Part 1: Ray chats with Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker about the Swamp in Washington. What will Pres. Trump do with the budget that was presented? Will he sign and then declare a National Emergency? We will find out later today. They also give some love to each other….
Part 2: Ray is speakin’ truth….he talks about the Trump investigation and Manafort. He lays it all out and believes that Mueller needs to either come up with some evidence or close the investigation. As he said in October of 2017, all roads will lead to Obama.
Part 3: Ray tries to explain the difference (once again) how he can personally like Gov. Mills, but not like her policies.
02-15-19 Red Cross Maine
Ray welcomes Col. Jay Cloutier, USAF (Ret.) of the Red Cross Maine in studio. The Colonel is here to explain what the Red Cross can do to help those that have served, but first he tells his story of how he came to be a Colonel and work for Red Cross. He lays out what his position with the Maine Red Cross and how important it is to be there for the members and families of the armed forces. There are many ways to help and get involved or if you need support, there are many ways to get it. Jay can help you maneuver and find which department or service will work for your needs. They are offering workshops at the VA Togus Center in Augusta. For more information on these classes, contact: Stephen White, email: stephen.white3@va.gov or phone 207-623-8411×2955 or Joleen Lilley, joleen.lilley@va.gov or phone 207-623-8411×3078.
02-15-19 Shawn Moody
Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno are joined by Former Gubernatorial Candidate Shawn Moody. Ray is still riled up about LD 820. Ray continues on with his views. Shawn joins in with his thoughts. Why isn’t it as easy to adopt a child as it is to abort?
Part 2: The boys continue with the discussion for a quick minute. They change directions and talk about the Maine Legislature and that there aren’t any pro-life dems. They talk about Governor Mills’ proposed budget and how are they going to make it work.
Part 3: Ray, Joe and Shawn continue to discuss the state’s budget. Shawn compares it to the morning sky. All pretty and pink and red, and the old saying with sailors take warning. They talk about all of the promises of Medicaid expansion are what is causing the $8 million budget. Shawn feels that she has boxed herself into a corner because she ran on not raising taxes but she isn’t going to have a choice. He also wants everybody to remember MainePERS (Maine Public Employees Retirement System). They haven’t even discussed bonds and other things that haven’t even talked about. “People go broke when things are good” and Shawn explains what he means. Ray calls this administration a “Baldacci 2.0”.
02-15-19 Joe Bruno in the House
Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno talk about the Government Shutdown and our National Security. They (mostly Ray) talk about the history of declaring a National Emergency. The legislation was signed by President Gerald Ford on September 14, 1976. As of January 2019, 58 national emergencies have been declared, and the United States is under 31 continuing declared states of national emergency. Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland joins the discussion.
Part 2: Ray, Joe and Dee Dee discuss Amazon’s decision not to open up in New York. The repercussions and the reasons Amazon decided not to go to NY. Ray shifts gears and talks about a new bill submitted to the Maine House. LD 820, “An act to prevent discrimination in public and private insurance coverage for pregnant women in Maine. Sponsored by Rep. Joyce McCreight, D-Harpswell, Co-Sponsored by a list that is way to long. Click here to read the summary of the bill.
Part 3: Ray reads the list of Sponsors and Co-Sponsors of Maine LD 820. They are listed on the Maine Legislature website.