Please join Mifflin County Tea Party Patriots with hosting Rep Steven Bloom for a book signing tour! Meet on Monday, March 25, at 6:30 pm at the Moose Family Center.
They’ve crossed the line: A Patriot’s guide to Religious Freedom!
Christian Law Association – How will Obamacare affect your business or ministry?
Health Care: At What Cost?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as “Obamacare,” has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court and will affect all Americans as it is implemented. The leadership of churches and ministries across the country need to understand how the provisions of PPACA will affect them.
Employer Requirements
PPACA requires employers who employ an average of 50 full-time employees during the previous year to provide health insurance coverage for all of its employees. Churches and other tax-exempt organizations are not exempt from this provision. A full-time employee is defined as an employee who works an average of 30 or more hours per week. Thus, any church, including any ministries which are not separately organized, employing 50 or more full-time employees must provide health insurance to all of its employees.
If an employer has 50 or more employees, then it has the option of providing coverage or paying a penalty. If the employer wants to avoid the penalty, then the employer must provide at least 60% of the premium cost of insurance coverage that is at least “minimum essential coverage” for employees.
Employers with fewer than 50 employees are not subject to PPACA and are NOT required to provide health insurance to its employees. However, should a small employer decide to provide health insurance to its employees, then it may receive a refundable tax credit for premiums provided on behalf of employees. Tax-exempt employers, such as churches, are able to receive a refundable credit of up to 25% of premiums paid for health insurance. However, the credit is limited to the total amount of income and Medicare taxes required to be withheld from employees and the employer’s share of Medicare taxes withheld for the year. For an employer to be eligible for the credit, the employer must:
(1) pay at least half of the cost of insurance premiums for its employees;
(2) have fewer than 25 equivalent employees (including the pastor(s) in the count); and
(3) average annual wages of less than $50,000 per employee (without counting the salary of any of its pastors).
Youth Leadership School is hosting a legendary training at State College, PA (Penn State) on April 6th and 7th, 2013
The Youth Leadership School is hosting our legendary training at State College, PA (Penn State) on April 6th and 7th, and I am cordially inviting you and your friends to attend!
The YLS is an intensive two-day campaign activism training that teaches students all the tools and techniques needed to be an effective conservative activist. Below are 5 reasons you should attend the flagship school of the Leadership Institute:
1. Tired of having only 15 people in your conservative group? Learn how to triple the size of your group in a single weekend.
2. Create powerful earned media. Tired of not getting media coverage for your activism? The YLS will teach you the communication techniques to pitch your story to the media. By implementing 12 effective activism techniques, the media simply cannot ignore you.
3. Change the direction of our country. Learn time tested and effective campaign techniques to win elections at the local, state, and federal level, defeat big government, and combat the liberal left.
4. Launch your career at the Youth Leadership School. Want to work on campaigns or in politics? The Leadership Institute hires interns, field representatives, and recommends youth coordinators to top campaigns.
5. Join an elite group of YLS alumni. For over 30 years, conservative activists and movement leaders have built a foundation of success on their YLS training. YLS grads include sitting Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and conservative leaders like Americans for Prosperity President Tim Philips.
If you want to increase the size of your group, earn media, change the direction of our country, and launch your career, attend the YLS in Happy Valley on April 6th and 7th. Registration is only 30 dollars, which covers all meals, course materials, and free books. Accommodations are provided at no extra cost for students traveling over an hour to attend the training. If you would like any more information or have any questions, visit our website at www.leadershipinstitute.org/yls or call me at 703.647.3356.
Sincerely,
Josh Weitzel
Youth Leadership School Intern
The Leadership Institute
1101 N. Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Work: 703.647.3356 x356
Quote of the day . . . (Together we can make a difference))
“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” ~ Vista M. Kelly
Take a minute to think about this quote and those of us who are out there fighting to make a difference in the world and stand on the principles the Republican Party was founded upon. Together, like snowflakes, we can do it!
HB 76 & SB 76 to be introduced
House Bill 76 and Senate Bill 76 are to be introduced regarding property taxes and education funding. There are many pros and cons to such a bill. We constituents we need to education ourselves on the issue and the bills. Many times there are things “stuck in” a bill that really don’t belong there. We have not read into depth in these two bills, but will in the near future. Please education yourself!
One article to consider – http://www.ptcc.us/solution.htm
Education yourself, debate others (you may learn something you never thought of before), attend events to learn more and other peoples opinions, and talk with your elected representatives.
National Federation of Republican Women Calls on President to Reinstate White House Tours
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2013 |
CONTACT: Lisa Ziriax 405-596-3873 or lziriax@nfrw.org |
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National Federation of Republican Women Adopts Resolutions on Immigration Reform, Religious Freedom ARLINGTON, Va. – Republican women leaders from across the nation unanimously adopted a resolution on March 9 urging President Barack Obama to immediately reopen the White House for public tours. The group of women was gathered for the National Federation of Republican Women’s spring board meeting. More than 150 attended. “President Obama clearly is not serious about solving our spending and budgetary problems,” NFRW President Rae Lynne Chornenky says. “The NFRW is appalled that he is denying schoolchildren and other Americans access to the ‘people’s house’ in an effort to score political points on the sequester. Fortunately, the public can see through this charade.” Board meeting attendees also adopted resolutions supporting the Hobby Lobby court case on constitutional religious freedom, as well as immigration reform that includes a plan to secure the U.S. border, create a viable guest worker program, and provide a path to legal residency or citizenship for minors brought to this country illegally. They participated in a number of other activities and heard from several speakers – including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, CNN political commentator Alex Castellanos, and conservative activist KCarl Smith – who discussed bold and innovative ideas for revitalizing the GOP in anticipation of the 2014 midterm elections. Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. For more information about the NFRW, visit www.nfrw.org. |
Rand Paul gets filibuster relief from Pat Toomey
A filibuster for the right reasons
If you have not registered to attend the Ladies Hand Gun Safety Class the deadline is approaching!
SUN Area Council of Republican Women encourages all of its members to secure and train on a firearm of their choice. The Council was able to work with the Kreamer Sportsmen’s Club to schedule our next classes in March.
The “Ladies Hand Gun Safety Class” will be held on March 15, 6-9 and March16, 8-1 for shooting, gun cleaning, and related instruction. Cost per person is $20.00, for both Friday and Saturday and includes lunch on Saturday. It will be open to the public. The class is limited to 25 women.
To make reservations with the SUN Area Council of Republican Women to participate in this class, please call 570-568-1217 no later than March 8th.
It is recommend you make your reservations as early as possible, space is limited.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Kreamer Sportsman’s Club the fee is $40.00 and then $30.00 after that. That permits you to use the year-round indoor .22 pistol range and the outside range.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the SUNACRW, the cost is $5.00 which includes membership in the local, state, and national councils.
Rock Star GOP - Grassroots Activism Awareness 