of this on the PAYGO budget will not be counted. The original version of this bill was written by Rep. John Carney of Delaware, who has taken over $312,000 from the insurance industry. Division N Campaign Contributions In May, as discussed on Congressional Dish episode CD071: Our New Laws, the President signed into law the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, which eliminated public financing of political party conventions. Section 101: Creates three separate funds for political parties, at least triples the amount of money an individual can contribute to each of these new funds, and eliminates limits on how the parties can spend the money. We don't know exactly how much individuals will be able to contribute to political parties now that this provision is law. NPR has a different number than the Washington Post, which has a different number than The New York Times. Congressional Dish calculations indicate that the changes will allow an individual to contribute at least $257,400 per year and that amount increases every two years based on the Consumer Price Index. Division O Pensions Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), pensions for retiree's who have already started to collect benefits can't be cut unless a company goes into bankruptcy. This section changes the law to allow benefit cuts to multi-employer pension plans under other scenarios. Section 102: Allows a multi-employer pension plan to be labeled in "critical status" five years before it's projected to actually meet critical status criteria, if the plan sponsor chooses to label it that way. Department of Labor list of Multi-Employer Plans listed as "critical status" Section 106: After certifying that a plan is in critical status, a "funding improvement plan" must be crafted, and benefits cannot be cut nor new people excluded during this time. Section 121: Allows the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to merge two or more multi-employer pension plans and allows the PBGC to give cash to the plans. Section 122: Multi-employer plans can be broken up if they've cut all the benefits allowed and need to do so to remain solvent. Section 131: Increases the premium rate for multi-employer plans from $12 to $26 in 2015 and then some complicated amount tied to the national average wage index after that. Section 201: Allows benefits to be cut when a plan is in "critical and declining status", which means the plan is in critical status and projected to become insolvent within the next 15 years. For plans with over 10,000 participants, one participant - selected by the plan sponsor - will advocate on behalf of all the retired participants. The following conditions need to be met in order to suspend benefits: The plan needs to certify that it will avoid insolvency. The plan needs to certify that it will become insolvent if it doesn't cut benefits. Limits on benefit suspensions Monthly benefits can't be reduced below 110% of what would be guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which is approximately $1,180 for participants in multi-employer plans. People over 75 are exempted from the benefit cuts. Disability benefits can't be cut. Eleven different factors will determine how much each participant's benefits would be cut. Benefits will be cut first for employees that worked for companies that withdrew from the plan and failed to pay. Benefits can't be cut until the plan sponsor submits can application to the Secretary of the Treasury and notifies plan participants, employers, and employee organizations. The notice can be in electronic form. Process for cutting benefits: The plan sponsor must submit an application to the Secretary of the Treasury for approval to suspend benefits. Within 30 days of receiving the application, the Secretary of the Treasury will solicit comments from employers, employee organizations, and participants on the website of the Secretary of the Treasury. If the Secretary of the Treasury does not approve or deny the application within 225 days, the application will be deemed approved. Within 30 days of the application's approval, participants and beneficiaries must vote on whether or not to cut benefits. Majority rules. If the participants vote not to cut benefits, the Secretary of Treasury can label the plan a "systemically important plan" and allow benefits to be cut even though the participants voted no. Access to the courts is limited: A court reviewing a lawsuit challenging a benefit cut can only grant a temporary injunction if the plaintiffs will probably win. A participant in a pension plan can not challenge a benefit cut in court. OpenSecrets: Rep. John Kline has taken over $14 million in campaign contributions from all kinds of industries. OpenSecrets: Former Rep. George Miller took over $2.4 million from unions, that we know of. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Blame the Bankers by The Sharp Things (found on Music Alley by mevio) Growing Marijuana Song by Ben Scales Be Heard Have something to say? Leave a message on the Congressional Dish voicemail line and it might be featured on the show! 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In this episode, we look at the bills that passed the House of Representatives in July but haven't yet become law. Topics include tax cuts, student loans, education, Hezbollah, and pesticides in our water. Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! H.R. 4718 Permanent Bonus Depreciation Tax Cut Brings back a tax cut that expired on December 31, 2013 and makes it permanent. The cut they want to make permanent is for upgrading the inside of retail stores. Expands the tax cuts to include deductions for "trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts". Gives corporations more choices about how they'd like to get taxed. The effects of this bill won't be counted in the PAYGO budget. CBO Score: "Enacting H.R. 4718 would reduce revenues, thus increasing federal budget deficits, by about $287 billion over the 2014-2024 period." Article: New Estimate Puts Rising Big Dig Costs at $24.3 billion. July 2012. The bills passed the House of Representatives on July 11 by a vote of 258-160. Only two Republicans voted against it: Retiring Rep. John Campbell of Orange County, CA Rep. Walter Jones of North Carolina The bill was written by Rep. Patrick Tiberi of Ohio's 12th district. H.R. 4195 Federal Register Modernization Act Says that copies of the Federal Registrar don't need to be printed on paper. CBO Score: It would have no effect on the Federal budget. Passed the House of Representatives on July 14 by a vote of 386-0. Written by Rep. Darrell Issa of southern California's 49th district H.R. 4719 America Gives More Act of 2014 Eliminates the tax deduction for donating stuffed actual animals to charity. Increases the charitable deduction limit for food donations from 10% of a person's net income to 15%. Charitable donations that exceed the cap can be carried over for five years. This would be effective for 2014 taxes. Makes permanent a tax cut that expired in 2013 for charitable contributions direct from retirement funds. Makes permanent tax credits for charitable donations towards conservation and tax credits for corporate farmers and ranchers. Allows people to claim charity deductions for a year that is over if the donation happens before tax day. Cuts the excise tax rate for private foundations investment income in half. The effects of this bill the budget will not be counted in the PAYGO budget. CBO Score: "enacting H.R. 4719 would reduce revenues, thus increasing federal budget deficits, by about $1.9 billion over the 2014-2024 period" The bill passed the House of Representatives on July 17 by a vote of 277-130. The bill was written by Rep. Tom Reed of New York's 23rd district H.R. 4450 Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 Changes the board of directors of Brand USA - a non-profit organization that advertises U.S. tourism - from being made up of travel industry specialists to one made up of entirely of executives, with five seats reserved for people with ties to multinational corporations. It eliminates the seat for the specialist in intercity passenger rail. Extends the authorization for the government to spend $100 million per year on Brand USA through 2020. Extends the Travel Promotion Fee - a $10 fee charged to people who get a visa to travel into the United States - until 2020. CBO Score: The bill would decrease the deficit by $231 million over the next ten years. Passed the House of Representatives on July 22 by a vote of 347-57 Written by Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida's 12th district H.R. 4411 Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2014 Prohibits United States banks from completing large financial transactions for Hezbollah. The worst penalty for completing a Hezbollah transaction can be for twice the amount of the transaction. This won't apply to "authorized intelligence activities of the United States" The bill is paid for by reducing our yearly financial gift to Pakistan by $3 million. The bill passed the House of Representatives on July 22 by a vote of 404-0. Written by Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina's 11th district H.R. 3136 Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2014 Authorizes a maximum of 30 "entities" to launch demonstration projects of "competency-based" education programs, which would replace credit hours as the system of measurement to get a degree. Schools that participate would be exempted all kinds of existing educational regulations. Projects that reduce the amount of time and/or money required to get a degree would be prioritized. The only restriction to make a school eligible is that it has to be in the United States. Each demonstration project would have between 50 and 3,000 students. After the program has been around awhile, that number can be increased to 5,000. The bill passed the House of Representatives on July 23 by a vote of 414-0. Written by Rep. Matt Salmon of Arizona's 5th district Representatives Quoted in This Segment Rep. John Kline of MN Rep. Matt Salmon of AZ Video Shared in This Segment H.R. 4984 Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act Mandates that schools make sure that students know and understand the terms and conditions of their Federal student loans every year by using either in-person counseling sessions or online. Students must be told that Federal loans usually have better terms and conditions than private loans. Students will get another counseling session to explain their loan status and the consequences of failing to