Opinion: Note on proper govt. staffing

Mr. President,

Qualified people need to be nominated to run the government efficiently.  Efficiency is the way to downsize government.

Where to give to help Hurricane Harvey victims

http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-harvey-victims/story?id=49451305

Government cannot function properly w/o key positions filled

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/trump-administration-appointee-tracker/database/

Shale oil blunts impact of Hurricane Harvey

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-markets-harvey-reaction-a-product-of-shale-revolution-2017-08-28

Hurricane Harvey: How you can help

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hurricane-harvey-where-you-can-donate-to-help-with-disaster-relief-and-recovery/ar-AAqOb7F?li=AA4ZnC&ocid=spartandhp

Trumps true progress on vet issues

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2017/08/23/trumps-accomplishments-on-veterans-issues-fall-short-of-administration-boasts/

Hurricane Harvey

Good luck and God bless the people of the Texas coast as they prepare for a Cat 3 hurricane.  Be safe and listen to the advice of experts when deciding whether to evacuate and what preparations need to be done.

Hurricane Harvey's impact on energy markets

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-08-25/hurricane-harvey-s-impact-on-the-energy-markets-video

progressive vs. flat vs. fair tax plans

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/08/07/our-current-tax-v-the-flat-tax-v-the-fair-tax-whats-the-difference/#e8ad80655612

U.S. Govt. debt ceiling explained

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/10/16/debt-ceiling-explained/24895981/

Open Enrollment coming soon, will ACA be fixed?

http://www.insure.com/health-insurance/open-enrollment-for-individual-health-insurance.html

North Korea backs down after pressure from Trump and China

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-idUSTOE6BG05Y20101220

Governors work on bipartisan healthcare fixes

http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2017/08/01/a-bipartisan-health-care-fix-governors-have-some-ideas

Opinion: 10 Things President Trump should do next

1.  RULE #1!!  Condemn neo-nazis, KKK, white supremacists and their ilk.  Then stop talking/tweeting.  There will be another time/place to focus on other groups or issues.
2.  Hate groups use issues to cloud their intentions, play the victim.  DON'T fall for their trap.  Ignore the issue they are playing to and just condemn them.
3.  Confederate monuments need to go.  Confederate memorials should only be allowed in Civil War graveyards and at battle sites.  Know the difference between memorial and monument.
4.  Memorials should not glorify the Confederates or their cause, just educate about the times, the horrendous waste of lives and the aftermath of their actions.
5.  Learn to say these things.  I was wrong.  I am learning more about this issue.  I am sorry.
6.  Instruct FBI and Homeland Security to declare war on these hate groups and domestic terrorism.  Make sure they are well funded and make their agenda a priority in private and public.
7.  Whenever these groups are about to have a rally that will get any attention, denounce them publicly beforehand.
8.  Offer federal funding to defray the cost for the removal or relocation of these monuments/memorials.  Try to drum up matching funds from the private sector to benefit college funds for descendants of Southern slaves.
9. Work harder to staff your administration.  Use twitter and other means to call out obstructionists.  Some of the blame has to be shared for not being fully staffed.
10.  Learn from Reagan, don't attack your Republican allies.  Remember to praise in public, criticize in private.  Twitter can be your best friend.

Barcelona: As ISIL loses territory, World must brace for random attacks of terror

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/17/several-killed-in-spain-anti-terror-operation-after-barcelona-attack.html

Trump ends business councils after execs resign,

http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/08/16/trump-announces-end-manufacturing-council-strategic-policy-forum.html

Charlottesville rally timeline

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/14/us/charlottesville-rally-timeline-tick-tock/index.html

Heather Heyer: Memorial held today in Charlottesville

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/charlottesville-victims-mom-to-white-supremacists-you-just-magnified-her/ar-AAqcSwt?ocid=spartandhp

Todays work force needs to constantly adapt to job oppurtunities

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-08-09/lifelong-training-is-the-future-of-work

President tries to speed up infrastructure projects

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-15/trump-said-to-be-signing-order-to-speed-up-public-works-permits

