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Sunday, November 9, 2008
Election 2008
Now that the 2008 elections are finally over and the people have spoken. I would like to congratulate President elect Obama and wish him all the very best as he leads this nation during these challenging times ahead. My only hope is that he will be able bring this country back together as Americans, regardless of political party and ethnic ethnic background. After the election I must say it was so nice to see everyone in good spirits and happy with the finally results. I am looking forward to working with the democratic majority in the next Congress.
Marry Christmas
Marry Christmas
I would like wish you and your family a very Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope your days be filled with peace and joy in the coming year. Your aspirations and concerns are are most important to me. Please send me your comments or concerns.
Best Regards!
Meyer Marks
Best Regards!
Meyer Marks
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Greetings from the Summer
Notes from my Travels throughout Maryland.
During the month of Oct. I have been taking some time to travel the state of Maryland in order to gain a better understand of the economic impact on the state and hear the concerns of Marylanders. The greatest indicator I have seen is the rise in the number of stores going out of business and a greater number of for rent signs in the cities and towns. I was very surprised over the weekend when I learned that a department store at Friendship Heights "Linen and Things' was closing its doors soon. To be honest with you, never in my life time have I seen the U.S. take such turn for the worse in such a short time. I am deeply concerned about the direction of things in this country. As I see one of the greatest causes of the down fail in the U.S. is "Personal Greed" It is important for us as a nation to work together and be united in spirit, were "duty, honor, country come first'. As well as we must put aside our partisan differences for the good of the country.
I was raised to believe that all of us have a civic duty to serve there country. Your comments and concerns are always welcome. It would be a pleasure to hear from you.
My Best Regards!
Meyer Marks
Maryland Congressional District 8
PS. One last thought on the Presidential election, may the best one for the time be the winner. "Be a Statesman"
My thoughts, On the U.S. Economic Crises!
As you know, the U.S. economic crises and the Presidential elections has dominated most of the news the past few weeks. I must say we have reached a low point, when our political parties spend so much time blaming the other party for the economic problems. I am of the opinion that both political parties are at fault for not acting sooner. This is a good example of how dysfunctional Congress has become over the years. The greatest fault I find with Congress is that it is reactionary in there governing process. I would say if the Democratic party was so great with economic policy then they should have tried to prevent the economic crash. After all it was the Democratic party that had the governing majority in Congress. After the Democratic party spent weeks blaming the Republicans, Congress finally passed an economic policy package to bail out for the banks. The one thing we have learned out of this economic down fall, is how interdependent the U.S. and Europe have become now. If one were to fail then the other would fail as well.
Your comments or suggestion are always welcome.
Best Regards!
MEYER MARKS
Marks For Maryland Campaign Comm.
email marksformaryland@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Meyer Marks Hosting delagation from Europe on Capitol Hill
Dear Friends, 20-June-08 Sabbatical
After spending a week at Columbia University in New York city for a short Sabbatical, I must say it was nice to be back on Capitol Hill for meetings and events. That short break was just what I needed. Now I am that much more committed to serving the peaple of Maryland. I would welcome any comments or concerns you may have.
Kind Regards!
Meyer Marks
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Marks Announcement From Annapulis Maryland
MARKS DEDICATED TO MARYLAND AND IT'S PEOPLE
Meyer Marks speaks from Governor Calvert house
March 25-2008, Maryland Day; 375 years ago Lord Baltimore Calvert had a vision to lay the foundation of religious freedom, for Protestant and Catholics to live in Harmony that planted the seeds for America's liberty. His vision for a diverse and prosperous Maryland, is still the core of who we are as Marylanders. As Marylanders we should be proud of our Founding fathers visionary leadership that gave birth to this Nation. Today's greatest threat to American democracy is that we have lost that sense of vision for the future. We need political leaders that will put others first before self interest, that will preserve Americas spirit liberty and restore our principles of democracy. To face the challenges of today, we need a political leader that have a progressive vision to lead our country, bringing ideas that will enhance our political process. With the American people becoming disillusioned our political leaders should be focused on restoring the peoples confidence back in our democratic institutions.
Being a proud descendant of Lord Baltimore my hope is to continue the principle vision of a democratic society that come from our founding Fathers. My Campaign is about enhancing Americas Democratic process, making our government work more efficiently. I have set out a bold progressive agenda that will bring about the change that is needed today. Our political leaders today should be focuseded more ore fondinging restoring the principles of Democracy, creating solutions that will improve Americans democratic institutions. If you would like to learn more or have comments please contact me. Please join me in preserving Maryland for our children and the next heirs of Lord Baltimore Calvert.