re-pay it as they leave college. The bill passed on July 24 by a vote of 405-11. All Democrats voted yes. Written by Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky's 2nd district H.R. 3393 Student and Family Tax Simplification Act Permanently extends a tax credit for college expenses that is scheduled to expire in 2017. The tax credit and eligibility numbers would increase with inflation starting in 2018. Includes the text of H.R. 4935: The Child Tax Credit Improvement Act and prohibits the effects of that bill on the budget from being counted. The effects this would have on the budget would not be counted. CBO Score: The bill would increase the deficit by $96.5 billion over the next ten years. Passed the House of Representatives on July 24 by a vote of 227-187 Written by Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee's 6th district H.R. 4935 Child Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2014 Increases the amount of money a family is allowed to make and still claim the child tax credit. Currently, married people can make $110,000; this bill would increase that to $150,000. Single people can make $55,000, which would increase to $75,000. Increases the tax credit with inflation starting in 2015. CBO Score: The bill would increase the deficit by about $115 billion over the next 10 years. The bill passed on July 25 by a vote of 237-173 Written by Rep. Lynn Jenkins of Kansas' 2nd district H.R. 935 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014 Prohibits States from requiring permits to dump pesticides into oceans and rivers as long as the pesticide is legal to sell. The bill passed on July 31 by a vote of 267-161. The bill failed to pass three days prior as an uncontroversial "suspension" bill. All Republicans voted yes. Written by Rep. Bob Gibbs of Ohio's 7th district.
In this episode, we look at a bill that furthers the "new normal" in Africa, a bill that sanctions Venezuela, a banking bill, a charter school bill, some silly bills that won't become law, and a few Presidential declarations. Presidential Declarations H. Doc. 113-107: Withdrew Russia as a beneficiary country under the Generalized System of Preferences program Russia loses duty-free treatment. On what? State Dept website says: Products that are eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP include: most manufactured items; many types of chemicals, minerals and building stone; jewelry; many types of carpets; and certain agricultural and fishery products. USTR numbers sheet: Top 6 Products: Car parts, metals, tires, oil, precious metal jewelry, corn H. Doc. 113-108: Continued National Emergency in Syria H. Doc 113-109: Proposed agreement for nuclear energy with Vietnam Bills That Passed the House HR 4386: State Supervision of Banks Allows state examinations of banks if the state examines the banks for compliance with federal rules. Became Law on August 8th without any recorded votes. H.R. 3080: Water Project Funding This was the bill that privatized water projects that was the subject of episode CD050: Privatize Water Projects. The version that became law didn't rush environmental reviews. There's no deemed approval of projects and lawsuits against a permit will be barred after 3 years, not five months. The bill keeps the provision that allows natural gas companies and utilities to pay the Army to speed up their permitting process, but added that the authority will expire in seven years and the permits have to be available to the public on the Internet. The House version would have allowed privatization of facility management and emergency water projects but the law allows privatization of the construction of publicly paid-for water projects in the United States. The pilot program to privatize fifteen flood mitigation projects also survived. [caption id="attachment_1556" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Escape from privatized flood control projects in style![/caption] HR 2548: Economic Hitmen to Africa Act of 2014 Passed 297-117 on May 8, 2014 "The Millennium Challenge Corporation's work in the energy sector shows high projected economic rates of return that translate to sustainable economic growth and that the highest returns are projected when infrastructure improvements are coupled with significant legislative, regulatory, institutional, and policy reforms." Orders a report on "Administration policy to support partner country efforts to attract private sector investment and public sector resources." Would be US policy to promote installation of 20,000 megawatts of electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020 and support "the necessary in-country legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to make such expansion of electricity access possible." Electricity would come from new hydroelectric dams "supported" by the private sector. The President needs to establish the policy and funding strategy which includes efforts "to attract private sector investment and public sector resources". It's the sense of Congress that USAID should give loan guarantees to banks in Africa and grants to undefined groups to support this plan. USAID is requesting $1.5 billion from Congress in 2015. Part of the strategy includes providing technical assistance to African governments "to remove unnecessary barriers to