Today is the birthday of our Constitution

On Saturday, September 17, 2005, we are celebrating the 218th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. This day is known as Constitution Day. The delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Pennsylvania and came up with a great and intricate system of checks and balances. It was decided that our government would have an executive, judicial, and legislative branch. The decision for a bicameral legislative branch came from the argument between the smaller and larger states. The larger states wanted more representation because they had more people, forming the House of Representatives. The smaller states wanted equal representation of every state, forming the Senate.

Cool link.

Hat Tip: Rep. John Shimkus.

Note for Iraqi's this is our second one and it took ten amendments to get it passed. So if you don't like the one you are considering you can always change it. Heck the French have had dozens. Let's see what else Mr. Shimkus is up to. Below the break and it's good stuff. Also this kind of got me thinking. How many think Mr. Shimkus should run for old DICK Durbin's Senate seat? Think about it Mr. Shimkus you'll only have to run every 6 years.

The state of Illinois has established a one-stop hotline for displaced Hurricane Katrina victims coming to Illinois. By calling (800)843-6154, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, evacuees can get information on state services such as health care, counseling, and temporary housing, food, and clothing allotments.

Be prepared.

Hiring Military Families.

Following an initiative sponsored by the Department of Defense, a new group has been formed in the metro-east. The group, IMPACT JEMS (Jobs/Employment for Military Spouses), has begun working to connect local employers with military spouses from Scott Air Force Base. Anyone who would like to get involved can learn more about this great program on the web at www.impactjems.com, or by calling (800)980-0101.

Buggin out.

On Thursday, September 22, Doug Bugger of my Collinsville district office will be available to help the residents of Dale and Enfield. In Dale, he will be at the Dale Convention Center on Highway 142 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. In Enfield, he will be in the Enfield Village Hall on 115 East Main Street from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Dale convention Center? If any of you have ever been to Dale or Enfield, well if you blink your eye you miss em. So I doubt Dale can handle all that NO convention traffic. It's nice to see a politician that cares about the little guy and you can't get much smaller than Dale or Enfield. Maybe Bunge or Cottonwood, Oh can't forget Pioplois.

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