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All (opposition) politics is local

newt.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:32:00 GMT

There's good news for Americans who believe in a smaller federal government: The law of unintended consequences is alive and well in the Obama age.

Take health care, for example. The intended consequence of the campaign for Democratic health reform has been to expand government into the most intimate, most consequential parts of our lives.

The American People Return to Personal Responsibility and Honesty

newt.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

As the Senate prepares to take up health reform, senators should take note of the tremendous shift underway in the thinking of the American people.

Historians may record that the Obama Administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were the wake-up call which led Americans to recommit themselves to the core values of American civilization.

The net result of the Obama presidential campaign and a ten month campaign for government control of health care has been a decisive shift away from reliance on government and toward personal responsibility.

Newt Discusses Education with Arne Duncan and Al Sharpton on Meet the Press

newt.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Newt discusses education with Al Sharpton and the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan on this past Sunday's Meet the Press.

Embracing True Health Information Technology Transformation in Healthcare Reform

newt.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich Talks on Embracing True Health Information Technology Transformation in Healthcare Reform
Behavioral Health Central
November 12, 2009

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was the closing keynote speaker at the 5th Annual World Healthcare Innovation & Technology (WHIT) Congress in Washington D.C. on November 6. His opening statement to senior healthcare executives on the topic of Embracing True HIT Transformation in an Era of Real Health Reform started with a sobering note, “we need to start talking about the reform we’re going to need after the reform fails,” Gingrich said. Yet, within moments, the attending thought leaders were motivated – and often humored – by Gingrich’s dry wit as he delivered solutions to transform the current delivery system into a 21st Century Intelligent Health System.

The Job-Killing President and Congress

newt.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Last Friday, the unemployment rate jumped to 10.2 percent. The underemployment rate -- including part-time workers who want full-time jobs and those who have simply quit looking for work -- reached 17.5 percent.

On C-SPAN, Newt takes questions from college students on the lessons of 1994 & 2008, the 2010 elections and more

newt.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Former House Speaker Gingrich weighs in on health care reform, 2010 elections
Examiner
November 12, 2009

Speaking via video conference with college students from around the country, Former House Speaker Republican Newt Gingrich offered up his assessments Thursday of the House health care reform bill and his outlook on next year's midterm elections.

Gingrich made no apologies for his views and even took some of his fellow Republicans to task over past wrongs. His only acknowledgement to President Obama's current struggles came with the statement, "You inherit whatever was there before you." His compassion ended there.

The Fort Hood Tragedy: Political Correctness Gone Too Far?

newt.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMT

The Fort Hood Tragedy: Political Correctness Gone Too Far?
On the Record, Fox News
November 13, 2009

This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," November 12, 2009. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich joins us live. Mr. Speaker, 13 people dead down here, gunned down in a horrific crime. Political correctness -- is that a huge contributing factor here to this horrible crime?

NEWT GINGRICH, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: Well, I think it's a very significant contributing factor. We now know that the National Security Agency was intercepting telegrams between this particular person and one of the leading advocates of jihad against Americans in the world. We know that they were turned over by the -- to the FBI. We know that the FBI concluded not to pursue it.

A Manifesto in support of Yoani Sanchez

newt.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:13:00 GMT

A Manifesto in support of Yoani Sanchez

Where Do We Get These Men and Women?

newt.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Today, the question is “Where do we get these men and women?” and last week, the answer was Killeen, Texas.

Answer: Killeen, Texas

Killeen is the home of heroes this Veterans Day; men and women who prove that our servicemen and women don’t leave their bravery and selflessness behind on the battlefield.

The Cross, the Pope and the Fall of Communism

newt.org — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

The visit of Pope John Paul II to his native Poland June 2-10, 1979 did more than just encourage a nation. It was the beginning point for the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of Communism’s grip on Eastern Europe, and a new Europe.

Thirty years later the full impact of this historic papal journey is the subject of a new film, “Nine Days that Changed the World.” Produced by Citizens United, Gingrich Productions, and Peace River Company LLC, the documentary is hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, who .

The Victory of the Cross

newt.org — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Twenty years ago, on November 9, 1989, the most visible symbol of totalitarian evil, the Berlin Wall, tumbled down. Two years later, the Soviet Union officially dissolved on Christmas Day 1991. The fall of the Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union transpired in relative calm, but they followed decades of repression, cruelty, and murder by the Soviet regime.

Obama's 'Lost And Dislocated' Jobs

newt.org — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMT

The White House announced last week that the $787 billion stimulus package has "saved or created" more than 1 million jobs.

Yet on Friday we learned that unemployment increased to 10.2%, and the number of unemployed Americans rose by 558,000 in October. If you factor in workers who gave up looking or settled for a part-time job, the real unemployment rate--what's known as U6--is an astounding 17.5%.