investment" in commercial projects. "Trade and development policy: In general, the director of the Trade and Development Agency should promote United States private sector participation in energy sector development projects..." Introduced by Rep. Ed Royce, who represents the hot and dusty parts of Orange County, California. S. 2508, an almost identical bill, was introduced in the Senate in June by a Democrat. The White House has not issued a veto threat. H.R. 4578: Sanction Venezuela Act No Recorded Vote - Passed Unanimously After the former President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died in 2013, his hand-picked Vice President, Nicholas Maduro, became President. President Maduro continued the policies of Hugo Chavez which are not liked by the multi-national corporations. For example, he recently cracked down on electronics and car dealers for price gauging, making good on an announcement from late last year during which he said he wants limits on business' profit margins. President Nicholas Maduro is not a free-market kind of leader. Since February, there have been protests in the wealthier areas of Venezuela. This is where things get murky. The protests were started by students who were apparently protesting the high crime rate, inflation, and inability to get certain products. People against President Maduro quickly joined. President Maduro has accused the United States of stirring up the protests to attempt what he called a "slow-motion" coup, like the recent successful coup in Ukraine. It's worth remembering that the U.S. was proven to have attempted a coup in Venezuela as recently as 2002. Either way, President Maduro's government has responded with arrests of protestors and expelled three U.S. diplomats from Venezuela whom President Maduro said were responsible recruiting students to lead the protests. H.R. 4578 says that in response to the government's response to the protests - including the intimidation of journalists by the government - the U.S. government will take the following actions: Sanctions against current or former Venezuelan government officials, or anyone acting on behalf of the government, who ordered violence, the arrest of protestors, media censorship, or provided money or support to someone who did. The sanctions include asset blocking of money or property if it comes into the possession of the United States or a United States "person" (corporation). Exception: The importation of goods. The same people eligible for sanctions will be ineligible for visas into the United States. Exception: To let them in for a United Nations event. Sanctions will be applied to people or companies who give Venezuela firearms, ammunition, technology, including telecommunications equipment. The bill also orders a classified report from the Secretary of State on how to improve communications for activists in Venezuela, including activities to "train human rights, civil society, and democracy activists in Venezuela to operate effectively and securely." Gives $5,000,000 to USAID to "provide assistance to civil society in Venezuela" There is currently a hold on the Venezuelan sanctions in the Senate because Senator Mary Landrieu - who has taken at least $1.4 million from the oil & gas industry - put a hold on the bill after Citgo - the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company - raised concerns that the sanctions would make it harder for the company to import their Venezuelan oil. H.R. 10: Another Charter School Bill Charter School Defined A public school that is exempt from State and local rules about the management of public schools. The schools can not be religious or charge tuition. The purpose of the bill is to use $300 million to expand the number of charter schools in the United States and to divide our education money more equally between public and charter schools. The most significant change to the rules on charter schools is that public money would go towards charter school facilities, which is not currently allowed. The bill would force States to spend 12.5% of their Federal education money on charter school facilities. Creates the "per-pupil facilities aid program" which gives five year grants to States to give to charter schools for facilities. Charter school grants will be valid for five years; currently, the grants are valid for three. States may privatize the application process. Priority for grants will be given to States that don't limit the number of charter schools or the percentage of students that attend charter schools. The application process will include the applicant's ability to get money from the private sector. The vast majority of both Democrats and Republicans voted for it. This bill was authored by Rep. John Kline of Minnesota. He's Chairman of the Education Committee and his #1 campaign contributor for this upcoming election is Apollo Education Group, a multi-billion dollar corporation that makes its money in for-profit education. H.R. 3584: Privately Insured Credit Unions Can Become Members of Federal Home Loan Banks Federal Home Loan Banks Are privately owned cooperatives; they're owned by the member banks They provide money to local banks There are twelve of them around the country Most locals banks are members of at least one Federal Home Loan Bank They get their money from the global credit market. What Would H.R. 3584 Do? Allows privately insured credit unions to become members of Federal Home Loan Banks if they are FDIC eligible or are certified by the State. If the State doesn't get to it in under 6 months, the application is deemed approved. This bill was sponsored by Rep. Steve Stivers of Ohio. His top two contributing industries are Insurance and Commercial Banks. H.R. 4225: Jail for Advertisers Bill Makes advertising the services of prostitutes who are under 18 or are forced into prostitution punishable by ten years in prison. Only nineteen representatives voted against this bill and it now moves into the Senate. Authored by Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Will I get ten years in prison for posting this image?