https://www.dailykos.com/news/JaneDyer News Community Action Copyright 2005 - Steal what you want Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:48:11 +0000 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:48:11 +0000 Daily Kos rss@dailykos.com (Daily Kos) Daily Kos rss@dailykos.com (Daily Kos) https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/20/903451/-A-Wealthy-Nation-Is-A-Working-Nation <p>Timothy Noah, a writer for Slate.com, has produced an extensive series on the income gap in the United States. According to his research, wealth inequality has been growing at a rather alarming rate. As he reported, in 1973, one percent of the population held 8 percent of the nation&rsquo;s income. &nbsp;Today, the richest 1 percent account for 24 percent of the nation&rsquo;s income.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010election IncomeGap IncomeInequality JaneDyer SC-3 Slate TimothyNoah _903451 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:18:42 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/16/902487/-Jane-Dyer-Announces-Veterans-Initiative <p>Jane Dyer, a candidate in the Third Congressional District race, introduced a plan Wednesday to help identify &nbsp;military veterans and make sure they receive benefits and support they have earned.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jamie Sanderson) Congress Democrat JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _902487 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:42:20 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/9/900519/-Jane-Dyer-Make-Back-to-School-Work-for-ALL-Children <p>Today more than ever, we must focus on educating all South Carolina children. Our economic future depends on having a well-educated work force.</p> <p>Providing a quality education requires shared responsibilities ... and the shared goal of educating ALL our children.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jamie Sanderson) JaneDyer SouthCarolina _900519 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:41:28 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/7/899839/-Investing-in-Infrastructure-Creates-Jobs-Now-And-For-Long-Term <p>I was reading Robert Reich&#8217;s thoughtful column this morning and was struck by this sentence:</p> <p>&#8220;In the late 1970s, the richest 1 percent of American families took in about 9 percent of the nation&#8217;s total income; by 2007, the top 1 percent took in 23.5 percent of total income.&#8221;</p> <p>Let me repeat: &nbsp;Only 1 percent receive almost a quarter of U.S. income.</p> <p>How does this income imbalance affect South Carolina working families?</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010 2010SC JaneDyer Jobs _899839 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:00:43 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/8/31/897717/-Make-Back-to-School-Work-for-ALL-Children <p>Today more than ever, we must focus on educating all South Carolina children. Our economic future depends on having a well-educated work force.</p> <p>Providing a quality education requires shared responsibilities ... and the shared goal of educating ALL our children.</p> <p>Responsibility lies with families, teachers and schools, and elected officials who set policies and funding. &nbsp;Each plays a role.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010 Education JaneDyer SC2010 _897717 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:24:59 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/24/878992/-Fripp-Island <p>Over the years as I was growing up, my family spent many wonderful weeks at Fripp Island. &nbsp;We watched it develop from an uninhabited island to one of the great treasures of our coastline. Its clean beauty never failed to mesmerize me.</p> <p>As I see the devastating effects of the BP Gulf oil disaster, I cringe at the possibility of tar balls rolling up on the shores of our beautiful beaches. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010 EnergyPolicy JaneDyer RenewableEnergy SC-03 _878992 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:39:54 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/18/877371/-When-You-Are-On-Your-Own <p>This past week, as a FedEx pilot based in Memphis, I experienced the difficulty of being "on my own." Once again.</p> <p>My 1995 Saturn&rsquo;s air conditioner broke down, and it is HOT in Memphis in June. I&rsquo;m flying at night from Laredo, TX, back to Memphis. From Laredo, I call ahead to see if the repair shop could take my car that next morning.</p> <p>My plan: &nbsp;I would land at midnight in Memphis and leave on my next flight that afternoon. I had from early that morning to 1:00 pm for my car to be fixed.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) Congress Elections House JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _877371 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:09:30 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/14/875952/-Living-Two-Lives-For-A-Better-Future <p>I often think I am living two distinct but separate lives.</p> <p>Last Tuesday night, I celebrated our primary win with my phenomenal staff and tremendous volunteers, all committed to the success of our district.