An old forester in my district summed up the problem we are here to assess when he said, "The excess timber is going to come out of the forest one way or another. Either it will be carried out or it will be burned out. But it will come out." A generation ago, we carried it out and the result was a thriving economy and a healthy forest. But in the last twenty years, a radical and retrograde ideology has replaced sound forest management practices with what I can only describe as a policy of benign neglect.
The good news about our economy is that it hasn't been struck down by some mysterious act of God. Acts of Government plague our nation -- and acts of Government are entirely within our power to change.
The delisting of MEK as a terrorist organization recognizes the crucial role it is playing in opposition to the fascist regime of Iran. It is long overdue.
Office staff members are available to assist constituents with problems or concerns at satellite office locations held throughout the district. Anyone wishing to discuss an issue of federal concern is invited to attend one of these satellite office sessions and speak with a member of staff. For more information, or to reach staff anytime, please call the district office at 916-786-5560.
Upcoming November Satellite Office Hours:
El Dorado County
El Dorado Hills Thursday, November 1, 2012 9:00 am to 11:00 am California Welcome Center 2085 Vine Street, Suite 105 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Placer County
Auburn Tuesday, November 13, 2012 9:00 am to 11:00 am Placer County Government Center CEO 3 Meeting Room 175 Fulweiler Avenue Auburn, CA 95603
Lincoln Tuesday, November 13, 2012 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Lincoln City Hall 600 6th Street Lincoln, CA 95648
Rocklin Tuesday, November 27, 2012 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm City Hall Conference Room 3980 Rocklin Road Rocklin, CA 95677
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