Sincerely Yours!
Meyer Marks
Maryland Congressional District 8
Hill News Briefing
- House Ethics Committee: I am pleased to say that the U.S. House has now agreed on establishing an independent House Committee on Ethics. This legislation calls for a committee appointed by Democratic and Republican leaders, were the committee members would be evenly divided between the two political parties. Although this bill is not perfect it is a step in the right direction. On the campaign trail I have been spoken of the need to establish an independent Ethics Committee, regarding the conduct of members and special interest groups. If you would like more information on this legislation please send me an email.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Meyer Marks on America's Health Care
Meyer Marks address the Rising Cost of Health
From Georgetown University Hospital
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Thank You for Visiting My Web-site
I welcome your comments or suggestion
Should I be of assistance to you please call my campaign or email me
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Your hopes and aspirations will always be at the heart of what I do.
I am committed to restoring accountability, transparency, and good governance to Congress, that is why I want to be your next representative in Washington.
With Warm Regards!
Meyer Marks
WERE I STAND ON THE ISSUES!
- Smaller government less taxes.
- Enforcing our immigration laws, no amnesty
- Creating affordable health coverage
- Strengthening America's public diplomacy abroad
"The role of government is to protect us from each other not to protect us from ourselves"
Campaign Brief
A special thank you to everyone that supported my primary campaign for Congress. I am honoured to have your vote of confidence in my candidacy.
Respectfully Yours!
Meyer Marks
Paid for by Marks for Maryland Congressional Campaign
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Solutions for Change
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Quality Democracy
My priority is to make Congress more accountable, transparent, and open by calling for an independent ethics committee for the Standards of Public Life. When elected I will propose a Federal Accountability Act that will establish a clear set of guidelines, standards and rules that will reform our present outdated democratic process. The purpose of this measure is to help strengthen accountability and increase transparency and oversight in government operations. This comprehensive action plan includes the Federal Accountability Act as well as supporting policy and other non-legislative measures. By utilizing the latest technology we could invite more citizens to be active participants in the decision making process, creating a governing process that is more transparent, open, and accountable---thus restoring the confidence of the people.
Affordable Health Care Coverage
The United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world, but many citizens have to go without medical treatment because of the rising costs. When elected I will work aggressively at finding innovate solutions to make health care more affordable with expanded coverage for prevention of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cancer. Possible solutions could include tax break incentives to doctors that provide medical services to those without health care coverage and by creating more flexible incentives for states to tailor their own programs such as the “Montgomery Cares” health care coalition.
Foreign Policy
The United States had always been respected for upholding the principles of democracy. Never before in this country’s history has our image abroad been at such a low point. I will work to improve America’s relations with our allies by forming an inter-parliamentary working group with Parliamentarians abroad, which would improve our dialogue and act as an early warning sign in conflict and exchange of best practices in good governance. I will also work at creating more public diplomacy programs such a initiating a public diplomacy corp.
Government Spending
I will strive to find innovative solutions that will save money and improve the quality of life for the people of Maryland, such as improving public transportation, affordable college education, and improved access to health services. Most importantly I support less government, meaning less red tape, and being wise stewards of your tax dollars. By cutting wasteful government spending, we can put your tax dollars back to work for you.
My Constituency District 8
Maryland Dist 8 covers most of Montgomery County with a population of 662,000 and an annual average household income of around $74,000. Montgomery County is also home to National Institutes of Health and Bethesda Navel Medical Centre. The county also has one of the highest percentages of PhD in the country.
Web-sites of interest to Maryland Dist 8
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
Open Secrets is a web-site administered my the center for responsive politics that allows browser access information about their representatives, candidates, campaign contributions and individual donors.
Information on members and how they voted.
U.K Resources on Westminster
Charity web-site to engage the citizens on currents debates taking place in Parliament
Web-site is very user friendly, much like I would like to see developed for U.S.Congress.
Web-site is very user friendly, much like I would like to see developed for U.S.Congress.
Another campaign blog were I will be posting some of my progressive ideas for reform
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Welcome Message
Marks For Maryland
U.S. Congress
Solutions for Change
Many of you have become disillusioned with our political system today. Election after election, politics has become more negative with partison gridlock.
