“Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s controversial Budget Repair Bill has come down to an ‘us vs. them’ battle, pitting Republicans in favor of creating a smaller budget against Democrats fighting for the collective bargaining rights of government employees. Due to the numerous states across the country facing similar budget woes, this fight has garnered national attention as out-of-state groups flock to Madison to make their voices heard. CMAG explores the tone, messages and branding both sides are using on the airwaves.”
November’s general election is well over; however some of the major issues that shaped its outcome are carrying over into the New Year. Sponsored by Louisiana state Senate candidate Fred Mills, this week’s Ad of the Week, like the most recent election, highlights the importance of using oil drilling and other resources to create jobs…
“Economists on the left and right agree that this investment is key to moving our economy forward.”
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO) published a last ditch effort ad in support of H.R. 1586 citing the importance of job growth to moving our economy forward. The AFSCME ad was published in the Tuesday August 10th publications of The Hill, Roll Call and Politico.
H.R. 1586, authorizing $16 billion for Medicaid funding and $10 billion for education, was passed as the U.S. House of Representatives closed out its emergency session this Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The emergency session was called so funds could be in place in time for the upcoming school year. The bill’s costs will be offset by the reduction of food stamps for families in need.