[/caption] H.R. 2527: Therapy for Veteran Sexual Assaults Allows veterans who were sexually assaulted during training to get therapy to deal with the assault included as part of their veterans' health benefit package. Passed without a recorded vote. H.R. 4438: Permanent Business Tax Credits Expands and permanently extends the tax credits businesses receive for research and development expenses. Exempts these tax cuts from being counted by the PAYGO budget scorecard. The bill was written by Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas. The President said he would veto the bill because the tax credits are not paid for. Music Presented in This Episode Intro and Exit Music: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Let Their Heads Roll by Jack Erdie (found on Music Alley by mevio)
The House passed H.R. 3, a bill waiving permit requirements for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and passed H.R. 1911, a bill that could raise interest rates for college students while tying their rates to the market. Links to Information in this Episode: Music: We've Got Balls by Robin and the Giant (downloaded from Music Alley) Congressional Dish summary of H.R. 3, the Keystone XL bill. James Hansen's warning about Keystone XL's effect on the climate. Refineries in Texas are hunting for business. Keystone XL route from Canada to Texas Canadians don't want tar sands pipelines running through their land. [caption id="attachment_577" align="aligncenter" width="758"] Bitumen is not oil; it's tar and is sticky like peanut butter.[/caption] 2010 tar sands spill in Kalamazoo, Michigan isn't clean yet. EPA photos from the Kalamazoo spill [caption id="attachment_578" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Tar sands oil sinks near Kalamazoo, Michigan: August 1, 2010. Source: EPA[/caption] Keystone XL will go over the Ogallala Aquifer EPA photo gallery from the tar sands spill in Mayflower, Arkansas [caption id="attachment_580" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Tar sands oil next to a home in Mayflower, Arkansas. Source: EPA[/caption] [caption id="attachment_581" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Tar sands oil flows onto a residential street in Mayflower, Arkansas. Source: EPA[/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Another river of tar sands oil in Mayflower, Arkansas.[/caption] Tar sands oil is exempt from the oil spill fund [caption id="attachment_582" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The pipe that burst in Mayflower, Arkansas was 20 inches in diameter; Keystone XL will be 36 inches in diameter.[/caption] Tar sands energy will make climate change worse James Hansen, NASA climatologist, NYT Op-Ed "Game Over For the Climate" [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="464"] Look how big these earth movers are! Takes a lot of carbon to operate these beasts.[/caption] State Department review of the Keystone XL pipeline EPA comment saying the State Department review isn't good enough Rail transport is not a good option for Canadian tar sands. Keystone XL jobs are mostly temporary Keystone XL probably won't lower gas prices Keystone XL will not stop U.S. imports of Middle Eastern oil Oil industry gave Keystone XL cheerleaders in the House a LOT of money Americans are not paying attention to Keystone XL Music: All Hail to the Market by Alun Parry (found on Music Alley by mevio) Congressional Dish summary of H.R. 1911, the student loan bill. Music: The Veteran by EJ Fortin (found on Music Alley by mevio) Congressional Dish summary of H.R. 258, the bill that prohibits lying about military medals. H.R. 1344, the "Helping Heroes Fly Act" Congressional Dish summary of H.R. 1073, the bill that penalizes chemical attacks and attacks on ships and gives corporations U.S. protection. Representatives Quoted in Order of Appearance Rep. Nick Rahall of West Virginia Rep. John Kline of Minnesota Rep. Tom Petri of Wisconsin Rep. Luke Messer of Indiana
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The mandates of No Child Left Behind are still with us. A waivers process has been instituted but it too is problematic. In this segment we get an update on the road ahead for NCLB and what it all means to your school district. Congressman John Kline, elected to represent the suburbs and rural counties south of Minnesota’s Twin Cities (2nd district) in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, and was re-elected to a fifth term in 2010. He is Chairman of the education and the workforce committe.