This is one of the reasons I decided to run for Congress. My hope is to restore your confidence, trust and accountibilty back in Americas democratic institutions.
In order for Congress to remain legitimate it must constantly strive to create a system that is more fair and inclusive of all the people. Only when there is true equality in the democratic process can America achieve a higher quality of democratic governance.
I am committed to making our governing process more fair and democratic for all citizens. We need a government that is more responsive to the needs of the people by making government work more efficiently. Congress should be finding ways to reach out to more Americans, engaging them in the democratic process. I believe this is precisely the type of debate that needs to take place in Washington today. The problem is, most of our public officials seem content with things staying the same, I see this as one of the main problems in Congress today. That is why my message is different; it is based on finding solutions that will enhance the democratic process.
I am committed to making our governing process more fair and democratic for all citizens. We need a government that is more responsive to the needs of the people by making government work more efficiently. Congress should be finding ways to reach out to more Americans, engaging them in the democratic process. I believe this is precisely the type of debate that needs to take place in Washington today. The problem is, most of our public officials seem content with things staying the same, I see this as one of the main problems in Congress today. That is why my message is different; it is based on finding solutions that will enhance the democratic process.
One way I will do this is by utilizing the latest web technology. The social web could help in revitalizing the democratic process by:
* Giving more citizens a voice, extending freedom of speech and allowing a wider range of issues to be raised for public debate.
* Creating forums in which people can come together to deliberate and debate public issues.
* Amplifying the people's voices by making it easier to mobilise campaigns.
* Creating new ways for people to collaborate, to address problems directly with their representative, in influnencing government or international institutions.
This could particularly benefit those kept at the margins of formal political debate or who feel disconnected from it. The social web would also draw more young people into political debate. Most importantly making Congress more transparent and accountable to the public.
Over the years Congress has been losing its moral compass to lead and govern democratically. According to a recent Gallup poll the public satisfaction rate of Congress is now at 29%, the lowest figure since 1979. This figure is even less than what it was last year at 30% to 35%. This certainly reflects the public's overall negative view towards Congress as a national institution. America needs a Congress that will uphold the principles of Democracy and work proactively in solving challenges that American peaple face. If Congress is to be serious about restoring trust in our democracy, there must be an open forum of dialogue for citizens and politicians to genuinely debate problems and solutions together. When citizens feel they are informed and their voice is being heard, they will have more confidence in Congress governing. The American people deserve a more modern democratic institution that is based on transparency, accountability and openness to the public. As your Representative my aim will always be to produce the highest quality of democracy for all Americans. By improving communication between Congress and the peaple.
Over the years Congress has been losing its moral compass to lead and govern democratically. According to a recent Gallup poll the public satisfaction rate of Congress is now at 29%, the lowest figure since 1979. This figure is even less than what it was last year at 30% to 35%. This certainly reflects the public's overall negative view towards Congress as a national institution. America needs a Congress that will uphold the principles of Democracy and work proactively in solving challenges that American peaple face. If Congress is to be serious about restoring trust in our democracy, there must be an open forum of dialogue for citizens and politicians to genuinely debate problems and solutions together. When citizens feel they are informed and their voice is being heard, they will have more confidence in Congress governing. The American people deserve a more modern democratic institution that is based on transparency, accountability and openness to the public. As your Representative my aim will always be to produce the highest quality of democracy for all Americans. By improving communication between Congress and the peaple.
During the weeks and months ahead I will be listening and working with you in finding positive solutions to the many challenges ahead of us. Some of these challenges I see are affordable health care, improved public transportation, building safe and secure communities and building trust in our democracy. In order for me to gain a better understanding of the challenges ahead, I will be spending time on the front lines at N.I.H. and Bethesda Navel with doctors, staff, and patients hearing the problems they face. I will also be spending time with the community groups and residents to have their input on ways we can improve the quality of life for all Marylanders.
To those that feel the political system doesn't listen and doesn't care or to those that feel powerless and have lost faith: I will always strive to put your concerns and aspirations at the heart of what I do. We need America to be governed by the "can do spirit" that made this country what it is. Duty to others, compassion, importance of community, and belief in the American spirit are the values that guide me. This is who I am; I will always strive to do my best for the people of Maryland. It is my hope to earn your trust and confidence to be your representative in Washington.
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