Linda's Blog
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
On Wednesday, March 24th, I was happy to participate in Read Across America Day at Brookside Elementary School in Norwalk. After reading Oh the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of students. I encouraged them to work ... More »
Creating Real Job Growth
Yesterday the Department of Labor announced the largest rise in employment since 2007, with the unemployment rate remaining stagnant at 9.7 percent. While a rise in employment is always welcome, much of the increase reported by the Department of Labor is from temporary jobs. Census workers hired ... More »
Washington’s Health Care Bill Devastating To Young Americans
Washington failed in its efforts to reduce health care costs. Not only is this new law paid for by cutting Medicare benefits for seniors by $528.5 billion, but it also will force countless young Americans to pay higher premiums. The Associated Press is reporting today that young ... More »
Health Care And America’s Budget Outlook
In today’s Washington Post, Robert Samuelson lays out how Washington has added to our skyrocketing debt with its misguided takeover of health care: When historians recount the momentous events of recent weeks, they will note a curious coincidence. On March 15, Moody's Investors Service -- the bond ... More »
A Packed House In Milford
Last night, I had the pleasure of visiting the Milford Republican Town Committee. The room was overflowing with people, all of them passionate about changing the direction of our country. A number of volunteers from my campaign came out to hold signs and greet members of the ... More »