Talking budget cuts - layman terms
October 25, 2008
By now, you’ve seen that the “blogsphere” has taken over politics (national/state) and is becoming a “main stream” way for folks to stay informed.
There’s one young man, Jonathan Williams - a student at USC, who can be found roaming the halls of state government and reporting in “layman terms” for followers of his TWO BLOGS: Blatant Reality and SC Statehouse Blog.
While many of the popular blogs are accused of having agendas, Jonathan is simply a college-student who cares about what’s going on.
I’ve spoken with Jonathan several times during the past year but on Friday, I agreed to a video interview about the budget cuts just approved by the House and Senate this week.
The 7 minute, un-edited clip can be seen here.
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Thanks Rep. Ballentine for the link and for the interview. If it wasn’t for Representatives and Senators like you who are willing to take the time to talk with me, my job of trying to report things happening at the statehouse in layman’s terms would be virtually impossible.
I will always respect the elected official even though I didn’t vote for him or her. I can’t help but wonder if those that were enjoying the Obama Momma parties realized what happened to the stock market after the elections. To me, this is a sign of what’s coming. I do plan on checking out Williams’ blogs as they are very informative!
As a state worker I’m being told I’ll be furloughed for five days. I have 21 years in. When a fellow secretary retired, I was given her duties on top of the duties already assigned. State hiring freezes except for those who need a part timer to answer the phones. I think I’ve saved the state over $25,000 by taking on additional duties - a whole FTE - yet they want me to give them five days of pay? Enough already. I’ve paid my dues. I’m an excellent worker and I have the EPMS’ to back up that statement.
Is there any alternatives open for me? I’d really like to know.
Sue Barr,
Irmo, SC