Opinion: Confederate memorials and symbols

Those who look to the South as "dear old Dixie" may balk at removing their monuments.  They may feel that their flags aren't symbols of racism or white supremacy.  And maybe, at one time they weren't.  Maybe there was a time when the Duke boys wandered through the roads of Hazzard county. fighting against local corruption while only slightly breaking the law.  Always to do good in the end, of course.  But that isn't real, never was.  The battle flag, the monuments are now used as a tool by the neo-nazis, KKK members and their ilk to terrorize those for whom they have no respect.  They seek to divide.  These are not the sentiments condoned by the mythical "Southern Gentlemen" or that utopia of bygone times known as "Dixie".  Confederate symbols and memories belong in the history books, classrooms and graveyards.  Understanding the mistakes both sides made, the beliefs that both sides had that were so wrong, the disrespect that man had and has for their fellow man based on their differences should not be glorified.

Vigils to be held for Charlottesville victims

http://www.heraldsun.com/latest-news/article166972277.html

Charlottesville Riots

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Rep-Marsha-Blackburn-Unite-the-Right-Charlottesville-Va/2017/08/12/id/807306/

Can the ACA (Obamacare) be fixed?

http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-obamacare-reforms-health-policy-experts.html

Senate still holding up Presidential appointees

President Trump and the Senate are both responsible for the government not being properly staffed.  Appointments need to be made and confirmed, NOW!

http://www.news-leader.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/08/08/its-august-after-all-time-staff-up-not-stonewall/549506001/

Guam: Where and what it is

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/09/world/asia/guam-north-korea-visual.html

Infrastructure bill should be a priority, Congress needs to multi-task!

http://www.contractorsupplymagazine.com/pages/News---20170809-US-records-lowest-level-ever-of-infrastructure-spending.php

North Korea: No good options

https://www.voanews.com/a/us-north-korea-showdown-comes-with-catastrophic-risk/3978251.html

President Trump needs to prioritize Administration appointments

https://politicalwire.com/2017/08/09/trump-still-no-ambassador-south-korea/

Trump tax reform plan needs bipartisan support, therefore it has no chance

https://cdn.klove.com/news/2017/08/02/President-s-Proposed-Tax-Reform-Will-Need-Bipartisan-Support

Trump and Senate Dems both to blame for Administration not being staffed

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/08/07/President-Trumps-nominations-lagging-after-200-days-in-office/8301502128028/

Turbulent times ahead for Venezuela

http://sasknow.com/article/672709/whats-next-new-venezuela-assembly-has-vast-powers

Breaking down the new unemployment report

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-economists-say-about-the-jobs-report-trump-calls-excellent-2017-08-04

Trump's new chief of staff, Who is Gen. John Kelly

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jul/28/general-john-f-kelly-new-white-house-chief-of-staff-profile

Options with North Korea

https://www.vox.com/world/2017/8/1/16068716/north-korea-icbm-missile-test-bomber-south-korea-japan

What is a single payer healthcare system and who wants it

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/single-payer-healthcare-pluses-minuses-means-201606279835

Next step taken in Trump/Russia Investigation. Grand Jury impaneled.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/3/robert-mueller-impanels-grand-jury-russia-probe/

Trump helps spouses of Armed Forces when moved

https://federalsoup.com/blogs/federal-resume/2017/07/jobs-priority-for-relocated-military-spouses.aspx

Dow hits record 22000, what does it mean?

http://www.barrons.com/articles/what-does-dow-22-000-even-mean-1501692276

Reasons health care costs are increasing higher than inflation

http://www.frontiergroup.org/reports/fg/diagnosing-high-cost-health-care

Would a malpractice awards cap lower healthcare cost

http://health.wusf.usf.edu/post/house-seeks-cap-malpractice-awards#stream/0

why generic drugs take so long to get to market

http://raps.org/Regulatory-Focus/News/2016/08/17/25632/Patents-vs-Market-Exclusivity-Why-Does-it-Take-so-Long-to-Bring-Generics-to-Market/

Tax Reform battle about to begin

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/quick-guide-upcoming-battle-tax-reform/

Trump needs to focus on getting his administration staffed

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/14/trump-political-appointees-compared-to-obama-bush-240573