MI Morning Update: SOS Land proposes enhanced driver licenses

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336 Days until Election Day

MORNING UPDATE:

Secretary of StateTerri Lynn Land proposes enhancing the security of driver’s licenses, by adding convenient optional “enhanced” drivers license…info below. Non-citizens must prove legal presence in U.S. for upgraded “standard” license.

Education Action Group (EAG) was recently cited in the Michigan Education Report for their database of school board members that have received financial support from one of the 20+ MEA PACs. The extensive article on union involvement in school elections can be found here: http://www.educationreport.org/pubs/mer/article.aspx?ID=9096

The list of union-supported board members can be found on their website, http://www.educationactiongroup.org/follow.html

I find it so ironic and hypocritical to listen to the Democrat candidates for President discuss the Iraq war and our fight on terrorism…why don’t we review…in their own words… what they said…then:

http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv

As many of you had heard, Jane Abraham has had some serious health issues over the last few weeks. I talked with Jane yesterday and she is recovering just fine…but we’ll probably not see much of her over the holidays as she recovers. She expects to be back to 100% sooner, rather than later. Keep Jane in your prayers!

Democratic National Committeewoman Debbie Dingell and I proposed a “bipartisan” solution the presidential primary system for 2012 and beyond. This proposal will be offered to the Rules Committee of both the RNC and DNC this week for consideration. For more info, see my blog:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2007/12/dingell-anuzis.html

Newt Gingrich introduces his Platform for America and discusses America’s most widely held views…a blueprint for bipartisan action??? See the “Red, White & Blue Platform” in a .pdf format as well as the supporting polling information at:

http://www.americansolutions.com/general/?Page=92410b2c-4bee-4ed9-80d6-c...

http://www.americansolutions.com/media/4CDF1CEC-779C-4699-A123-A8992F4D9...

Congratulations to Jim Holcomb! The Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced that James R. Holcomb will join the statewide business organization as Vice President of Business Advocacy & Associate General Counsel in January, 2008.

Jim Holcomb comes to the Michigan Chamber from the office of State House Minority Leader Craig DeRoche, where he currently serves as chief of staff. From 2005-2006, Holcomb also served as chief of staff to Rep. DeRoche during his tenure as Speaker of the House. Previously, Holcomb was Director of Policy & Majority Legal Counsel for the Michigan House of Representatives (2001-2004); Associate Attorney with Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C., Lansing/Bloomfield Hills (1998-2001); Vice President of Governmental Affairs and General Counsel for Governmental Policy Consultants, Lansing (1997-1998); Legislative Director, Office of State Senator Joanne Emmons (1995-1996); and Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Bob Brackenridge (1993-1995).

More recalls are starting up…information below.

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THE REST OF THE STORY:
- SOS issued the following release: Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today announced an initiative to provide Michigan residents with another layer of protection by enhancing the security of driver’s licenses.

“Our world continues to change and Michigan must keep pace,” Land said. “This plan ensures the integrity of state-issued licenses and helps to secure America’s borders. Of course, our customers’ needs are always important to us. That’s why we crafted our initiative to provide residents with a convenient option depending on their travel needs. Bolstering the security of our licenses is good for families, good for Michigan and good for America.”

Land’s proposal contains two packages of bills. One deals with upgrading Michigan’s “standard” driver’s license and the other creates an optional “enhanced” driver’s license that is suitable for

- Recall efforts start & grow….see UPDATE “Tax Hiker Portraits” by RightMichigan:

Robert Dean: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/2/105439/416

Steve Bieda: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/3/10332/0059

Mike Simpson: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/4/92924/1118

Marc Corriveau: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/8/93248/2721

Terry Brown: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/10/101539/45

Mary Valentine: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/9/6253/0133

Kate Ebli: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/11/55455/873

Marty Griffin: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/15/94238/961

Kathy Angerer: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/16/14040/296

Aldo Vagnozzi: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/17/103640/75

John Espinoza: http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/10/30/93255/658