GOP sees advantage to blocking finance bill

 

2,300-page legislation is a complicated, far-reaching piece of lawmaking that has unfolded while the public’s attention has been far more fixed on the economy, the Gulf oil spill, even an old-fashioned Russian spy swap.

In that environment, both parties are trying to fashion simple selling points.

The Democrats’ line: The bill reins in big banks and protects consumers.

The Republicans’: The bill is a government overreach and it doesn’t help create jobs.

Republican operatives believe the complexity of the bill gives them an advantage.

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Supt. Houselog Looks Forward to Continued Role at Belvidere Schools

 Actual cost to the taxpayers for Michael  Houselog Superintendent: School Year 2009-2010 Salary 171,007 Bonus 10,700 - - TRS  18,853 TRS Health 2,948 TRS Early Retirement 1,163 Medical 2,908 – Dental and Health Insurance 13,689 Health Flex 350 Life Insurance 275Auto 2460 Continuing Education 9200  Travel Expense 1150  Grand Total: $234,703  See:  http://www.district100.com/pdfs/09-10_Administrator_Salary_Compensation_Report.pdf     Next year: $11,000 more salary (6.4%)-- $244,703?

Superintendent Houselog landed  a new five-year contract with District 100. [$182,000 per year according to the Channel 23 interviewer, click below] He came three years ago after a stint leading North Boone Schools and during a time when the economy was hot.

in his new contract, he does not get automatic raises. They must be earned through achievement.

Click on the following for more details and to see the Channel 23 interview:  Supt. Looks Forward to Continued Role at Belvidere Schools