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Tag: Embryos

Gov. Mordecai Jones Strikes Again: Transparency

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Wed Nov 21, 2012 at 09:09:52 AM EST
Tags: Rick Snyder, The Flim-Flam Man, Ardesta, Stem Cells Research, Embryos, Crony Capitalism, 21st Century Investment Fund, NextEnergy, Chris Rizik, MEDC, Discera, U of M TTNAB, ChiComs, DRIC-NITC, DRTP, Tunnels, Public-Private Partnerships, NGO, Light Rail boondoggles, Government Funding, Massive Federal debt is not a factor, One Tough Nerd PAC, Follow The Money, 2014, Gas Tax Hike, One Term Nerd (all tags)

via WXYZ

"Michigan's citizens are tired of the divisive political culture in Lansing," Snyder said on the campaign trail. "Midnight deals, closed-doors meetings, lobbyists and special interest influence have stood in the way of long-term solutions.

"As governor, I will ensure that government is open, fair and accountable to the citizens by making Michigan a national leader in transparency and ethics." Source

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The Nerd has Non-Profit Fund Transparency Issues?

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Mon Nov 19, 2012 at 09:02:11 PM EST
Tags: Rick Snyder, Crony Capitalism, Stem Cells Research, Embryos, Ardesta, MEDC, DRIC-NITC, DRTP, Tunnels, NAFTA Bridge, ChiComs, Public-Private Partnerships, NGO, Light Rail boondoggles, Government Funding, Massive Federal debt is not a factor, One Tough Nerd PAC, Follow The Money, 2014, One Term Nerd (all tags)

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When your name is mentioned in the company of Robert Ficano, and Kwame Kilpatrick... no good can come of it.

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A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

Is Ardesta LLC The Real Impediment?

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Sat Mar 31, 2012 at 09:39:48 AM EST
Tags: Rick Snyder, Ardesta, MEDC, Public-Private Partnerships, Stem Cell Research, Right to Life, Pro Life, Dead Babies, Embryos, Prevarication, Michigan, RINO, Anti-Right To Work, DRIC-NITC, Light Rail boondoggles, Massive Federal debt is not a factor, Obamacare Health Exchange, Autism Mandates, Foreign National Job Preference, H-1B Visas, EB-5 Citizenship, Wholesale Gas Tax, Registration Fees, Government Funding, Cowardly with Detroits Financial Disaster, Progressives, Crony Capitalism, Corporate Welfare, Been there done that with Granholm (all tags)

Remember folks, this is only about transparency.

Lansing- The University of Michigan and Michigan State University could lose millions in state aid next year if they don't comply with legislative dictates that some view as ideological micromanaging of the state's largest universities.
The Republican-run House higher education appropriations subcommittee approved a plan Friday to withhold $4.78 million in state aid from U-M next year if it fails to report how many human embryonic stem cell lines it has in its research labs.
MSU could lose out on $6.79 million for requiring students to have health insurance, the committee said. Under the label of "performance measures," the panel attached the restrictions to a pool of $36 million in new money for universities.

It is very important to note the following.

Voters authorized a constitutional amendment in 2008 to allow Michigan scientists to create embryonic stem cell lines. But lawmakers included a requirement in the 2012 budget to have researchers file an annual report with a handful of figures, including how many stem cell lines it has created.
The Senate and Gov. Rick Snyder did not include such restrictions in their recommended university spending plans, Boulus said.
Rest here.

Now, let's flashback to July 19, 2010.

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True Colors Flying

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Mon Jul 19, 2010 at 04:34:18 PM EST
Tags: Democrats, Voting, Primary, Rick Snyder, Michigan, RINO, Ardesta, MEDC, Right to Life, Pro Life, Dead Babies, Embryos, Prevarication, Progressivism, Governors (all tags)

Many folks have been wondering why Rick Snyder won't openly debate the other Republican candidates for Governor. Some say he does not yet want to be outed as the progressive shill he is. Some say he is simply "trying to talk directly to the people" instead of participating in an establishment exercise.

Believable?

Perhaps, as the there are enough potential true Republican Voters who are convinced enough to believe Rick Snyder is worthy of their support for the primary, much less an acknowledgment he is a Republican in the first place. Something to take seriously when looking at a candidate who hopes to be the standard bearer of the Republican party of Michigan. To be sure... the GOP can do far better than this RINO. (yeah.. I said it)

Am I being a little strong?

Rick Snyder was the first executive of the MEDC. He was the pilot of the state of Michigan's voyage into taxpayer pockets with its corporate giveaway program. These things don't happen by accident. He does not get selected because he was standing around on a street corner whistling a pretty tune. He lobbied for, and received the position of Chair of the MEDC at its inception. Never mind whether it works, or whether the taxpayers even get a benefit out of it. There is no question he knows the system quite well, because he BUILT IT.

But this isn't where it ends... It only starts here.. For God's Sake.. please read on..

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