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) Congress Elections House JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _875952 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:11:09 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/31/871576/-The-Military-Shows-Us-The-Importance-of-Teamwork <p>This nation needs to pull together. On this Memorial Day, we need to consider the power of teamwork represented by our military veterans&rsquo; efforts to keep us safe.</p> <p>I learned this firsthand. I am veteran from a family of veterans. I served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. My husband, John, is highly decorated Vietnam War pilot. My stepson has served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an A10 pilot. My father served in World War II, as did an aunt and uncle. Another uncle served in Korea.</p> <p><em>Read more</em>...http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100531/OPINION/305310018/Jane-Dyer-The-military-shows-u s-the-importance-of-teamwork</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) Congress Elections House JaneDyer SC-03 _871576 Mon, 31 May 2010 13:42:50 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/30/870676/-Jane-Dyer-says-when-we-work-together-we-can-accomplish-anything <p>Jane Dyer is running as a Democratic candidate to serve the SC-3. Dyer is a working mom, Clemson grad, former AF pilot and current FedEx Capt. Ready to tackle tough issues to bring brighter future to SC.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jamie Sanderson) Democrats Elections greshambarrett House JaneDyer Republicans SC-03 SouthCarolina _870676 Sun, 30 May 2010 22:34:24 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/27/870626/-When-We-Work-Together-We-Can-Accomplish-Anything <p>Jane speaks about the importance of working together.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) Congress Elections House JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _870626 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:06:45 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/10/865312/-College-Graduation-From-A-Mom-rsquo-s-Perspective <p>As my husband John, my son Tony and I sat in the audience at the College of Charleston today, I started reliving some of my son Bill&rsquo;s school days -- the announcement of the 5th Grade Science Award, the years of his academic achievement, and his amazing artistic accomplishments.</p> <p>Of course, those were interspersed with a few episodes of not turning homework in, not answering all the questions on an exam, and an occasional exclamation of how irrelevant the material is to real life.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) Congress Elections House JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _865312 Mon, 10 May 2010 23:09:09 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/4/30/862443/-South-Carolina-Democratic-Party-Convention-Saturday-May-24-2010 <p>Jane Dyer speaks at the SC Democratic Party Convention.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) Congress Elections House JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _862443 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:52:18 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/4/8/854602/-SC-republican-applauds-HCR-bill-in-writing-to-constitutent <p>I can't believe South Carolina's U.S. House of Representative Gresham Barrett sent a letter to a local constituent, writing of the positive aspects of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection &amp; Affordable Care Act. &nbsp;I've seen it with my own eyes! After his introductory remark of "thank you for contacting me", the letter continues with - </p> <blockquote> <p>As you know, one of the most pressing problems in health care is the large number of uninsured and underinsured Americans, 700,000 of which are located in South Carolina. I understand that you support health care reform legislation that will provide insurance coverage to all Americans. </p> </blockquote> <p> I should note that Gresham Barrett is currently running for South Carolina Governor. &nbsp;His House seat is open, with republican and Democratic primaries in June. &nbsp;The letter follows with a long paragraph giving factual information about the health care reform bill. &nbsp;</p> rss@dailykos.com (teharper428) Elections greshambarrett H.R.3590 House JaneDyer JimdeMint Joe Wilson JoeWilson Primaries RepublicanHypocrisy RobMiller SC-03 SouthCarolina VicRawl _854602 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:37:27 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/3/11/845338/-Standing-on-the-Shoulders-of-Others <p>Today in Washington, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) received their much overdue Congressional Gold Medal, one of America&rsquo;s highest civilian honors. These women were finally recognized for their tremendous contribution to our military success in WWII.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _845338 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:51:20 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/2/16/837730/-Afghanistan <p>Recently, while I was in the midst of my workday routine (flying, sleeping, eating), I received an email from my stepson who is serving his second tour in Afghanistan. I was solemnly reminded of the high cost of war.