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Hansen Clarke and John Conyers plan to switch districts for 2012 runs
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Michigan’s Republican-controlled redistricting map has prompted plans by Detroit Reps. Hansen Clarke and John Conyers to swap districts in the next election.
Mlive reports:
The new-look 14th, which Conyers has represented since 1965, snakes through parts of northeast Detroit and Grosse Pointe before making its way north through Oakland County up to Pontiac. Its odd shape and seemingly disparate community composition may make it a more difficult district for a Detroit Democrat to hold on too, but Clarke is less divisive than Conyers and could fare well.
The redrawn 13th district, which includes a large chunk of Detroit traditionally represented by Conyers, is considered a safer bet for Democrats. Clarke’s move, then, could be seen as a nod to his former boss.
Michigan, the only state to lose population in the 2010 census, is losing one seat in Congress.
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Comment posted June 5, 2011 @ 4:01 pm
I agree with Rep. Brown’s statement that the mandatory drug testing is a “violation of privacy”. Interesting to know he owns one of the drug companies!
I am concerned about the Governors statement that welfare participants are the “majority” of drug users. Where did he get the factual stats that support that statement? I am Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked with families in their homes for 36 years. I have found that the “majority” of singles parents with no or low incomes are not on drugs but are in desperate need for financial assistance to “help” them support their family.The monthly amount given by the State does appear to be enough to support rent, electricity, water, etc., much less a drug or alcohol addiction.
Where would the famiies get the money for the drug test and how often would it be implemented? People that abuse the system know how to appear “clean” and then go back to using drugs until the next drug test.
In my experience substance abuser will continue to use, with or without welfare/food stamps, unless they get substance abuse counseling. Many people do take advantage of the system. CEO’s of major companies also abuse the system and possibly abuse alcohol/drugs; they seem to get a “slap” on the hand and money back!
There are numerous people in our state who need help coping with our stressful society due to low paying jobs, high cost of rent, gas, food, etc. College graduates are presently having difficulty finding decent paying employment.
I advocate for the poverty stricken and working class citizenss who are desperately trying to raise their families on a low budget and high economy.
I strongly advocate that our Governor not extend the drug testing to all food stamp participants as I do not think it will not solve any problem but may create children and families without food and living on the street.
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