Berlin Wall is Worth Remembering

newt.org — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:00 GMT

Some consider President Obama's refusal to attend the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany next week an outrage.

I consider it a tragedy.

Let states lead the way: Washington's one-size-fits-all reform won't work

newt.org — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Congress is on the verge of enacting the largest unfunded mandate in American history. At a time when most states are struggling with rising unemployment, declining tax revenue and the worst national economic climate in 30 years, Congress is demonstrating that it is more out of touch than ever.

Former Speaker of House causes stir at KU

newt.org — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich carried out his role as the Dole Institute for Politics’ first Distinguished Visiting Fellow yesterday, spending the day meeting with and talking to students, faculty and community members in numerous diverse settings.

Gingrich: GOP victories could set model for nation

newt.org — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMT

The face of the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress saw something he liked in Tuesday night’s election results.

Encore Visit for Education Tour: Education trumps Politics

newt.org — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:20:00 GMT

“The civil rights battle of the 21st Century is education,” Gingrich pointed out. “Every child from every background should have the opportunity to compete. Every state should adopt a law establishing charter schools so that parents can choose schools where their children can get a quality education.”

A Good Day for the American People

newt.org — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:00 GMT

A bad day for the Obama White House but a good day for the American people

That’s the easiest way to summarize the collapse of the Democratic candidates around the country yesterday.

In Virginia and New Jersey the Republican victories last night were bigger than they were in 1993.

Well-being is more than a New Year's resolution

newt.org — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT

Mostly putting aside politics, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich today addressed local health care industry leaders during an event about improving the health and quality of life for Nashvillians.
Gingrich, founder of the Center for Health Transformation, discussed a model for improving a community’s health and thus reducing health care costs that “will not be done at the federal level,” but must instead be tackled locally.

Wall Street + Daggett = Corzine re-elected

newt.org — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:35:00 GMT

If Gov. Jon Corzine wins a second term next Tuesday, New Jersey voters will have two places to thank: Goldman Sachs and Chris Daggett campaign headquarters.

Health care debate heats up in Cape Girardeau

newt.org — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:16:00 GMT

Health care debate heats up in Cape Girardeau
KFVS 12
October 29, 2009

Two big political names squared off Wednesday night in Cape Girardeau. The main topic: healthcare.

It drew quite the crowd. It was standing room only with about 2,000 people coming to hear former Vermont Governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean, and former U.S Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich go head to head about a topic that has so many of you asking questions

Dean and Gingrich agree, disagree

newt.org — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:53:00 GMT

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich both agree the health care system in America is broken and needs to be changed, but they differ enormously on how to fix the problem.

Wednesday night at the Show Me Center a debate took place between Dean and Gingrich on that very issue. Their difference in how to fix the problem comes to the role that the government should play in the health care of American citizens.

Book Buzz: What's new on the list and in publishing

newt.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Newt Gingrich explores the founding of America; a new novel revisits the storied Tudors; and Publishers Weekly names its top 10 books of 2009.

Newt's revolt: Former House speaker Newt Gingrich has long been a history buff. It's paying off. His newest novel, To Try Men's Souls: A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom, written with historian William Forstchen, enters USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list at No. 27. The novel focuses on three men involved in the founding of America and follows best-selling series on the Civil War and World War II. "It's for anyone who wants to understand the level of courage it took for America to become a country, and the extraordinary risks Washington took," Gingrich says. Next in the series of four: the Valley Forge campaign. As for writing dialogue, Gingrich says: "Of course, the conversations are beyond our knowing, but we keep it as historically accurate as we can."

Dean, Gingrich Debate Healthcare in Southeast Missouri

newt.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:36:00 GMT

CAPE GIRARDEAU-Former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean and former republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich were in our region Wednesday night debating healthcare.

Dean supports the public option and explains what he thinks an ideal one would be.

"An option that allows people to sign up for a program like Medicare, which guarantees you'll have insurance whenever you travel, guarantees you can't be turned away from an insurer, and follows you whether you have a job or don't and costs the same by everyone who signs up for it."

Education Road Tour with Gingrich, Duncan and Sharpton continues

newt.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:25:00 GMT

The combination of a conservative republican in Gingrich and the liberal democrat Sharpton is “very surprising” admitted Sharpton, but pointed out they were will to put aside their differences at Obama’s call to join hands to emphasize the plight of public education in the United States.

Gingrich is confirmed for a full day of activities on November 3, beginning in Montgomery with stops at the Rosa Parks Museum and Carver Senior High School.

The schedule will shift to Macon County with Sharpton arriving to join Gingrich at a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sportsbook Restaurant at VictoryLand in Shorter. Following that gathering, Sharpton has another commitment and will leave the tour with Gingrich visiting the Multicultural Center in Tuskegee at 2:20 p.m. before moving on to the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site and Museum at Moton Field at 3 p.m.