September 18th, 2011 
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Just want the facts? So do most Americans. As the campaign trail heats up in Washington, so do the facts and let’s just say, “no-so-facts”. Recently PolitiFact put statements made by leaders in Washington regarding jobs and wages through the fact-o-meter. What they found may or may not surprise you. Take a look at a [...]
September 8th, 2011 Administrator 
This past Sunday, politicians, historians, authors and pundits convened around a Meet the Press roundtable to discuss our nation’s most troubling issue – jobs. More specifically, what needs to be done to stimulate the creation of jobs on American soil. It was an interesting discuss as Thomas Friedman, author of the new book “That Used [...]
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No Comments » September 2nd, 2011 Administrator 
Congress returns the day after Labor Day, September 6th. There will be a singular focus on money issues. For instance, the 2011 Fiscal Year ends on September 30, 2011. The Fiscal Year for 2012 begins on October 1. However, Congress has not passed any of the spending bills needed to keep the federal government operational. [...]
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Tags: Anita Estell, Capitol Hill, Congress, Continuing Resolution, Economy, Federal Debt, federal spending, government funding, Politics, President Obama, Shared responsibility, Super Committee, The Peoples Place, www.anitaestellblog.com No Comments » July 21st, 2011 Administrator 
My two cents: The fact that we are bumping up to an August 2nd deadline on the debt limit really does not make any sense when you think about it. It’s not like leaders in Washington did not know we were going to hit the debt ceiling. It seems to me that political posturing by both parties provide [...]
Posted in Ask Anita, Budget, Community, Congress, Economy, Elections, Features, Legislature, News No Comments » July 3rd, 2011 Administrator 
Have you seen the astronomical funds that have been raised in the first quarter alone by Members in both chambers of Congress? Some of the numbers will leave you with no doubt whose voices you will be hearing OVER and OVER and OVER again as we gear up completely for the 2012 elections. It may [...]
June 8th, 2011 Administrator 
The power of women is undeniable. This week’s show is dedicated to this power. As we approach the 2012 elections, it is an exciting time for women. On this week’s show Anita talks to Karen Middleton, CEO and President of Emerge America. Anita and Karen discuss the state of women in American politics and women [...]
Posted in Community, Congress, Elections, Features, Legislature, The Anita Estell Show, Women Tags: 2012 Elections, anita estell blog, Anita Estell Show, Democratic Women, Emerge America, Jobs and Economic Security for America's Women, Karen Middleton, Women in Politics, Women's Issues No Comments » June 8th, 2011 Administrator 
Election 2012: A List of Potential Women Candidates (as of 05/31/11) The 2012 buzz has begun! Other than incumbents running for re-election, who’s rumored to be running, and who really is? Click the link for a comprehensive list compiled by the Center for American Women and Politics. The list includes filed candidates (marked with *) [...]
June 8th, 2011 Administrator 
The responsibility of an elected official is extremely intense to put it mildly, and running for office is even more difficult. So why do it? Why run for office? Christine Barber, Candidate for Ward 4 Alderman, Somerville and Emerge Massachusetts Class of 201, explains her motivation. Why am I running for office? It’s a good [...]
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