Linda's Blog
Washington’s Mistakes Are Costing Connecticut Jobs
Connecticut’s unemployment rate is now at a 34 year high: Connecticut shed another 1,100 jobs in February, pushing the state's unemployment rate to its highest level since 1976. According to the state Department of Labor, Connecticut's jobless rate rose from 9 percent in January to 9.1 percent ... More »
“The Last Thing That The Economy Needs Right Now”
The Washington Times yesterday had a troubling analysis focused on the consequences of the health care bill. The article cites a number of the tax increases that will further stifle economic growth as our economy recovers. The biggest tax increase, the report says, comes through Medicare. ... More »
Cram Session
There was a great post from National Review today, and it should give all of us pause and concern as the clock ticks down to a Sunday vote on a federal government takeover of healthcare: The Virginia Republican party has been torturing various staffers and volunteers, making ... More »
International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a chance for us to both honor the women who paved the way for greater equality and look ahead to the important roles women will play in business and politics. The twentieth century witnessed great gains for women. In our own ... More »
Setting the Record Straight on Rob Simmons and ACORN
Last week, the Linda McMahon for Senate 2010 campaign sent a mail piece to Connecticut Republicans highlighting former Congressman Rob Simmons' congressional record of voting with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). In that mail piece, a mistake was made that should not ... More »