Hear John's interview with the amazingly informative John Eisenberg, the award winning author and sports columnist. Highlights include John's trip to the World Cup, memories of Steinbrenner, the craziness of Texas high school football, the decline of the Orioles, newspapers, and horse racing in Maryland, and his thoughts on Vince Lombardi. Click the link to purchase John's book "That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory"Also hear John Kline's thoughts on LeDebacle, the World Cup, and his All World Cup Team.
Hear John's interview with the amazingly informative John Eisenberg, the award winning author and sports columnist. Highlights include John's trip to the World Cup, memories of Steinbrenner, the craziness of Texas high school football, the decline of the Orioles, newspapers, and horse racing in Maryland, and his thoughts on Vince Lombardi. Click the link to purchase John's book "That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory"Also hear John Kline's thoughts on LeDebacle, the World Cup, and his All World Cup Team.
Check out this addition of Elevation Radio as John Kline and his pal Johnny Moorhead break down the World Cup from every conceivable angle. Two hours of solid talk about the beautiful game, we give you everything you need to know heading into the group stages. All sorts of information about the United States, England, all the teams, notable players, coaches and more. This is the definitive World Cup podcast. Also be sure to check out John's Dad playing the role of Coach from Survivor, as we present the long awaited e-mail interview with the dragon slayer. All that plus NHL cup talk, and a bit on the dissolution of the Big 12. CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!
Check out this addition of Elevation Radio as John Kline and his pal Johnny Moorhead break down the World Cup from every conceivable angle. Two hours of solid talk about the beautiful game, we give you everything you need to know heading into the group stages. All sorts of information about the United States, England, all the teams, notable players, coaches and more. This is the definitive World Cup podcast. Also be sure to check out John's Dad playing the role of Coach from Survivor, as we present the long awaited e-mail interview with the dragon slayer. All that plus NHL cup talk, and a bit on the dissolution of the Big 12. CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!
Steve Sarvi filed the papers today to run for Congressman John Kline's seat in the 2nd Congressional District. Sarvi is seeking the DFL endorsement. If he runs again, Kline , a Republican, will be seeking his 4th house term.For new listeners and readers I'm repeating an interview I did in May with Steve Sarvi while he was still in Iraq.Listen to the podcast here. Runs 10:27Just as it takes courage to jump out of a plane or serve in Iraq, it takes courage to leap into politics. Steve Sarvi has done both and has been mentioned as a possible DFL candidate to face Congressman John Kline (R- MN02) in 2008. Steve has been in the Army for nearly 20 years and is on track to be part of the longest deployed Minnesota National Guard unit in Iraq. He's been there since March of 2006 and is hoping to return home in late July or early August. He's also the former Mayor of Watertown, MN.Inside Minnesota Politics has an exclusive audio interview with Steve you can listen to here. Since he's on active duty in Iraq, he really can't talk much about running for office, but we did get to talk about how he's helping local governments get started in Iraq and how the City of Victoria, Minnesota (his employer) has been very supportive of him and his family while he's been in Iraq.On his website, Steve describes his political leanings. "Simply put, I am a Democrat. That my ideas and values spread from center to left of center, speaks to the strength of the Party. I appreciate the willingness of Democrats to embrace the things that bind us together, rather than focus on that which sets us apart".Here are some text excerpts from the interview. The entire interview is in the podcast audio.Why are you in the military? Why do you take this type of dangerous work to do?Steve Sarvi: I've been in the military since I was 17, other than a break in service when I got off of active duty. I felt like I needed to give something to my country at a young age and found I was good at it. I guess I've really never had that question asked of me... why do you do it? I guess someone needs to do it. I'm good at it. I'm good at working with my soldiers and I get a lot of satisfaction for the work that I do. It certainly is not an easy thing to do, obviously, to volunteer for something like this. To say good bye to my family, my friends, to work... and have to come over to an environment like this. But I don't think I could have looked my soldiers in the eye and watched them go off and stayed behind. That's just not the kind of person I am.What are you doing in Iraq?Steve Sarvi: I'm what's called a Civil Military Affairs Officer. And what we're doing is helping the local Iraqis with reconstruction projects. My main focus is in rural villages ...they're in some very bad shape as you can imagine. Infrastructure wise they're in need of just about everything. So what we do is we