</p> <p>My stepson described the procedure when the soldiers are notified of the loss of their fellow servicemen.</p> <p>At the airfield, the coffins of the fallen are moved across the tarmac to the aircraft that will carry their bodies&rsquo; home.</p> <p>The date and time of this procession along the flight line are posted. &nbsp;Hundreds of service men and women line the path as they pay their final respects to our brave heroes.</p> <p>As we carry on our everyday lives, let&rsquo;s not forget our brave men and women fighting on our behalf. &nbsp;Let&rsquo;s remember those that have fallen -- the high price they paid, the personal loss to the families, and their commitment to our freedom and security. &nbsp;It is the very least we can do.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections Afghanistan CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _837730 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:05:01 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/1/27/831168/-Commitment-to-Science-and-Technology-Is-the-Best-Way-to-Create-Jobs <blockquote> <p>" One small step for man, one giant step for mankind."</p> </blockquote> <p> <p>That statement by Astronaut Neil Armstrong as he became the first human on the moon signified the culmination of an entire decade of American scientific commitment.</p> <p>Where is our commitment today? &nbsp;What kind of large scientific goal are we pursuing?</p> <p>Actually, there is none. &nbsp;In fact, our lack of excitement toward science and technology is dragging us down in world competition.</p> <p>Asia is booming ahead of us with South Korea leading the way in Research and Development.</p> <p>The following is from the National Science Foundation:</p> </p> <blockquote> <p>Over the past decade, R&amp;D intensity--how much of a country's economic activity or gross domestic product is expended on R&amp;D--has grown considerably in Asia, while remaining steady in the U.S. Annual growth of R&amp;D expenditures in the U.S. averaged 5 to 6 percent while in Asia, it has skyrocketed. In some Asian countries, R&amp;D growth rate is two, three, even four, times that of the U.S.</p> </blockquote> <p> <p>And why does this matter?</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _831168 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:33:03 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/1/20/827873/--SC-03-Jane-Dyer-Announces-for-3rd-Congressional-District-Seat <p>January 20, 2010, &nbsp;Easley, SC &#8211; Jane Dyer announced today that she is running for the open 3rd District Congressional seat. Dyer is a Democrat from Easley. This is her second campaign for the post.</p> <p>Dyer is running because the 3rd District needs leadership, committed to economic recovery.</p> <p>"While the rest of the United States is slowly pulling out of this awful recession," Dyer commented, "South Carolina continues to suffer with growing unemployment numbers."</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _827873 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:56:53 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/13/813791/-Jane-Dyer-Stop-Contracting-Out-The-US-Military <p>Jane Dyer, Democratic candidate running for SC-3 - U.S. Congress, shares her thoughts on contracting out with our military. The seat is held currently by U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, who wants to be S.C.'s governor in 2010. Please help <a href="http://janedyerforcongress.com/">Dyer</a> any way you can.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jamie Sanderson) 2010elections greshambarrett House JaneDyer Military SC-03 SouthCarolina _813791 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:30:22 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/8/812200/-Pearl-Harbor-Igniting-the-American-Spirit <p>The attack on Pearl Harbor ignited the soul of the United States. &nbsp;That spark inspired hundreds of thousands to join the military, and millions to labor back home in support. All Americans sacrificed. &nbsp;Because of our American spirit, the flame that became the US war machine succeeded in guaranteeing our freedom during those dark days.</p> <p>December 7, 1941, Roosevelt&rsquo;s "a day that will live in infamy"...</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer PearlHarbor SC-03 SouthCarolina _812200 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:46:51 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/1/809805/-Putting-People-Back-To-Work-Must-Be-Our-Priority <p>With this week&rsquo;s White House Jobs&rsquo; Summit, the government&rsquo;s priority moves to where it should be: Putting people back to work. &nbsp;We face tremendous challenges with so many people losing their jobs, losing their homes, and going hungry.</p> <p> <ul><li>According to Associated Press, South Carolina&rsquo;s unemployment is a record 12.1%.</li><li>The number of South Carolinians losing their homes is increasing. &nbsp;"One out of every 268 homes in the Palmetto State was listed as being in distress," according to the Columbia Regional Business Report.