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Demonstration Against GE Tax Increase

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45 GMT

OvertaxedHawaii.com alerts taxpayers about the emergency demonstration rally against the General Excise Tax Increase bill pending before the State Legislature. The rally will be held on March 23, 2010 from 10 am to Noon near the State Capitol in Honolulu.

More details are available by viewing the video clip above or going to OvertaxedHawaii.com.

GE Tax Increase Looming

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:01 GMT

Two Senate Committees gutted a tax bill and replaced its contents with language that will increase the general excise tax by up to 25%. HB 2877 is the bill that the Senate Committees on Consumer Protection and Econmic Development and Technology decided to use as a vehicle for this heinous tax increase.

The following Senators voted to increase the general excise tax:

Consumer Protection Committee: Senator Baker, Senator Ige, Senator Espero, Senator Ihara, Senator Sakamoto and Senator Green (WR).

Economic Development & Technology Committee: Senator Fukunaga, Senator Baker, Senator Ige

Hawaii taxpayers should not be paying more taxes. We are in an economic slump as is. Hawaii is also one of the highest taxed states in the union. We cannot afford to keep paying more.

Additional Links:

Senate Committees vote to Hike GE Tax by 22 to 25% - Hawaii Free Press
State Senate Panel Pass Increase in General Excise Tax - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Status Sheet on HB 2877 | Testimony Link

Glenn Beck Speaks At CPAC

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:15 GMT

Watch this. It's pretty good. The liberal and progressive agenda threatens our nation's well being. Time to throw the liberals out in 2010 and 2012.

American Conservative Union

Kung Hee Fat Choy!

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:20 GMT

It's the year 4707 on the Asian / Chinese lunar calendar. The Year of the Tiger officially happens on February 14. Celebration commemorating this fact have already happaened, with the big parade held in Honolulu's Chinatown district last weekend. This post contains a slide show that captures some of the sights and sounds (1 short video clip) of Chinese New Year - 2010. Enjoy!

Kubo Confirmed to First Circuit

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:00 GMT

Former U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo was confirmed as Hawaii's newest First Circuit Court Judge yesterday in the State Senate. The vote was 24 to 1 in favor of Kubo, with 8 of the 24 Senators voting with "reservations". Senator Les Ihara was the lone "no" vote.

Links:

Near Unanimous Vote Gives Kubo Judgeship, StarBulletin.com
Kubo confirmed as judge with 24-1 vote, Honolulu Advertiser
Ed Kubo Confirmed as State Judge, HawaiiReporter.com
GM109 Status Sheet Nomination of Ed Kubo, Hawaii State Legislature

Photo above: Ed Kubo meets with the media shortly after his confirmation vote. Below: Ed Kubo supporters attended yesterday's Senate floor session.