go into these areas and we do an assessment. We meet the people. Find out what their needs are. And then we work through with the local leaders either the Sheik or the village Mayor. And we work through with them the process of doing projects for them. But what we really want them to do is learn how to do it themselves. So it's a real mentorship process to get the locals to figure out ways to identify projects that are needed and then go to their own government and get approval.What the military does then is come in with funding for smaller level projects. So we're able to provide the funding while they end up doing all the heavy lifting and getting approvals through their government.It sounds like you're helping people learn how to run a local government.Steve Sarvi: Yes, to a certain extent. It's different than the work I was doing in Kosovo, where I was actually working and helping to mentor a small village government. Here the local governments are almost non-existent. So we're not really doing much as far as that goes with setting up a government and talking through process and procedures. It's much more "we need a school in this village" so how do we engage the minister of education. How do we insure that we're going to have teachers come here. How do we get the approvals through them.And then as we provide the funding we like to use the local workers because unemployment is so very high. We like to hire locals to actually build the facilities that go into their own villages.As you can imagine it's a very complex environment. There's inter-tribal conflicts. There's conflicts between individuals. You've got construction workers. You've got contractors who are all basically tottering on the edge and they need jobs and it's a life or death matter to them. So there's a lot of emotion. There's a lot of pent up demand. This is four plus years since the invasion. They thought their lives were going to improve immediately. So there's a lot of expectations we have to knock down as well.It's a growing process. They get infrastructure needs identified and some taken care of. And on our side we gain security by becoming friends to them, in some sense. And they look out for us. It's working out well in the areas we operate in.How has your work in local government helped you out with the work you do now in the Army?Steve Sarvi: It seems like I gravitate towards these positions. Same with in Kosovo. I'm an infantry soldier. And as a platoon Sergeant, my job is to train my soldiers for combat. And I did that at Camp Shelby when we were going through training and for the first three months that we were here. But we quickly learned that we needed to do civil-military projects even in the remote areas. My battalion reached out to me because of my background in the city government. I've been a city administrator for the City of Lanesburo, City Administrator in Watertown and currently in Victoria. And plus six years as the Mayor of the City of Watertown. So a lot of the issues, as far as infrastructure goes, a lot of those things apply. Learning how to engage people, talk to them, figure out what their needs are, work around issues... interpersonnel issues. A lot of those skills I think directly reflect on how we do it.Plus of course we got to bid projects. The bidding process, as you can imagine it's a far different environment than what you have to deal with in the United States. But I understand the basics of it from the work that I do in the US and I've learned an awful lot being over here about the way that they work.You gravitate towards these positions no matter where you are in life. And for some reason whether it was in Kosovo or here, I just end up doing these types of projects. Maybe it's my strong suit. And I get to see a different side of the war than most people get to see.What kind of support have you received from home to get through these months, these years that add up when you're overseas?Steve Sarvi: I'll tell you, without a family, without friends, I can't imagine getting through this. So my wife, my kids have been just wonderful about it. It's difficult of course, but they understand what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. And they've been fully supportive. My family has been completely supportive. Work (City of Victoria) has been just marvelous. The City of Victoria has time and again been called to be true patriots. What they've been doing is maintaining my current salary and I just give them my guard pay. So I'm not losing any money by being over here. And that's a huge financial burden for many soldiers that come on active duty from the guard. The end up taking quite a large pay cut. But the City of Victoria in my case, and many employers in Minnesota are doing the same thing, and it's very encouraging for us. Without that support system, you take your eye off of what you're doing over here. You're worried about what's going on at home. You have to stay focus obviously when you're here.We wish you the safest travel from Iraq back to the United States.Steve Sarvi: Thank you. And I hope everyone pauses for a moment on Memorial Day and thinks of the soldiers that we've lost not only in this war, but in other wars.Photos courtesy of SteveSarvi.com
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