</li><li>The most startling new finding is the number of Americans who are actually going hungry. &nbsp;A recent front-page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer reports US Department of Agriculture numbers that "America is hungry and getting hungrier, with 49 million people - 17 million of them children - last year unable to consistently get enough food to eat."</p> <p>With one in six of households experiencing hunger, the South has the highest numbers in the country. "Experts attributed the harsh statistics to the recent recession and to an American poverty that has persisted despite economic growth earlier in the decade." &nbsp; <br /></li></ul></p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _809805 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:18:39 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/18/805857/--SC-03-Savannah-River-Site-Fuels-Third-District-Economy <p>During the Cold War, I sat on Alert as I flew the KC-135 aircraft, the flying gas station that enabled nuclear-laden B-52s to make it to their targets. Many may not remember, but the B-52s were constantly armed so the US could respond within minutes to ensure mutual destruction should we be attacked by the Soviet Union.</p> <p>Back then, the Savannah River Site (SRS) played an instrumental role in developing high-energy nuclear material needed for those weapons.</p> <p>Nuclear power was important then, and it's important now, especially in the Third District.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _805857 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20:59 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/10/803147/--SC-03-Veterans-Deserve-Our-Best <p>One of my favorite traditions of the U.S. military is the lowering of the flag at 5:00 pm on all our bases. &nbsp;Patriotic music is played; military personnel stop where they are, salute and stand at attention with pride as the flag of the United States of America is slowly lowered, folded and retired until the next day.</p> <p>As a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, I was one of those proud, young officers who participated in this ceremony. It was an honor to pause and remember ... as it is today for us all to pause and remember.</p> <p>Honoring our veterans involves more than special ceremonies. It obliges us to remember that they need our support during and after their service. Regrettably, meeting the needs of our veterans tends to happen only when Congress is prodded to action.</p> <p>Sad to say, our leaders do not always show the care and concern needed to help those who gave so much.</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2010elections CongressionalRaces JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _803147 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:21:55 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/8/591152/-Focus-On-SOUTH-CAROLINA-37-in-a-50-diary-series <p> Every State. Every race. Right here.</p> <p>This is number 37 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole BBQ plate! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.</p> <p>It's back to Dixie for us today, for a look at the Palmetto State: South Carolina!</p> rss@dailykos.com (AdmiralNaismith) 50-state strategy 50statestrategy bob conley bobconley JaneDyer JimClyburn JohnSpratt LindaKetner PaulCorden Redistricting RobMiller SC-01 SC-02 SC-03 SC-04 SC-05 SC-06 SC-PRES SC-Sen SouthCarolina _591152 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:05:05 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/12/567046/--SC-03-Dumbing-Down-South-Carolina <p>Well, he did it again. &nbsp;First <a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2008-330">Gresham Barrett votes against the new GI Bill</a> and now he is one of only <a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2008-40">58 voting against H.R. 4137: College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008</a>. &nbsp;354 Representatives, Republican and Democrat passed the Bill in the House, and in the Senate it was <a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-4137#votes">passed unanimously</a> and unanimous includes both of South Carolina's senators. [...]</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2008 Congress Education Election JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _567046 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:07:07 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/6/563852/--SC-03-No-Soldier-Left-Behind <p>South Carolina, more than some states of the union, has a cherished tradition of strongly honoring the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend this country. &nbsp;That tradition was born in the revolution and continues today in Iraq and Afghanistan. &nbsp;We honor our military and we make sure they are treated when they come home with the best of care and offered educational opportunities.</p> <p>So why, given that long unbroken tradition, do we find that Representative Barrett has other ideas about honoring our Vets? &nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.StandUpForVets.org">StandUpForVets.org</a> has recorded his voting record. &nbsp;You can find it. &nbsp;Go to their site and you will discover that this so-called Representative of the People has <a target="_blank" href="http://capwiz.com/dav/bio/keyvotes/?id=7965&amp;lvl=C&amp;azip=29860&amp;bzip=">voted against the interest of South Carolina Vets</a> in almost 60% of the votes he has cast on Veterans issues in Congress. [...]</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2008 Congress House JaneDyer JGreshamBarrett SC-03 SouthCarolina Veterans _563852 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:58:31 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/31/559691/--SC-03-Where-have-all-our-allies-gone <p>Based on Obama&rsquo;s latest trip to Europe and the Middle East, it appears they are all still there. Apparently, they were just waiting for someone to actually talk with them instead of at them...</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2008 elections 2008elections JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _559691 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:49:26 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/23/555514/--SC-03-Bush-Barrett-at-it-again <p>Many of us in SC are ecstatic that Bush/Barrett were overridden on the Medicare Bill. &nbsp;Finally, their efforts to reward insurance company&rsquo;s profits at the cost of American citizens have been thwarted.</p> <p>According to the Los Angeles Times (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/health/medicine/la-na-medicare16-2008jul16,0,7928843.story">link</a>), </p> <blockquote> <p> &nbsp; &nbsp;Bush issued the veto in the morning, declaring the bill "objectionable" because it would take funds from private health insurers to keep paying doctors and would be "fiscally irresponsible." </p> </blockquote> <p>Seniors have been faced with more and more doctors not accepting Medicare patients and what do our elected officials do? &nbsp;They want to cut payments to doctors by over 10%. &nbsp;Do they have any idea how tough it is for Medicare patients to find a doctor as it is?</p> <p>One of the most distressing parts of their attempts is that this bill also provides for mental health and other health services to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom living in rural areas. &nbsp;Our elected officials opposed this effort to take care of our veterans.</p> <p>more after the jump...</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2008 Election 2008Election JaneDyer Medicare SC-03 SouthCarolina _555514 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:59:26 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/16/552682/--SC-03-Even-though-it-may-look-that-way-we-are-not-all-stupid-in-SC <p>Many people in SC are beginning to wake up and realize that we are in a train wreck (or "in a spin" for you pilots) with no one at the controls.</p> <p>The latest publicity for our governor would suggest that South Carolinians just aren&rsquo;t very bright. <br /><object width="425" height="344"><param value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ryPQJr1i9J8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" name="movie"></param><param value="true" name="allowFullScreen"></param><embed width="425" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ryPQJr1i9J8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>The reality is that just like the rest of America, many of us in SC are fed up with skyrocketing gas prices, the mortgage crisis, the health care crisis, and looming bank uncertainty.</p> <p>more after the jump...</p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2008 Election 2008Election JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _552682 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:17:12 +0000 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/13/550661/-What-s-a-parent-to-do <p>In a time that we are paying $4.00 or more for gas, food prices are skyrocketing, and we are praying that our children don&rsquo;t get sick because we just cannot afford the smallest of doctor&rsquo;s bills, what are we to do?</p> <p>Does it matter who we vote for?</p> <p>In my part of South Carolina, it does matter. We can make a difference.</p> <p>Brand new in the world of politics, I believe whole-heartedly that America can deal with any problem, under one condition: We must all pull together and find solutions NOW!</p> <p>I have had the opportunity to serve as a pilot in the US Air Force, am now an airline captain, have two step-children, two sons and two grandchildren, and am married to a great guy. A product of my district and believer in the American Dream for all Americans, I have stepped forward to serve the people of the <a href="http://www.janedyerforcongress.com">Third Congressional District in South Carolina</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/19432"> <br /><img alt="Help bring change to Washington - Contribute Now" align="center" src="http://www.actblue.com/images/badges/contribute-button-150px.gif" title="Help bring change to Washington - Contribute Now" /></a></p> rss@dailykos.com (Jane Dyer) 2008 Election 2008Election JaneDyer SC-03 SouthCarolina _550661 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:19:28 +0000